Report on Council s participation in Foire De Paris held in France during 27 th April to 8 th May, 2012

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1 Report on Council s participation in Foire De Paris held in France during 27 th April to 8 th May, 2012 The Foire De Paris was held from 27 th April to 8 th May, 2012 at Paris Expo Porte De Versailles, France. The Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council participated in this fair under Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme of Govt. of India. Mr. R. K. Gupta, Executive Director coordinated the delegation of member-exporters to this fair. Foire de Paris is one of leading exhibition for fashion accessories that gives exporters excellent opportunity to showcase and sale innovative and qualitative products. The event offers a new and unique retailing opportunity to attract huge numbers of visitors with significant spending power. It takes place every year between the last week of April and first week of May. 3 worlds to maximize selling synergies The Foire de Paris exhibition is divided into 3 different worlds that guide visitors through the full sequence of shows to multiply your selling opportunities. These Foire de Paris worlds together create a coherent and irresistible path way for visitors to follow. The Three distinct central themes of the fair are (i) The House from A to Z (ii) Leisure (Games, Musical Instruments) (iii) The cultures of the world (Craftsmanship, Gastronomy, Tourism). The product profile of our exhibitors includes Shawls, Stoles, Scarves, Garments etc. More than one lakh visitors attended this fair. The fair was in an area of 18,000 sqm where more than 400 exhibitors from 70 countries participated in the fair. Exhibitors benefit from the fact that the more intimate exhibition space gives them the opportunity to get really close to your future customers in the run-up to the crucial Christmas period.

2 The show serves as an interactive business communication platform for eminent professional executives and business leaders from these fields. More than 2000 professional exhibitors were present at the show, which was organized over a span of twelve days. As many as 1000 brands of products are showcased during this highly popular event and topical workshops are regularly organized during the fair. Enchanting musical performances and concerts were held during the show as well and business participants were provided with ample networking scopes too. Exhibiting at Foire De Paris enables exhibitors to: Develop turnover Diversify clients, and expanding clients database Meet professionals: buyers, retailers, and reinforce network Be more visible: promote novelties, innovations, take advantage of the power of the media resources of Foire de Paris The structure and the services available for exhibitors and visitors were of a great international standard. Organizer made an impressive, widespread promotional and advertising campaign. Ten day event was festive celebration of different textures, styles and lifestyles of one and all. The fair is not only the oldest but also leading in variety of latest fashionable products showcased. This fair was open to wholesalers, retailers, departmental stores and many other buyers who want to see the latest designs from the fashion industry. W&WEPC Participation W&WEPC participated with 10 member-exporters that came up vibrantly with a variety of Indian Woollen/Pashmina Shawls, Stoles, Scarves, and Fashion Accessories etc.

3 Business Generated The Council s participation in this event attracted a large number of trade visitors and retail buyers. Indian companies reported good business, in addition to spot sales. The exhibitors expressed satisfaction on the business negotiated during the fair. As per feedback received from participants, on the spot orders worth Rs. 15 Crores were received. Glimpse of Council s stand at Foire De Paris - R. K. Gupta, ED, WWEPC with participants and buyers Export of Wool & Wool Blended products to France: As per the data received from DGCI&S, Kolkata the export of wool and wool blended products to France is as under: Products RMG Wool Woollen, Yarns, Fabrics, Made-ups etc Total Rs. in lakhs Total in US$ Million

4 India's exports to France has shown a significant increase of 41% in rupee term in indicating a promising out look for our products in the French market. Conclusion The success of the Foire de Paris relies on its ability to offer visitors a totally unique experience. Every day offers visitors a choice of events that help to extend the amount of time they spend at the show, thereby increasing the likelihood that they will buy. The fact is that the Foire de Paris has been making life good for all its visitors ever since its first show, by offering them the opportunity to attend an exceptional event that introduces them to the unexpected and unique, and of course the chance to buy in this exciting environment. We are also thankful to our Indian Embassy in Paris for extending their co-operation for successful participation in this fair. Picture of Council s stand at Foire De Paris Sh. R. K. Gupta, ED, WWEPC with participants and buyers

