At drupa 2008, print media trade fair, companies will have the opportunity to exhibit within one of two U.S. Pavilions or to exhibit individually. The trade fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 29 – June 11, 2008. The U.S. Pavilions at drupa 2008 will be organized by Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA) and co-sponsored by NPES – The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies. The U.S. Pavilions provide 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. Pavilions 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 information on visiting or exhibiting at drupa 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: [email protected] visit the web site at http://www.mdna.com. Drupa 2008 Passes Allow Free Public Transportation For drupa 2008, print media trade fair, Messe Düsseldorf offers a special service to all exhibitors and attendees: Visitor, exhibitor and press entrance passes allow free use of all public transportation within Düsseldorf and neighboring cities on all days of the show. drupa 2008 will take place from May 29 – June 11, 2008 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany. The entrance passes can be used as a free public transportation ticket on all buses, streetcars, underground trams (U-Bahn), urban railways (S-Bahn) and German rail service within the Rhine-Ruhr regional network (VRR) of Düsseldorf and the Rhein-Sieg transportation network (VRS) which includes the neighboring cities of Wuppertal, Krefeld, Dortmund, Bonn and Cologne. drupa 2008 entrance passes and show directories are available from Messe Düsseldorf North America in advance of the show. To order a drupa 2008 entrance pass and/or show directory, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; e-mail: [email protected]. Or visit the web site at http://www.mdna.com To make hotel and travel arrangements, contact TTI Travel, Inc. at (866) 674-3476; Fax: (212) 674-3477.