 Dear U.S.Exporters:
In this month's newsletter, we are featuring information about Germany's environmental technologies sector, which reached $133 billion in 2015 and is projected to enjoy continued growth of around 6.6% annually. For an overview of doing business in Germany, please watch our video linked here, one in a series of export market videos available on our website. One way U.S. companies can take advantage of this marketplace is to participate in the IFAT 2018 show, taking place May 14-18, 2018 in Munich. IFAT is a leading venue for water, sewage, waste, and raw materials management. In 2016, the show attracted more than 136,000 visitors from 169 countries. For those planning to attend either as exhibitors or visitors, the U.S. Commercial Service is offering a pre-show marketing package to help generate interest in your products and technologies and position you for greater global success at the show. We will be offering a webinar featuring industry experts, a U.S. Exporter Profile (in English and German) on the U.S. Commercial Service Germany website, actionable market intelligence, and on-site support from our local U.S. Commercial Service industry specialist. To learn more and register for this program, please visit HERE. For exporting assistance in Germany or other overseas markets, please contact a Trade Specialist in one of our U.S. Export Assistance Centers to engage with us today!
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 WasteExpo is the largest tradeshow in North America serving the $85 billion solid waste and recycling markets, and will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. The WasteExpo conference program runs from April 23-27, 2018 and the exhibition is open from April 24-27, 2018. The event serves the entire waste and recycling industries – private sector, public sector and waste management professionals from all industries. WasteExpo combines industry education with an exhibition that highlights industry products and services for buyers from around the world.
This is an International Buyer Program (IBP) Show and will feature significant support from the Global Environmental Technologies Team. We will be offering a free B2B Matchmaking Program and our Showtime Program to meet one-on-one with our Commercial Specialists from around the world.
Registration for B2B Matchmaking and Showtime: Please click HERE.
Contact: Aron Davidson for B2B Matchmaking or Monica McFarlane for Showtime.
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 April 30 – May 2, 2018 in Kansas City, MO
Join the U.S. Commercial Service and the Mid-America District
Export Council for DISCOVER GLOBAL MARKETS: Design + Construct,
a dynamic conference bringing together global leaders in the design and construction sectors. The
conference will feature presentations on global construction opportunities, pre-screened
matchmaking and networking sessions to build new business and partnerships.
Participants will learn about upcoming Millennium Challenge Corporation-funded
projects in Benin, El Salvador, and Ghana, and can meet directly with buyers from
Turkey, Kuwait, South Africa, and China. More projects and countries continue to be added to the program. Many of the projects they are
coming to discuss include needs for U.S. environmental technologies and services,
including the provision of environmental impact assessments, partners in water
and environmental infrastructure development, desalination, and other
capabilities for projects around the world. This is a great event to identify upcoming projects and establish partnerships to help your company
take advantage of emerging global opportunities.
For more information, contact Nyamusi
Igambi or Matt Baker.
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Join the American Water Works Association and the U.S. Commercial Service for a September 17-21, 2018 Trade Mission to Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico. Participants will meet with Mexico's national water authority (CONAGUA) and connect with local buyers and partners to help U.S. companies take advantage of upcoming opportunities in Mexico's water and wastewater sectors. Interested company should contact the AWWA's Jane Johnson (jjohnson@awwa.org) or (303) 913-0062. |
On March 14, 2018 at
12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT) the U.S. Commercial Service, in collaboration with
the American Embassy in Luxembourg, will present a market overview and
opportunities for each of these three markets - independently, and as a
region.
Participants will learn about trade data and trends,
business culture, distribution networks, government and private sector
resources, and best prospects.
Cost: $50. Register HERE to join.
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 On March
22, 2018 at 12:00pm ET/ 9:00am PT the U.S. Commercial Service will hold an
informational webinar on the implications of BREXIT on U.S. exports to the U.K.
and the E.U.
The United Kingdom has set March
29, 2019 as the official date for withdrawal from the European Union. The
UK Government has reached an uneasy internal political consensus that a
transition period of up to two years will be required after March 2019 to fully
implement the exit from the EU – a time period most observers view as
insufficient. Regardless of timelines and negotiating outcomes, this major
policy event will have potentially dramatic implications for American exporters
to Europe.
Presenters include officials from
the U.S. Commercial Service London office as well as the U.S. Mission to the
European Union.
Cost: $50. Register HERE for this 90 minute webinar.
For more information
contact Anastasia
Xenias
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Location: Jordan
Opportunity: Consultants for Water and Environmental Technologies, a Jordanian distributor, is seeking U.S. suppliers of:
1. Residential Electrostatic Air Filtration units: ( Prefferably electrostatic technology)
2. Residential Water Dispensers - Hot/Cold (free standing, countertop and built in)
3. Alkaline water filters
4. Catalytic Water Conditioners
Contact: Mr. Fred Aziz, Commercial Officer, or Ala Qaqish, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service Amman, Jordan
Location: Turkey
Opportunity: A Turkish manufacturer of ‘ethylene oxide sterilizers’ wants to apply for EPA certification. This manufacturer is looking for a U.S. company or consultant specialized in EPA certification programs.
Contact: Ebru Olcay, Commercial Specialist (Istanbul) and Yaprak Cakilcioglu, Commercial Specialist (Ankarra)
Event: U.S. Maritime Technology Export Initiative
Location: Various, includes shows in London and a trade mission across Southern Europe
Date: March 13-23, 2018
Description: ITA
is supporting a number of trade promotion activities through the U.S. Maritime
Technology Export Initiative as part of a three-year Market Development
Cooperator Program (MDCP) award with The Maritime Alliance (2017-2019). 2018
activities include exhibiting at Oceanology International in London, with an
optional trade mission to Paris, Rome, Marseille, Canary Islands, and Lisbon
following Oceanology International. Each trade event will include B2B
matchmaking and other export promotion services organized by ITA and The
Maritime Alliance (TMA). Target participants include small to medium-sized companies active in the desalination and water treatment sectors, among others.
