Join APPA Today! Next Deadline for Submission of Applications:THURSDAY AUGUST 12, 2010
You’re in Good Company When You Join APPA!!
APPA is the largest international trade association dedicated to helping pet and equine products manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers cultivate their business and earn greater profits.With over 1,000 members, APPA membership affiliates you with other top industry leaders not only from the U.S. but from across the globe. Each year APPA co-hosts Global Pet Expo, the largest and most unique annual pet products trade show in the world.The exhibition serves the needs of the pet products industry in the U.S. and internationally by bringing together key manufacturers, importers, exporters and buyers in one location.
Membership Benefits…
As a member of APPA you may take advantage of the many valuable membership benefits including:
- Eligibility to Exhibit at Global Pet Expo
- Access to the Global Pet Expo Attendee List containing thousands of qualified and interested pet products buyer contacts from the U.S. and from across the globe
- Market Research on American Pet Owners and Their Purchasing Habits
- Export-Import Assistance
- Public Relations and Industry Communications
- Product Issues and Regulatory Alerts
- Business Building Tools
- Educational and Networking Opportunities
Global Pet Expo… Click here for the Top Reasons to Exhibit at Global Pet Expo! Dates: March 16-18, 2011 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL Buyers: Global Pet Expo draws the most important buyers in the pet products industry. Attending by invitation only, these buyers are representative of virtually every major pet products distributor, superstore and mass market retailer. In addition, buyers from the major hardware, lawn and garden, supermarket and discount chains also attend. Some mass market retailers in attendance at the 2010 Global Pet Expo included: PETCO, PetSmart, Wal-Mart, and Target. 25% of the buyers who attend are from outside of the U.S. representing over 65 countries. If you are looking for new international distribution channels for your products, you will want to be at the Global Pet Expo! Cost:
$21.00 per square foot ($2,100 for a 10'x10' booth). Cost includes: pipe and drape, booth sign, trade show marketing materials, invitational list, attendee list and registration. For information on becoming an APPA Member and Exhibiting at Global Pet Expo, contact us by email at memberservices@americanpetproducts.org, or call the Member Relations & Business Development Department at 001-203-532-0000 ext. 521.
APPA Membership
For a full list of APPA Membership Benefits click here. Membership for Manufacturers Domestic Manufacturer Membership
Domestic Manufacturer Membership is open to pet product manufacturers or importers who have either a manufacturing facility or warehouse in the U.S. and who meet the additional membership requirements. Domestic Manufacturer Members receive all of the applicable membership benefits and have full voting privileges. Click here for Domestic Manufacturer Membership requirements, dues information, membership application and payment information. International Manufacturer Membership
International Manufacturer Membership is open to pet product manufacturers who do not have a manufacturing facility or warehouse in the U.S. but who meet the additional membership requirements. International Manufacturer Members receive all of the applicable membership benefits but do not have voting privileges. Click here for International Manufacturer Membership requirements, dues information, membership application and payment information.
Membership for Manufacturers' Representatives Manufacturers' Representative Membership
APPA Manufacturers' Representative Membership is open to all pet products manufacturers' representatives who are currently representing at least two manufacturers. Applicants must also meet the additional membership requirements. Manufacturers' Representative Members receive all of the applicable membership benefits. Representatives may attend Global Pet Expo as a representative in a manufacturer's booth and are not eligible to exhibit, and do not have voting privileges. Click here for Manufacturers' Representative membership requirements, dues information, membership application and payment information.
Membership for Livestock Suppliers
Domestic Livestock Membership
APPA Domestic Livestock Membership is open to livestock suppliers who breed/sell domesticated companion animals in the following categories: dog, cat, fish, bird, small animal, reptile and equine. Livestock must be intended for sale as companion animals at the retail level. Applicants must have a breeding/kennel/cattery facility or distribution center in the United States. Applicants must also meet the additional membership requirements. Domestic Livestock Members receive all of the applicable membership benefits but do not have voting privileges. Click here for Domestic Livestock membership requirements, dues information, membership application and payment information. International Livestock Membership
APPA International Livestock Membership is open to livestock suppliers who breed/sell domesticated companion animals in the following categories: dog, cat, fish, bird, small animal, reptile and equine. Livestock must be intended for sale as companion animals at the retail level. Applicants need not have a breeding/kennel/cattery facility or distribution center in the United States. Applicants must also meet the additional membership requirements. International Livestock Members receive all of the applicable membership benefits but do not have voting privileges. Click here for International Livestock membership requirements, dues information, membership application and payment information.
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