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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.
| Interbuild Africa 2012 -- Architectural/Constr./Engineering SVC, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Eq., Building Products | ||||
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Interbuild Africa 2012 is Africa's largest building services and construction exhibition. Strategically developed as a ‘one-stop' event, co-hosting the following shows: Interbuild Africa, Glass Expo Africa, Plumbdrain Africa and EcoAfribuild from August 15-18, 2012. The Frigair, Africa's largest HVAC exhibition, will run from August 15-17, 2012. Participate at this world class exhibition by joining Commercial Service South Africa's U.S. Pavilion. Register your interest by e-mailing Jaisvir.Sewpaul@trade.gov |
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| Jaisvir Sewpaul, Cape Town Commercial Specialist Phone: 27 21 702 7300, extension 7379 Jaisvir.Sewpaul@trade.gov | ||||
| Rachel Kreissl, Clearwater Commercial Officer Phone: 727-464-4166 Rachel.Kreissl@trade.gov | ||||
| Sally Pacheco, Kansas City International Trade Specialist Phone: 816-421-1876 Sally.Pacheco@trade.gov | ||||
