Countdown to the HD2008 e-Newsletter
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To make your visit to HD 2008 more productive, we are proud to send you the Countdown to Show e-Newsletter. Each of the 7 editions of this e-Newsletter will provide news and updates from the show team as well as exciting exhibitor announcements related to:

• New Products at the Show • Show Specials and Promotions
• Corporate News / Press Releases • Special Events

CONFERENCE

For the full Conference Program, please go here

GREEN DAY

Don't forget to register for Hospitality Design magazines inaugural conference dedicated to green hospitality design, May 14, 2008 10 am - 5 pm at the Sands Convention Center.  For additional information regarding Green Day, please go here.

NETWORKING EVENTS

HD Expo 2008 brings the leaders, innovators and rising stars in our industry together for the  most important networking events of the year.

The 2008 Platinum Circle Awards Gala:

Established in 1987, the Platinum Circle is a career accolade honoring achievement within the hospitality design industry. The Platinum Circle Awards Gala is a prestigious, creative back tie affair where you'll enjoy the camaraderie with colleagues as you celebrate our industry's most brilliant minds.

Party by the Pool

Party by the Pool is the largest and most important networking event of the year. You'll enjoy music, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while you meet new colleagues and catch up with friends at HD's most legendary networking event.

To upgrade your registration, please go here.

MEET THE LEGENDS!

Join us to greet the design legends of our industry, and enjoy a reception at the HD booth to help us celebrate 30 years of Hospitality Design magazine. 

Friday, May 16, 2008 from 3 pm - 5 pm at the Hospitality Design booth  located in Concourse #2 in lobby outside of hall C on the upper level.

Corporate News
Suite Simplicity™ | Booth: 1430

DECOLAV® expands from the bathroom into the whole guest suite with Suite Simplicity™, the complete FF&E solution.

Building on years of successful experience in manufacturing hospitality furnishings & fixtures for the bathroom, DECOLAV® introduces Suite Simplicity™ – the complete FF&E, design and manufacturing solution for the entire hotel. The solution where bath and living areas are manufactured by the same company and delivered on your schedule. Comprehensive logistics management, extensive engineering process and superior quality products, make Suite Simplicity the choice for world-class organizations.

www.suitesimplicity.com
info@suitesimplicity.com


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General Announcement
Distinctive Designs | Space 10632

Premier permanent botanical vendor, first-time HDExpo exhibitor, invites you to see our incomparable botanicals and take advantage of Expo-only Specials.

For over 30 years we’ve sourced, designed and direct-imported our own exclusive botanical components overseas, crafting these incomparable elements into cutting-edge permanent florals, greenery, plants and trees, an invaluable botanical resource for all design professionals.  Fully cataloged, with a trade-only transactional website, we’re a TODL and FindIT exhibitor, 5-time Hall of Fame ARTS Award winner, and ASID Member Partner.

Please visit our website
E-mail Distinctive Designs
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New Products & Services
Fanmation  |  Booth: 1040

Fanimation Broadens its Reach
Fanimation, the leader in ceiling fan products for the hotel and resort industry, has expanded its design selections to include several contemporary designs. Known for its tropical fan themes and high quality construction, Fanimation now has products in wrought iron, contemporary, and traditional looks. Stop by Booth 1040 for a first hand look at the energy saving selections avaialable. Don't forget to ask about the custom fan designs as well. Fanimation- Booth # 1040.




General Announcement
Editions Limited  |  Booth: 5942

Limited Edition Fine Art Prints on Bamboo, Aluminum, Acrylic, Canvas and Paper
Editions Limited provides art consulting and wall décor for hotels, offices, homes, restaurants, spas and more. Whether your project requires framed posters or mirrors, stretched canvas giclees, original paintings or regional photography, we can provide the solution. Our art department works directly with numerous artists, offering an expansive collection of images and options for every project. Let us work wit

Editions Limited posters
Drybrush limited edition prints and original artwork
Studio EL custom giclees



New Product & Services
Goelst America | Booth: 6538

The Motorized Drapery Track Designed for The Hospitality Market!

