proPSI: unique event for promotional products industry in Europe proPSI is to be held in Amsterdam at the end of August, providing an ideal platform for the European promotional products industry just before the all-important last quarter of the year kicks off.

PSI (Reed Exhibitions) and Pro (Het Portaal Uitgevers, who were behind Pro8 and Pro9) are joining forces to organize the trade fair. That’s the reason for the new name: proPSI. The alliance between these two experienced exhibition organizers, each with their own extensive European network, means the event is now set to grow fast – with more exhibitors and more visitors.

Anyone who is active in the promotional products industry is welcome at proPSI. And that goes for manufacturers, suppliers and distributors. This show does not have a membership requirement. The trade fair’s timing – 25 to 27 August 2010 – and its choice of Amsterdam as a location are what make proPSI unique.

Michael Freter, general manager of PSI:
 “This trade fair alliance creates a strong partnership of two companies which have one aim: to create a powerful trade fair at the heart of the market which offers ideal business opportunities to manufacturers and distributors all over Europe (...) As one of the major centres in the European promotional market, Amsterdam offers ideal conditions to achieve this. The same is true for the trade fair date at the end of August which, marking the opening of the Christmas business, is a favorite date for many European promotional products suppliers and distributors.”

Exhibitors will meet new distributors, and distributors will get to know new suppliers and see new products. All this in a relaxed environment with plenty of quiet corners for people to sit down, talk business, network or socialize. Knowledge transfer is an important part of proPSI. So during the 3 days of the show there will be a number of practical seminars and workshops, with free access for all. These are being held in cooperation with many of the organizations who support proPSI, such as national and European associations in the promotional products industry, including the EPPA.

Distributors: 7 reasons to visit proPSI!

Suppliers: 11 reasons to participate in proPSI!

(PSI and Pro have set up the joint venture Rexpro International Exhibitions GmbH)