Signs LOI for Manufacturing and National Retail Distribution for g-Spout(R)

BELLEVUE, WA, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - The Tradeshow Marketing Company, Ltd. (Pink Sheets: TSHO), a direct sales company that represents and markets unique consumer products in diverse sales environments, today announced a letter of intent with ARG Manufacturing, Inc. of New Britain, PA, to manufacture, package and distribute the g-Spout(R) household utensil to retailers in the United States. TSHO will continue to direct the marketing of the g-Spout through sales channels including direct response television, online and those addressing international markets.

"We are pleased to enter into this agreement with ARG to expand the sales opportunities of the g-Spout product at major retail outlets," said Luniel de Beer, President and CEO of Tradeshow Marketing. "Based on our initial success with more than $390,000 in wholesale catalog orders for the g-Spout, we believe the brick and mortar retail channel will be a strong addition to our current marketing campaign. In addition, ARG is an ideal manufacturing and retail partner for TSHO, enabling the Company to economically scale production as market demand requires.

"In preparation for the retail launch, we are actively evaluating product and packaging enhancements with ARG as well as testing additional offer combinations and pricing in the extended g-Spout test campaign. We look forward to adding a strong retail campaign for the g-Spout to make the product also available on store shelves, a key destination for As Seen on TV products."

ARG Manufacturing is a US-based provider of design, production, packaging and retail representation services with extensive experience in kitchen tools, cookware and bakeware products. The company's manufacturing network includes more than 30 factories located throughout Asia, including proven expertise in silicone-based kitchen products for the US market. The company's quality control systems include ISO 9001 certification and regular inspection of its production centers to ensure full compliance with FDA and EU requirements as well as independent testing by third-party labs certified in international standards.

"We are excited to be selected as the manufacturing partner and retail distributor for the g-Spout," said Joseph Van Houten, President and CEO of ARG. "We believe the G-Spout is an excellent fit with our innovative products that make life easier in the kitchen, especially considering ARG's extensive experience in the production of silicone kitchen products for the US consumer. We believe the retail opportunity for the g-Spout is very strong, and look forward to placing this product with key retailers in the US as rapidly as possible."

The g-Spout is a patent-pending multi-purpose kitchen tool for straining, pouring and preparing food that easily attaches to a skillet, double boiler or bowl. For immediate ordering and instructional information on the g-Spout, please visit the product Web site at www.g-spout.com.

About ARG Manufacturing

ARG Manufacturing is an international "factory direct" solution for Kitchen Tools & Gadgets, Silicone Products, Food Preparation Items, Cleaning Products and other non-electric items for the home. In-house design and engineering teams allow ARG to streamline product development and provide a supply chain model with improved efficiencies in Asia and North America. ARG's mission is to be the Creative, Manufacturing and Supply Chain resource for all channels of retail distribution through Private Label Manufacturing and utilizing ARG & Licensed brands under our management. Innovative products, such as the latest As Seen on TV product the G-Spout, can be found among hundreds of quality products under the brands Chef Select, Ergo, The Accidental Housewife, Bella Professional and the iconic For Dummies brand. The multi-purpose G-Spout is made in ARG's state of the art Silicone facility in southern China from food grade materials meeting FDA standards. ARG Manufacturing expects to begin shipping G-Spouts to retailers before the end of 2010. For more information on ARG Manufacturing and the G-Spout call 215-345-6295.

About The Tradeshow Marketing Company

The Tradeshow Marketing Company, Ltd. is a publicly traded consumer-products company focused on the development and distribution of unique products that have broad appeal and improve the lives of consumers. The company operates a direct demonstration business via trade shows and exhibitions throughout North America, and various product-specific e-commerce web sites. The company was established in 2003, and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

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