Export Service Centre launches Indonesia’s first environment friendly cargo depesting service, ESC-EcO2, in Denpasar, Bali

ISPM 15-certified facility to ensure continued exports from Indonesia after global ban on Methyl bromide use for export containers

INDONESIA, May 21, 2010 – The Export Service Centre, which is a member of the non-profit Kearny Alliance, launched Indonesia’s first environment-friendly cargo depesting facility, ESC-EcO2, in Denpasar, Bali.

ESC-EcO2 is a partnership between the Export Service Centre Indonesia and the leading eco-friendly treatment provider, the Netherland’s EcO2 B.V. It offers methyl bromide-free ISPM 15-certified treatment solutions for wood packaging, export containers and cargo.

“This ‘green’ facility is critical to the future of Indonesia’s exports,” said Eugene Verspoor, general manager of the Export Service Centre. “From March 18th, the EU has banned the import of containers treated with methyl bromide.

“As a stop-gap measure, some fumigators treat cargo outside the container – but it is extremely poisonous, harmful to people and contributes to global warming. Also, degassing is often incomplete, subjecting containers to costly quarantine in Europe. These realities mean our services are very cost-effective for buyers.

“We’ve invested in this proven facility with the world’s leader to ensure Indonesian producers can continue to export – and therefore continue to create much-needed jobs in this critical sector.

“We look forward to working closely with Bali’s fumigators and freight forwarders to offer this service to their customers – today and well into the future.”

Montreal Protocol stipulates global ban on methyl bromide
The Montreal Protocol on ozone-depleting substances lists methyl bromide among those chemicals to be banned globally, according to Pesticides News. In issue 79, it notes that “[i]ndustrialized countries were given until 1 January 2005 to stop using MB [methyl bromide], while less developed countries were given until 2015.”

Due to a number of deaths in European cargo handling facilities due to lethal levels of methyl bromide in containers, the European Union has banned the use of the chemical in the EU as of March 18, 2010.

The benefit of this ban will reduce health risks to humans and the environment. For shippers and importers who continue to use methyl bromide, it could result in significant added quarantine costs and delays to container importation.

Global environmental concerns – bottom line realities for importers
Environmental concerns are top-of-mind in most importing countries. Worries over toxic gas, ozone layer depletion and global warming mean tighter scrutiny of containers and treatment methods.

This means importers may face significant costs if containers are quarantined. Some of these costs include:

• Degassing fees of €600, daily demurrage of €45 (plus handling charges)
• Delayed delivery which may incur penalties and handling charges
• Customers' complaints over toxic methyl bromide residue

The ESC-EcO2 service offers a clean, green alternative to poisonous methyl bromide fumigation and ensures containers are not quarantined for degassing.

Freight forwarder PT. Dua Sahabat quality control manager, Carlos vanden Broek, said: “We are delighted to work with ESC-EcO2 to offer this eco-friendly service to our long-term customers. Clearly this treatment process is the way the industry is heading – so we are excited to be involved from its inception here in Indonesia.”

Expanding services to grow exports and create jobs in developing Asia
Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance said: “The aim of the Export Service Centre is to assist buyers worldwide source from quality suppliers in Indonesia – and create jobs for the producers.

“With the addition of eco-friendly cargo depesting, The Export Service Centre now offers the most complete, in-house buying solution in Indonesia. This includes sourcing, sampling, quality control, packing, depesting, shipping and replenishment.

“We believe this comprehensive offering will make us buyers’ choice for Indonesia sourcing – and help advance the job-creation opportunities of this social enterprise.”

More information about Export Service Centre-EcO2 is available at http://www.esceco2.com.

About The Kearny Alliance
The Kearny Alliance, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, partners with other international organizations to further its mission of ‘Aid through Trade’, to advance international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business, education, training and applied research.

Key programmatic areas include:

• Livelihood development at the grassroots level: Through the social enterprise Export Service Centre (http://www.ExportServiceCentre.com) in Indonesia and Cambodia, the Kearny Alliance assists small producers who do not have the capacity to export direct to participate in the global economy. It estimates that in 2009 it created more than 3,800 jobs.
• Job creation for small & medium producers: Through the Developing Country Export Assistance Program (http://kearnyalliance.org/sourcingreports), the Kearny Alliance connects smaller exporters in developing Asia with buyers worldwide. Surveys of beneficiaries show that suppliers have received $440,000 in export orders, and they expect more than $5,000,000 to develop in 2010.
• Education & skills development: The Kearny Alliance offers stipend support for students from Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and mainland China to study in Hong Kong and the US. The dozens of Kearny Alliance Scholars receive internships and on-the-job training in export-related companies and organizations in 10 countries.
• Trade policy research: One major initiative is The Kearny Alliance – Arizona State University forums on China, trade and the world economic order (http://wpcarey.asu.edu/kearnytrade). At this high-level series of interlinked meetings – held in Phoenix and Beijing, culminating in a Online Forum in 2010 – policy makers, business leaders, and academics explore potential solutions to issues and challenges that will be mutually beneficial to China-US trade relations.

