Convention NewsExhibitor applications for A+A 2013, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work, are now available online at www.aplusa-online.com. A+A 2013 exhibitor applications can only be filled out online – no hard copies will be available. The deadline for reserving exhibit space at A+A 2013 is December 1, 2012. The event will be held from November 5 – 8, 2013 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

A+A 2013 will showcase the entire range of products and services for personal and occupational safety - from protective items for individual body parts to complex security systems, from occupational medical care to ergonomic workplace design. Exhibit categories will include:

Safety at Work (incl. personal protective equipment, protective clothing and safety equipment);

Health at Work (incl. first aid and rescue equipment, prevention and therapy, hygiene and sanitary supplies and ergonomics);

Security at Work (incl. fire and radiation protection, safety products/ systems, electrical safety, air pollution control, noise reduction, environmental protection, safety devices for machinery, transport and vehicle safety).

A special feature at A+A 2013 will be the North American Pavilion, organized by Messe Düsseldorf North America and supported by the National Safety Council (NSC). This group exhibit provides a cost-effective means for U.S. and Canadian companies to enter into or to expand their business in the lucrative overseas marketplace. The pavilion turnkey rental package includes a fully furnished booth, access to an attractive lounge area and the on-site service of a project manager, hostesses and interpreters. All technical work, set up and dismantling is included. In addition, U.S. Commercial Service staff will be on hand in the North American Pavilion to assist with export and licensing questions. Please contact Messe Düsseldorf North America at (312) 781-5180 to reserve exhibit space within the North American Pavilion.

The last staging of A+A in 2011 started with record exhibitor and exhibit space numbers and after four days also posted top attendee numbers: 60,100 trade visitors took part - more than ever before in the event’s history. Every fourth visitor came from countries outside of Germany with a significant increase from South and Central American nations. A total of 1,600 exhibitors from 54 countries showcased the latest technologies and trends for occupational health and safety.

To sign up as an A+A 2013 exhibitor for individual space visit www.aplusa-online.com. To exhibit within the North American Pavilion, Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; E-mail: info@mdna.com; Visit our web site www.mdna.com; Subscribe to our blog at blog.mdna.com; Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/mdnachicago

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