Thursday, January 31, 2013

Exporting to Mexico and the Maquiladora Industry - Meet with Mexican Buyers

Event: Exporting to Mexico & the Maquiladora Industry: Meet with Mexican Buyers

Venue: Chaffey College Chino Community Center, Chino Calif.

Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Learn more/register: http://export.gov/california/ie/tradeevents/chinob2bmaquilaevent/index.asp

The U.S. Commercial Service will host an all day event providing an overview of exporting to Mexico and the Maquiladora Industry. Learn about:

  • B2B meetings with Maquila representatives
  • Maquila border opportunities and best prospects
  • Update on Mexican Law and Financing exports to Mexico’s Maquilas
  • Strategies for a successful cross border business relationship
  • Company overview of Maquiladoras and their needs

Following the presentations, firms will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Maquiladora representatives from Juarez, Monterrey, and Tijuana, Mexico.

For more information, please contact:
Erica Ramirez, Senior International Trade Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service, Inland Empire U.S. Export Assistance Center
909-390-8491 or erica.ramirez@trade.gov.

U.S. DEPARTMENT Of COMMERCE OFFICE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL USA PAVILION at Collection Premiere Moscow International Fashion Show

U.S. DEPARTMENT Of COMMERCE OFFICE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL ("OTEXA") USA PAVILION at Collection Premiere Moscow International Fashion Show

DATES: February 26 – March 1, 2013

LOCATION: Expocentre Moscow

SHOW DESCRIPTION: The Collection Premiere Moscow ("CPM") show is the most important trade fair dedicated to the fashion industry in the Commonwealth of Independent States. Held twice a year, going on its 9th years, the CPM 2013 promises to provide an excellent opportunity for U.S. men’s, women’s, children, denim, swimwear and intimate brands and designers to meet buyers and retailers from the Russian market and beyond.

The CPM 2012 showcased companies from more than 11 countries, welcoming 1,600 collections and attracting over 19,000 trade visitors from 36 countries.

OTEXA will sponsor both a USA Pavilion and a catalog/sample show at The CPM February 2013 Show. Exhibitors in the USA Pavilion are offered a “turn-key” package of services including space rental, booth construction, carpeting, lighting, signage, catalog entry, on-site assistance with interpretation and pre-show promotion. Participants in the catalog/sample show are offered a package of services including the collection of leads that will be sent to each company in a spreadsheet after the show, promotion of samples, and the opportunity for pre-, concurrent, and post-show publicity for your company.

COST: The cost for exhibiting in the USA Pavilion is around $5,800 for a 9sqm booth and $7,800 for a 12 sqm booth. There’s also a one-time registration fee of $920 for all exhibitors. Participation in the catalog/sample booth will cost $900 for 4-5 samples and company literature. No registration fee required under the catalog show. Shipment of samples and product literature to and from the show is the responsibility of the participant. OTEXA will offer consolidated shipping information upon request.

For additional information and to receive a participation kit please contact Kim-Bang Nguyen at (202) 482-480, email at Kim-Bang.Nguyen@trade.gov.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Target Recalls Circo Girls Fleece Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Target Recalls Circo Girls Fleece Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard.
  • Units: 42,000.
  • Sold exclusively at Target and Target.com nationwide from August 2012 to October 2012 for about $13.
  • Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
  • Manufactured in China.

Target Recalls Children’s Two-Piece Pajama Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Target Recalls Children’s Two-Piece Pajama Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard.
  • Units: About 560,000
  • Sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at target.com from August 2012 through November 2012 for between $8 and $13.
  • Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.
  • Manufacturer: Makalot Garments Co. Ltd., of Taiwan.
  • Manufactured in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn Hazard

Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn Hazard.
  • About 9,600 in the U.S. and 640 in Canada.
  • Sold at: Bass Pro Outdoor World, Dick's Sporting Goods and other major retailers and sporting or outdoor stores nationwide; and online at Amazon.com and Columbia.com from May 2012 to January 2013 for between $250 and $1,200.
  • Importer: Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
  • Manufactured in: China.

American Textile Manufacturer Wearbest Sil-Tex in the News

According to this story in CNN Money, business is booming lately at the Wearbest Sil-Tex mill in Garfield, N.J.
Above, Irwin and Ari Gasner