    

Buyers at Hong Kong Fashion Accessories fair drawn to first-ever Cambodia booth offering handmade silk scarves and handbags

Social enterprise Export Service Centre Cambodia expects orders from EU, USA, South America, Australia and Hong Kong buyers will help create jobs for people in need

PHNOM PENH, May 26, 2010 – Buyers from the EU, USA, South America, Australia and Hong Kong visited the first-ever Export Service Centre Cambodia booth at Global Sources spring China Sourcing Fair in Hong Kong.

The company displayed more than 300 handmade silk fashion accessories, ranging from scarves and jewelry to purses and neckties.

“Our quality and unique designs really attracted buyers’ attention,” said Kunthy Heng, export manager of the Export Service Centre Cambodia. “They were then impressed with our complete service – paving the way for easy imports from Cambodia.

“We also offer other competitive advantages to buyers, namely:

• Low minimum orders of just $500. This allows buyers to quickly test their markets at minimal investment;
• Mixed lots: Buyers can offer customers more variety and not incur the extra expense of large numbers of each SKU, and;
• International standards: Each item is handcrafted and not mass-produced. We QC everything before it is shipped.”

Fashion parade and color trend area highlight Cambodia products
Fair organizer Global Sources featured eight Cambodia products – including silk scarves, handbags and wallets – in the fashion parade and color trend area.

“Having these items selected at this international event clearly shows that Cambodia products can compete with the best in the world,” Heng said. “We are delighted that so many of our items were among the few dozen featured items from hundreds of products submitted.”

Carefully selected socially responsible suppliers
The Export Service Centre Cambodia is facilitating exports by working with 21 carefully screened suppliers. Most are non-profit enterprises that employ to hundreds of hard-working disadvantaged people, including landmine and polio victims, the deaf and disabled.

The Export Service Centre is a member of the nonprofit Kearny Alliance. Alexander Boome, program director of the Kearny Alliance, said: “We are very pleased with the results of the show and are confident of receiving export orders. The objective of which is to create livelihood and develop skills for producers through exports.”

About The Kearny Alliance
The Kearny Alliance, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, partners with other international organizations to further its mission of ‘Aid through Trade’, to advance international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business, education, training and applied research.

Key programmatic areas include:

• Livelihood development at the grassroots level: Through the social enterprise Export Service Centre in Indonesia and Cambodia, the Kearny Alliance assists small producers who do not have the capacity to export direct to participate in the global economy. It estimates that in 2009 it created more than 3,800 jobs.
• Job creation for small & medium producers: Through the Developing Country Export Assistance Program, the Kearny Alliance connects smaller exporters in developing Asia with buyers worldwide. Surveys of beneficiaries show that suppliers have received $440,000 in export orders, and they expect more than $5,000,000 to develop in 2010.
• Education & skills development: The Kearny Alliance offers stipend support for students from Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and mainland China to study in Hong Kong and the US. The dozens of Kearny Alliance Scholars receive internships and on-the-job training in export-related companies and organizations in 10 countries.
• Trade policy research: One major initiative is The Kearny Alliance – Arizona State University forums on China, trade and the world economic order. At this high-level series of interlinked meetings – held in Phoenix and Beijing, culminating in a Online Forum in 2010 – policy makers, business leaders, and academics explore potential solutions to issues and challenges that will be mutually beneficial to China-US trade relations.

    

Kearny Alliance to feature emerging markets Sourcing Reports and product samples at innovative booth at Global Sources trade show in Hong Kong

Buyers can see home décor and fashion accessories from the Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Indonesia and Philippines reports at booth # 5F40 & 5F42, AsiaWorld-Expo April 20-23

HONG KONG, April 6, 2010 – To help volume buyers source more profitably from emerging markets in Asia, the non-profit Kearny Alliance in partnership with Global Sources, will showcase 22 Developing Countries Sourcing Reports and products from selected suppliers at the China Sourcing Fairs: Home Products and Fashion Accessories at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo April 20-23, 2010.

On display at booth # 5F40 & 5F42 alongside the Sourcing Reports will be nearly 100 home décor and fashion accessories from featured suppliers from Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

“For the first time ever, buyers can ‘touch and feel’ the quality of products made by Vietnam, Cambodia, India and Indonesia suppliers featured in our sourcing reports,” said Khiem Vu, manager of Kearny Alliance’s Developing Country Export Assistance Program.

“We’ll have lacquered lamps, trays, vases, plates, boxes, hand-woven handbags and footwear from Vietnam; necklaces, bangles, bracelets and gift items from India; and 100 percent silk scarves and purses from Cambodia, plus other products.

“We trust that by making our Developing Country Sourcing Reports ‘come to life’ by displaying actual products, buyers will realize the sourcing opportunities and tremendous value the reports offer and purchase copies.”

Each product-specific Sourcing Report features in-depth supply market intelligence, details on a range of qualified supplier, top-selling export products and design trends, prices and price forecasts.

