Hannover Messe 2023
Hannover, Germany
April 17-21, 2023
Join the U.S. Commercial Service in Hall 14, Stand L52 at the world's largest industrial trade fair. Innovative U.S. manufacturers of Industry 4.0 solutions can meet buyers from around the world, including from Partner Country Indonesia. Industry trends that will be showcased included AI and Machine Learning, Carbon-neutral Production, Energy Management, and Hydrogen Fuel Cells. Click HERE to learn more.
Questions? Contact:
Mark Cooper 317-294-0242
U.S. Commercial Service Indianapolis, Indiana
mark.cooper@trade.gov
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Automate 2023
Detroit, Michigan
May 22-23, 2023
Automate is a leading showcase of automation in North America, featuring robotics, vision and imaging, motion control, industrial artificial intelligence, and related automation technologies. Visit the U.S. Commercial Service booth in the main concourse! Trade specialists will be onsite to counsel U.S. companies on your international business strategy. To learn more, please click HERE.
Questions? Contact:
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FITMA
Mexico City, Mexico
June 20-22, 2023
Feria Internacional de Tecnología y Manufactura (FITMA) combines high-end suppliers with innovative products and services to enhance the fabrication and metalworking supply chain. FITMA is hosting a USA Pavilion and has six (6) booths available. For registration in the USA pavilion, contact: Mario Vidana at Mario.Vidana@trade.gov
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Upcoming Export Webinars
MDCP Application Guidance - Webinar
April 25, 2023
Are you a non-profit? Through an annual competition, the International Trade Administration (ITA) selects a limited number of U.S. non-profit organizations to receive Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) awards. A recipient gets up to $300,000, matched two-to-one by its own resources, to pursue a 3-5-year project designed to remove trade barriers and help U.S. firms to export.
 Come learn about policy efforts in China’s 2nd and 3rd tier cities to decarbonize industries. This informational webinar will position your U.S. firm to better understand decarbonization efforts in China and where your products or solutions might fit into the market. Cost: $25 per company including interpretation. For more information, please contact Andrea Shen at Andrea.Shen@trade.gov. or visit HERE.
Trade Missions
U.S. Chamber GreenTech Business Delegation to the United Arab Emirates | May 29 - June 1, 2023 | Abu Dhabi and Dubai
As the UAE prepares to host COP28 later this year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will leverage its strong track record of convening U.S. business leaders with top Emirati and U.S. government officials to organize and lead a GreenTech Business Delegation to the UAE
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France has about 200 companies operating in the additive manufacturing field, 60 R&D centers, and 40 clusters and innovation center laboratories. As a result, ranks 4th in the additive manufacturing sector after Germany, Italy, and the U.K and is the 3rd most innovative European country in terms of filing additive manufacturing patents. Additionally, France invested $60 million in additive manufacturing R&D in 2021 and has a national plan to support the economic development of the industry.
American companies interested in the French market are encouraged to reach out to the U.S. Commercial Service in France to explore specific opportunities.
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Trade Leads
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Brazil
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Foam and Rubber:
A Brazilian manufacturer is looking to source cross-linked polyethylene foam and extruded polymer laminated materials. Details HERE.
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Egypt
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Steel Drum Manufacturing:
Assemble a full or complete production line for manufacturing conical and cylindrical steel drums. The lines should handle a capacity of 100 and 250 drums per hour (DPH).
U.S. Companies please click HERE to register your interest and for further details.
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United Kingdom
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Low-Cost Printed Circuit Boards: A British Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturer and supplier is looking to partner with a high volume/lower cost U.S. PCB manufacturer. Details HERE.
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Export News & Resources
Educate and inspire a new generation of small business exporters!
As we prepare to celebrate World Trade Month this coming May, U.S. Federal export promotion agencies continue to collaborate with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) to gather advice and insight from experienced exporters.
HOW. If you are currently exporting, or have in the past, we invite you to submit a short video clip to share your lessons learned with small and medium-sized business manufacturers with global market aspirations. You could be featured on the NAM’s Exporting to Markets Around the World website or in social media postings of from Federal export promotion agencies during May's World Trade Month.
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Exporting businesses typically have higher revenues, employ more people, and have more longevity than non-exporting companies. We all benefit from a strong and vibrant U.S. economy. For details, check-in with your federal exporting partners at www.trade.gov/manufacturing-month.
OFAC (Office of Foreign Asset Control) Launches New Website
https://ofac.treasury.gov/
OFAC’s new landing page was designed based on analyses of user traffic coming to their site. The most visited content is now displayed more prominently on the landing page. Likewise, sanctions issues that members of the public most often need assistance with are displayed in the “I need help with…” section at the bottom of the page.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has begun developing and collecting input to refine its Advanced Manufacturing Standards Roadmap. This article discusses the importance of standards for advanced manufacturing and advanced manufacturing technologies’ roles in achieving global sustainability development goals. |
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