National Hardware Show Introduces the International Sourcing Convention- An Enhanced Opportunity to See Products from Around the Globe
One-Stop Home Improvement Product Sourcing Opportunities for Distributors, Wholesalers, Importers/Exporters, Private Label Retailers & OEM Manufacturers
(Norwalk, Conn USA Jan. 7) - - - The National Hardware Show® (May 5-7, 2009, Las Vegas, NV USA) will give distributors, wholesalers, importers/exporters, private label retailers and OEM manufacturers with a new opportunity to efficiently source new home improvement products and components through the launch of the International Sourcing Convention at the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
A comprehensive new platform on which to facilitate sales and buying opportunities at the show, the International Sourcing Convention will offer face-to-face, networking & matchmaking services (pre- and post-show), educational sessions on how to conduct business, a business center with translation services, an international reception and web-based programs to ensure sourcing success from over 1,400 international manufacturers from some 60 countries.
Recent, extensive research conducted by Reed Exhibitions, producers of the National Hardware Show®, revealed that 89 percent of the survey participants, who are responsible for sourcing internationally, are extremely / very / somewhat likely to attend a trade show to source products if they know in advance that sourcing opportunities exist. The International Sourcing Convention will bring together one of the largest gatherings of international manufacturers offering the broadest selection of international products representing virtually every home improvement category from tools, plumbing & electrical to lawn, garden & outdoor living and furniture, homewares, home storage and organization.
“In the past, the National Hardware Show® has offered a passive buying/sourcing dynamic through its Global Hardware Expo,” explained Ed Several, Group Vice President and Show Manager, National Hardware Show. “We have now harnessed that dynamic and have put into place an efficient and defined environment to enable the global home improvement marketplace to conduct sourcing in a more productive way. The multi-faceted marketing program – face-to-face and web promotion -- will provide enormous value and return-on-investment for international manufacturers to accelerate their penetration into the US marketplace. For US-based importers/exporters, manufacturers and distributors, the International Sourcing Convention offers a one-stop shopping experience and virtually brings the sourcing world to Las Vegas in May.”
The International Sourcing Convention at the National Hardware Show will be marketed to over 18,000 importers/exporters, distributors and manufacturers all of whom are prospects for the International Sourcing Convention. Combined, the prospect and current list represents the most active and viable database to take advantage of this program.
NEW 2009 NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW
The all-new 2009 National Hardware Show will be reorganized into 7 segments to reflect how buyers ‘shop’ the show and take advantage of the $428 billion US home improvement marketplace. These include: Hardware & Tools; Lawn, Garden & Outdoor Living; Paint Accessories; Plumbing & Electrical; Homewares; Storage & Organization and the International Sourcing Convention.
Marketing platforms that showcase current consumer trends, more new products showcased and highlighted throughout the show, easier navigation around the show floor and new merchandising concepts are all new ways to attract more of the right buyers. More and new educational seminars, networking and industry events and information and best-practice sharing all add up to a new and improved 2009 National Hardware Show. For updated information, visit www.nationalhardwareshow.com