Sourcing Reports backed by in-person factory visits
The Kearny Alliance team visits each profiled manufacturer in person to interview owners and senior managers. The team also surveys all featured suppliers on export sales forecasts, R&D strategies, target markets and current challenges. All results are analyzed and presented exclusively in the Developing Country Sourcing Reports.

The following Reports will be available for sale at the Kearny Alliance booth:

• VIETNAM: Garments, Home Decor, Fashion Accessories, Lawn & Garden, Lacquerware, Indoor & Outdoor Furniture
• INDIA: Glass & Metal Tableware, Fashion Accessories
• CAMBODIA: Silk Fashion Accessories
• PHILIPPINES: Home & Garden Decor, Fashion Jewelry, Christmas Decorations, Indoor & Outdoor Furniture
• INDONESIA: Indoor & Outdoor Furniture, Footwear
• SOUTHEAST ASIA: Indoor & Outdoor Furniture

New sourcing opportunities for buyers, more export sales, more jobs created
“The Sourcing Reports are important components of the Kearny Alliance’s Developing County Export Assistance Program,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance. “Our aim is to assist export suppliers sell to buyers worldwide, and create jobs in developing Asia.

“As part of its corporate social responsibility, Global Sources has generously given each featured supplier a Marketing Website on Global Sources Online – and the tools to manage their online export marketing. Plus, it has provided our booths at the China Sourcing Fairs so we can offer the reports direct to buyers.”

Sourcing reports available online for Cambodia, Vietnam, India, the Philippines and Indonesia
Free previews and ordering information to purchase Developing Country Sourcing Reports online for immediate download is available at http://www.chinasourcingreports.com/rest_of_asia_reports.

About The Kearny Alliance
The Kearny Alliance, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, partners with other international organizations to further its mission of ‘Aid through Trade’, to advance international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business education, training and applied research.

About Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China. The core business uses English-language media to facilitate trade from Greater China to the world. The other business segment utilizes Chinese-language media to enable companies to sell to, and within Greater China.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 888,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 240 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 4.5 million products and more than 253,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 80 sourcing research reports and 17 specialized trade shows which run 55 times a year across 10 cities.

Suppliers receive more than 136 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 39 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 60 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has about 2,500 team members in more than 40 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for its Chinese-language media.

    

Export Service Centre launches Cambodia booth at Global Sources Fashion Accessories fair; New line of Indonesian products at Home Products show

Buyers offered more choice of handcrafted silk scarves and handbags to modern home décor and furnishings April 20-23, 2010 at AsiaWorld-Expo Hong Kong

INDONESIA, April 11, 2010 – The Export Service Centre, - a member of the non-profit Kearny Alliance - will stage its first Cambodia booth, #2L18, at Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories. This will be in addition to its Indonesia booth #9E18 at the Home Products Fair.

Both shows run from April 20-23, 2010 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong.

The Cambodia booth will feature 300 handmade silk fashion accessories, including scarves, handbags, shoulder bags, wallets, coin purses, ties, name card holders, pillowcases, necklaces, bracelets, and belts.

The Indonesia booth will display more than 100 products with contemporary designs, ranging from dayak statues, masks, akira bamboo vases, rosewood wall décor to African jungle-themed statues, mosaic round mirrors, tables and ornaments.

“For the first time, we will offer buyers the best handmade Indonesia products plus a stunning line of handcrafted silk fashion accessories from our new office in Cambodia,” said Eugene Verspoor, general manager of the Export Service Centre.

“With the global economy on the rebound, we expect a great show this spring, as buyers can meet us in the convenience Hong Kong. Buyers also value our personal service, attention to quality, and our policy of accepting low minimum orders and mixed lots.”

New sourcing opportunities for buyers, more export sales, more jobs created
“The Export Service Centres are social enterprises of the Kearny Alliance – a US-based 501 (C) (3) non-profit,” said Alexander Boome, program director of The Kearny Alliance. “Our aim is to assist buyers worldwide source from quality suppliers in developing Asia - and create jobs for the producers.

“As part of its corporate social responsibility, Global Sources has generously provided the booths space for us at its Fairs in Hong Kong – Asia’s sourcing hub.”

Buyers may register to attend the China Sourcing Fairs at http://www.chinasourcingfair.com.

About The Kearny Alliance
The Kearny Alliance, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, partners with other international organizations to further its mission of ‘Aid through Trade’, to advance international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business, education, training and applied research

Key programmatic areas include:

• Livelihood development at the grassroots level: Through the social enterprise Export Service Centre in Indonesia and Cambodia, the Kearny Alliance assists small producers who do not have the capacity to export direct to participate in the global economy. It estimates that in 2009 it created more than 3,800 jobs.
• Job creation for small & medium producers: Through the Developing Country Export Assistance Program, the Kearny Alliance connects smaller exporters in developing Asia with buyers worldwide. Surveys of beneficiaries show that suppliers have received $440,000 in export orders, and they expect more than $5,000,000 to develop in 2010.
• Education & skills development: The Kearny Alliance offers stipend support for students from Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and mainland China to study in Hong Kong and the US. The dozens of Kearny Alliance Scholars receive internships and on-the-job training in export-related companies and organizations in 10 countries.
• Trade policy research: One major initiative is The Kearny Alliance – Arizona State University forums on China, trade and the world economic order. At this high-level series of interlinked meetings – held in Phoenix and Beijing, culminating in a Online Forum in 2010 – policy makers, business leaders, and academics explore potential solutions to issues and challenges that will be mutually beneficial to China-US trade relations.

