Exhibitor Prospectus - International Sourcing Expo Australia

Apparel. Accessories. Textiles.
16 - 18 NOVEMBER 2015
Melbourne Convention &
Exhibition Centre
Exhibitor
Prospectus
www.internationalsourcingexpo.com
International Sourcing
Expo Australia
16 - 18 November 2015
Melbourne Convention &
Exhibition Centre
www.internationalsourcingexpo.com
16-18 November 2015
Melbourne Convention &
Exhibition Centre
Apparel. Accessories. Textiles.
Enquiries
Julie Holt
Exhibition Director
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T:
+61 (0) 449 148 886
+61 (0) 2 8040 5037
E:
[email protected]
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Apparel. Accessories. Textiles.
Your gateway to the
Australian market.
Join more than 450+
apparel, accessories and
textile suppliers from Asia
and beyond at a dedicated
professional platform for
international sourcing,
learning and networking.
Engage with Australia’s
Open Economy.
Australia boasts 10 free trade
agreements including China, New
Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, USA,
Chile, ASEAN, Malaysia, Korea and
Japan along with negotiations under
way with India and Indonesia.
Meet qualified trade buyers and
agents representing apparel,
accessories and textile businesses
including major national chain
stores and retailers, buying groups,
independent operators and across
the full spectrum of the industry.
One event. Countless new
connections. Your ticket to
the Australian trade.
4 Reasons to Exhibit.
1
Strong importing market.
Imports across key sectors
are substantial and increasing.
This is supported by a strong
and stable economy, making
Australia an attractive target
market.
2
Industry wide buyers.
Connect with trade buyers
and participants from across
the entire industry including
manufacturers, importers,
wholesalers, national retail
chains, agents and more.
The expo offers an unmatched
opportunity for face to face
contact.
3
Destination Melbourne.
Centrally-located world class
venue in the Melbourne
Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Melbourne has been four times
nominated as the world’s most
liveable city and is Australia’s
fashion and lifestyle destination
enjoying world class hotels,
business infrastructure and
entertainment facilities.
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Timing.
The expo is held at the end of
spring and onset of summer
which is traditionally one of
the most exciting and active
times in Melbourne for both
entertainment and retail.
Melbourne’s fashion elite is out
in full force as part of the Spring
Racing Carnival. Take advantage
of the venue’s proximity to
Melbourne’s sporting and
entertainment hub, commercial
and retail precincts.
Import Growth.
Import growth in key sectors is significant and increasing.
YOY growth between 2013-2014 is:
Apparel &
Accessories
Textiles
12% 13%
increase
Enquiries
Julie Holt
Exhibition Director
increase
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+61 (0) 2 8040 5037
Footwear
11%
increase
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[email protected]
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Apparel. Accessories. Textiles.
About the Expo.
Australia’s leading Expo platform
for international sourcing in apparel,
accessories & textiles.
Exhibitor Profile.
Exhibit Categories.
Broad International Participation.
Exhibitors represent all roles in the
production cycle and include:
Meet buyers looking for the latest:
Countries expected to participate
include:
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Manufacturers
Suppliers
Exporters
Industry Associations
Trade Commissions
Export Bodies
Export Agents
• Womenswear
• Menswear
• Childrens & Infantwear
• Footwear
• Sportswear & Goods
• Workwear & Uniforms
• Resort & Swimwear
• Intimate Apparel
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India
Bangladesh
China
Pakistan
Hong Kong
Thailand
Taiwan
Indonesia
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Vietnam
Fiji
Cambodia
New Zealand
Malaysia
Sri Lanka
Australia
and others
• Outerwear
• Activewear
• Plus Size
Who Visits.
• Jewellery
• Scarves/Hosiery/Gloves
• Handbags/Wallets/Travel
Goods
• Handicrafts
• Fabric & Textiles
• Trims & Components
• Home Textiles
• Functional/Special Purpose
Fabrics
The Expo’s targeted trade
communications and advertising
campaign will drive attendance
from the apparel, accessories and
textile trade to the event.
Visitors to the Expo will include:
• Buyers
• Senior Management & Executives
• Product Developers
• Private Label Agents
• Merchandising Managers
• Media
• Quality Managers
• Planning Managers
• Merchandising Managers
Enquiries
Julie Holt
Exhibition Director
M:
T:
+61 (0) 449 148 886
+61 (0) 2 8040 5037
E:
[email protected]
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How we get
buyers to you?
A multi faceted
campaign designed to
achieve the broadest
market reach.
Advertising.
A comprehensive trade advertising campaign both
in print and online to ensure maximum exposure and
deliver buyers to the expo.
Direct Communications.
Advertising
A qualified database of industry buyers will be targeted.
Multiple communications across multi media including
direct mail, email, telephone and SMS, will profile the
event, the new releases, the exhibitors and invite buyers
to register for free.
Direct
Communications
Strategic Partnerships.
Working with industry associations, media partners and
related business groups, our collaboration with industry
ensures the broadest event promotion through the support
of respected, influential and well established channels.
Dedicated PR Agency.
Strategic
Partnerships
Our dedicated, industry specialist PR agency will
guarantee that the reach to media is prolific. Leveraging
their relationships with publications and journalists,
coverage of the event will be comprehensive and convert
to trade attendance.
Dedicated
PR Agency
Online.
A broad online campaign will incorporate direct
advertising, SEO, Adwords and remarketing to build
the expo following and maximize reach.
