News Release Archive

1. NPES ANNOUNCES WORLD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRIP TO JAPAN AND CHINA

2. NPES ANNOUNCES WORLD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRIP TO RUSSIA

3. NPES ANNOUNCES WORLD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

NPES ANNOUNCES WORLD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRIP TO JAPAN AND CHINA

June 14, 2007

Japan and China are the world's second and third biggest print markets at $85 billion and $41 billion respectively. Further, China is the world's second largest and fastest growing printing equipment market, at $1.5 billion dollars. And the quadrennial IGAS 2007, Tokyo , September 21-27 is the world's biggest printing industry trade show in 2007--a marketing “must” for NPES member companies seeking to enter the Japanese print market.

Member companies can act now to benefit from a new NPES-organized opportunity to explore and enter both the Japanese and Chinese markets. NPES will conduct a weeklong business development trip to Japan and China, September 21-28, led by NPES Chairman Thomas Saggiomo and NPES President, Ralph J. Nappi. Trip signature events include attendance at IGAS 2007 in Tokyo and the NPES World Environmental Printing Technology Conference in Shanghai . During IGAS and throughout the trip, participants will evaluate the two markets and meet, screen and sign-up new agents, distributors or business partners. At their side will be NPES Japan and NPES China market representatives to guide and support their efforts with a wealth of personalized, value-driven business services including:

• Advance individual consultation to arrange a personalized business agenda;

• pre-planned visits to IGAS 2007 exhibitors;

• pre-arranged meetings in Japan, and then China, with prospective dealers and business partners;

• interpreter service in meetings with prospective customers in the NPES business development booth at IGAS;

• exhibiting and distributing company and product literature at the booth;

• guidance in preparing presentations for the NPES World Environmental Printing Technology Conference with table-top expo;

• guided industry visits to leading printers and manufacturers;

• introductions to Japanese and Chinese CEOs at networking receptions;

• interactive print market and business briefings;

• assistance with visas and hotel reservations; and

• localization of marketing materials and conference presentations into Japanese and Chinese at cost.

Act NOW! Click on the following links for a detailed agenda and signature events of this business building trip to Japan and China, and for registration information. Registration deadline is July 16, so apply as soon as possible to reserve your space on the trip. For questions or additional information, contact Mike Hurley, by phone (703) 264-7212 or e-mail: mhurley@npes.org .

NPES ANNOUNCES WORLD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRIP TO RUSSIA PoligraphInter 2007, Moscow, October 16-20, 2007

June 6, 2007

Russia is the second-fastest growing print market in the world, with revenue projected to increase 69% from 2006 -2011 to $7.1 billion.  And the quadrennial PoligraphInter 2007, Russia’s premier industry business event, is a marketing “must” for NPES member companies seeking to enter this top international sellers market.

Member companies can now seize the moment with a new NPES-organized opportunity to explore and enter the growing Russian print market.  NPES will conduct a business development trip to Russia, October 16-20, which trip includes attendance at PoligraphInter 2007, whether as an exhibitor or visitor.  Participants will evaluate the market and meet, screen and sign-up new agents, distributors or business partners.  Throughout the trip, NPES Russia will be at their side, guiding and supporting their efforts with a wealth of personalized, value-driven business services including:

• advance individual consultation to arrange a personalized business agenda;

• choice of cost-saving exhibitor options;

• prime central exhibitor space in the NPES Pavilion;

• pre-show advertising and a full page Pavilion ad in show directory;

• pre-arranged personalized meetings with potential dealers;

• interpreter service in touring the show and meeting prospective customers;

• assistance in getting a visa and reserving a hotel;

• interactive briefing on the market and doing business in Russia;

• industry visits as desired; and,

• localization and printing of marketing materials into Russian at cost.

Act NOW!  NPES members interested in participating in this business building trip to Russia may immediately obtain complete details and registration information by contacting Mike Hurley at phone: 703- 264-7212, or e-mail: mhurley@npes.org.

NPES ANNOUNCES WORLD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

June 4, 2007

In response to member demand for more personalized business-driven, value-added services that will enable them to discover, enter and do business in new world markets, NPES is proud to introduce its brand new NPES World Business Development Services.

This exclusive package of customizable member business services is designed for on-demand delivery – available online for members 24/7 for you to utilize “at your own pace, in your own space.”  NPES World Business Development Services include a complete array of specific free and fee-based options.  Now, for the first time, member companies can access easy to understand and use trade/business information and related support services that will help them enter and build their business in the world market.      NPES World Business Development Information Services

The Goal:  To enhance member company efforts to build productive relationships in the global marketplace by providing services to inform and support international business development.

The Program:  Personalized data delivered immediately.

• Rating and ranking of national and regional economies worldwide
• Rating and ranking of best countries for doing business
• Worldwide markets for print
• Import/export trade statistics

NPES World Business Support Services

The Goal:  To assist member companies in creating and executing their international business development plan at considerable savings with the highest return on investment.

The Program: Customized support services designed and delivered on demand.

• Personalized consulting with the NPES international trade team
• Timely webinars:  how to export/import and finance trade; what you must know about doing business in/with China, India, Russia and Brazil
• Online trade tools for exporting and importing
• Searchable online database of international dealers and distributors
• Sales leads from prospective buyers worldwide, e-mailed on demand
• NPES member business development booths at international trade shows
• Business development trips to global markets
• Localized marketing services from NPES China, India and Russia Offices
• Delivery of international buyers to member booths at GRAPH EXPO®
• Alliances and consensus-building activities to open markets and promote fair trade

For more information, contact Mike Hurley, director of international trade, at: (703) 264-7212 or mhurley@npes.org.