Exporter Newsletter
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2
Houston, TX.
Join the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Houston District Export Council for Discover Global Markets: Powering & Building the Middle East & Africa. Walk away with the knowledge it takes to compete globally and transform market potential to market success. Whether you’re looking for your next international deal, finding a new partner, seeking advice in overcoming challenges, or want the latest market intelligence, this conference provides the unique opportunity to self-schedule meetings with representatives from key markets including: Algeria, Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and the West Bank
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China is the 3rd largest U.S. export market for plastics and rubber working equipment and Chinaplas attracted 3,500+ exhibitors and nearly 100 U.S. exhibitors in 2018. It is expected to attract 180,000 visitors from all over the world in 2019. More show information can be found at www.chinaplasonline.com. The U.S. Commercial Service Guangzhou is organizing the “USA Day - U.S. Plastics Processing Innovation Technology Seminar” during Chinaplas2019 in Guangzhou.
Featured U.S. products and technologies: 3D/Additive Manufacturing technology, auxiliary & testing equipment, measuring & testing equipment, die & mould, extrusion machinery, film technology, injection molding machinery, plastic packaging machinery, recycling technology rubber machinery
The U.S. Innovation Technology Seminar format include: Remarks from U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou, U.S. Company Presentations and Networking. Expected audience: 60 potential end users, distributors and agents.
For more details, RSVP Immediately to Reinaldo.Garcia@trade.gov
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Stops in France/Germany/Poland
November 17-22, 2019
The Additive Manufacturing (AM) opportunities in Europe is growing at a rate of 15-20% annually and is an essential market for US business. This Mission will visit France, Germany and Poland, meet key players in the local AM industry including companies, multipliers and industry clusters. Trade Mission participation includes:
- Gain an understanding while you position your company to access these European markets.
- Learn about AM manufacturing, development, R&D and commercial integration in each country.
- Meet with professional associations, have one-on-one meetings with potential business partners and onsite visits with key players.
- Visit Formnext 2019, Europe’s largest additive manufacturing event! Meet with international buyers and global players on the show floor. Take advantage of the special USA Partner Country events and activities at the show.
For further information, please contact: Molly.Ho@trade.gov; Phone: 1-480-387-9405.
November 19-22, 2019 - Frankfurt, Germany
Formnext is the largest annual dedicated Additive Manufacturing/3D printing show in Europe, covering aerospace, automation, construction, consumer goods, dental, electronics, engineering, jewelry, manufacturing solutions, materials, and components, medical, packaging R&D, and so much more. USA is the Partner Country of the trade fair in 2019 and Wednesday, November 20, will be dedicated as “USA Day.”. The U.S. Commercial Service will promote the U.S. company participation with a trade delegation and, a U.S.A. pavilion. U. S. Commercial Service offering:
- Pre-show Webinar
- Counseling and Assistance
- Standards event on November 14
- Market Research
- B2B Matchmaking
For more information, please contact: Miguel.Olivares@trade.gov or by phone: +1-954-356-6649, or Kirsten.Hentschel@trade.gov, by phone: +49-211-737767-30
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May 7-9, 2019 - Monterrey, Mexico
There were 550 exhibitors and over 13,000 attendees with 31.7% decision makers from over 35 countries represented by exhibitors focusing on metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing at FABTECH. The U.S. Commercial Service offering arrangement of introductions to key buyers, provision of import and export information, local intelligence and other support. Check your State's STEP Grants to help defray exhibition costs.
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Access Africa’s largest and most dynamic market, the USA FAIR in Nigeria includes exhibitions, company promotions, diplomatic events and customized one-on-one business meetings.
This multi-sectoral event led by local staff of the U.S. Commercial Service at the Consulate General of the U.S.in Lagos to specifically for the benefit American exporters. In one trip, participants have the opportunity to:
- Develop your business strategically for Nigeria
- Engage with qualified Nigerian businesses directly
- Establish representation/distribution relationships profitably
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This supply chain event convenes global composites manufacturers and users from such industries as automotive, aerospace and defense, renewable energy and more. Engineering, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, commodity teams, suppliers and service providers will meet through pre-arranged, pre-qualified one-on-one meetings.
Expected OEM participants include: Boeing, Airbus, Daher, Lockheed, GKN, BMW, Continental, Cummins. Expected international delegations include Ontario, Quebec, France, Austria, and others.
For more details, contact Anastasia.Mukherjee@trade.gov | P: 803-312-5059
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Learn critically important information about intellectual property presented by experts from multiple government agencies that deal with intellectual property issues. Participants will learn:
- How to identify and protect the various intellectual property assets;
- The mechanisms for obtaining IP protection in overseas markets and strategies for determining where they should seek protection;
- How to record their mark with Customs, with on-site help, in order to exclude counterfeit goods from entering the United States;
- How to combat counterfeits on international e-commerce sites;
- About government resources available to help U.S. business with intellectual property issues.
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Interested in How to Protect and Enforce Intellectual Property Rights? ITA's Intellectual Property Rights "Snapshots" provide contact information for foreign entities responsible for various aspects of IP, a list of IP treaties to which the country is a party, whether a country is placed on the Special 301 list, and much more. Learn more here.
May 20 - El Paso – Juarez Trade & Industry Summit, H20 Tech Center. The El Paso – Juarez Trade & Industry Summit brings together manufacturers from U.S. and Juarez to network and discuss cutting edge trade trends along the U.S. Mexico Border. Keynote Speaker - Kathleen Neal, Global Compliance Director, Regal Beloit. For more info Robert.Queen@trade.gov
World Trade Month - Go Global Webinar series - No Registration Required.
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May 9 - Find New Buyers, Finance Deals and Get Paid - Access to finance and finding buyers are two of the most common challenges to small business exporting. Hear from a small business exporter who has used these programs to grow their business beyond the U.S.
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May 16 -Manage Challenges in the Global Marketplace - Once a small business starts selling to global customers, there will inevitably be a few bumps in the road. Knowing how to avoid challenges, or if they occur, where to turn for support can save time and money.
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May 23 - Online Tools for Finding New Markets - Discover the power of data for finding foreign market opportunities. Get a hands-on tutorial of data tools that can help businesses that are ready to increase international sales.
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May 30 - Opportunities in International Development - Gain insights into the work of U.S. development agencies. You’ll also hear about trade opportunities that can grow your business while solving the world’s most pressing problems.
*The federal agencies presenting this series are the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Export-Import Bank, the U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration and U.S. Census Bureau), the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
Join the U.S. Department of Commerce for information to grow mining sales in North and South America. This webinar series will explore implications of new mining legislation, environmental laws, buying cycle forecasts, M&A impact, political changes and pending projects. U.S. Commercial Diplomats and local industry experts will provide valuable insight to navigate each market's unique challenges and supply chain opportunities.
Register in two ways: Register for 6-part series ($200) or individually:
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Matt Baker Director, Global Design & Construction, (817)701-6350
May 9 - Register for a free webinar on business opportunities in the Caribbean. The Caribbean represents a large $23 billion export market for U.S. firms. The U.S. Commercial Service will present a webinar on market opportunities, major infrastructure projects and U.S. government resources to help your company access opportunities across this important region.
Join our upcoming webinar series on European markets to gain insight and practical advice from local experts about key regional opportunities, best prospect sectors, trends, and projects. Each event will focus on a different E.U. regional cluster, and include:
May 15 - Doing Business in Czech Republic, $50
May 30, Doing Business in the Baltics, $50
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