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APEA EXPO POSTPONED UNTIL 2007

International Trade Information, Inc. and E.J. Krause de Mexico announce the postponement of APEA EXPO to Winter 2007.

The decision was made after surveying both exhibitors and visitors who mentioned that their investment in new technology for the animal farming and aquaculture industry in Mexico was not as robust as in recent years. Historically Mexican industry has been loath to make major investments in capital goods during a presidential election year. Leading international companies are loath to participate in any show in Mexico for 2006.

APEA EXPO is the only international trade show in Mexico for the grain, animal and fish farming industries. In order to make sure that the quality of the exhibition for both exhibitors and visitors remained at the customary high standards of past shows, organizers felt that it was better postpone the show until 2007.

For more information please contact:
In USA, Stephanie Selesnick
Tel: (818) 591.2255
e-mail:stephanie@apea-expo.com

In Mexico Jorge Vadillo
Tel. (5255) 1087.1650 ext. 1144
e-mail:vadillo@ejkrause.com

Monday June 27, 2005

E.J. KRAUSE DE MEXICO S.A. de C.V. AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE INFORMATION, Inc. ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP ON
AGROPECUARIO EXPO DE LAS AMERICAS (APEA EXPO)

E.J. Krause de Mexico, the largest independent show management company in Mexico, a division of E.J. Krause & Associates Washington DC, announce the formation of a joint venture with International Trade Information, Inc. (ITI) to produce APEA EXPO the largest international exhibition for the animal farming industry in the Mexican and Latin American market.

The next APEA EXPO will be held in León March 22-24, 2006. According to ITI President, Denyse C. Selesnick, this new partnership will be able to bring APEA to the next level in worldwide events for the animal farming industry. She said, “ For some time we have looked at ways to make APEA EXPO the definitive animal farming exhibition for Mexico and Latin America. E.J. Krause brings to the table two important strengths: They have a significant Mexican operation organizing some of the largest and most important exhibitions in Mexico including Expo Comm, Manufacturing Week, Alimentaria, World of Concrete etc. They also have offices around the world with special in-depth knowledge of international livestock/ agricultural market events. We are very excited about this partnership and what it can do for the industry.”

Paul St. Amour, Director General, E, J. Krause de Mexico, stated, “we have attended AFIA*AGRO de las Americas (the former name of APEA) and know how important this industry is not just to Mexico’s economy but to the health of the Latin American and Mexican population. Between the strategic base that ITI has built over the past eleven exhibitions and the strength we bring in exhibitor relations and visitor promotion, the industry is going to benefit enormously by the joining of these two teams.”

APEA Expo held in March 2005 at the Poliforum Leon in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico featured over 150 companies from as far away as China and Australia exhibiting thousands of products and services for the livestock, dairy, poultry, aquaculture, and swine industries. Show organizers moved the show from Guadalajara, where it was known as AFIA*AGRO de las Americas, to Leon to take advantage the del Bajio region. This area is one of the most important animal farming areas in Mexico and is easy access from adjoining states.

Stephanie S. Selesnick, Show Manager, discussed not only how Mexico is now the fourth largest poultry producer in the world, but also how it is exporting beef and shellfish to Asia and the European Union. Mexico is also expected to surpass Canada as the second largest producer of feed in the world. The diversity of products in the exhibition gave attendees access to the latest in technology, genetics, balanced feed, and equipment ranged from pellet mills to systems design to trailers.

Seventy five percent of exhibiting companies were from outside of Mexico. The exhibition featured pavilions from Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, and MIATCO (a U.S. government funded promotional branch). The nearly 2000 visitors were from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico and the United States. Twenty-seven Mexican States were also represented.

The well-attended international seminar program featured an all-day executive conference with in depth analysis of the different sectors of the industry and information on how to export products more successfully and efficiently. Speakers from the US and Mexico included well-known economists and veterinarians.

Visitors were fairly evenly split between sectors, with livestock at 13%, animal nutritionists at 12%, veterinarians at 11%, agricultural, poultry and swine producers at 10% each. Distributors and representatives comprised 20% of attendees. Over 1/2 of the visitors are planning to make a major purchase in the next 6 months.

After surveying exhibitors and attendees it was decided to return to an annual format. There are too many changes and too much potential growth for Mexico and the rest of Latin America’s animal farming sectors for the industry to not have an annual meeting place.

An exhibition is the most cost effective way to view the latest in technology, products and services. This is especially important in light of the fast growing export sector. In addition APEA has always attracted a wide array of industry experts for its conference and seminar programs. A major animal farming event had not been held since 2003 in Guadalajara so the decision was made to return there for the kick-off of the new partnership. Other cities may be used in the future.

AgroPecuario Expo de las Americas APEA Expo) 2006 is slated for March 22-24, 2006 at Poliforum León, León, Mexico. For more information, visit our website: www.apea-expo.com or phone: 818.591.2255 in the USA.