Overwhelming international exhibitor participation Fringe programme planned

With more than 210 exhibitors from the Chinese mainland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and the US, the organisers of the Hong Kong International Stationery Fair are shifting up into top gear to deliver a dynamic event.

The 11th edition of this important trade fair for the stationery and office supplies industry will take place at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from 10 – 13 January 2011. During which time, it will showcase what is best and most innovative in the global stationery market.

As the first major stationery and office supplies exhibition of the year, the Hong Kong International Stationery Fair offers a platform for suppliers to present their latest collection of products to buyers around the globe. First-time exhibitor, Lycogiannis and Co from Greece, will be targeting buyers of back-to-school products. “We want to develop our business in new markets, so we are here to promote our quality range of school bags, trolley bags, gym bags, backpacks, lunch boxes and pencil cases to buyers from Asia and China. We will be bringing to the show a wide selection of our latest product lines as well as our new design lines for 2012,” said Mr Athanasios Lycogiannis, General Manager of the company.

Reflecting the growing opportunities for producers of branded goods in the rapidly expanding promotional products market, the fair will feature a number of renowned Hong Kong labels. These include: Siconi Limited, the winner of the 2010 Hong Kong Stationery Award, which will present their innovative range of ‘Sticky Pad’ products; Nudesign, which will showcase their colourful array of recycled leather stationery and desktop items; and V15, Green & Associates, which will promote their eco-friendly line of desktop products.

Fringe programme planned

In addition to the extensive collection of business-boosting school and office supplies for children and office workers, an informative fringe programme to foster the sharing of knowledge and the development of business will be held together with the fair.  Seminar highlights include:

Industry seminar: The latest retail business development trends in the Chinese mainland and a guide for closer retailer - supplier cooperation

Date: 11 January 2011
Speaker: Dr Pei Liang, Secretary-General of the China Chain Store & Franchising Association

Trend seminar: The Path of Sustainable Design: Innovation and Regulations

Date: 12 January 2011
Speakers: Mr Joerg Meister, Designer, little big things GMBH and Mr Danny Wong, Sustainability Consultant, SGS Hong Kong Limited.