Archive for May, 2008
Good evening, Juan C. Blanco, ITT’ s Director of Product Licensing, checking in with our Day 3 report regarding the 2008 National Hardware Show with Lawn and Garden World. The event’s final day was another successful endeavor for the ITT Licensing™ trade show contingent, as traffic remained relatively strong and several more contacts were made that appear to be potentially valuable for Invent-Tech inventor product ideas.
One of the members of our trade show team who toured the exhibit floor extensively yesterday and today explained that not only were the attendees of the event quite eclectic, but that our fellow exhibitors were as well. My colleague explained that among the companies he met outside of the hardware industry were those specializing in snack foods, electronics, and bathroom items, just to name a few. We certainly will have a considerable number of companies to contact beginning next week regarding Invent-Tech inventor product ideas and look forward to forging a number of beneficial new relationships from this group.
Thank you for joining us for our trade show coverage. Join us Monday, May 19th as we bring you all the latest on our follow-ups with companies from the last 2 shows!
May 8th, 2008
Good evening, Juan C. Blanco, ITT’s Director of Product Licensing, checking in with a quick final report on Day 2 of the 2008 National Hardware Show with Lawn and Garden World. The trade show contingent wrapped up today’s proceedings by making a potentially valuable contact on behalf of Invent-Tech inventors with a leading plumbing products company.
The gentleman approached the ITT booth and was extremely intrigued by the potential that ITT Licensing™’s Innovation Direct™ program can offer his company. Both parties agreed that ITT Licensing™ would be following up as soon as possible after the conclusion of the event to inaugurate the company’s Innovation Direct™ account with their first batch of Invent-Tech inventor product ideas.
Thank you for joining us for all the news on Day 2. Join us on Day 3 as we bring you all the happenings from the final day of this terrific show!
May 7th, 2008
Good afternoon, Juan C. Blanco, ITT’s Director of Product Licensing, checking in with another report on all of the happenings during Day 2 of the 2008 National Hardware Show with Lawn and Garden World. The day continues to be a productive one for the ITT Licensing™ trade show contingent on behalf of Invent-Tech inventors, as they recently met with the largest wholesaler of hardware items in Trinidad at the exhibit booth.
The gentleman explained that he is looking to expand the product lines he carries and would be willing to arrange manufacturing for any items he reviews that truly stand out to him. Accordingly, the company representative was amenable to the idea of having his company join the Innovation Direct™ program, and expects follow-up from ITT Licensing™ regarding Invent-Tech inventor product ideas after the event is over.
At the present time, one of the members of the ITT Licensing™ trade show team is also on the show floor networking with fellow exhibitors, and will check in later with a report. Join us late this evening for a final wrap-up of Day 2!
May 7th, 2008
Good afternoon, Juan C. Blanco, ITT’s Director of Product Licensing, here with our first report regarding Day 2 of our participation on behalf of Invent-Tech inventors in the 2008 National Hardware Show with Lawn and Garden World. Things have gotten off to a noteworthy start for our trade show contingent, as they conversed earlier today with a representative a globally-renowned heavy equipment manufacturer.
As per the company’s official website, they have been in business for over 80 years and are considered the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. Additionally, their products are sold in multiple continents. The representative explained that he was interested in the possiblity of exploring a relationship with ITT Licensing™ and requested we follow up with him after the show concludes.
We are pleased to be able offer a tangible example of how ITT Licensing™’s presence at industry-leading trade shows can help secure leads and contacts that could prove immensely valuable to Invent-Tech inventors in the future. Check back with us later in the day for more news!
May 7th, 2008
Hello, Juan C. Blanco, ITT’s Director of Product Licensing, checking in with an update to wrap up Day 1 coverage of the 2008 National Hardware Show with Lawn and Garden World. Traffic at the show continued to be consistent throughout the event’s inaugural day, and the ITT Licensing™ trade show contingent reports that some solid contacts on behalf of Invent-Tech inventors were made at the exhibit booth as a result.
One of the strong prospects is the owner of a Canadian plastics manufacturer that is essentially seeking new product ideas of all categories that could conceivably be fabricated from the material. The company was very receptive to the sound of ITT Licensing™’s Innovation Direct™ program, and is looking forward to receiving information on Invent-Tech inventor product ideas on an ongoing basis.
A second company that was dialogued with was a plumbing supplies manufacturer that is not only looking for inventions in his core business, but other hardware-related items as well. As with the aforementioned plastics company, this outfit will also enter the Innovation Direct™ program and receive a batch of Invent-Tech inventor product ideas to review shortly after the show has concluded.
Join us tomorrow for all the details on Day 2!
May 6th, 2008
Hello, Juan C. Blanco, ITT’s Director of Product Licensing, checking in with our first update regarding the 2008 National Hardware Show with Lawn and Garden World, which ITT Licensing™ is exhibiting in on behalf of Invent-Tech inventors. With the Hardware Expo and Construction Products Exhibit just having wrapped up in Puerto Rico last week, there has barely been time to focus on this terrific event, which will take place today-Thursday at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This marks the 63rd annual edition of the event, and ITT Licensing™ has found it to be one of the true gems of our trade show itinerary each year.
As per the show’s official website, over 3,000 exhibitors representing more than 150 product categories are expected, and approximately 30,000 attendees are primed to walk the aisles of the Las Vegas Convention Center and interact with them. In 2007, the show’s official website cites 18% of the attendees of last year’s procedings as being of international origin, lending a true global component to the event. Adding to the appeal of this show is the fact that two other successful events in their own right are co-located with it, Lawn and Garden World and the Homewares Show. Essentially three multi-billion dollar industries are represented, making this event an incredibly fertile ground for the garnering of potentially valuable leads for Invent-Tech inventor product ideas represented by ITT Licensing™.
Our trade show contingent informs us that Day 1 has already gotten off to a strong start, with traffic in the aisles being quite steady. We will have an update for you later in the day, here on the ITT Blog. Stay tuned!
May 6th, 2008