Completely silent operation the Goelst system simply plugs into a standard duplex wall receptacle, eliminating the need for an electrician to complete the installation. Our systems are compatible with all common hotel control systems or may be controlled by low voltage design wall switches. Special features that prevent damage to the draperies or to the systems due to the products exposure to unfamiliar users in hotel environments.

www.goelstamerica.com



New Products & Services
Dan Hermes Fine Art  |  Booth: 9540

Moving Digital Paintings

Dan Hermes Fine Art is a gallery dedicated exclusively to moving digital paintings. These museum-quality framed flat screen televisions display moving twenty-first century imagery that transforms hallways, lobbys, guest rooms, and lounges into memorable luxury experiences. Working to designer specifications, we reinvent the Painting with flowing abstract sculpture, natural living landscapes, moving neo-classical portraits, and gradually evolving still life.

www.danhermesfineart.com


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Event Invite
United Feather & Down and Select Comfort | Booth: 426

Designer Eileen West Appearing In Person To Unveil New Bedding Line - Enter Dream Bed Giveaway, a Select Comfort SLEEP NUMBER® 9000 bed set & Eileen West Bedding Valued At Over $5000

Make plans to join United Feather & Down and designer Eileen West, Friday, May 16th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Visitors will get an opportunity to meet Eileen West and view her new designs for hospitality.  Select Comfort will feature the Sleep Number® Hospitality Gold bed which allows guests to control their comfort at the touch of a button. Make sure to stop by to find your Sleep Number® setting May 15-17th. Visitors to the booth will receive free gifts and the chance to win a Sleep Number® 9000 bed, the ultimate in personal comfort featuring temperature balancing material, and Eileen West bedding from United Feather & Down valued at over $5,000.

Download Dream Bed Giveaway Invitation
Visit  Sleep Number Web Site
Visit United Feather & Down Web Site


General Announcement
Bellino Fine Linens  |  Booth: 6351

BELLINO FINE LINENS - MADE IN ITALY - for the first time at the HD EXPO 2008
Bellino Fine Linens has been providing exquisite luxury linens for the bed, bath and table in addition to throws and bed accessories for well over a decade. Everything is manufactured under strict quality control in our own factories by the best Italian artisans with generations of experience. We use only the finest quality fabrics woven exclusively for us in Italy. We offer an extensive range of product to suit the needs of the most distinguished buyer. Please visit us at booth #6351

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New Products & Services
TriVantage  |  Booth: 8548

People love shade. Tri Vantage helps you share it.

Whether it's the artistically placed shade umbrellas along the beach, the inviting awning at the poolside lounge or the grand entrance canopy, shade structures make a statement on any property. TriVantage can help you create extraordinary environments with stylish shade systems that last. Let us show you how to expand outdoor living spaces with shade that provides comfort and protection from the sun. TriVantage also offers an extensive line of elegant, high performance interior design fabrics.

www.trivantage.com



New Products & Services
F Schumacher & Co | Booth: 3425

Schumacher and Matthew Patrick Smyth Collaborate on a Collection for Spring 2008
Renowned interior designer Matthew Patrick Smyth adds his unique sense of classic style and elegance to his new collection of wovens and prints. This collection is based on traditional motifs derived from Matthew's discoveries of antique textiles, furnishings and couture apparel. Shimmering silks, detailed embroideries, graphic plaids and textural linen prints all intermingle in shades of chocolate, ivory and aqua, as well as accents of indigo blues and rich reds.

www.fschumacher.com



Flooring

General Announcement
Zenith International  |  Booth: 2434

Hand Tufted Rugs Extraordinaire
In the 10 years Zenith has been in business, we have produced custom area rugs for every major hotelier in the United States. We are a certified woman owned business--and we care. Try us--you will be glad you did. Come visit us at booth 2434.

