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Welcome to our international Manufacturing page. It provides the most recent market research, trade leads and event information. Our worldwide team of Manufacturing Specialists is prepared to assist in increasing your export sales. With team members in key manufacturing regions of the U.S. and in foreign markets, trade specialists and industry experts are standing ready to aid your firm.
With the depreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Euro, many small and medium-sized manufacturers are beginning to explore opportunities to increase market share outside of the U.S.
What is new in the Manufacturing Industry?
The Manufacturing industry has been a cornerstone of the U.S. economy for decades, and has provided well paying jobs for a variety of skill levels. The industry’s position is now challenged by global competition, changes in technology, and worldwide economic conditions. To maintain this important sector of the U.S. economy, we strive to provide assistance to increase the industry’s competitiveness.
Market Research
Trade Events
- NPE 2012 – The International Plastics Showcase, Orlando, FL April 2-5, 2012. Showtime and Executive Matchmaking services available. For details: http://export.gov/main/industry/manufacturing/eg_main_044491.asp
- International Woodworking Show 2012 – August 22-25th, 2012, World Trade Center Atlanta, Georgia. Showtime services available. For details please click here.
Past Webinars
Want more on the Manufacturing Industry?
- U.S. Industry Trade Analyses and Statistics can be found here
- Find out about the International Trade Administration’s unit of Manufacturing and Services
- To find out about foreign standards and certifications for your manufactured products, go here
- Find out about the International Trade Administration’s Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative and Public-Private Dialogue
View a Trade Data Snapshot
Below are links to view trade data snapshots for selected NAICS codes. Additional trade data is available through the TradeStats Express Database.
| AWS Weldmex - Fabtech - Metalform - Mexico - 2012 -- Building Products, Machine Tools/Metalworking Eq., Oil/Gas Field Machinery, Oil/Gas/Mineral Prod/Explor Serv. | ||||
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AWS Weldmex, Metalform Mexico and Fabtech Mexico will join together again in Mexico City from May 2 to 4, 2012.
AWS Weldmex, now in its 9th edition, will have exhibitors who focus primarily on welding and cutting products, including thermal spray, metal finishing and safety equipment. Metalform Mexico exhibitors will feature metalforming products, including tool and die, metal stamping, forming and assembly. Exhibitors at FABTECH Mexico will feature a variety of bending and fabrication products, including laser and plasma cutting, coil processing, roll forming, plate and structural fabricating, saws and cut-off machines, tooling, press brakes, shears, punching, and tube and pipe equipment |
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| Contacts: | ||||
| Kevin Haley, Trade Event Programs Senior International Trade Specialist Phone: 202-482-6434 Kevin.Haley@trade.gov | ||||
| Mario Vidana, Monterrey Commerce Specialist Phone: 528180473118 Mario.Vidana@trade.gov | ||||
| Chuck Cross, Trade Show Consulting Phone: 410-252-1322 chuck@tradeshowconsult.com | ||||
