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Kind + Jugend

September 16-19, 2010

Kind + Jugend, which took place from September 17 to 20, was the most successful event since its debut in 1960. A record number of over 18,000 trade visitors, as well as international coverage in TV, radio, trade press where highly commended by the visitors and around 780 exhibitors alike. Next year Kind + Jugend will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 16 to 20 September, 2010. Don't miss this opportunity to make new contacts with the who's who of the international children's outfitting sector!

2010 Dates Clear of Competing Events

U.S. Suppliers Welcome the Date Separation of Kind + Jugend and ABC Kids

Chicago, Cologne – November 5, 2009 – For the first time in many years, there will not be a date overlap between the 2 most important industry shows in the international Juvenile Product industry: Kind + Jugend will take place from September 16-19, 2010 in Cologne, Germany while ABC Kids is scheduled to take place from October 10-13, 2010 in Las Vegas.

Says Mike Curry, Creative Director of Bumbleride Strollers: "In the past it has been incredibly difficult to split time between those 2 shows especially for smaller companies as key employees in our company were forced to be present at both events. I look forward to the separations of the shows next year". Similar sentiments were shared by Jeff Cornelison, Executive Vice President of International for Kids II: "We certainly appreciated the time gap between the two major shows. Exhibitors now can use their corporate booth design at both events. It will also make it far easier to properly staff for those two major trade shows. We expect to see more fellow North Americans at Kind + Jugend based on those date changes."

Added Mette Petersen, President of Chicago-based Koelnmesse Inc., the North American subsidiary of the organizer:" Kind + Jugend has been a true success story for many North American companies over the past years. However, we know of quite a number of companies who would have liked but could not take part in our Cologne event, because of the date overlap with ABC Kids. We expect that based on the 2010 show dates and the dollar currency weakness, many U.S. manufacturers will take advantage of this opportunity".

Despite difficult economic conditions, Kind + Jugend 2009 was able to increase attendance by 7% to 18,000 attendees from 95 countries. Buyers were able to source products from 781 international suppliers.