IFAI Expo Americas 2012 has been selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce for the third time to be a part of the International Buyer Program, giving exhibitors excellent opportunities to expand business globally. A select number of U.S. trade shows, in industries with export potential, receive the IBP designation each year.

The industrial fabrics industry has high export potential, and this prestigious internationally recognized designation provides an ideal opportunity for U.S. exhibitors and international buyers to interact by offering valuable complimentary services:

• An exhibitor "matchmaking" service which will bring together international buyers with exhibitors interested in expanding their export business.
• A show directory of U.S. exporting exhibitors--Export Opportunities Guide (print and electronic)--with information on exhibitors interested in doing business globally through export sales, agency relationships, distributor investment and joint ventures. The guide will be available at the show and also distributed to U.S. Department of Commerce international posts.
• Counseling for U.S. exporters-- The IBP also provides exhibitors with practical, hands-on assistance such as export counseling and market analysis.

U.S. Commercial Services will assist show promotion through its worldwide network of embassies and consulates, as well as recruit official trade delegations to attend--connecting exhibitors with international buyers, end users, representatives and distributors.

If you’re an International Buyer--International Buyer Program-supported shows are excellent opportunities to identify and meet with motivated U.S. exporters exhibiting at the shows. Join a U.S. Commercial Service-organized buyer delegation and receive assistance with registration and show logistics. Find the U.S. Commercial Service office in your country.

Additional Delegation Member Benefits

• Free admittance to the show floor
• Free welcome reception ticket
• Free admittance to International visitors reception
• 25% education discount