Messe Düsseldorf North America will participate in the AACC 2008 Clinical Lab Exposition in order to promote three international trade fairs for the medical industry: MEDICA 2008, 40th International Trade Fair with Congress - World Forum for Medicine (to be held from November 19 – 22, 2008 in Düsseldorf, Germany), COMPAMED 2008, International Trade Fair for Components, Parts and Raw Materials for Medical Manufacturing (to be staged from November 19 – 21, 2008 in Düsseldorf) and MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2008 (to take place in Singapore from September 17 – 19, 2008).

At AACC booth 2060, MEDICA 2008, COMPAMED 2008 and MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2008 visitor as well as exhibitor information will be available. Brochures with information about hotel and travel arrangements to the shows will also be on display. In addition, information on other medical trade fairs in the worldwide program of Messe Düsseldorf will be offered.

As the No. 1 international trade fair for the medical industry, MEDICA 2008 will showcase current and future trends for in-patient and out-patient care displayed by more than 4,000 exhibitors from 66 countries. Over 137,000 visitors from around the world are expected to take part in the event.

COMPAMED is among the most important international trade fairs for medical manufacturing technologies. Every year, over 400 exhibitors showcase their products to 13,000 visitors.

MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2008 will provide exhibitors from around the globe with a platform to establish and extend contacts within the lucrative Southeast Asian market About 350 exhibitors will display their products to more than 5,000 visitors.

For information on visiting or exhibiting at MEDICA 2008, COMPAMED 2008 and/or MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2008, visit booth 2060 at AACC 2008 Clinical Lab Exposition or 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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