HBA Global Will Feature More Than 150 New Companies

An Array of Industry Suppliers to Showcase New Innovations for Product Development

NEW YORK, September 15, 2010 - HBA Global Expo & Conference (www.hbaexpo.com) is set to open with
a diverse roster of exhibitors, including more than 150 first time exhibitors
and some returning veterans. As the largest product development event, HBA
Global Expo and Conference, September 28-30, at the Javits Center in New York
creates the environment for attendees to source and connect with
international suppliers of private label, packaging components and materials,
raw materials and ingredients as well as testing equipment and contract
manufacturing services.

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New exhibitors (
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) include Acti Pack, Atlantic Packaging Group, American Private Label,
Amazon Forest, Audrey Morris Cosmetics & Skin Care, Avery Dennison/Fasson
Roll North America, Coptis, Cosmetic Lab, Dr. Dermal. Evalulab, Geami,
Groninger, JB Cosmetics, Jedwards International, MG America, Pharmicell Inc,
QAI, Inc. Ranir, SeaTech Bioproducts, Unicep, Volutex USA (Transfo Group)
Yorker Packaging and Zien Inc. Returning exhibitors include ABA Packaging,
New High Glass, Penn Bottle & Supply, and Tupack Verpackungen GmbH.

For the first time, Export & Investment Center of the Dominican Republic
(www.cei-rd.gov.do) will be bringing more than 10 national companies
to showcase its countries natural and tropical beauty hair products and
cosmetics including KAPRIL INDUSTRIAL, KONY HAIR, LABORATORIOS MK and
Laboratorios Union, S.A .

Italy will also have a strong presence with several companies exhibiting
in the European Pavilion as part of Polo Cosmesi (www.polocosmesi.com)
including, Eurovetrocap S.r.l, IDM Automation, Landoll, Mavi, Omnicos,
Orograf Srl Pharmacos, Regi S.r.l, as well as Gotha Cosmetics and
B.KOLORMakeup & Skincare S.r.l. in the RSVP Pavilion.

Other international companies include Esco-Wll from Mexico, Ets T'oluwa
L'ggo from Benin, Kanseido Co Ltd from Japan, Lider Kosmetik from Turkey,
Dalian Meiyuan Cosmetic Appliance from China, Reanima Cosmetics from Turkey,
Skypack from India, Toll Production from Senegal, and Witoplast from Poland.

"HBA attendees will be able to source a wide range of innovative products
and services that will enhance their new products in development and
re-energize existing lines," said Jill Birkett, Brand Director, Beauty &
Wellness.

Additional show floor highlights include the HBA New Products Innovation
and Innovating Trends Showcase by Mintel, the new Trend Spot featuring
make-up and skin care demonstrations from celebrity make-up artists, the
Social Spot for HBA's online communities and Networking Roundtables.

Complementing the dynamic and interactive exhibit floor at HBA Global is
an extensive educational program (www.hbaexpo.com/educate_confprogram)
addressing a wide range of marketing, product development, international
business, sustainability and trend forecasting topics. Programming and event
highlights include the three day Marketing & Technical Conference, the
two-day Global Perspectives (www.hbaexpo.com/global-perspectives) and
Green Conferences, the one-day Trends Conference and Organic Monitor
Workshops on Natural Cosmetics.

HBA's Beauty Week(TM) (www.hbaexpo.com/educate_confprogram) will
also feature a kick-off Keynote Address by Pamela Baxter, President and Chief
Executive Officer, LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics for North America, at 9:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, September 28th. Immediately following the Keynote Address on
September 28th will be a special presentation of the "Positively Beautiful"
award by SMILE TRAIN (www.smiletrain.org) organization to iconic
supermodel Christie Brinkley. The Keynote by Pamela Baxter and the
"Positively Beautiful" award presentation are free to all registered
attendees. To register in advance for HBA Global Expo & Conference go to
www.hbaexpo.com or call +1-609-759-7603.

About HBA Global Expo & Conference

HBA Global Expo & Conference (www.hbaexpo.com) is the leading
product development for the entire beauty community including skin care,
cosmetics, fragrance, personal care and well-being industries. For three days
the top brand manufacturers from mass to prestige, as well as independent and
niche beauty companies will gather to learn about industry trends and
discover new products from the world's leading suppliers. The HBA educational
conference is renowned for providing an unparalleled look at both the
marketing and technical drivers in the health and beauty space and provides
proven strategies for business growth. Co-located with HBA will be The Spa &
Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo showcasing the convergence of the traditional
and medical segments of the spa and resort industry.

More information on HBA Global Expo & Conference, taking place September
28-30, 2010 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center and to connect on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/pages/HBA-Global-Expo-and-Conference/309356259815),
LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=1856844) and Twitter
(twitter.com/hba_events) go to www.hbaexpo.com.

Annie Scully, +1-845-368-0608, ascully at hbaexpo.com