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12 Tube Products International April 2009
Exhibitor bookings are now being taken for the next Tube
Düsseldorf, planned for 12-16 April 2010, in accordance
with a number of changes to the booking procedure and
media service. Following the last event in 2008, organisers
Messe Düsseldorf carried out a complete review of the
highly successful Tube and wire shows.
The next event in 2010 should prove an even bigger draw,
particularly due to the removal of Metav from the show billing.
It will be possible for tube exhibitors to take full advantage
of the expanded Messe Düsseldorf showgrounds, with a
higher number of prime positions available for 2010. Tube
2010 will return to its more familiar location of halls 1 to 7.0,
while wire 2010 will take place in halls 9-12 and 15-17.
To speed up the booking process, Messe Düsseldorf will
now accept exhibitor applications for Tube 2010 directly via
the website, in addition to the usual faxed and
mailed forms.
To download the application forms for 2010, it is necessary
to register and log on (see for the
English form).
Exhibitors at the next show will also be given an enhanced
media service, which involves a compulsory web portal
media charge of €320. This binding fee will enable Messe
Düsseldorf to provide an expanded media service to
supplement the already successful printed version of the
show catalogue. Exhibitors can still submit a catalogue entry
at
The media service will provide exhibitors with a company
profile and product descriptions on the online portal and
the KATI visitor information system. There will be a special
visitor news section, containing the latest company and
product news. Exhibitors will be able to list company
contact names, integrate website links into their company
profile, upload photo and video content, and publish a
timetable of stand events. Other benefits will include online
appointment scheduling, visitor/exhibitor matchmaking, and
user controlled editing.
The International Tube Association ) has
announced it will offer members an exclusive exhibitor shell
scheme package for Tube 2010, set at lower prices than
2008.
Messe Düsseldorf – Germany
Exhibitor booking starts for Tube 2010
Messe Düsseldorf will manage a compulsory online exhibitor ▼ ▼
portal at the next Tube 2010
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The International Tube Association
(ITA) has given formal notice of its
2009 annual general meeting (AGM),
the 30th in the organisation’s history,
and a significant anniversary for the
association. The ITA will be marking this
important landmark in a number of ways
during 2009, beginning with a special
buffet reception immediately following
the AGM, which takes place at the
Manor Hotel on 20 May 2009.
Other events to commemorate the
anniversary are planned at the Tube
Russia, Tubotech and Tube Southeast
Asia exhibitions and the ITA’s Pipe &
Tube Istanbul 09 technical conference.
The ITA hopes that as many members
as possible will attend the AGM and join
with fellow members for the free buffet
lunch immediately after the formalities
have been concluded. Every member
will receive a direct communication
about the event and a form to confirm
attendance.
ITA annual general meeting:
Wednesday 20 May 2009 – 12:45pm
Cedars Suite, Manor Hotel
Meriden, West Midlands, CV7 7NH, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1676 522735
Hotel website:
The officers and executive board
members of the ITA look forward to
welcoming members and VIP guests on
20 May.
International Tube Association – UK
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International Tube Association AGM and
30th anniversary buffet reception