Ambiente 2015

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: 30 June 2014

Group participation at SIPPO Pavilion at the International Fair for Consumer Goods / Home Accessories

AMBIENTE 2015 Frankfurt a.M., 13th – 17th February 2015

GENERAL INFORMATION

Import Promotion Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) works on behalf of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO to support SMEs from selected partner countries, facilitating market access and opening up new business opportunities in Switzerland and the European Union.

We support The Swiss Import Promotion Programme SIPPO provides programme participants with detailed information on specific industries and conditions in their target markets. We help you meet the requirements (i.e. certification) for entry into new markets. We offer coaching sessions (e.g. on export marketing or quality assurance).

We connect We put you in contact with potential buyers at international trade fairs, during trade missions or on study tours.

AMBIENTE – THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSUMER GOODS FAIR

On the basis of anticipated market opportunities S-GE offers an Import Promotion Programme on home accessories. The next AMBIENTE fair will open its doors for exhibitors of any kind of consumer goods and buyers alike from 13th – 17th February 2014, in Frankfurt, Germany.

Start the business year at the world's most important consumer goods trade fair – with maximum international attention and a trade audience with significant decision-making authority in the Dining, Giving and Living areas. Increase your chances at the heart of the market.

For both exhibitors and buyers from all the important market sectors, Ambiente with its unique overview of the international product range, remains the most important arena for the global home accessories trade and the experienced public.

AMBIENTE fair is your opportunity to launch new products, meet new buyers (importers, wholesalers, retailer, agents), learn about emerging trends and access the global home accessories market.

FACTS AND FIGURES AMBIENTE 2014

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Number of visitors: 144’000 buyers from 161 countries International share of visitors: over 50% Number of exhibitors: 4’724 exhibitors from 89 countries Exhibition area: 329’300 m2

PRODUCT RANGE AT AMBIENTE

 Decorative life style objects such as vases, baskets, frames, mirrors, lanterns and small furniture  Household items and home textiles as cushions, table wear, blankets and plaids  Fashion accessories, gifts and hospitality products For more information about Ambiente go to: www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

SIPPO TRADE FAIR SERVICES

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Booth at SIPPO Pavilion & Preparation Workshop on 12th February

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Exhibition booth at SIPPO Pavilion (stand rental & stand construction): on average 11 m2 are allocated per participant; depending on the availability of stand space, nature of products, etc.)

Hotel accommodation in Frankfurt for max. 2 persons in a double/twin bedroom from 11th – 18th February 2015 (7 nights).

Matchmaking services in order to attract a large number of quality contacts.

Trade fair preparation workshop on 12th February 2015 Marketing support/promotional activities: company profile in SIPPO exhibitors brochure and Emailing to potential buyers, other promotional activities (advertisements, etc.)

Entry of company name in official trade fair catalogue Preparation support (information packages, product-selection, visa applications, etc.)

Assistance of international consultants and SIPPO project team during the trade fair Follow-up

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE

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Travel costs to Frankfurt, Germany and back Local transport Personal insurance (illness and accident) Shipment/transport and insurance of goods Additional stand arrangements, audio-visual equipment, ect.

Additional overnight accommodation: companies who arrive earlier and/or leave later must inform SIPPO accordingly. Additional overnight accommodation must be booked by the companies themselves.

Meals and other personal expenses (phone calls, mini-bar, restaurant, bar etc.)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATING COMPANY

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Registration fee to be paid into Switzerland Global Enterprise bank account within 10 days after reception of the invoice.

Both representatives of the company must be fluent in English and must be present for the entire length of the trade fair and the preparation workshop.

The company must inform SIPPO on a confidential basis about contacts established and business concluded during and after the trade fair.

SIPPO shall reserve the right to alternate the programme if needed.

PARTICIPATION FEES

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USD 1’500 +19% VAT if the company participates the 1 st time USD 2’200 +19% VAT if the company participates the 2nd time USD 2’800 +19% VAT if the company participates the 3rd time

In case the company withdraws from your registration the participation fee is non-refundable.

The number of participants attending the fair will be limited. We will offer the opportunity as far as possible to eco-friendly companies.

TARGET GROUP / SELECTION CRITERIA

SIPPO focuses on small and medium-sized companies that  are ready for the international market and have a high commercial reliability  preferably have some export experience  have products marketable in Switzerland and the European Union  produce according to international quality standards  are motivated and dedicated to deal with new markets  have a representative in the company who has a sufficient command of the English language (verbal and written fluency)  have legal status “private” and owned by local residents VISA

An Invitation Letter will be sent to those companied selected by us for the programme in due time (only if needed) HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested to participate in the home accessories project, please press the Apply Now button on the S-GE website (where you downloaded this document from).

Deadline for registration: 30th June 2014

YOUR CONTACT

Switzerland Global Enterprise SIPPO Swiss Import Promotion Programme Stampfenbachstrasse 85 8006 Zurich, Switzerland Cécile Neuenschwander, Project Coordinator +41 44 365 52 80 cneuenschwander@s-ge.com www.s-ge.com/sippo

IMPRESSIONS AMBIENTE 2014

Contact www.s-ge.com/sippo sippo@s-ge.com T +41 44 365 51 51

ORGANISATION Switzerland Global Enterprise Stampfenbachstrasse 85 CH-8006 Zurich T +41 44 365 51 51

PROJECT COORDINATION CĂŠcile Neuenschwander T +41 44 365 52 80 cneuenschwander@s-ge.com www.s-ge.com