Exporter Newsletter
May 2018
The monthly newsletter from the U.S. Commercial
Service that promotes export
opportunities for U.S. manufacturers.
May is World Trade Month, a time to acknowledge the importance of global trade and the role that increasing exports plays in contributing to our economy and U.S. job creation.
During
World Trade Month, federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Commerce,
Small Business Administration, and ExIm Bank bring you this FREE webinar series to help you go global.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2
p.m. EDT: GET
PAID How do I get the money I need to grow?
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Wednesday, May 23, 2
p.m. EDT: PREPARE
TO SHIP How do I follow all the rules?
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Wednesday, May 30, 2
p.m. EDT: MANAGE
CHALLENGES How do I keep my product from being copied or pirated?
No
pre-registration is required for these FREE webinars. Click HERE for Dial-In information and passcodes.
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Nationwide, May-September, 2018
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is offering several nationwide seminars. Led by BIS's professional counseling
staff, these seminars will provide your business with an in-depth examination of Export
Administration Regulations (EAR). The program will also cover the information
exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements.
Learn More
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The European Union (EU) is an important market for many U.S. businesses, and now firms must comply with new EU data protection requirements by May 25, 2018 or face penalties.
Certifying to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework through the U.S. Department of Commerce can help U.S. companies comply with GDPR data transfer requirements. The U.S. Commercial Service at the European Union (CSEU) is here to assist U.S. firms comply. Click HERE for more information.
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In just two years Tokyo, Japan will host the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. While many tenders have been awarded there are still opportunities for U.S. firms to participate in the Olympic procurement process.
How can you get involved? The
Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee has an English language website which gives general
information on the procurement process, ongoing tenders, and tender results. Click HERE to learn more.
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The U.S. Commercial Service congratulates Upskill of Vienna, Virginia for being a finalist for the coveted Hermes Award at Hannover Messe 2018. Each year the Hermes Award recognizes innovative products or solutions on exhibit. This year Upskill's Skylight Augmented Reality (AR) project caught the attention of the jury. Congratulations!
In addition to Upskill, over 200 U.S. firms participated in Hannover Messe. For a contact list and additional information about the U.S. companies that participated, please visit our Export Interest Directory HERE.
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The U.S. Commercial Service has created a dynamic series
of videos that highlight business
opportunities, leading sectors,
and tips on how to do business
in 20 key markets.
In this edition we spotlight:
Click on each country to learn directly from Commercial
Service personnel what each market offers to you and your organization.
Stay tuned for next month's edition when we will
highlight additional markets!
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Click HERE to access the most recent market research and sector snapshots such as:
- Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities in Europe 2018
- Industry Snapshot: Manufacturing Technology Equipment
- Industry Snapshot: Industrial Automation Equipment
ACMEE 2018 Chennai, India - June 21-25, 2018
This show is held once every two years and is
one of the premier expos of machine tools. It is organized by the local
manufacturing association of Ambattur Industrial Estate Manufacturers
Association (AIEMA). The last show in 2016 had 465 exhibitors including
125 from overseas and 45,000 visitors. Please contact Malarvizhi Parimel for details.
Learn More
International Woodworking Fair (IWF) Atlanta, Georgia - August 22-25, 2018
The International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair-USA® is a biennial trade show serving buyers from large production companies to small professional shops across the woodworking industry. Exhibiting companies from around the world introduce advanced industry technology to all of the above categories with new machinery, raw materials, supplies, tooling, hardware, specialized computer software and services. IWF is the 2nd largest show in the world serving the industry and provides buyers from around the world the unique opportunity to see side by side the most comprehensive innovative new technology available to the marketplace for machinery, supplies and services for the industry showcased by over 1,000 exhibitors. Contact Juanita Harthun for details.
Learn More
Smart Manufacturing Conference
Zagreb, Croatia - September 2018
The U.S. Commercial Service Zagreb office is coordinating a Smart Manufacturing Conference to bring together senior managers/buyers from Croatia’s manufacturing sector with U.S. companies offering solutions in:
· Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing
· Advanced Materials
· Material Handling
· Industrial Automation & Robotics
· Industrial Machinery
· New technologies -communications, data management, AI, cybersecurity
The conference will include a networking reception, forum for U.S. companies to present their solutions, an overview of Industry 4.0, and a special session on financing options. For more information, please contact Nina Cerkez.
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