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SPESA Expo, Material World, Technology Solutions Return for
Comprehensive Triennial Event – May 8-10, 2007Co-Located Events Return to Showcase ALL Components of Sewn Products Industry
At One Place, At One TimeRaleigh, NC and Kennesaw, GA — Building upon the solid success of the 2004 edition, the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA), owner and producer of SPESA Expo 2007, and Urban Expositions, owner and producer of Material World, will once again co-locate their events in 2007. Offering a comprehensive global solutions resource for the sewn products industry, the co-located edition will also feature Technology Solutions, an IT-focused event jointly owned and produced by SPESA and Urban Expositions. Occurring in the spring of every third year, this all-inclusive industry event made its debut in 2004 and returns in 2007 to bring together machinery and equipment, fabric/findings, sourcing and information technology.
Co-hosted by SPESA and the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), official sponsor of Material World, this co-located event will be held May 8-10, 2007 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida.A QUOTA FREE WORLD
The inaugural May 2004 co-location of Material World, SPESA Expo and Technology Solutions exceeded expectations and delivered on all promises by attracting more than 10,600 members of the apparel industry, as well as generating tremendous new business opportunities for the 600-plus exhibiting companies. Significant industry changes and developments, including the lifting of quotas in 2005 and the implementation of CAFTA, point to an even stronger business environment for the 2007 edition.
“As business and legislative conditions in the sewn products industry continue to evolve, SPESA and Urban Expositions believe that it is more important than ever that our visitors can see all the major components in one place, at one time,” explains Tim von Gal, executive vice president, Urban Expositions.
2007 visitors will be able to see machinery, parts, fabric, trims, services, CAD/CAM, software, sourcing, accessories, and more at the co-located events.
“The changes we’ve witnessed in the global sewn products industry since 2004 have convinced us more than ever that all segments of the industry must work together to remain competitive. The world has shrunk…today’s customers can be anywhere in the world…yet are as close as an email. SPESA Expo, Material World, and Technology Solutions provide a unique opportunity for visitors to see leading companies that supply machinery, equipment, technology, fabric, sourcing and information technology. One airline ticket, one hotel room, and one registration give the visitor entrance to ‘Three Great Events’ at ‘One Great Location,’” commented Benton Gardner, executive vice president, SPESA.“Sourcing operations and production systems continue to evolve as a result of quota removal, and the implementation of free trade agreements such as CAFTA. Apparel companies are constantly evaluating new strategies and new technologies to better serve its customers around the world,” states Kevin M. Burke, President and CEO of AAFA.
“Material World, Technology Solutions and SPESA Expo are positioned to help the industry maximize its business opportunities by featuring the full complement of supply chain services under one roof.”
SEAMLESS FLOORPLAN, REGISTRATION, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
To insure the best possible show environment, there will be one registration system that will service all shows, one admission badge, and an open floor plan will make it easy for visitors to move from one show to the other. New for 2007, a unified educational curriculum will give attendees a comprehensive series of programs to choose from for all three events. From keynote addresses to case studies and trend programs, the conference schedules for SPESA Expo, Material World and Technology Solutions will be carefully coordinated to maximize visitor topic choices and attendance options.
“THREE GREAT EVENTS. ONE GREAT LOCATION”About Material World
Material World is owned by Urban Expositions, LLC. Material World is the major fabric, trim, and full-package sourcing event for the sewn products industry and offers a comprehensive roster of networking events, product packaging and trend pavilions.
The Material World attendee audience includes key decision-makers from throughout North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, including: CEO’s presidents, general managers, sourcing executives, IT personnel, product development executives, designers, purchasing agents, marketing executives, branded apparel companies and retailers, including mail order, private label and e-business, importers and others.
Material World has a business alliance with the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), which serves as the official sponsor for the event. In addition to AAFA, Material World is endorsed by leading trade organizations, including the American Apparel Producers Network (AAPN), the National Textile Association, Textile Distributors Association, National Council of Textile Organizations and others.
For more information about Material World, contact Urban Expositions, 1690 Roberts Blvd, NW, Suite 111, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 678-285-3976. Fax: 678-285-7469. E-mail: mwinquiy@urbanexpositions.com. Website: www.material-world.com.
About SPESA Expo 2007
SPESA Expo 2007 is solely owned by SPESA, the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas. Replacing the old Bobbin Show, SPESA Expo is the leading, most comprehensive exhibition in the Western Hemisphere for machinery and technology for all segments of the sewn products industries.
Three Great Events (SPESA Expo, Material World, and Technology Solutions) provide TWO BIG BENEFITS. Visitors gain the “under-one-roof” convenience to see, first-hand, all the products and services they need to successfully operate every aspect of the global sewn products industries. These visitors convert wovens, knits, non-wovens, leather and more, into the finished end products used by the world’s population. Exhibitors experience a daily flow of decision-makers looking to find products and services that will give them a competitive advantage in their specific markets. Exhibitors target markets geographically, including buying teams from throughout the Americas, Caribbean, Europe and Asia. These decision-makers manufacture and sell products for apparel, home textiles and fashions, floor coverings, footwear, technical and industrial textiles, luggage, medical and protective softgoods, upholstery, transportation interiors, and more.
SPESA Expo 2007 has received official endorsements from leading international organizations, including AAFA, the American Apparel & Footwear Association, VDMA, the German Association for Garment and Leather Machinery, and CSMA, the China Sewing Machinery Association.
For more information about SPESA Expo 2007 or about SPESA™, its members, and membership benefits, contact SPESA™, 9650 Strickland Road, Suite 103-324, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 USA. Phone: 919-872-8909. Fax: 919-872-1915. E-mail: info@spesaexpo.com Website: www.spesaexpo.com
About Technology Solutions
Further expanding the offerings of this triennial event, Urban Expositions, SPESA, and the AAFA jointly produce Technology Solutions. This event will showcase all aspects of information technology solutions for the sewn products industry, including design/merchandising, product development, manufacturing, sourcing, ERP/business management, supply chain, logistics/distribution and retail solutions. Prospective attendees include CEOs/CFOs/CIOs, vice presidents, IT managers, product managers, department managers, sourcing managers and manufacturing managers.
For more information, call 1.800.318.2238, email:tsinfo@urbanexpositions.com or visit the website – www.techsolutionsexpo.com
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