Koelnmesse Inc. (North America)
Trade fair organizer (North American subsidiary)
This profile was drafted by United Exports from publicly available information. The organization has not claimed, reviewed or approved it, and no relationship with United Exports is implied.
This is a proposed candidate record. Only the organization name and industry classification are confirmed. Public organizational contact details were compiled by United Exports from publicly available sources. Overview, expertise, markets and resources are shown only after they are verified.
Industry classification
Organization overview
Koelnmesse Inc. is the North American subsidiary and marketing arm of the Koelnmesse Group (Koelnmesse GmbH, Cologne, Germany). Established in 2002, the Chicago-based company extends Koelnmesse's international trade fair network into North America and produces h+h americas.
North American exhibitors and visitors participating in Koelnmesse trade fairs, and North American industry sectors served by Koelnmesse events including craft and handicraft, food and beverage, furniture and interiors, and other Koelnmesse trade fair sectors.
Areas of expertise
- International trade fair organization and management
- North American exhibitor recruitment and support for Koelnmesse events
- Trade fair participation guidance for U.S. companies going to Cologne, Germany
- B2B event production in North America, including h+h americas
- Buyer and visitor programs for international trade fairs
Markets & geographic focus
North America · United States · Germany · Worldwide (Koelnmesse network)
Official contact information
- https://koelnmessenafta.com
- +1 773-326-9920
- 8770 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1300, Chicago, Illinois 60631, USA
Resources
Source & information provenance
This organization profile was originally compiled by United Exports using publicly available sources identified below. Information may subsequently be updated or supplemented by the organization through the claim and review process.
Sources shown below identify the public sources used by United Exports in preparing the original profile.
- Official organization website· reviewed 2026-08-16Public organizational information compiled by United Exports from the organization’s official website.
- h+h americas legal notice· reviewed 2026-08-16Publisher information confirming Koelnmesse Inc. address, telephone and Koelnmesse GmbH corporate details.
- h+h americas — Our Story· reviewed 2026-08-16Confirms Koelnmesse Inc. as the U.S. subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH and producer of h+h americas.
Manage this listing
Are you part of this organization? Every submission is reviewed by United Exports before anything is published.
United Exports profile link
https://unitedexportsusa.com/industry-resources/koelnmesse-inc
Organizations are welcome to link to this profile from their own website, newsletter or member portal.
Questions about this listing, a correction, a claim, verification or removal? Email United Exports support at support@unitedexportsusa.com. A person reviews every request.
Other organizations listed in trade shows & exhibitions
These organizations share this industry classification (closest matches are in exhibition & trade show organizations). A shared listing is not a partnership, affiliation or endorsement between them.
- Events Industry Council
- Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance
- h+h americas
- International Association of Exhibitions and Events
- International Festivals & Events Association
- Meeting Professionals International
- Professional Convention Management Association
- Society of Independent Show Organizers
- UFI — The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry
- Exhibition Services & Contractors Association
- International Association of Venue Managers
Related export resources
- Trade Shows & Exhibitions export overview
- All trade shows & exhibitions industry resources & partners
- Exporting Made Simple: step-by-step export guidance
- Export Knowledge Center: documents, HS codes and trade terms
- Trade professionals & government export offices
- Logistics resource directory for international freight
Listing an organization as an industry resource does not imply endorsement, membership, partnership, sponsorship or paid placement unless that relationship is explicitly stated. Organizations are listed equally; verification is a status, never a ranking.
Choose your path
Doing business in this industry?
Organization profiles are public reference information. Registration is what puts a U.S. company in front of international buyers — and gives buyers direct access to registered U.S. suppliers.
I'm a U.S. Exporter
- Publish a company profile buyers can actually find
- List your products and services with HS context
- Receive buyer inquiries directly — no commission, ever
- Membership $39.99/month or $399/year — cancel anytime
I'm an International Buyer
- Search registered U.S. suppliers by product and market
- Contact exporters directly — nothing is brokered
- Post what you're sourcing and let U.S. suppliers respond
- Buyer membership with full marketplace access
Public pages show industry context and general resources. Exporter profiles, buyer profiles, contact routing and sourcing requests are available to registered members only.