Who We Are
National Trade Productions, Inc. (NTP) is a closely held, private company founded and owned by Robert Harar, a recognized leader in the trade show and event industry. For almost 40 years, NTP has secured a proven legacy of industry leadership and innovation by successfully launching, producing and managing proprietary events, as well as trade shows for clients across diverse market segments.
Over the past 40 years, NTP has evolved to address the needs of the industries we serve. Currently, National Trade Productions oversees three distinct divisions that provide our clients with a wide array of services to support their respective missions and achieve their individual goals. Learn more:
CSG Creative
Helping associations, trade show organizers, corporations and event promoters build brands, think strategically and grow audiences.
NTP Events
The leader in designing, producing and managing engaging events.
SpaceCom
A catalyst to developing a sustainable commercial market ecosystem in Low-Earth Orbit and sub-orbital environments.
History
Throughout NTP’s history, we have successfully launched and/or produced hundreds of tradeshows, conferences and events across a wide variety of industries and sizes. The timeline below reflects our ability to stay ahead of the curve and our constant pursuit for innovation.
1976
Founded by Robert Harar
1977
FOSE launches
Begins managing association-owned events
1984
Publishes SHOW Magazine targeting corporate exhibitors
1987
Begins working with American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), our longest-standing client
1990
Introduces FOSE Information Technology Showcases (FITS)
1992
Robert Harar chairs SISO for two terms
1993
FOSE is ranked the second largest computer show in the country
1996
Creates Telecommute and ServerTech
1997
Signs partnership with American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
2002
Launches CSG Creative, an independent marketing division
Launches GOVSEC
Starts working with Diving Equipment Marketing Association (DEMA)
2003
Launches U.S. Law Enforcement Conference & Exposition (co-located with GOVSEC)
Starts managing Coverings
2004
Launches READY! The Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference & Exposition (co-located with GOVSEC and U.S. Law)
2008
Co-founds the International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing with IAEE
2009
Creates the Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership
2013
Launches MSX, the North American Motorsports Expo with SCCA
2014
Recognized as a Fastest 50 top show organizer
2015
Launches SpaceCom in collaboration with GHCVB, Houston First Corporation and NASA JSC
2016
Launches NTP Events, an independent event management division