April 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Contact:

Anne Meerboth-Maltz
Tel. (312)781-5185
Fax (312) 781-5188
email: ameerboth@mdna.com

Messe Düsseldorf North America
150 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 2920
Chicago, IL 60601

AFS TO SPONSOR NORTH AMERICAN PAVILION AT NEWCAST 2009

For the first time, U.S., Canadian and Mexican metalcasters will have the opportunity to exhibit within a North American Pavilion at NEWCAST 2009, 3rd International Trade Fair for Precision Castings and NEWPART Innovation Parc. The trade fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, from June 23 – 25, 2009.

The North American Pavilion at NEWCAST 2009 will be organized by Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA), the U.S. subsidiary of the trade fair organizer and sponsored by the American Foundry Society (AFS).

The North American 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 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 North American 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 NEWCAST 2009, 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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