Brazil Chamber Partners with Dallas Market Center for Nearshoring America Trade Show
Furniture World News Desk on
8/7/2024
Dallas Market Center announces a partnership with CISBRA, the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce,
Industry, and Services, to collaborate on trade promotion and to develop a trade mission for Nearshoring
America, the new international expo and support services designed to explore and facilitate nearshoring
production services for gift, home furnishings, lighting, and fashion accessories companies. Nearshoring
America EXPO, to take place at Dallas Market Center from December 9-11, 2024, will connect brands and
their representatives with vetted factories and supply chain service providers from Mexico and Latin America.
John Cuttino, CISBRA's director of international business, stated: "Our goal is to connect qualified
exporters in Brazil with large-scale importers in the U.S. to establish supply alternatives that make their supply
chains more competitive, sustainable, resilient and culturally and environmentally friendly.”
The collaboration is aimed at engaging Brazilian companies as Nearshoring America exhibitors and potential suppliers
to U.S. importers. Participating companies will be announced at a later date.
"We are thrilled to be part of Brazil’s internationalization agenda as it prepares to host the G20 Summit in
November," said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. "Our partnership with
CISBRA aims to create a bridge for Brazilian manufacturers, facilitating immediate connections and trade channels
into the U.S. wholesale market."
Brazil, the largest country in Latin America, has embarked upon a number of initiatives designed to make the country
a key player in international sourcing, particularly for the manufacturing of consumer products. Through a series of
forward-thinking policies and substantial infrastructure investments, Brazil is attracting foreign investment,
improving its logistics network and creating a business-friendly environment. These efforts are poised to transform
the country into a manufacturing hub for industries like furniture, lighting, home décor, fashion accessories
and apparel.
Brazil's strategic policies and substantial infrastructure investments are setting the stage for a significant shift
toward nearshoring consumer product manufacturing. By creating a conducive environment for business, enhancing
logistics and focusing on sustainability, Brazil is positioning itself as a premier destination for foreign
investment in manufacturing.
Exhibitors at the inaugural Nearshoring America EXPO will include an invitation-only showcase of
factories and supply chain providers that have been pre-selected based on their history, operating experience and
delivery. In addition, supporting enterprises including sourcing agents, trading companies, shelter companies,
and design and production consultants will be represented. The exhibiting companies will be thoroughly
vetted to ensure they are legitimately capable of supporting our industry importer partners. Expected participants
are from Mexico, joined by other countries in Central America and South America such as Brazil and Colombia. The
show floor will feature a uniform presentation of each participant showcasing their production and/or supply chain
services capabilities and each exhibitor will be prepared to immediately engage with attendees regarding terms and
conditions of product development and production.
Attendees at the expo will include importers of gift, home furnishings and apparel accessories seeking OEM product
sources, project manufacturing services and full-scale product development partnerships.
In addition to showcasing vetted exhibitors, the Nearshoring America EXPO will be supported by a series of seminars
and symposia focused on nearshoring in Mexico and Latin America. In support of the expo, a Nearshoring America INDEX
will be created that includes an exclusive and vetted list of factories and supply chain service providers organized
by country. Finally, a Nearshoring newsletter is currently being distributed that includes background, research,
commentary, and timely topics for the business of nearshoring.
For information on Nearshoring America visit the website
and/or contact Michael Mendoza at mmendoza@dallasmarketcenter.com. Keep up-to-date on all information by visiting
Dallas Market Center on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and the blog DMC Daily Dose.
About Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North
America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home décor, holiday/floral,
gifts, gourmet and housewares, lighting, and apparel and accessories. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot
campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and
new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events for gift, home décor, holiday and
floral; the nation’s most comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East
Coast and West Coast designers; the largest trade events for western and equestrian lifestyle; the largest
residential lighting trade event in North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. For
more information visit www.dallasmarketcenter.com