At MEDICA 2008, 40th International Trade Fair with Congress - World Forum for Medicine, companies will again have the opportunity to exhibit within either of two U.S. Pavilions. The trade fair will take place at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 19 – 22, 2008.

The U.S. Pavilions at MEDICA 2008 will be organized by Messe Düsseldorf North America, the U.S. subsidiary of the show’s organizer Messe Düsseldorf. In one of the U.S. Pavilions, laboratory equipment, reagents, invitro/invivo diagnostics, devices, systems and pharmaceuticals will be presented while the other Pavilion will feature medical technology and electromedical equipment.

The U.S. Pavilion provides a cost-effective means for companies to enter into or to expand their business in the lucrative overseas marketplace. Companies are provided with a fully equipped, turn-key booth which Messe Düsseldorf North America will custom design according to the exhibitor’s specifications. All technical work, set up and dismantling is included. MDNA will also assist with the placement of hostesses and translators if exhibitors request this service. U.S. Commercial Service staff will be on hand in the U.S. Pavilion to assist with export and licensing questions.

Messe Düsseldorf North America helps participants in making all overseas arrangements, from customs clearance and freight forwarding to travel arrangements and hotel accommodations in Düsseldorf.

Exhibiting within a U.S. Pavilion at one of the specialized industrial trade shows held in Düsseldorf, Germany, has proven to be the ideal way for small-to-medium sized companies to make a greater impact at a large trade show and is a most effective way to begin or increase overseas trade. Exhibitors at trade shows in Düsseldorf are able to reach over 200 million consumers living within 1.5 hours flight time from Düsseldorf. Almost 45 percent of all EC citizens live within a radius of 300 miles.

For further information on exhibiting at MEDICA 2008, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax (312) 781-5188; E-mail: info@mdna.com. Or visit the web site http://www.mdna.com.

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