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General Announcement
Centiva by International Floors of America, Inc.  |  Booth: 5144

Visit Centiva and register to win a Nintendo Wii.
Stop by the Centiva booth # 5144 to learn more about our products and register to win a Nintendo Wii. Centiva has worked hard builiding a reputation in the design community. Our designs have won numerous awards. These high performance tiles and planks can easily transition from the stone look to the wood look in any intricate design. Flowing curves or logos can be incorporated into the floor design with our high tech cutting capabilities.

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General Announcement
Design Origins By Shaw  |  Booth: 3803/3807

Shaw Hospitality Group introduces Angela Adams Ocean and Garden carpet collections for guest rooms and public space
Shaw Hospitality Group will celebrate the hospitality industry's first launch that melds both public space and guest rooms in timeless, nature-inspired collections from angela adams. This luxury lifestyle designer, whose works are influenced by the beauty of the Maine coast, will share her design inspirations for the Garden and Ocean collections at HD Booth No. 3803/3807 Friday, May 16, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Enjoy cocktails and learn about Adam's partnership with Shaw Hospitality Group.

shawhospitalitygroup.com



Furniture
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Westwood Interiors Inc | Booth: 3629

Designs Built To Inspire

In an age where almost everything is line-assembled and mass-produced, Westwood Interiors still takes the time to bench-make custom handcrafted furniture. Building on 75 years of experience, every piece is constructed with care and attention to detail. Whether traditional, contemporary or transitional, Westwood Interiors carry over 500 designs to help realize any size hospitality project. Situated in the heart of Los Angeles, their representatives are ready to assist with your next venture.

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General Announcement

Elite Leather Company  |  Booth: 129

New Launch: Elite Specifics by Elite Leather Company caters to the design trade.
Handcrafting high-quality, American-made furniture for over 45 years, our family business is in its third generation in California. We custom-build every piece of furniture to order, offering a selection of over 80 styles. Our customers can select from more than 200 top-grain leathers, 96 colors of Ultrasuede®, and over 100 fabrics. We also do COM – an option few competitors offer. Finally, we ship our pieces more quickly than almost anyone in the industry. At Elite Leather, we give you more.

Elite Specifics



New Products & Services
la-Fête Design  |  Booth: 8460

Come to experience CLUB NOW Instant Cabana Suites by la-Fête Design, The Scene Outdoors
It just got easier to specify la-Fête’s modular in/outdoor furniture with the launch of a new concept called CLUB NOW. Instant Cabana Suites of weatherproof,lightweight & comfortable lounge seating are now available in 5 different sizes & design layouts. Hotels,clubs,spas,resorts...can be transformed into a club-like atmosphere with groupings selected to maximize usage of various sized cabanas poolside, table service for club venues, personal spa spaces or design-aware entertainers. Be Inspired

Visit la-Fête Design website



Corporate News / Press Release
Bungalow By E-Z UP  |  Booth: 7042

BUNGALOW BY E-Z UP LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE!
Bungalow by E-Z UP is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved website, www.bungalowbyezup.com. The site showcases its completely portable Bungalow pavilion that sets up in minutes to much broader target markets such as specialty retail, hospitality and corporate branding. The new website is easy to navigate, chocked full of user-friendly product information and includes a new interactive space planner as well.

www.bungalowbyezup.com



General Announcement
Oxford Garden  |  Booth: 9556

Oxford Garden believes exceptional design is key to producing quality outdoor furniture.
Known for its timeless shorea furniture, Oxford Garden has created new designs with contemporary flair while staying true to a classic style. Since 1997 Oxford Garden has offered exceptional value for outdoor living. Every piece is commercial grade, handcrafted of 100% shorea hard wood, using mortise and tenon joinery for superior strength. Shorea, similar to teak will weather naturally to beautiful silver gray if left untreated. Experience all of the Shorea Wood Collections at the HD Show!

