The Pharmaceutical Future

A successful exhibition took place at the Pharmagora in Paris from 27 to 29 March 2010. Please see the report below from our Miradent partner.

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On March 27, people and businesses around the world will turn off their lights for one hour starting at 8:30 p.m. local time for Earth Hour, which was created to encourage people to become more aware of what they can do to help the environment.

“We would like Earth Hour to be a global pause — encouraging people to think about their impact and, more important, actually do something to help. Switching off the lights symbolizes that action that we allcould take in doing our part for the planet. Research locally has shown that this pause has resulted in further action to help make a difference. The idea of Earth Hour also doesn’t need to always be linked to lights (that’s why we didn’t call it “the big flick”) — it could also be about other aspects of the environment.”

- Todd Sampson, one of the creators of Earth Hour, CEO of Leo Burnett Australia

Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, is organized by World Wildlife Fund, WWF. By March 2009, Earth Hour has grown to involve hundreds of millions of people in 4,159 cities, towns and municipalities in 88 countries officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet. Below is the posters created by Shepard Fairey for 2009 Earth Hour and World Wildlife Fund.

Check out their official website to learn more about Earth Hour. Let’s join forces now and show your support by making a Virtual Lantern. Don’t forget to turn you lights off!

Hong Kong Houseware Fair is the largest sourcing hub in Asia for all kinds of houseware products in a wide variety of materials, including tableware, kitchenware, non-electric domestic cooking/heating appliances and sanitary ware. For further information, please log on to their official website. http://www.hktdc.com/

Come & visit Us at Booth GHD 25

We are excited about all we have to show you at our booth at Hong Kong Houseware Fair this year. It has been a very busy and productive year for our organization. We have earned business from many new clients and have continued to serve our existing clients employing several new enhancements to our Flipper Toothbrush Holder.

Be sure to stop by our booth to see our latest products in action and say hello to the Flipper Team. We will be front and center anxious to show you our new product enhancements and answer any questions that you may have regarding our latest designs. We look forward to seeing you.

Don’t worry…It will be easy to find us. Just look for Malaysia Pavilion (Matrade) at Grand Hall & Foyer, Level 3, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre!

If you plan to attend, have a safe trip to Hong Kong.

The International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago is the leading marketplace to source market-driven housewares products, designs and trends. Every year, the Show attracts more than 60.000 professional attendees from over 100 countries.

The International Home + Housewares Show is owned and operated by the International Housewares Association. The first Show was organized in 1939.

Featuring close to 2.000 exhibitors from all over the world, the International Home + Housewares Show is organized into four “Show within a Show” Expos containing specific product categories:

Clean + Contain
- Home Organization + Clothing Care
- Bath + Shower Accessories
- Cleaning Products + Supplies
- Hardware Supplies
- Outdoor Living Products

Dine + Design
- Cook + Bakeware
- Tabletop, Kitchen Essentials + Accents
- GOHO – Gourmet Home + Food District

Wired + Well
- Electrics (Kitchen, Household) + Major Appliances
- Floor,Carpet Care
- Home Healthcare
- Personal Care

Global Crossroads
- International Pavilions

With an increasing focus on product design, the Show features the entire product lines of North America’s leading brands, product suppliers and designers — not just the products pre-selected for export markets displayed at non-U.S. shows. Buyers have a chance to find new products and product lines that are not yet available in other markets.

Show Services – Free for International Visitors
* Show entrance badges (pre-registration required)
* Show directories with full company listings
* Convenient shuttle bus service from participating hotels
* Discounted buyers’ lunch daily
* International Business Center with refreshments, meeting  rooms and email access
* On-site product locators
* Buyers Clubs for relaxation and refreshments
* New Product showcases, with scanning for post-Show follow-up

Education and Special Activities
The Show offers first-class educational and networking opportunities for both specialty retailers and corporate buyers, special exhibitions and creative displays and a full lineup of seminars on trends & design, visual merchandising and branding, retail success factors and consumer preferences.

• Pantone Color Forecast – the major color trends for 2011 at Pantone Color seminars and display
• Going Green – the global sustainability movement and its impacts on the housewares industry in educational seminars and display
• Specialty University – lectures on store design, merchandising strategies and marketing at an all-day program tailored for independent and specialty retailers (for a small registration fee)
• Free Consulting – free, 45-minute individual sessions are available for Show visitors with experts on independent & specialty retailing
• Award-Winning Retailers – the best visual merchandising and retail practices at a display featuring the Global Innovator Award (gia) winners from around the world
• Chicago Retail Tour – a U.S. Retail Overview and retail tour visiting some of the most exciting home and housewares retailers in suburban Chicago
• International Reception – Show party free of charge for all the international Show visitors. Food, drinks, music and international networking… plenty of fun!

Detailed information on the educational program for the 2010 International Home + Housewares Show will be available online at www.housewares.org/attend closer to the event.

Show Contacts and Information Online

International Housewares Association 6400 Shafer Court, Suite 650 Rosemont, IL 60018 USA Tel: +1-847-292-4200, Fax: +1-847-292-4211.

Email: international2010@housewares.org
http://www.housewares.org/

Please be sure to visit Flipper’s stand: N8738.
www.myflipperusa.com

No responsibility is taken for the correctness of this information. Errors and alterations excepted! Fair dates and exhibition sites are subject to change by the respective trade fair organizer.