Largest Apparel and Textile Sourcing Show in Southern U.S. and Latin America Announces Major Expansion for 2019 as Industry Sees Resurgence
Following the enormous success of its inaugural show this past spring, Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATSM) – the largest apparel and textile sourcing show in the Southern U.S. and Latin America – has announced its return to Miami in 2019, double in size and bringing thousands of out-of-state and international visitors to the Magic City, according to press release highlights.
Produced by JP Communications Inc., publishers of TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com, ATSM 2019 will take place May 20–22 at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center. The show – which has attracted the attention and support of manufacturers and industry partners across the globe – has received a $2 million investment infusion to support its growth from JP Communications and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), the largest textile and apparel trade agency in both China and the world.
“We at ATSM are so grateful for the support of all our international partners, and our community and business partners in South Florida, each of whom has been instrumental in helping us make this show a success and with whom we look forward to growing,” said Jason Prescott, CEO of ATSM.
Local supporters include Moishe Mana of Mana Wynwood, City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Miami Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Commissioner Dale Holness from Broward County, Commissioners Jose “Pepe” Diaz and Audrey M. Edmonson from Miami Dade County, Dr. Shanjie Li, Executive Chief Economist and CEO of Miami-based American Da Tang Group, as well as organizations such as the Greater Miami Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development, the Port of Miami, the City of North Miami, Port Everglades, Florida East Coast Railway, the Council of International Fashion Designers, Fashion Group International, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Beacon Council, the City of North Miami, Enterprise Florida and Miami International University.
“The Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami Show will bring a large number of domestic and international industry decision makers to our community, promote Florida as a premier destination for the industry and stimulate the local economy,” said Manny Mencia, Senior Vice President of International Trade and Development for Enterprise Florida, which has committed its promotional support for 2019. “The apparel sector remains very important to Florida’s international economy. In 2017, nearly $8 billion in apparel trade flowed through Florida ports and airports.”
CCCT Chairman Mr. Cao Jiachang said the 2019 show will see participation from popular branded companies from across Asia in addition to a wide range of suppliers and products. “These are all highly successful, leading apparel brands in China, looking for U.S. partners to represent them in America and help grow their brands globally,” he explained.
Prescott added that “this is an unprecedented opportunity for buyers in the U.S. and Latin America to source and negotiate licensing rights with these never-before-seen innovative brands.”
“Thousands of top buyers from more than 40 countries are expected to attend ATSM 2019 to source, connect and develop lasting relationships with qualified international and domestic suppliers,” he said, citing as examples ATSM notable buyers from Kate Spade, HSN, Perry Ellis, Zara, Gap Inc., Chico’s, Macy’s, Disney, Zumba, Fountainbleau, Hard Rock, Royal Caribbean, Levi’s and Westgate Resorts.
The ATS brand debuted in 2016 in Canada, with the successful ATS Canada show, and has established its reputation as the major marketplace for Canadian, US, Latin American and Caribbean buyers to see, select and source apparel and textiles from the most reliable and price-competitive international manufacturers in the world. In three short years, the organization has grown to include ATS Miami, Montreal Matchmaking, and will debut their fourth show,ATS Germany, in September 2019. “There is no better trade show to expand your factory and production opportunities for finished garments, contract manufacturing, and private label development than an ATS show!” Prescott said.
For registration details, visit: https://www.appareltextilesourcing.com
About Apparel Textile Sourcing:
Apparel Textile Sourcing is the apparel industry’s link to the entire global supply chain. The events,resources, experts and manufacturers come from more than 25 countries and cover the worlds of fashion, apparel, textiles and sourcing. New sources, new products, and new ideas come alive with education, fashion shows and trade opportunities. The ATS Trade Shows are produced in Toronto (Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada), Montreal (Montreal Matchmaking), Miami (Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami) and Berlin (Apparel Textile Sourcing Germany)
About JP Communications:
JP Communications runs the most expansive network of business-to-business sourcing platforms in the U.S. Anchored by TopTenWholesale.com and Man
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