Kallman Worldwide Named Official U.S. Representative for Interzoo 2026
Kallman Worldwide Named Official U.S. Representative for Interzoo 2026
Bringing Over Six Decades of Exhibition Expertise to Interzoo, the World’s Leading Trade Fair for the Pet Industry.
Waldwick, NJ, USA & Wiesbaden, Germany – March 17, 2025 – Kallman Worldwide Inc., a trusted leader in international trade shows and America’s largest national pavilion organizer, has been appointed by WZF GmbH – Pet Industry Services as the official representative for Interzoo in the United States. This marks a significant milestone in Kallman Worldwide’s 63-year legacy of promoting U.S. businesses at global trade shows - one that began in Germany in 1964.
Interzoo, the world’s largest trade fair for the pet industry, will open its doors in Nuremberg, Germany, from May 12–15, 2026, bringing together the most influential brands, suppliers, and professionals in pet care, nutrition, and services. The 2024 edition of Interzoo welcomed about 2,150 exhibitors from around the world and more than 37,000 trade visitors from over 140 countries, solidifying its status as the premier event for the global pet industry.
In addition to its role as the official U.S. sales agent for Interzoo 2026, Kallman Worldwide will also organize the inaugural pet-friendly USA Partnership Pavilion in Hall 7, creating a dynamic platform for U.S. companies to connect with international buyers, distributors, and industry leaders.
“This is a particularly meaningful opportunity for us,” said Tom Kallman, President and CEO of Kallman Worldwide. “Germany holds a special place in our company’s history. My father, Jerry Kallman Sr., founded our company in 1963 and launched his career in Germany, where he represented international trade shows in Munich and, for nearly four decades, served as the U.S. representative for the Munich Trade Fairs and the State of Bavaria. To return to Germany with Interzoo - an event that champions an industry as vibrant and innovative as the pet sector - is an honor.”
Interzoo’s organizer, WZF GmbH – Pet Industry Services, together with NürnbergMesse welcomes Kallman Worldwide’s leadership in expanding U.S. participation.
“Interzoo is a truly global platform where businesses from around the world come together to shape the future of the pet industry,” said Gordon Bonnet, CEO of WZF. “The U.S. is a key market in pet care innovation and trade, and we are pleased to have Kallman Worldwide on board to help U.S. companies maximize their presence at Interzoo 2026. Their deep experience in international trade shows and their commitment to fostering business connections make them the ideal partner for this important role.”
“This milestone event for Kallman Worldwide expands our portfolio of existing industry sectors. Interzoo is the ultimate stage for companies looking to grow their international business in the pet industry, and we are joining the show at an exciting time,” added Kallman. “At Kallman Worldwide, we don’t just organize exhibitions - we build networks, open doors, and create opportunities that help U.S. companies succeed abroad. We’re excited to leverage our experience to introduce more U.S. brands to this dynamic marketplace and to create an environment where they can thrive.”
For more information on exhibiting in the USA Partnership Pavilion at Interzoo 2026, visit https://kallman.com/event/interzoo/ or contact Mike Petrassi (mikep@kallman.com).
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ABOUT KALLMAN WORLDWIDE, INC.
Since 1963, Kallman Worldwide has worked with individuals and organizations in more than 50 nations to advance global trade across a variety of industries. The company’s portfolio of international trade shows, event management services, custom stand building and design, global supply chain networking tools, and workforce advocacy programs connects thousands of buyers and suppliers to more opportunities around the world every year. As an international U.S. representative, Kallman is a strategic partner of the U.S. Department of Commerce and a proud recipient of the President’s “E” and “E Star” Awards for its active role in aiding U.S. exporters and in recognition of its export promotion efforts. The company is headquartered in Waldwick, NJ, with U.S. satellite offices in Washington, DC and Houston, TX, a Latin America office in Santiago, Chile, and a bureau in London, UK. For more information, visit www.kallman.com
ABOUT INTERZOO & WZF GMBH
WZF GmbH – Pet Industry Services (Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft Zoologischer Fachbetriebe GmbH) is the owner and organizer of the world’s largest international trade fair for the pet industry Interzoo in Nuremberg. With about 2,150 exhibitors and more than 37,000 trade visitors from 140 countries at the last event, Interzoo is the leading platform for innovations in pet care, nutrition, and technology and is drawing leading manufacturers, service providers, and distributors from across the pet industry.
WZF is a hundred percent subsidiary of the German Pet Trade & Industry Association ZZF, the founder and honorary sponsor of Interzoo. Since 1988, WZF has engaged NürnbergMesse GmbH to operate the trade fair. With its business fields trade fairs and events, media work and public relations, education and the issuing agency for identification markings for protected species WZF makes an important contribution to the economic and communicative development of the pet industry.
Learn more at www.interzoo.com and www.wzf-online.com.
INTERZOO SERVICES FOR JOURNALISTS AND MEDIA PROFESSIONALS
Interzoo press area: https://www.interzoo.com/en/press
Press release archive: https://www.interzoo.com/en/press/press-releases
Interzoo news area: https://www.interzoo.com/en/news
MEDIA CONTACTS
Antje Schreiber
Head of Communications
Press Spokesperson ZZF/WZF
presse@zzf.de
Serena Sidawi
Director, Marketing and Communications
Kallman Worldwide, Inc.
Serenas@kallman.com