• Trade Show: TRADEXPO - The Volume Goods Trade show

• Date: 7-12 September 2007

• Location: Paris Le Bourget Exhibition Centre

• Exhibition Area: 5,000m²

• Visitors: 11,500

• Exhibitors: 300 from France and Europe

Tradexpo is one of the leading European volume goods trade shows and is held in France. It runs 3 times a year at Paris Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, in January, May and September. The 41st Tradexpo was a 6-day event and attracted over 11,500 visitors and 300 exhibitors.

Tradexpo is part of the Agor group, a leading trade show organiser in France with 8 shows per year.

TRADEXPO presents a comprehensive showcase of volume goods products divided into 6 areas:

l Decoration & Gifts

l Home Textiles l

     DIY, Gardening, Household

l Fashion accessories l 

     Toys & Festive items

l Clearance goods

Further information about the show can be found on the organizer website: www.tradexpo-paris.com

This was our 2nd visit to Tradexpo. Our presence at the show involved the sponsoring of the 100m² Internet Lounge located in Hall 4. The area was divided into 3 sections:

o An Internet area with 4 computers

o A rest area with free refreshments

o A meeting area with tables/chairs and a large projection screen for seminars

Our team promoted Alibaba.com sourcing and selling tools to Tradexpo visitors and exhibitors and distributed thousands of catalogues and CD-ROM’s. In addition, daily seminars were held at 11am and 5pm daily and website demos were available throughout the 6-day show.