International Dealer News IDN 119 June/July 2014 | Page 6

news ROOM <<< Continued from Cover Additional trade initiatives operated by INTERMOT include the Dealer Card, which provides show access privileges and the online Matchmaking365 service, which is an expo visit experience optimiser – it enables trade visitors to gain an overview of the suppliers of selected product groups in the run-up to the fair, establish valuable business contacts and place targeted requests. Matchmaking365 is a free of charge, time-saving service To get your invitation to the free of charge IDN International Night at INTERMOT (18:30 hours Wednesday Oct 1st) just email Sara Viney ([email protected]) INTERMOT KÖLN · COLOGNE 01. – 05.10. 2014 that helps trade visitors maximise the benefits of their visit. This year sees the international motorcycle industry celebrate the 50th anniversary of its expo involvement with the city of Cologne, and highlights and a timeline from past shows will be showcased along with an “old timer” exhibition. www.intermot-cologne.com New Secretary General for ACEM THE European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) has announced the retirement of 10-year Secretary General Jacques Compagne (61), and the appointment of Antonio Perlot as its new Secretary General, with effect from 1st May 2014. Compagne has seen a remarkable period in his 10 years - 10 years in which the regulatory and downturn challenges have been immens