For 4 days, the 24th edition of Pollutec in Lyon will bring together 2,400 exhibitors offering products and services across a wide range of sectors to 75,000 trade visitors from industry, local authorities, construction and the service sector. Pollutec's continuing focus is on techniques for prevention and treatment of pollution, and generally, for the preservation of the environment and for the implementation of sustainable development. Sectors represented at Pollutec include: Air, Energy, Water and Wastewater treatment, Recycling and Waste Handling, Site Remediation, Instrumentation, and Process Controls, and much more. The Pollutec exhibition serves as an excellent venue for U.S. companies looking to establish or expand overseas distribution, generate sales leads, evaluate competitors, and work with U.S. Commercial Service trade specialists to identify potential buyers and partners.

Contact: Ms. Jessica Arnold

202-482-2026
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COMMERCE DEPARTMENT TO HELP SHOWCASE U.S. COMPANIES AT POLLUTEC 2010 INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXPO.
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 17, 2010
- The U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. Commercial Service, is pleased to announce it has granted Trade Fair Certification status to Pollutec 2010, to be held in Lyon, France November 30 thru December 3. By granting Trade Fair Certification, the U.S. Commercial Service recognizes the capabilities and experience of Reed Exhibitions to organize a world-class pavilion for U.S. exhibitors to showcase U.S. technologies abroad.

For 4 days, the 24th edition of Pollutec in Lyon will bring together 2,400 exhibitors offering products and services across a wide range of sectors to 75,000 trade visitors from industry, local authorities, construction and the service sector. Pollutec's continuing focus is on techniques for prevention and treatment of pollution, and generally, for the preservation of the environment and for the implementation of sustainable development. Sectors represented at Pollutec include: Air, Energy, Water and Wastewater treatment, Recycling and Waste Handling, Site Remediation, Instrumentation, and Process Controls, and much more. The Pollutec exhibition serves as an excellent venue for U.S. companies looking to establish or expand overseas distribution, generate sales leads, evaluate competitors, and work with U.S. Commercial Service trade specialists to identify potential buyers and partners.

In certifying Pollutec 2010, the Department of Commerce recognizes the value of the U.S. Pavilion at Pollutec as a means to benefit U.S. companies who are expanding into the Global Marketplace. The U.S. Pavilion is fully equipped, staffed with translators and U.S. Commercial Service Representatives which offers U.S. technology firms a cost-effective method of targeting the European market. In addition, the United States is the "Technology Country of Honor" for 2010 which offers increased exposure as part of the technical program.

The Trade Fair Certification Program is a cooperative arrangement between private sector trade show organizers and the U.S. Government. The program seeks to broaden the base of U.S. exporters, particularly new-to-export and new-to-market firms, by introducing them to key trade fairs where they can meet their export objectives.
The U.S. Commercial Service helps U.S. businesses, particularly small and mid-sized companies establish international business relationships. The agency's global network includes 107 U.S. and over 140 foreign offices. For more information on the U.S. Commercial Service, please visit www.export.gov.
For more information on the U.S. Pavilion at Pollutec visit www.buyusa.gov/france/en/pollutec2010.html.
For additional information about Pollutec 2010, please visit our website at: www.pollutec.com/.
Or, by contacting Reed Exhibitions:

Mr. Sten Hillman
U.S. Pavilion Organizer/ Pollutec U.S. Agent
Tel: 781.393.9990
Email: sten@envirodirectory.com

Mr. Wayne Kakos
Reed Exhibitions
Tel: 203.840.5875
Email: wkakos@reedexpo.com