oxfordgarden.com



New Products & Se
New Products & Services
Modern of Marshfield Inc DBA Marshfield Furniture  |  Booth: 2656; 2756

Unique Upholstery ... Custom or Production ... Any Size, Any Style ...Made in USA
When you need reliability, quality, and flexibility to meet your upholstery needs see Marshfield Furniture. Specializing in sofas, sofa sleepers, loveseats, chairs, recliners, rockers, ottomans. Made to order in one of our 500+ fabrics and leathers or your specified fabrics. Matching accent tables available. Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year. SIXTY PLUS YEARS MAKING QUALITY FURNITURE SO OUR CUSTOMERS COME BACK AND NOT OUR PRODUCTS.

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General Announcement
Avis Furniture Company  |  Booth: 9254

Avis Furniture Company, introduces New Upholstered Seating Concepts for the Hospitality Industry.

For the first time, Avis Furniture Company is bringing its unique design and building capabilities to the HD Show. Since 1959 the architectural & design community has been utilizing our knowledge of wood frame building and upholstery to bring their visions & idea's to fruition. From banquettes to booths & sofas to lounge furniture our capabilities are nearly limitless. Avis Furniture Company is the solution to your unique & personal designed seating needs. Come have a seat with us at booth 9254

Please visit our New Web Site



New Products & Services
American Leather  |  Booth: 4632

American Leather Introduces The Next Generation in Sleeper Sofas in Booth 4632 at this year's HD

American Leather is introducing the latest version of their patented Comfort Sleeper. The New Comfort Sleeper features 5" of premium high density foam covered in Crypton® mattress ticking. Your guest will now be able to experience the cleanest, softest sleep possible. The patented Tiffany 24/7® mechanism features a solid platform base and is completely hidden in the sofa. American Leather manufactures in Dallas, Texas and prides itself on being truly an American Made product. Visit 4632!

American Leather Furniture, Booth 4632



New Products & Services
California House  |  Booth: 9221

Custom Furniture, Quick

California House, manufacturer of finely crafted furniture since 1953, will debut a new line of "Custom Spec" furniture at HD 2008. Utilizing state-of-the-art design software from concept through production, California House is able to build to your specifications or let you choose from our extensive catalog. Stop by our Booth 9221 on the lower level. Our products are designed, engineered, and built in California. We look forward to discussing your needs.

www.californiahouse.com



New Products & Services
Kellex Corp  |  Booth: 1232

Kellex Seating Introduces "Zen Sleeper Sofa" The Ultimate In Sleeper Comfort

Kellex Seating, one of America's leading suppliers of quality hospitality furnishings proudly introduces the "ZEN SLEEPER SOFA" featuring an incredibly comfortable 8-1/2" pillow top mattress. Our patented technology eliminates the "bar-in-the-back" discomfort associated with standard sleep systems and allows the mattress to fold smoothly into the sleeper cavity creating a superior seating platform. Stop by booth #1232 to register to win a $1000 SPA GIFT PACKAGE

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www.kellex.com



green

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Hunter Douglas Hospitality | Booth: 2817

Design with a conscience: Hunter Douglas Hospitality, Booth #2817

Hunter Douglas Hospitality is proud to shift the design paradigm, transforming the possibilities of eco-friendly fabrics with the Habitat Collection.  Our leading-edge technologies and innovative abilities have created a new reality. The result? Sustainable fabrics unequaled in their quality and variety. Take pride not only in the results of your work, but also in the process. Let your ideas be unique and new, let your materials be used.

