DesignBuild Australia - International Buying Groups serious about building business
International buyers are set to converge on Melbourne next week when
Designbuild Australia is staged at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre 15 -18 June.
Designbuild Australia 2008 is the largest trade-only building materials and equipment
show ever held in Melbourne hosting 400+ exhibitors including companies from 15
countries, with 13,500 sq metres showcasing the whole spectrum of materials and
services for residential, industrial and commercial building applications.
Export Opportunities on the Menu
In addition to attracting international exhibitors the show attracts a large number
of international buyers (429 from 18 countries in 2007) presenting an excellent
export opportunity for exhibitors.
This year, expanding the number of individual international visitors, are more than
43 international buyers from 28 companies who are attending the Expo as part of an
Austrade sponsored program.
International buyers confirmed as part of the Austrade hosted program are from China,
Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Taiwan.
The buyers attending include:
- Residential and commercial developers and construction companies with live projects
looking to source Australian products and services.
- A contingent of leading hardware retailers and distributors looking to add new
product lines.
- A large number are looking to identify green building products and technologies
with a particular focus on products that can enhance energy efficiency.
As well as the international buyers program Austrade will host an International
Buyers Lounge to provide a meeting place for international buyers and local suppliers
and will have on hand representatives who can advise all companies exhibiting on
specific market conditions and opportunities.
On Tuesday, Austrade and the Queensland Government will host a 'Meet the Buyers
Brunch' networking function with over 80 Australian companies in attendance,
representing a broad array of products from aluminium gutters, architectural coating
systems, plumbing products, glass, slate, tools, housing kits and green building innovations.
"The exhibition presents a wonderful opportunity for companies to showcase their
products to international buyers, develop export contacts and access export advice
from Austrade, all in the one place without leaving home," said Exhibition Director,
Bill Hare.
For further information contact:
DesignBuild Australasia
phone: +613 9261 4500
fax: +613 9261 4545
web: www.designbuildexpo.com.au
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