    

Export Service Centre expands social enterprise from Indonesia to Cambodia; Offers buyers more product choice, creates more jobs

First orders of silk scarves sent to Germany and the UK; Other handmade silk accessories include evening and shoulder bags, wallets, clutches, coin purses, ties and jewelry

PHNOM PENH, Mar. 30, 2010 – The social enterprise Export Service Centre, has expanded its operations from Indonesia to Cambodia, offering buyers worldwide more choices of contemporary handmade products.

The Export Service Centre is a member of the US-based nonprofit Kearny Alliance, whose mission is Aid through Trade. The Indonesia and Cambodia Export Service Centres offer complete buyer service – from sourcing and sampling to quality control and door-to-door delivery.

The Cambodia operation focuses on 100 percent silk handmade fashion accessories, including scarves, evening and shoulder bags, men’s and women’s wallets, clutches, coin purses, and ties. Jewelry made of silk and silver is also available.

General manager of the Export Service Centre, Eugene Verspoor, said: “We have assisted a great number of buyers over the past six years in sourcing hundreds of containers of quality products from Indonesia.

“With our expansion into Cambodia, buyers now have easy access to not only the best products Indonesia has to offer – but also a selection of stunning silk accessories from the region – and country – renowned for its craftsmanship.”

Kunthy Heng, export manager of the Centre’s Cambodian office said: “In our first six weeks, we’ve already received and sent the first order of silk scarves and ties to a buyer in Germany. Now, we are preparing more samples of silk scarves for the UK.

“In th Export Service Centre tradition, we offer buyers a very personalized service – and several distinct advantages, namely:

• Low minimum orders: We accept orders starting at $500 allowing buyers to quickly test their markets at minimal investment
• Mixed lots: Buyers can offer customers more variety and not incur the extra expense of large numbers of each SKU
• International standards: Each item is handcrafted and not mass-produced. We QC everything before it is shipped.
• Complete service: We can support buyers every step of the way - from sourcing and sampling to quality control and door-to-door shipping.”

Quality products for discerning customers
“I have several lovely silk scarves from the Export Service Centre Cambodia,” said Manila-based Cannoise resident Florence Portal Kanapi. “The designs range from contemporary evening-wear black and whites, to vibrant fresh spring colors and rich earthy tones.

“The price is very reasonable and affordable, the skill, artistry and workmanship are outstanding – and I love the fact that every time people buy one of these scarves they are helping provide jobs for hardworking people in one of the poorest countries in Asia.”

Alexander Boome, program director of the Kearny Alliance, said: “With our move into Cambodia, we are realizing our plan of establishing our social enterprise in several countries in developing Asia.

“The objective of which is to create sustainable jobs and develop skills for producers and small entrepreneurs through exports. We estimate last year that The Export Service Centre Indonesia created more than 3,800 jobs – thereby advancing the Kearny Alliance’s mission of Aid through Trade.”

Carefully selected suppliers who work in a socially responsible manner
The Export Service Centre Cambodia is facilitating exports by working with 21 carefully screened suppliers - mainly non-profit enterprises who employ to hundreds of hard-working people who are deaf, orphans, homeless and disabled.

The Cambodian Handicrafts Association is one group the Export Service Centre is working with. It supports 34 full-time workers, mostly landmine and polio victims.

Export Service Centre Indonesia and Cambodia to exhibit at Hong Kong trade fairs
In every April and October, the Export Service Centre exhibits at Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) China Sourcing Fairs in Hong Kong.

The Export Service Centre will be exhibiting in Hong Kong at AsiaWorld-Expo April 20-23, 2010 at the following shows:

• China Sourcing Fair: Fashion accessories, booth #2L18. On exhibit will be about 300 handmade silk fashion accessories from Cambodia, including scarves, handbags, shoulder bags, wallets, coin purses, ties, name card holders, pillowcases, necklaces, bracelets, and belts.
• China Sourcing Fair: Home Products, booth #9E18. More than 100 products from Indonesia will be displayed, ranging from hand-crafted wood home décor and ceramics to wrought iron mirrors, tables and ornaments.

Buyers may register to attend the China Sourcing Fairs at http://www.chinasourcingfair.com.

About The Kearny Alliance
The Kearny Alliance, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, partners with other international organizations to further its mission of Aid through Trade, to advance international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business education, training and applied research.

About Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China. The core business uses English-language media to facilitate trade from Greater China to the world. The other business segment utilizes Chinese-language media to enable companies to sell to, and within Greater China.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 888,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 240 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 4.5 million products and more than 253,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 80 sourcing research reports and 17 specialized trade shows which run 55 times a year across 10 cities.

Suppliers receive more than 136 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 39 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 60 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has about 2,500 team members in more than 40 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for its Chinese-language media.

    

Signs of economic recovery as overseas orders pick up for Bali’s Export Service Centre

Orders flowing in following strong buyer interest at Global Sources China Sourcing Fair: Home Products in Hong Kong

DENPASAR, BALI, Dec. 02, 2009 – The Export Service Centre notes signs of economic recovery following its participation in Global Sources’ fall China Sourcing Fair: Home Products in Hong Kong.

The company confirmed orders at the show for eight container loads of handcrafted wood and metal products from buyers in the US, Brazil, Honduras, China, The Philippines, Australia, and other countries. Best-selling products are its range of wooden home décor and display items.

“The fall China Sourcing Fair was our best show ever,” said Eugene Verspoor, General Manager of the Export Service Centre. “The buyers are back – and our new product line was a hit. We are working on the orders now – and inquiries are still coming in from buyers we met at the show

“One of our main advantages is the availability of stunning Indonesian products and our personalized service for buyers – from sourcing and sampling to quality control and shipping. We also welcome smaller orders from buyers so they can test our products in their markets then place larger orders for top-selling items.

“Plus, buyers may elect to use our door-to-door shipping for less-than-container-loads from Indonesia to Europe and Australia.”

Buyers interested in the Export Service Centre’s products may visit its website at http://www.globalsources.com/escindo.co or see its advertisements in Global Sources Home Products, Gifts & Premiums and Fashion Accessories magazines.

In 2010, The Export Service Centre will exhibit at the Global Sources China Sourcing Fair: Home Products at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong Apr. 20 to 23 at booth 9E18.

Creating jobs through exports
The Export Service Centre’s social enterprise business model helps small and medium-sized enterprises to export to global markets and build capacity. It estimates that in the last year it helped create 3,800 jobs in Indonesia.

The Export Service Centre is a member of The Kearny Alliance, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. It partners with other international organizations to further its mission of Aid through Trade, to advance international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business, education, training and applied research.

More information about the Export Service Centre and the Kearny Alliance is available at http://www.ExportServiceCentre.com and http://www.kearnyalliance.org.

About Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China. The core business uses English-language media to facilitate trade from Greater China to the world. The other business segment utilizes Chinese-language media to enable companies to sell to, and within Greater China.

The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 854,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 240 countries.

The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 4.5 million products and more than 247,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and 12 specialized trade shows which run 30 times a year across 10 cities.

Suppliers receive more than 96 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online alone.

Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 38 years. Global Sources' network covers more than 60 cities worldwide. In mainland China, Global Sources has about 2,500 team members in more than 40 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for its Chinese-language media.

    

Best of Show booth award winner Export Service Centre to offer buyers hand-crafted products at Global Sources Fashion Accessories Fair in
Hong Kong

Mixed lot orders give buyers more flexibility sourcing jewelry, footwear, handbags, scarves, sarongs and more at booth #2E20 AsiaWorld-Expo Oct. 30 – Nov. 2

HONG KONG, Oct. 23, 2008 – The Export Service Centre (http://www.ExportServiceCentre.com) will showcase a collection of stunning new designs from its award-winning booth concept at the China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories (http://www.chinasourcingfair.com) booth #2E20.

The Global Source' (http://www.globalsources.com) Fair will be held from Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2008 at AsiaWorld-Expo – beside Hong Kong’s international airport.

On display will be this year’s new collections of fashion jewelry made of natural woven fiber, shell and stone, plus items ranging from footwear and hats to scarves and sarong. Products reflect both traditional Indonesian design and contemporary fashion trends.

"Buyers looking for unique, handcrafted products are turning to Indonesia as a competitive advantage," said Eugene Verspoor, General Manager of the Export Service Centre. "As consumers become more selective with their purchases, they will appreciate the care and attention put into our merchandise – truly value for money.

"The China Sourcing Fair management this week gave us a Best of Show Award at the Gifts & Home Products Fair. Our booth is just a reflection of the quality and attention to detail of our products. Our buyers from Europe, Africa, the US and Australia also appreciate our products, prices and service – as evidenced by their repeat orders! "Our services range from sourcing and sampling to quality control and shipping. We also offer door-to-door shipping from Indonesia to Europe for less than container-load orders."

Buyers interested in the Export Service Centre’s range of products and services may visit its Website at http://www.globalsources.com/escindo.co or see its advertisements in Global Sources Fashion Accessories and Home Products, Gifts & Premiums magazines.

Advancing Aid through Trade
The Export Service Centre is a member of the Kearny Alliance (http://www.kearnyalliance.org), whose mission is 'Aid through Trade'. It focuses on job creation, export development, education and trade policy research.

