GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair

GlobalTex Welcomes More International Resources

20 countries representing high-end resources to participate in the Los Angeles show

DALLAS – February 19, 2010 – Market Center Management Company (MCMC), the management company of GlobalTex: LA International Textile & Sourcing Fair™, today announced that the upcoming show will feature more high-end international resources than ever. With this increase, GlobalTex will offer buyers the largest selection of international resources available on the West Coast. The show will be held September 28-30, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) in West Hall, Hall A.

“Our continued goal is to offer an expanding number of high-end resources representing the best from around the world,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Market Center Management Company. “With 20 countries confirmed, showing key lines in a professional and easy-to-shop layout – the show is sure to be a success.”

The following countries are committed to show new resources at GlobalTex: Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam.

A wide-range of high-end lines will be represented. Highlights include: Allen Yamith Moreno (Colombia), Appaloosa Art Studio/Graphics (United Kingdom), Bossa Shirting (Turkey), Debs Corporation (Japan), Gratacos (Spain), KBC (Germany) Naeem Enterprise (Pakistan), Pizval Srl (Italy), Solstiss/Bucol (France), and Tiss et Teint (Belgium).

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.

For the most up-to-date show information including a schedule of special events and seminars visit GlobalTex.com. GlobalTex show hours are Tuesday/Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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 1-866-878-8778. 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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