Manufacturing Exporter News: May 2018

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Exporter Newsletter

May 2018

The monthly newsletter from the U.S. Commercial Service that promotes export opportunities for U.S. manufacturers.


World Trade Month

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.


World Trade Month 'Go Global' Webinar Series

webby series

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.

  • Wednesday, May 16, 2 p.m. EDT: GET PAID How do I get the money I need to grow?
  • Wednesday, May 23, 2 p.m. EDT: PREPARE TO SHIP How do I follow all the rules?
  • 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.


Learn More About Export Control Regulations

BIS

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.

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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance Deadline: May 25

GDPR

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.


Olympic Procurement Opportunities: Tokyo 2020

Tokyo

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.


U.S. Companies Shine at Hannover Messe 2018!

Upskill

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.


Export Destinations: Germany & UK

Video Series

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!


U.S. Commercial Service Resources

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


Trade Events

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.

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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. 

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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.