TIC 2018 Manufactuer E-MAG

The 19th anniversary of the Trade and Investment Convention (TIC 2018) hosted by the Trinidad
and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) took place from Thursday 5th July – Sunday 8th
July, 2018 at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago. TIC 2018 was sponsored by
the Ministry of Trade and Industry, First Citizens, TSTT/Blink-Bmobile, Balroop’s and S.M. Jaleel
Company Limited.
As we recognized this milestone, TIC has undergone significant rebranding in an effort to create
and foster business locally, regionally and internationally. As such, the theme of TIC 2018 was
“New Horizons, New Opportunities!”.
This year’s theme signified the core purpose of the Trade and Investment Convention, which is the
expansion of Business Opportunities for manufacturers and service providers across the region.
It serves as an impetus for regional and international trade and the possibilities for finding new
markets for both macro and micro enterprises.
TIC 2018 was deemed a resounding success across the board, as it attracted over 15,200
attendees/participants. The Exhibitor population consisted of 212 registered companies occupying
253 booths, 3 pavilions and 6 sponsor pavilions, representing local, regional and international
markets. A significant remainder of companies exhibited under other business and/or chambers
and agencies from across the region.
There were over 23 business sectors showcased in TIC 2018 with Food & Beverage and Construction
having the largest number of participants. However, significant numbers were also noted from the
Printing, Publishing, Packaging & Paper Convertors sector, the Information and Communication
Sector and the Automotive Sector.
The number of exhibitors, attendees and diverse sectors represented, indicates the continued
interest in local companies (manufacturers and service providers) as well as regional and
international companies wanting to take advantage of the exposure to new customers and markets
that TIC facilitates.
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