The Export Service Centre’s social entrepreneurship business model helps build capacity and assists small and medium-sized enterprises to export to global markets. In the last 12 months, the Export Service Centre facilitated the export of more than 130 twenty-foot containers of merchandise to buyers in 11 countries in North America, Europe, Africa and Australia. It estimates that in 2007 it helped create 2,300 jobs in Indonesia.

Buyers may visit the Export Service Centre’s offices in Bali, Indonesia, or discuss sourcing opportunities with Verspoor at the company’s booths at the China Sourcing Fairs (http://www.chinasourcingfairs.com) in Hong Kong every April and October.

For more information about the Export Service Centre or the Kearny Alliance please visit http://www.ExportServiceCentre.com or http://www.kearnyalliance.org.

About the Kearny Alliance
The Kearny Alliance (http://www.kearnyalliance.org), a non-profit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, partners with other international organizations to further its mission of ‘Aid Through Trade’, to advance international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business education, training and applied research.

    

Bali’s Export Service Centre to feature handcrafted Indonesian home décor and furnishing at Hong Kong’s Gifts & Home Products Fair

Over 50 models, including on-stand objects, furniture sets, cushions and lamps will be showcased at Global Sources’ China Sourcing Fair, AsiaWorld-Expo Oct. 20 - 23

DENPASAR, BALI, Oct. 08, 2008 – The Export Service Centre will showcase more than 50 unique Indonesia-made home décor products at booth #9F24 at the China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Home Products in Hong Kong.

The Global Sources’ Fair will run from Oct. 20 – 23 at AsiaWorld-Expo - beside Hong Kong’ international airport.

The stunning products on display will include one-of-a-kind on-stand items made of petrified wood and recycled teak, plus items ranging from furniture sets and cushions to lamps and stone carvings. The centerpiece of the booth is the handcarved 3-meters high by 3.5-meters wide traditional Javanese door weighing more than 150 kilograms.
 
"Indonesia is home to quality products, due largely to its abundant raw materials and excellent craftsmanship," said Eugene Verspoor, General Manager of the Export Service Centre. “We are a boutique supplier, offering a select range of stunning handmade products in quality not readily available elsewhere in Asia. Each of our items is unique, enabling buyers to offer fresh new designs to discerning customers.
 
"One of our main advantages is our personalized service for buyers – from sourcing and sampling to quality control and shipping. We welcome smaller orders from buyers so they can test our products in their markets before committing to larger orders. Plus, buyers may elect to use our door-to-door shipping for less than container-loads from Indonesia to Europe."
 
Buyers interested in the Export Service Centre’s entire range of products can visit its website at http://www.globalsources.com/escindo.co or see its advertisements in Global Sources Home Products, Gifts & Premiums and Fashion Accessories magazines.
 
Export Service Centre will also be exhibiting at the Global Sources China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories at AsiaWorld-Expo booth number 2E20 from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2008.
 
Advancing Aid through Trade

The Export Service Centre is a member of the Kearny Alliance, whose mission is ‘Aid through Trade’. It focuses on job creation, export development, education and trade policy research.
 
The Export Service Centre’s social entrepreneurship business model helps build capacity and assists small and medium-sized enterprises to export to global markets. In the last 12 months, the Export Service Centre facilitated the export of 138 twenty-foot containers of merchandise to buyers in 11 countries in North America, Europe, Africa and Australia. It estimates that in 2007 it helped create 2,300 jobs in Indonesia.

Buyers may visit the Export Service Centre’s offices in Bali, Indonesia, or discuss sourcing opportunities with Verspoor at the company’s booths at the China Sourcing Fairs in Hong Kong every April and October.

For more information about the Export Service Centre or the Kearny Alliance please visit http://www.ExportServiceCentre.com or http://www.kearnyalliance.org.
 
About the Kearny Alliance
 
The Kearny Alliance, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, partners with other international organizations to further its mission of ‘Aid Through Trade’, to advance international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business education, training and applied research.

    

Strong Buyer Interest in Indonesian Natural Products Exhibited at China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories and Gifts & Home Products
 
Non-Profit Export Service Centre Showcases One-of-a-Kind Handcrafted Home Décor, Sandals with Recycled Tires for Soles, and New Eco-Friendly ‘Ship & Show’ Bamboo Packaging System at Global Sources Fairs at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong  

HONG KONG, April 28, 2008 – Indonesia’s non-profit Export Service Centre (http://www.ExportServiceCentre.com) reports strong buyer interest for its new lines of eco-friendly fashion accessories and home décor at its large booths at the China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories and Gifts & Home Products (http://www.chinasourcingfairs.com) in Hong Kong April 12-15 and 20-23, respectively.
 
Stunning exhibits of handcrafted leather and natural fiber handbags, sandals with recycled motorcycle tires for soles, museum-quality handcarved home décor and a tropical gazebo were highlights at the company’s booths at the Global Sources fairs at AsiaWorld-Expo.
 
