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#### U.S. Commercial Service

**Dear Potential U.S. Exhibitor:**

Exhibiting at a leading edge industrial trade show abroad can result in
tremendous export opportunities for U.S. companies. However, researching
the options on which countries to target and deciding which shows offer
the best marketing venue can be difficult.

**Trade Show Opportunities - Made Easy**

The U.S. Department of Commerce encourages you, a company focusing on
safety and security products and services, to exhibit at **General
Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference (GPEC) 2008**, which has been
certified under the U.S. DOC Trade Fair Certification Program. This
exhibition is supported by [Munich International Trade
Fairs]{.underline} and will be held from June 3--5, 2008, at the New
Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.

**GPEC** is a closed specialized trade fair exclusively for members of
authorities and those in the business of police equipment, security
technology and services. By providing product presentations and training
classes as well as seminars and workshops on key industry topics, GPEC
offers a unique meeting place for all aspects of the police and security
community including manufacturers, agents, executive, procurement
officers and end users.

In certifying **GPEC** the Commerce Department recognizes the capability
and exhibition experience of the organizer of the U.S. Pavilion, [Munich
International Trade Fairs,]{.underline} and the potential of this show
and market for U.S. industry exports. Exhibiting at a certified fair can
free you of many exhibition concerns and provide you with excellent
pre-show and on-site support to help you make sales. In addition,
[Munich International Trade Fairs]{.underline} does an excellent job of
organizing the U.S. Pavilion. Commercial staff from the U.S. Embassy in
Germany will be available at the exhibition to assist participating U.S.
firms with their export needs, generate leads, and facilitate contacts
between exhibitors and business visitors.

**Fantastic Sales Opportunities Ahead**

GPEC takes place every two years, and in 2006 over 6,000 professional
visitors from 48 countries met with 471 exhibitors from 26 countries.
This rapidly growing show is unique in Central Europe and aims at
supporting

-   Interdepartmental and interdisciplinary exchange of information

-   Tendencies and technologies for state-of-the-art equipment and
    training of state security forces as well as

-   Strengthening of state security, the fight against terrorism and for
    homeland security

The integration of the new EU member states remains a focal aim of GPEC.
The exhibition is accompanied by a conference to communicate issues
relevant to the police and specialized units and includes meetings of
associations and working groups as well as conferences of specialist
groups, police clubs and societies.

Strongly supported by regional partners, **GPEC** is truly a show not to
be missed if you are looking for new distributors and expanded export
sales, or simply want to learn more about the dynamic potential of this
fast growing area. Join the USA Pavilion now.

**Learn More**

Questions concerning market access in Germany and surrounding countries,
as well as Federal Government export assistance programs, may be
directed to the Department of Commerce\'s Trade Information Center,
(800) 872-8723. Our main website for information on doing business in
the region is http://www.buyusa.gov/ **Please visit
[http://www.munichtradefairs.com]{.underline} for complete show details
or call U.S. show promoter,** [Munich International Trade
Fairs]{.underline} **at 646-437-1013.**

Sincerely,

## ![](media/image2.jpeg){width="0.9097222222222222in" height="0.9166666666666666in"}Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson

Program Manager

Trade Fair Certification Program