Sustainable Fabrics
Nature Made Wood Blinds
Stacy Garcia
Great Escapes Collection


General Announcement
Danmer Custom Shutters  |  Booth: 7438

Danmer Custom Shutters Celebrates 33 Years as The Global Leader in the Hospitality - Contract Industry
30+ Years Experience Manufacturing & Installation Hospitality, Contract, Healthcare, Education, Residential ~ Wood & Synthetic ~ Solutions for any Application, Size, Shape ~ Hardware, Molding, Louver, Finish Options ~ Short Lead Time ~ Fire Rated ~ Water Resistant ~ FSC ~ LEED ~ Product & Workmanship Warranty ~ CSI Specs Contact: Danmer Custom Shutters Trade Div. Victoria Bogust-Trade Div. Mgr. http://www.danmer.com/tradepros/ Victoria.Bogust@Danmer.com (800) 782-6676 ext. 1259

www.danmer.com/tradepros


New Products & Services
Valley Forge Fabrics Inc  |  Booth: 3036

Valley Forge Fabrics introduces Thomas Schoos, FRESH Bedding and FRESH Drapery at HD Las Vegas
In addition to debuting Thomas Schoos for FRESH and FRESH Bedding at HD Vegas, Valley Forge has also developed the 1st ever 100% recycled polyester fabrics that are inherently fire retardant to meet all vertical fire codes and will also premier at HD. These earth friendly innovative textile constructions are the 1st to be serviceable without any additional fire retardant chemicals. These drapery fabrics look and perform like their conventional non-recycled and chemically treated ancestors.

Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc.



New Products & Services
Architectural Systems Inc | Booth: 2750
Sustainable Products for Creative Ideas
Architectural Systems, Inc. is the leading international distributor of architectural and sustainable materials offering fresh, innovative material solutions for sustainable projects in all of our five branded categories: ASI Decorative Surfaces, ASI Wood Panels, ASI Specialty Products, ASI Display and ASI Flooring. Stop by our booth and see how ASI can be your source for ideas and inspiration on what works, what's within budget and "What's Next®".

www.archsystems.com



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Corporate News
Hans Duus Blacksmith, Inc. |  Booth: 8342

Legendary lighting with exceptional style and craftsmanship

Hans Duus Blacksmith creates custom lighting installations for some of the world's most respected hotels and casinos. Proudly made in the USA from quality materials, Hans Duus Blacksmith lighting is meticulously fashioned by skilled artisans, one lighting fixture at a time.

Please visit our web site
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Online catalog


Attendee Promotion / Show Special
Baldinger Architectural Lighting  |  Booth: 4425

Drop by Baldinger to see what's new and support great charities!

New products... Custom installation photos and fixtures...New faces...the chance to discuss how Baldinger can help you and your project stand out. All these are reasons to stop by our booth. This year we are adding 2 more- for every business card we collect or badge we scan, Baldinger will donate $1 to the NEWH Hospitality Fund and The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. Help us support these 2 great causes AND see the latest from Baldinger.

Baldinger's web site



New Products & Services
Barbara Cosgrove Lamps  |  Booth: 5246

Barbara Cosgrove Lamps at HD Expo

Chic lighting leader, Barbara Cosgrove Lamps is pleased to again show at the HD Expo in Las Vegas. Stop by and see the latest in fashion forward lamps and lighting for your next project. Barbara Cosgrove Lamps are contract quality and available for value engineering and bespoke hospitality modifications. A commitment to quality, style and good taste has earned Barbara Cosgrove Lamps an extensive following in the design community. Come see what home decor's most influential already know.

www.barbaracosgrovelamps.com



New Products & Services
Eclipse Lighting Inc  |  Booth: 7747

Eclipse Goes GREEN with LED

Eclipse Lighting maintains its cutting edge reputation by incorporating Solid State LED lighting technology into our line of new products and retrofit solutions. LED is not just the latest trend, it is revolutionary. Check out its advantages: Reduced CO2 emissions, zero Mercury waste, lower power consumption, longer life span, better energy efficiency, compact size/shape, durable/solid casing & lower heat emissions. Eclipse is working with leading LED manufacturers to exceed lighting needs.

