History




 

 

Australian Exhibitions & Conferences organises major trade shows and conferences across a number of key industries including :

Automotive Aftermarket

Facility Management

Fashion

Furniture and Furnishings

Hospitality

Interior Design

Material and Manual Handling

Retail

Safety In The Workplace

Shopfitting

Supply Chain Management
   
What our exhibitors say.............
   

Retail Business Technology



 "The exhibition exceeded all our expectations, a great success."
Rob Sasse
South Asia Pacific Marketing Manager
NCR Australia
 
"There has been a good selection of key retailers. We're very happy."
John Schaumkel,
Marketing Manager Retail & Wholesale,
Telstra
 
"We had high expectations for this year. The quality of the people has been fantastic.
Jason Whiley, Business Development Manager,
Epson Australia
 
"Excellent industry focus. We'll be back again!"
Andrew Clarkson, Business Unit Executive,
Breeze Software
 
"The exhibition was an excellent vehicle to launch the new brand of PEG to the market."
Nick Fyfe, Sales Manager,
PEG Technology
 
"The contacts we made and positive feedback received from both exhibitors and visitors was priceless. Reluctant to give a perfect score, who knows what 2001 will bring!"
Sharan Caesar, Marketing Consultant,
AEI Music Australia
 
"It has been fantastic. We've had high end clientele with 60 to 100 stores. We'll certainly be coming again next year."
Richard Ranson, Director Business Development,
QuickSell Commerce
   
Sydney International Furniture Show



"The show has been a great success and given me an excellent platform to launch my new designs and expand my Sydney market. Will definitely be back in 2003!"
Edmund Damouni,
Antry
 

"Many new contacts were made with retailers and the exposure to the public was exceptional. We found it an extraordinary show for the launch of our new range with significant sales enquiries in the days following the show"
Adam Gleeson,
Ausgum Furniture
 

"The show was excellent! On the first morning we managed to pick up a major new account for one of our lounge suites that will now be supplied nationally."
Carlos Goncalves,
Morgon Furniture
 
"It was our first show and the response was much greater than we anticipated. We received countless leads and are currently negotiating with some major retailers."
Rueben Chait,
Domus Furniture
 
"The response has been great, we're absolutely flat out trying to manage all the leads and enquiries we've received. Very satisfied with the outcome".
Daniel Yu,
Fenstar
   

Fashion Exposed

"At last a trade fair which gives buyers a reason to come and exhibitors a professional environment in which to display and sell."
Victor Grynberg,
Vag Shirts Pty Ltd
 
"Our company found the Trade Fair excellent. It was very professionally run and provided an excellent opportunity to release our Summer range."
Denis Gibson,
Allen Gibson Manufacturing
 
"The trade fair was a golden opportunity for a small eveningwear manufacturer like myself to penetrate the market. We initially set ourselves goals to generate sales from a few boutiques and make leads that would turn into sales over the next 18 months. The response we received was overwhelming and far exceeded our expectations."
Samantha Wynne,
Samantha Wynne Australia
 
"The best fair in years - can only get better from here."
David Tuck,
Holeproof
 
"First time exhibiting at Fashion Exposed but not the last!"
Fiona Ellis,
Elliman Clothiers Pty Ltd
 
"Feedback from visitors to the Trade Fair was extremely positive. The combined Fair seemed to be a huge success with both visitors buyers and exhibitors. Keep up the good work!"
Lou Jonas,
Thomas Cook Boot & Clothing Company
 
"Fantastic! We only hope we can get a larger stand for September."
Stephen Ferry,
Textile House
 
"The best thing to happen to the industry in years! A blast we all needed!"
Vicki Sutherland,
Vikki James Sleepwear
 
"We were busy from the start and the last customer finished 5 minutes before the fair closed."
Ursula Philipp,
Belts Uomo Pty Ltd
 
"We wrote more business in the first three hours of this show, than the last three put together."
Sharon Rae,
Fashion Forecast Services
 
"Great way to have more personal contact with customers and from a principals point of view the only opportunity I have to have all selling accounts in one spot at one time"
Gary Peek,
Wanted Clothing
   

Safety In Action




 

"We were very impressed with the success of the Safety in Action trade show for the second year in a row. We have had orders already!"
Angela Mitchell,
National Sales Manager,
ACOHS Pty Ltd
 
"We were very excited with the response that Safety in Action produced. Our leads were exceptional."
Geoffrey Murray, Sales & Marketing Manager,
Australian First Aid
 
"We received over 150% more interest than I anticipated and they are very qualified leads."
Stuart Hills,
Sales & Marketing Manager,
Instant Recall Australia
 
"Clearly the pre-eminent conference and trade show for OH&S in this country."
Scott Griegson,
Marketing Manager,
Clark Hummerston Group
 
"Up there with the best organised show we've attended - if not the best safety show."
David Lyons,
Product Manager,
3M Australia
 
"Very well organised, plenty of visitors just for the trade show."
Frank Schrever,
Managing Director,
Pilz Australia
   

Furnitex

 

"Furnitex is the best organised and best quality exhibition in Australia.  We reached better sales after our first day than we did for all four days last year.  We'll definitely be here next year."

Andre Vermast,
Deco Star
 
"It's been fantastic - we'll be back.  There has been huge interest in our product, including many contacts from overseas.  We have received great publicity from Vogue magazine and The Age in particular.  And many of the visitors saw us on TV during the show.  The event is exceptionally well organised and very professional."

Ben & Julie Ferguson,
Matrix Industrial Design
 
"The show's been good.  We've spoken to more quality visitors rather than quantity.  We'll be back next year."

Garry Thorburn,
Gerber Technology Pty Ltd
 
"The public day is a great idea.  These are the people that influence the retailers and what product they buy which is great for us."

Kelli Stolz,
Motion Chair Company
 
"Fantastic.  The response from retailers particularly on Thursday and Friday has been excellent.  The organisation of the event has been sensational and the standard of product is better than last year."

Kirsten Kyriakou,
Dunlop Bedding
 
"The show has been really good.  It's a great way to catch up with existing customers and introduce our new products.  We have had a lot of positive reaction.  We were hesitant about the public day but think it's a great way to introduce our product.  There was a lot more public interest this year than in previous years."

Rita Read,
Kilkeen Stonewares