Contact: Victoria.Yue@trade.gov
Event: 9th Asian Development Bank (ADB) Business Opportunities Fair
Location: ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines
Date: March 14-15, 2018
Description: The ADB Business Opportunities Fair is a one-stop forum for consultants,
contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers looking to provide goods and services
for ADB projects. This is an excellent opportunity to network with peers
in the industry, ADB specialists in the agriculture, environment, energy,
public management, finance, transport, water, urban development, health, and
education sectors.
Website and Registration: http://www.adb.org/news/events/9th-adb-business-opportunities-fair-2018
Event: Opportunity to Pitch to the Singapore Public Utilities Board (PUB)
Location: New York City, Either at United Nations Headquarters OR at Millennium Hilton New York One, UN Plaza, TBC.
Date: March 21, 2018, 1:00-3:00pm Eastern
Description: The Singapore Public Utilities Board (PUB) will be organizing a reception in New York City to unveil the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2018 laureate. They want to meet with U.S. companies that can supply equipment for Advance Wastewater Treatment ranging from Influent Pumping Station, Liquid Treatment, Solids/Sludge Treatments and Other Equipment as well as companies that offer Smart Water solutions, such as monitoring and analyzing capabilities within water distribution systems, reduce leakage, waste and other operational inefficiencies that have innovative solutions for Singapore’s water-stressed city. This is an excellent opportunity for you to pitch your company to PUB’s key decision makers.
Contact: Interested U.S. companies should contact Ms. Sherry Ng, Regional Commercial Assistant-ASEAN, by March 14 with their expression of interest and short company description.
Event: The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Oceans, International Environmental and Scientific Affairs in cooperation with the U.S. Water Partnership Invites you to the World Water Day 2018 Forum - Increasing U.S. Private Sector Participation to Achieve Global Water Security
Location: U.S. Department of State, Loy Auditorium and Delegates Lounge, 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20520
Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018, 8:30am-12:30pm
Description: This
discussion forum is only open to U.S. businesses and will explore how the U.S. government can support increased
participation of the American private sector in deploying solutions
abroad. Co-hosted by the U.S. Water
Partnership, the forum will feature speakers from many of the federal
agencies that contributed to the President’s 2017 Global Water Strategy and will include
participants from water-related businesses interested in exploring the
challenges and opportunities in building a water-secure world. Plenary
topics will include Financing
Tools to Address Global Water Challenges, Mobilizing Innovative
Financing for Global Water Needs and Emergency Preparedness
and Crisis Response: Opportunities for Private Sector
Participation. Market
Breakout Sessions will guide small
group interactive discussions around top markets for water goods and services,
bringing together interagency teams focused on supporting U.S. environmental
exports. Top market countries include Brazil, Chile, China, Ghana,
India, Indonesia, Morocco Peru, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, and Vietnam.
Registration: U.S. companies only can register by clicking HERE. For questions, please email oes-rsvp@state.gov.
Event: U.S.-Central China Business Summit on the Environmental Protection Sector
Location: Zhengzhou City, Henan Province
Date: April 12-13, 2018
Description: The U.S. Commercial Service in Wuhan in partnership with Henan Provincial Committee of Promoting International Trade (Henan CCPIT) is organizing the 3rd U.S. – Central China Business Summit in Zhengzhou, Henan province. The summit will bring provincial government entities and key players from four provinces in Central China to brief U.S. companies on market trends in these provinces and learn about project opportunities in Central China. This event will create a platform for U.S. companies’ introductions to key decision makers in the Environmental Protection Sector.
Registration and Contact: Ms. Jing Wang by March 20, 2018.
Event: IE Expo China
Location: Shanghai, China
Date: May 3-5 2018
Description: A series of customer oriented events will be arranged to facilitate U.S.
firms to meet their clients and establish and develop their network in China’s
environmental sector during the show.
Contact: Sophia.Chen@trade.gov
Event: IFAT 2018
Location: Messe, Germany
Date: May 14-18, 2018
Description: Leading trade fair for Water, Sewage, and Raw Materials Management. We hope you join us at the U.S. Pavilion.
Contact: Doris.Groot@trade.gov
Event: Singapore International Water Week
Location: Singapore
Date: July 8-12, 2018
Description: The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is the global platform to share and co-create innovative water solutions. The biennial event gathers stakeholders from the global water industry to share best practices, showcase the latest technologies and tap business opportunities. We hope to see you at the U.S. Pavilion (details coming soon).
Contact: Sherry.Ng@trade.gov
International Buyer Program (IBP)- Domestic Trade Shows
Trade Fair Certification (TFC) - International Trade Shows
Export Basics
STEP Funds (Grant available to U.S. SMEs looking to Export Internationally) via Small Business Administration.
HS Codes, Tariffs, Taxes, Controls and Licenses, Guide to Exporting, and Recorded Webinars
Environmental Technology Innovation Centers are regional groupings of businesses, government, research institutions, and other organizations focused on innovative technologies for clean air or clean water. These dense networks can help solve the nation's environmental challenges by spurring technology innovation. To learn more click on the above link.
You can also view the cluster map for a center near you.
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The Environmental Technologies Team of the U.S. Commercial Service is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. environmental technologies industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. To learn more about you how you can receive assistance in finding market intelligence, developing your export strategy, connecting with international buyers, or support at trade events, contact your Local Trade Specialists in one of our 100 U.S. Export Assistance Centers around the U.S. |
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