“This was our best series of shows to date,” said Eugene Verspoor, general manager of the Export Service Centre. “By doubling the size of our booth and expanding our product scope from October, we’ve given the beautiful products from Indonesia the exposure they deserve.
 
“The Fairs have really helped us advance the Export Service Centre’s mission of ‘Aid through Trade’. Our aim is to create lasting jobs for local artisans through export development. So every order buyers’ place helps create employment for people in need.”
 
Environment-Friendly ‘Ship & Show’ Bamboo Packaging Draws Buyer Attention
 
“Buyers love our natural products and new eco-friendly bamboo packing,” Verspoor said. “Our ‘Ship & Show’ packaging saves the environment by using bamboo – which grows up to five times faster than trees. Plus, the eco-friendly packaging saves buyers money.”
  
Carved statues and vases are shipped and can be displayed in-store in the packaging. This means retailers don’t have to pay to dispose of shipping crates – and customers can take items home without the store having to re-pack for home delivery. After customers remove the item, they can even use the crate for shelving in the garage or garden.
  
The Export Service Centre also offers specialized sourcing solutions for buyers – from supplier identifications and sampling to QC and shipping. “The team in Bali works hand-in-hand with buyers to ensure they get international-quality products, follow-through and service. We call this ‘Trading with peace of mind’.”
 
October Booth Confirmed at the China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories and Gifts & Home Products
 
The Export Service Centre will again exhibit at the Global Sources fairs at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong in October 2008:

• China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories: October 12-15 – Booth #2E20
   
  

• China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Home Products: October 20-23 – Booth #9F24

Buyers interested in the Export Service Centre’s entire range of products can visit its website at http://www.globalsources.com/escindo.co or see its advertisements in Global Sources Home Products, Gifts & Premiums and Fashion Accessories magazines.

    

Eco-friendly Sandals, Hand-crafted Leather Handbags from Indonesia on Display at China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories in Hong Kong

Award-winning Export Service Centre Exhibit at AsiaWorld-Expo Booth 2D18

HONG KONG, Sept. 24, 2007 – New lines of eco-friendly sandals and hand-crafted leather handbags from Indonesia will be on display at the China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories Export Service Centre’s (http://www.exportservicecentre.com) booth 2D18 Oct11-14, 2007 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong.

The Export Service Centre will also feature a special export package of its newest sterling silver jewelry and other innovative creations at its award-winning booth.

“Buyer interest in our Indonesian-made, hand-crafted products at the April show was outstanding,” said Eugene Verspoor, general manager of the Bali-based Export Service Centre. “The significant number of new orders we received during and after the show is a great endorsement of Indonesian producers’ design leadership and understanding of international markets.

“We are a boutique supplier, offering a select range of stunning hand-made products in quality not readily available elsewhere in Asia. One of our main advantages to buyers is our personalized sourcing services. We work hand-in-hand with buyers to blend Asian innovation with latest materials and designs from Bali.

“We are expecting to build on our highly successful April show and are aiming again to earn another ‘Best of Show Awards’ for our stunning booth. Of course, our products are the stars – but the striking design of our black booth helps draw buyers in!”

High-tech Meets Traditional Sourcing at the Export Service Centre Booth 2D18
Buyers who visit the Export Service Centre booth 2D18 can not only see the heirloom quality 925 silver earrings, pendants and bracelets on exhibit, but also order and pay for a selection of jewelry online.

The unique service is offered in partnership with Global Sources Direct. Export Service Centre products are available at http://www.GlobalSourcesDirect.com under ‘Bali Originals’ section.

Verspoor said: “We will be offering a special at-show package of mix ‘n match jewelry at very attractive price points. Buyer can touch the product and order small lots online from any computer with Internet access. Our door-to-door air courier delivery means products can be waiting at the buyer’s office when he returns from his trade show visit.”

Export Service Centre at the China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Home Products
The Export Service Centre will also exhibit at the China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Home Products, October 19-22 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, booth number 7S15
It will be offering its latest line of eco-friendly lines of natural, museum-quality home décor, furniture made from recycled teak, and bolsters, throws and pillows made from water hyacinth, banana fiber and leather.

Buyers interested in the Export Service Centre’s entire range of products can visit its website at http://www.globalsources.com/escindo.co or see its advertisements in Global Sources Home Products, Gifts & Premiums and Fashion Accessories magazines.

    

Bali’s Export Service Centre Opens Larger Office and Showroom to Meet Growing Demand
Expansion Marks Non Profit’s Success of Creating Jobs for Small Entrepreneurs in Indonesia

Denpasar, August 20, 2007: To meet growing demand to assist buyers to source quality, innovative handmade products from small-scale producers in Indonesia, the Export Service Centre (http://www.exportservicecentre.com) opened its larger offices and new showroom in Denpasar, Bali.

The new offices also help meet the surge in demand for the Export Service Centre’s complete, Bali-to-Europe, door-to-door shipping service for tourists and local residents alike.

“Our larger office, showroom and warehouse allow us to better serve our global buyers – and grow our export orders for our small and medium producers,” said Eugene Verspoor, general manager of Export Service Centre.

“Also, we are greatly expanding our convenient, hassle-free shipping service to Europe. Tourists and even boutique buyers are turning to us when they need to ship small quantities of goods. They have come to trust our all-in , nbo-hidden-costs complete service, which is unique in Bali.”

Nico, a local producer of quality hand-crafted leather bags, said: “I thank the Export Service Centre for helping me to export my products to buyers around the globe, and displaying my latest products at its showroom.”

Export Service Centre to Exhibit at Global Sources China Sourcing Fairs in Hong Kong
Following on from the tremendous success at its award-winning booths at the April China Sourcing Fairs: Gifts & Home Products and Fashion Accessories (http://www.chinasourcingfairs.com) at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo, the Export Service Centre will exhibit at the October Fairs.

On exhibit at Global Sources (http://www.globalsources.com) Gifts & Home Products Fair October 20 – 23 will be its latest line of natural and green products, including home décor, recycled teak furniture and museum-quality ornaments at booth number 7S15

On display at the Fashion Accessories Fair October 12 – 15 will be hand-crafted silver jewelry, quality leather handbags and footwear of recycled materials at booth number 2D18.

“We have shown there is a market niche for the handcrafted products from our Bali artisans,” Verspoor said. “Buyers appreciate our value proposition of offering unique products which express true Asian innovation and hand-made quality.

“Together with our low minimum orders and complete service – from source and quality control to shipping and replenishment – we are winning orders from around the world.

“Buyers also appreciate our mission – Aid through Trade – and value that we are in business exclusively to create jobs for small and medium entrepreneurs, and assist with skills development.”

Buyers interested in the Export Service Centre’s entire range of products, or to discuss OEM services may go to http://www.exportservicecentre.com or visit the office and showroom at Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 461, Suwung Denpasar, Bali-Indonesia. Phone: 62361-720606 or 744-3995. Fax: 62361-723734.

About Export Service Centre
The Export Service Centre (http://www.exportservicecentre.com) located in Bali is the B2B export arm of the Kearny Alliance (http://www.kearnyalliance.org), a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that partners with other international organizations to further its mission of “Aid Through Trade”, assisting international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business education, training and applied research. The Kearny Alliance also has a retail boutique, Imports of Bali (http://www.importsofbali.org), in Scottsdale.

    

Swimwear, Sandals and Sarongs from Indonesia Selected for Color Trends Display at China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories in Hong Kong
Newest High-tech Online Sourcing Meets Traditional Face-to-Face Trade at the Export Service Centre Booth D218

HONG KONG, April 11, 2007 – New lines of swimwear, sandals and sarongs from Indonesia’s Export Service Centre (http://www.exportservicecentre.com) have been selected for display at the Color Trends Area at the China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories from April 12-15, 2007 at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo.

The Export Service Centre will also showcase its newest handbags, sterling silver jewelry and other innovative creations from Indonesia at booth 2D18 at the Fair.

“Having our products displayed at the Color Trends area is a great endorsement of Indonesian producers’ design leadership and understanding of international markets,” said Eugene Verspoor, general manager of Export Service Centre Indonesia.

“The Export Service Centre offers a range of stunning handcrafted products in quality not available anywhere else in Asia. Through our personalized sourcing service, we work hand-in-hand with buyers to blend Asian innovation found in Bali with latest materials and designs.

“Because of this service, our products and small minimum orders, many quality-conscious buyers choose to work with a boutique supplier such as us.”

High-tech Meets Traditional Sourcing at the Export Service Centre Booth D218
Buyers who visit the Export Service Centre booth can not only see the 925 silver earrings, pendants and bracelets on exhibit, but also order and pay for a selection of jewelry online.

The new service is offered in partnership with Global Sources Direct. Export Service Centre products are available at http://www.GlobalSourcesDirect.com under ‘Bali handicrafts’ section.

Verspoor said: “We believe this is a first at any show – where a buyer can touch the merchandise and order small lots on the spot online at the booth. The added convenience of door-to-door air courier delivery means products can be waiting at the buyer’s office when he returns from his trade show visit.”

Export Service Centre at the China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Home Products
The Export Service Centre will also exhibit at the China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Home Products, April 20-23 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong.

Products on display at the Export Service Centre booth number 7Q13 will be furniture made from recycled teak, natural wax candles, original paintings and more.

Buyers interested in the Export Service Centre’s entire range of products can visit its website at http://www.globalsources.com/escindo.co or see its advertisements in Global Sources Home Products, Gifts & Premiums and Fashion Accessories magazines.

About Export Service Centre
The Export Service Centre
(http://www.exportservicecentre.com) is the B2B export arm of the Kearny Alliance (http://www.kearnyalliance.org), a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that partners with other international organizations to further its mission of “Aid Through Trade”, assisting international development and poverty alleviation through trade-related business education, training and applied research.