GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair

Growing GlobalTex Delivers More Buyers, High-Quality Resources

More international exhibitors, leading trend information, high-energy venue

DALLAS – March 10, 2010 – Market Center Management Company (MCMC), the management company of GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair™, today announced that the third edition of GlobalTex held March 2-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), proved a success. The show delivered more buyers and featured more international resources than ever with leading trend information in a high-energy venue.

“We are pleased with the increase in buyer attendance and in international resources from more than 20 countries,” said Bill Winsor, president and CEO, Market Center Management Company. “Attendance was strong and people were pleased. As we look forward to the September edition our plan is to continue to expand offerings and deliver a high-quality show.”

GlobalTex welcomed more than 2,000 attendees from 22 countries and 28 states including an increase from the southeast U.S. as well as 135 exhibitors during the three-day show. Just a few of the designers and major stores that attended include: 7 For All Mankind, American Apparel, Bebe, Izod, Jessica McClintock, Joe’s Jeans, Karen Kane, Limited Brands, Tadashi, The Walt Disney Company, Trina Turk, UGG Australia and Wet Seal.

“GlobalTex is taking things to the next level on the West Coast,” said Phil Fox, founder of Fox Fabrics. “The show delivered a good mix of key buyers in a professional and well-organized venue. I’m looking forward to the next edition.”

The show featured a more than 35 percent increase in high-end international resources. Twenty-two countries were represented: Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam. Categories that saw increases include: lace and trim, accessories, and creative textiles and prints.

In addition to more resources, GlobalTex welcomed more than 10 trade associations and consulates that visited the show to plan for September including: Associacao Selectiva Monda (Portugal), Bangladeshi Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association, Brazilian Consulate, Hangzhou Silk & Women’s Wear Group, Indian Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council, Istanbul Textile and Apparel Exporter Associations (ITKIB), The Vietnam National Textile & Garment Group, and Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association.

Exclusive trend partner Mudpie, along with the GlobalTex visual design team, provided attendees with the highest level of international trend intelligence. Mudpie provided two services: directional trend displays and seminars. In addition, Mudpie provided attendees the opportunity to purchase its trend books and online forecasting. Mudpie’s mission is to design, distribute, sell and promote the world’s leading trend information within printed products, online services and design consultancy.

“Taking cues from the leading shows in Europe, GlobalTex delivered a professional, high-end atmosphere while offering leading trend resources,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Market Center Management Company. “Our partnership with Mudpie helps brings relevant trend information to the show floor and provides key education information from attendees.”

Hundreds of attendees attended more than a dozen seminars and networking opportunities that were held throughout the show, discussing upcoming trends and relevant business insights. Presenters included: David Wolfe, creative director of The Doneger Group; Fiona Jenvey, CEO of Mudpie; Fran and Arnold Sude of Design Options, the West Coast Perspective; Frances Harder, president and founder of Fashion Business Inc.; Ilse Metchek, president of California Fashion Association; Kathlyn Swantko, president of FabricLink Network; Renee Labbe, vice president of Global Trends for STYLESIGHT; and Sarah S. Brady, exclusive agent for PerclersParis.

GlobalTex is the first full-scale production and design trade show in the United States presenting the complete supply chain for fashion. GlobalTex features the latest fabric, trim, yarn, textile design, garment manufacturing including private label, and manufacturing technology. The show attracts leading designers, product developers, retailers, and wholesalers. In addition, the show offers helpful tailored networking services and practical seminars that support the global fashion and design industries.

Make plans now to participate in the next GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair: March 2-4, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Attendees may contact MCMC’s in-house travel agency for substantial travel and hotel discounts by calling (866) 878-8778. For more information on GlobalTex visit GlobalTex.com.

About MCMC

Market Center Management Company (MCMC) is an international market center and trade show management company based in Dallas. MCMC and its owner, Crow Holdings, own or manage market centers and trade shows on three continents – Asia (ShanghaiMart), Europe (Brussels International Trade Mart), and North America (Dallas Market Center and GlobalTex) totaling approximately 10 million square feet, more than any other single company. In the United States, MCMC manages the world’s largest wholesale merchandise mart – Dallas Market Center as well as GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair. Within the MCMC market centers and trade shows, buyers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and apparel. MCMC helps buyers and sellers expand business and increase profits by organizing and managing dozens of trade events each year attended by hundreds of thousands of attendees from all 50 states and more than 84 countries. MCMC’s Web site is available at MarketCenterManagement.com.

About GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair

GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair is the first full-scale production and design tradeshow in the United States presenting the complete supply chain for apparel. GlobalTex features the latest fabric, trim, yarn, textile design, garment manufacturing including private label, and manufacturing technology. GlobalTex is endorsed by the Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) and the California Fashion Association (CFA). GlobalTex’s Web site is available at GlobalTex.com/hotelandtravel.

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