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General Announcement
Custom Lighting Concepts  |  Booth: 4759

Manufacture of Custom Decorative lighting Fixtures for Hospitality industry

For many years Custom Lighting Concepts has provided architects, interior designers, lighting engineers and designers and their clients with carefully and accurately made lighting fixtures. With craftsmanship and quality materials Custom Lighting Concepts turned hundreds of blue-prints into fine exclusives luminaries. Custom Lighting Concept's technicians have been involved both in record setting projects and in meticulous restoration of fixtures of invaluable historical importance. In doing so, they have accumulated a wealth of experience which is now available to you.  Please visit us @ HD  Booth # 4759

www.customlighting.ca


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Wall Covering

New Products & Services
Diamond Tech Tiles  |  Booth: 10222

VisionGlass, An Intregal Part Of Your Approach to Design

VisonGlass custom size and color program provides the smart designer a way to cut costs and reduce waste in large commercial applications. Tile size can be manufactured from 4 inch-18 inch in any combination of length and width. Allowing design professionals to create the perfect tile to fit their space. Our unique color matching system allows for an extensive selection of rich, brilliant colors and the use of PPG Starphire low iron glass ensures clear, consistent color every time.

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VisionGlass
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Attendee Promotion / Show Special
Knothe Spa Robes  |  Booth: 8626

MUST SEE!!!! Luxurious spa robes, unparalleled styling, unbeatable prices!
Knothe Apparel, long time manufacturer of Men's robes, pajamas, and loungewear has successfully placed our SPA line of robes into many major hotel/spas across the country. We invite you to visit our extensive product line at booth # 8626. Take advantage of our show special. For all orders placed at the show we will discount our newest, softest, plushest "comfort soft robe". Original line cost $18.75/show special $14.00. Available colors include white and natural. Sizing S/M, L/XL, XXL.

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www.knothesparobes.com



New Products & Services
Nautica SPA Collections  |  Booth: 9735

Accept this invitation to explore an ocean of possibilities. Nautica The Spa Collection

Nautica Spa offers a men’s and women’s collection of signature robes and loungewear that bring a fresh outlook to the idea of relaxed elegance, and branding. Nautica has enriched the traditional concept of spa and broadened it for today. The basic concept is the same. A casually, luxuriant comfort defines the entire collection. Throughout, an attention to every detail creates a feeling of simple, refined luxury.

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New Products & Services
Peerless Industries  |  Booth: 5539

FIRST-OF-A-KIND MOUNT WITH LG INTEGRATED JACK PACK DELIVERS A COMPLETE A/V SOLUTION FOR IN-ROOM CONNECTIVITY
Peerless' Desktop Security Swivel Mount incorporates LG's auto sensing remote integrated jack pack that connects most content devices (i.e., laptops, iPods, cameras, ect.) that are frequently brought along when travelling. Connect any portable devices into the jack pack to experience a new level of connectivity for in-room media use. With a touch, the flat panel can be moved to face any direction in the room providing maximum viewing options.




General Announcement
Bainultra  |  Booth: 1874

A vision. A concept. An invitation

BainUltra invites you to take some time for yourself. Join us in our pursuit of wellness; a new way of life where the quest for ultimate wellness is key to individual fulfillment, fundamentally influencing the collective-well-being. Escape the fast rhythm of our world with the absolute expression of the BainUltra® vision, the Salle de Spa®.

www.bainultra.com



New Products & Services
Americraft Leather  |  Booth: 9552

The source of Elite Leathers

Americraft Leather specializes in the steady introduction of innovative and unique leather looks from around the world. Our lines include: Printed, Artisan, Full Anilines and Traditional Leathers. All with a single goal: “To make available to you one hide at the time. The latest novelties and sophistications of the ever changing leather industry”. For your convenience and for immediate delivery, Our 50,000 sq ft distribution facility is located in Hickory NC.

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General Announcement
Boca Terry  |  Booth: 7238

Boca Terry -- World Leader

Boca Terry is the premier manufacturer of bathrobes, slippers, towels, and bed linens. We have offices in Honk Kong, London, Munich, Dubai, and Singapore to handle your needs.

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