Illinois to help send 10 material handling companies to CeMAT

Summary

December 2, 2013 – The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Trade and Investment is funding a trade mission to CeMAT Hannover from May 19-23, 2014.  Illinois companies selected to join the trade mission will benefit from connecting with qualified international material handling/logistics buyers and distributors from a range of industries. CeMAT Hannover draws the largest share of international attendees than any other event in the materials handling industry.  More than one third of attendees come from outside of Germany, including Europe, Asia, the Americas, Australia and Africa. CeMAT Hannover features the complete spectrum of intralogistics technologies. Product categories include: Pick & Pack, Move & Lift, Store &Load, Logistics IT and Manage and Service.   “CeMAT is known for its unmatched cross-industry appeal, bringing highly sought-after buyers and decision-makers from manufacturing, construction, material handling and logistics services, port equipment/operators, energy and public sector organizations from around the globe,” said Larry Turner. “We are thrilled that the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity is helping us support our Illinois-based exhibitors.” As part of its trade mission to CeMAT Hannover 2014, The Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity is funding and supporting up to 10 eligible companies who apply. Selected companies will be awarded the following:

• Complimentary booth space in the premier Illinois Pavilion, Material Handling Institute Pavilion or independent booth in an industry specific hall
• 50-75% reimbursement of travel cost (hotel and airfare) in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Matchmaking service to arrange meetings with prospects, sales agents, and distributors
• Briefing materials
• Interpreter services if required
• Group ground transportation to programmed events
• Assistance with travel logistics

The trade mission is an excellent opportunity for Illinois companies in the material handling/logistics field to explore export opportunities and to expand their international reach. The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity offers a valuable opportunity to select companies in Illinois to experience every section of the intralogistics industry during its trade mission to CeMAT Hannover 2014. About CeMAT 2014 CeMAT is the world's leading fair for intralogistics. In order to meet the needs of the market even more effectively, CeMAT 2014 will boast a new look. Five clearly defined Technology Zones, together with new user focus topics and special events, will give visitors a concentrated overview – and an opportunity to showcase products and services under prioritized headings: Pick & Pack, Move & Lift, Store & Load, Logistics IT and Manage & Serve. Offering an extensive range of services to help exhibitors plan, display and generate new business leads in Hannover, CeMAT will be building on its role as a key driver of the intralogistics industry in 2014. About Hannover Fairs USA Hannover Fairs USA develops and manages marketing programs at Deutsche Messe events in Hannover, Germany and the United States, as well as in such key emerging markets as China, India and Turkey. Working closely with its clients, Hannover Fairs helps them maintain their competitive position on and off the event floor.  The company’s programs reflect the global scope of Deutsche Messe's activities and include such world-renowned B-to-B trade fairs as CeBIT (information and communications technology), DOMOTEX (floor coverings), HANNOVER MESSE (industrial technology), and LIGNA HANNOVER (forestry and wood industries).