Process Expo selected for international buyers program

The US Department of Commerce has begun to recruit international buyers from five regions, including Mexico, Colombia, Egypt, Russia and the Southern Cone (Argentina and Chile), for the 2017 PROCESS EXPO. The show will take place Sept. 19-22 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. The International Buyer Program Select (IBP) pre-screens foreign buyer delegations through the Department of Commerce network of offices in U.S. Embassies and Consulates and brings them to the event, provides export counseling, matchmaking services, market analysis and more.

“This is a win-win program for US companies interested in exporting their products and equipment overseas and for international buyers looking to purchase those products,” said Tom Kittle, Food Processing Suppliers Association chairman and president of Handtmann Inc. “The IBP Select arranges meetings, provides a business lounge, free interpretation services and much more.” For those interested in participating in the program, click here.

For international buyers interested in participating, they should contact their local Embassy or Consulate to join the International Buyer Program Select delegation to attend PROCESS EXPO. Once accepted, commercial trade specialists will assist with registration, arrange meetings with appropriate vendors/exhibitors, and provide access to the International Trade Center at the show with a business lounge, networking events and interpreters. All participants will have complimentary access to PROCESS EXPO’s education program.

For exhibitors interested in expanding sales into these new markets, they can apply to have the opportunity to be listed in the Export Interest Directory and request meetings with the international delegates.

For registration information and more, visit www.myprocessexpo.com.