Social Media.
Online
Enquiries
Julie Holt
Exhibition Director
LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram will be
deployed effectively to provide latest release and
exhibitor information along with industry comment
and paid audience building campaigns.
Social Media
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+61 (0) 449 148 886
+61 (0) 2 8040 5037
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[email protected]
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More reasons to attend.
Structured networking, learning &
collaboration.
Hosted Buyers Program.
Connect with Leaders.
Meet with senior buyers from
major national retailers and
buying groups. Learn exactly what
defines their selection process
for off shore partners and make
direct connection with the people
who make the decisions. Adapting
a speed dating format, each
successful applicant will have 4 x
15 minute sessions in a round table
discussion to learn directly from
the retailer.
Past participants include
representation from
major retailers, agents
and distributors*.
Fantastic Home & Gifts
Pilgrim
Feathers
Pilot Athletic
Fern Textiles
Ping Pong Clothing
French Connection
Platform Sports
Fujian Footwear
Playgro
G & A Krausz Importers
Portmans
Gabee
Powers Textiles
Acqua Blanca Swimwear
Gaia Organic Cotton
Pretty Girl Fashion Group
ALDI Stores
Gazman
Purebaby
All Commercial Textile Supplies
Global Textile Supply
Razzamatazz
Antler
Godfrey Hirst
R H Swimwear
Apparel Group Australia
Hanes Brands
R J Import Australia
Aussie Chef Clothing
Holeproof Explorer
Retail Apparel Group
Aussie Disposals
Hunter and Chase Clothing
Rip Curl
Aussie School Uniforms
I Love Linen
Ripe Maternity
Avanti Manchester
Ice
Roxanne Fashions
This on floor interactive seminar
program will run throughout the
expo days. These informative and
topical sessions will address issues
such as educating Australian
businesses on how to engage
with international suppliers from
both commercial and cultural
perspectives. Key representatives
in industry will present the
program.
Bardot
Jack London
Ruby Designs
Bed Bath 'n' Table
Jacqui E
Seabreeze Fashions New Zealand
Beddingdeal
Jay Jays
Sheridan
Bekaert Textiles
Jockey
Silk World
Ben Sherman
Just Group
Simon deWinter
Berlie
Just Jeans
Snooza Pet Products
Bonds
Just Plus Fashions
Snowgum
Brands United Group
Karen Walker
Sterns Textiles
Brown Sugar
Kookai
Strandbags
Burleigh Textiles
Laramy
Surf Dive N Ski
Buying Concepts
Laura Ashley
Target
Situated on the Expo Floor, the
Industry Seminar Series will
provide a lively hub of activity
throughout the event.
Charles Parsons
Leather Craft Australia
Taylor Hill Scarves
Chelsea
Levi Strauss
Textile House
Classic Sportswear
Lincraft
The Tieworks
Corfu Jeans
Linen House
Trelise Cooper
Cotton On
Lowes
Typo
Cotton On Body
MAC Group
Vivian Grace Fine Linen
Diadora
Metallicus
Voodoo
Diana Ferrari
Mitch Dowd
Voyager Distributing Co
Dimmeys
Mollini
We're Sportswear
Dotti
Network Clothing
Wish Designs
Easton Pearson
Pacific Brands
Yarra Trail
Eclipse Textiles
Peter Alexander
York Textile Agencies
Estee Lauder
Peter Sheppard
Zara
Industry Seminar Series.
* Sample of participants
that have attended previous
editions of the CCT Expo.
Enquiries
Julie Holt
Exhibition Director
M:
T:
+61 (0) 449 148 886
+61 (0) 2 8040 5037
E:
[email protected]
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16-18 November 2015
Melbourne Convention &
Exhibition Centre
Apparel. Accessories. Textiles.
Floorspace Only
AUD $510 per square metre + GST
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Exhibit
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specific requirements and to learn
more about exhibiting, promotion
and sponsorship options.
Shell Scheme Stand Package
AUD $610 per square metre + GST
Space strictly
limited
Shell Scheme Stand Package
including walls, carpet, furniture
and display accessories.
Julie Holt
Exhibition Director
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GST – Australian Goods & Services Tax (10%)
Enquiries
Julie Holt
Exhibition Director
M:
T:
+61 (0) 449 148 886
+61 (0) 2 8040 5037
E:
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[email protected]
+61 (0) 449 148 886
+61 (0) 2 8040 5037
[email protected]
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Apparel. Accessories. Textiles.
16 - 18 NOVEMBER 2015
Melbourne Convention &
Exhibition Centre
Co located with
International Sourcing Expo Australia
will be co-located with the China
Clothing and Textiles Expo, now in
it’s 15th year. The two events occupy
10,500 square metres of exhibition
space at the world-class Melbourne
Convention & Exhibition Centre. This
established expo platform offers a
major opportunity to connect with
sourcing professionals and trade
buyers from across Australia and
New Zealand.
Who is International
Expo Group?
International Expo Group Pty Ltd is
a professional event organiser with
a team of experts experienced at
launching and delivering international
trade events with a focus on sourcing.
International Expo
Group Pty Ltd
International Sourcing
Expo Australia
Level 7, 10 Help Street
Chatswood NSW 2067 Australia
16 - 18 November 2015
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Julie Holt
Exhibition Director
M. +61 (0) 449 148 886
T. +61 (0) 2 8040 5037
E. [email protected]
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