5 List of participant in Foire De Paris, France from 27 th April to 8 th May, 2012 through W&WEPC 1. M/s. R. K. Art Palace, New Delhi 2. M/s. Shangloo Enterprises, Srinagar 3. M/s. Ganesh Rishab Enterprises, New Delhi 4. M/s. Ganpati Knitwears, Ludhiana 5. M/s. VCD India, New Delhi 6. M/s. Village Carpet Dealers, New Delhi 7. M/s. Maa Craft, New Delhi 8. M/s. Business Asia Enterprises, New Delhi 9. M/s. Jolly Handicrafts, New Delhi 10. M/s. The Kashmir Traditions, New Delhi

6 SOME OF MAJOR BUYERS VISITED OUR PARTICIPANTS Contact details of visitor/buyer 1 EL TCHAIKHANA 168 RUE SAINT-MAUR, PARIS 75011, France Tél. : Fax : Mail : tchaikhana@wanadoo.fr Web: 3 THE ERES, Tel : serviceclient@eres.com Web : 5 STMI S.A.R.L. 156, Chemin du Violet Z.I. des Barillettes SAINT ALBAN LEYSSE, France Tel. : (0) Fax : (0) info@stmi-silk.com 7 NEREIDES DISTRIBUTION 40 RUE TIQUETONNE PARIS, Phone : Fax : Web Site : 9 BABOUCHE KAYA LINE 13 rue Masséna NICE, Phone: Fax: Web Site : 11 STE NA PALI ZI DE JALDAY ST JEAN DE LUZ, Phone : Fax : Web site : 13 MONTANA CREATION 24 PLACE DU GéNéRAL CATROUX PARIS, Phone : Fax : Web Site : 15 OXYDE RUE DU PLâTRE PARIS Contact details of visitor/buyer 2 DRIES VAN NOTEN GODEFRIDUSKAI ANTWREP, TEL : , info@driesvannoten.com 4 CANNISSE DULGUER 260 RUE PAUL LANGEVIN -ZA LA ROBOLE CEDEX AIX EN PROVENCE Phone : Fax : Web Site : 6 MALFROY & MILLION 153 ROUTE DE VOURLES BP ST GENIS LAVAL, Phone : Fax : PARFUMS CORIALYS 107 ROUTE DU PLAN GRASSE Phone : Fax : Web Site : 10 ARAYAL 45 RUE DES PETITES ECURIES PARIS Phone : Web Site : 12 STOCK J BOUTIQUE 23 RUE SAINT ANDRE ZI LES VIGNES BOBIGNY, Phone : Web Site : 14 NAF NAF SA 6 BD FOCH EPINAY SUR SEINE Phone: Fax: Website : 16 INDIES PRODUCTION QUARTIER PAYANNET BP

7 Phone : Fax : Web Site : 17 Herve Marriage, France. Website : 19 LULU CASTAGNETTE Website: 21 CAROLE GREY, TEL: rodam.carole.grey@wanadoo.fr Website: 23 BEST MOUNTAIN, Website: collection.best-mountain.com/ 25 FACONNABLE Website: 27 ETINCELLE COUTURE, Website: GARDANNE, Phone : Fax : Web Site : 18 LACOSTE, Website : 20 SPRUNG FRERES Website : 22 B VASSILIADIS ELISA GREY, 10, RUE DU FAUBOURG POISSONNIERE 75010, PARIS France TEL : (0033) , Website : sales@elisagrey.com 24 CLAUDE BAUER, Website: cial@claude-bauer.com 26 AKHESA et KAREN RITZI SARL CUIR PISTACHE 3 Avenue Georges Clemenceau NICE - Tél : +33(0) Fax : +33(0) Website: