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AMERICAN HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Terrence V. Gallagher
Manager of Communications
801 North Plaza Drive
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
847-592-3504
tgallagher@ahma.org

P.R. # AHMA10-06

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA) Leads Group of U.S. Companies to Cologne Seeking Worldwide Business

The AHMA / USA Pavilion will be celebrating its 25th year as an exhibitor at the 2010 International Hardware Fair Cologne

Schaumburg, Illinois, February 17, 2010 —The American Hardware Manufacturers Association’s AHMA / USA Pavilion will this year celebrate 25 years as an exhibitor at the International Hardware Fair Cologne in Cologne, Germany, scheduled to run from February 28 through March 3, 2010. The AHMA / USA Pavilion will be the largest and longest-running U.S. group exhibit at the show.

Timothy S. Farrell, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Hardware Manufacturers Association, said: “AHMA is looking forward to once again play a major role in assisting U.S. manufacturers find international distribution for their products. By providing the exceptional service we have become well known for, and working together with our participating exhibitors, we intend to make the AHMA / USA Pavilion at the 2010 International Hardware Fair Cologne a tremendous success for all involved.”

Over the years, the AHMA / USA Pavilion has become a destination for the world’s buyers interested in American companies and products. Once again this year, the pavilion, one of the show’s largest, will be centrally located where buyers have become accustomed to finding it in Hall 4.2.

AHMA is also continuing its tradition of hosting a lavish reception during the show. One of the most popular and well-attended events of the show, it will take place on Tuesday evening, March 2, in the Kristallsaal Room. The reception is open to all AHMA / USA Pavilion participating exhibitors and their invited customers.

The AHMA / USA Pavilion offers a complete turnkey experience for its exhibitors. Included in the pricing are assistance with shipping, onsite setup complete with furniture, translation services, a well-equipped business lounge with food and beverages available all day, cleaning services, hotel accommodations assistance, security services and computer access within the pavilion’s own business center. Also included is a targeted marketing program to create awareness, interest and attendance to promote sales before, during and after the show to make exhibiting within the AHMA / USA Pavilion a truly cost-effective, unbeatable value for exhibitors.

With this 25th anniversary AHMA / USA Pavilion at the International Hardware Fair Cologne, AHMA expands upon its many years of experience in conducting pavilions and trade missions internationally at such locations as Bilbao, Spain; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Hong Kong, China; London, England; Osaka, Japan; Paris, France; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Singapore; and Tokyo, Japan; among others.

Participating exhibitors include A & E Hand Tools, DMT Diamond Machining Technology, Dumond Chemicals, Inc., General Pipe Cleaners, Div. of General Wire Spring Co., Genova Products, Inc., H.D. Hudson Asia LTD, Klein Tools, Inc., LA-CO Industries, Malco Products, Inc., McKim Group, Midwest Tool and Cutlery Co. – Midwest Snips, Peli Products, Phifer Incorporated, Pinnacle Products International, Inc., Plews/Edelmann, Red Devil Inc., Roebic International, Inc., Seymour of Sycamore, Inc., Shop-Vac Corporation, Stack-On Products, Thermwell Products Co., Inc., U.S. Commercial Service, Valley View Industries and Zephyr Manufacturing Co., Inc.

For more information on the AHMA / USA Pavilion at International Hardware Fair Cologne, please visit: http://www.ahma.org/Cologne.

About the American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA)

AHMA is a globally focused trade association of manufacturers, or providers, of hardware, home improvement, lawn and garden, paint and decorating, building and construction and related products, as well as manufacturers’ representative’s agencies and trade publications.

AHMA offers many valuable member and industry programs, services and activities including the AHMA Hardlines Technology Forum, AHMA / USA International Pavilions, AHMA Advantage GPO, the AHMA eAGLE, The Hard Fax: Home Improvement Industry News, The Hard Fax International: Home Improvement Industry News from Around the World, the AHMA Home Improvement Industry Confidence Index, the AHMA Home Improvement Industry Dashboard, Government Relations Programs, Member Benefit Vendor Programs, the AHMA Hardware Industry Relief Effort (HIRE) and the AHMA / Habitat for Humanity Partnership.

For more information about AHMA, please visit www.ahma.org.

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