EXTEMIN 2005: Extemin is the premier Mining Trade Show for the entire region. It will take place in Arequipa, Peru on September 12–16, 2005. The University of Arequipa organizes the technical conference held in conjunction with the exhibition and it focus on Clean Technologies for the mining industry. For additional information, contact Commercial SpecialistCesar Jochamowitz, American Embassy Lima. Click Here to visit the show website.
PROJECT QATAR 2005: The 2nd International Trade Exhibition for Construction Technology, Building Materials, Equipment and Environmental Technology in Qatar will be held on September 18-21, 2005 in Doha. Qatar is experiencing unprecedented growth in construction, petrochemical, gas and power plants, hotels, resorts, hospitals, schools, etc. If interested, please contact Joseph English, Trade Events Programs at 202-482-3334 or Click Here to visit the website.
ECOTECH ENVIRONMENTAL EXHIBITION: The 2nd International Central Asian Exhibition on Waste Treatment Technologies and Environmental Protection is taking place on September 21-23, 2005 in Almay, Kazakhstan. This show is for companies engaged in collection, processing, and utilization of industrial and domestic waste, water and wastewater treatment, recycling, and gas, air, and soil treatment. For additional information, contact Olessya Somkina, Olessya Somkina, ITECA. Click Here to visit the website.
S. E. EUROPE CONFERENCE ON WATER and; MINING: EcoLinks presents this international technology and business opportunity for U.S. and regional experts to develop contacts and pursue projects in the water and mining sectors in the Danube and Black Sea region. It’s scheduled on September 28-30, 2005 in Bucharest, Romania. An additional event for firms focused on Bulgarian water opportunities occurs in Sofia on September 26-27, 2005. For further information on both events, contactPrentiss de Jesus or call at 202-408-8501, ext. 22.
AQUATECH ASIA 2005: Will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on October 6-8, 2005. It’s the leading show in Asia for water technology, products and services. The Aquatech Asia network provides the perfect gateway to the water works and industrial water and wastewater markets of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Singapore, as well as, developing markets including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. The last event attracted over 2,000 attendees from 36 countries. For additional information, please contact Satit Sanongphan, Commercial Specialist, American Embassy Bangkok, or Click Here to visit the event website.
ENVIRO-PRO MEXICO 2005: Covers the complete spectrum of environmental protection including solid waste, recycling, water, sewage treatment, and alternative energy sources. This important environmental exhibition and congress will be held on October 12-14, 2005 at the World Trade Center in Mexico City. It will contain a specialized pavilion for T & D Power Mexico 2005, the leading electrical energy and natural gas exhibition. For additional details, contact Sharon Deutch, or call at tel: 301-493-5500. Click Here to visit the website.
IWEX 2005: IWEX is the United Kingdom’s premier international water quality exhibition. It has grown in importance across the gas and general utility service sectors to become the UK’s most important utility event. It’s scheduled to take place on October 18-20, 2005 in Birmingham, England. If interested, contact Andrew Hollister, Commercial Specialist, American Embassy. Click Here to visit the website.
ENVIRO-SHIGA 2005: The Commercial Service Osaka is organizing the fifth U.S. Pavilion at the International Environmental Business Exhibition in Nagahama, Shiga, Japan on October 19-21, 2005. Companies in pollution control equipment, renewable energy, and water resources equipment and services will have the opportunity to exhibit their products and services to potential customers in Japan’s central region. For additional information, contact Chikako Akai, American Consulate Osaka, Kobe. Click Here to visit the website.
ENVIRONMENTAL TRADE MISSION TO CENTRAL EUROPE: The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Environmental Technologies Team invites you to participate in the Environmental Technologies Trade Mission to Poland, Hungary, and Czech Republic on November 7-11, 2005. A trade mission is the most cost-effective way to meet pre-screened business contacts and the timing is ideal. European Union accession requirements have tightened environmental performance standards in these countries, driving demands for new equipment, technology, and services. Poland plans to modernize storage systems, encapsulate transport equipment, reduce sulfur levels in liquid fuels, and upgrade sewage plants, factories, and recycling facilities. Hungary looks to invest US$4 billion in wastewater treatment, US$1.05 billion in waste management, and at least US$100 million in air pollution control equipment. The Czech Republic needs to spend US$10 billion over the next seven years on EU compliance. To express your interest in this Trade Mission, please contact Project Manager Bill Cline, Reno Export Assistance Center, or call at tel: 775-784-5203.
ENVIRO ASIA 2005: Is scheduled to take place on November 9-11, 2005 in Singapore. This show covers the sectors including environmental management, recycling technology, water treatment, waste management, air pollution control, clean energy, cleaning management, and pest control. For additional information, contact Commercial Specialist Haw Cheng Ng, American Embassy Singapore, or, Click Here to visit the website.
POLECO 2005: Poleco represents one of the largest Central European shows in technology and devices for water, ground, and air protection, noise and vibration control, atmospheric pollution monitoring, wastes (treatment, collection and transport, recycling & utilization, storage) energy, industrial and power industry building, and municipal maintenance equipment. The show will be held on November 15-19, 2005 in Poznan, Poland. If interested, contact Commercial Specialist Ania Janczewska, American Embassy Warsaw. by e-mail at ania.janczewska@mail.doc.gov. Click Here to visit the website.
POLLUTEC 2005: Pollutec is the only comprehensive exhibition that covers the major environmental technology sectors including water, air, waste, soils, recycling, energy, noise, and engineering. The show will take place on November 29-Decmeber 2, 2005 in Paris, France. If you are interested in exhibiting in the U.S. Pavilion, please contact Commercial Specialist Everett Wakai, American Embassy Paris. Click Here to visit the website.
ENVIRONMEX ASIA 2005 & WATERMEX ASIA 2005: Will take place in Singapore on November 29-December 2, 2005. The event will feature measurement and testing equipment, waste management and recycling, air pollution control equipment, and all aspects of water treatment and management. For additional information, please contact Mark Alt, Kallman Exhibitions, or call by phone at 201-652-7070. Click Here to visit the website.
TAU EXPO 2006: Tau Expo is a unique venue attracting all the major players on the market of environmental preservation and alternative energy. The four-day show brings together the swelling numbers of people seeking green-friendly technology and makers of fast-forward products. Urban planning and preservation of natural resources have become priority issues in Italy. The show takes place on January 24-27, 2006 in Milan, Italy. For additional information, contact Commercial Specialist Nicoletta Postig, American Consulate Milan. Click Here to visit the website.
INFORMATION SITES TO VISIT
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INDUSTRIES OFFICE: The Environmental Technologies Industries (ETI) Office in Washington, D.C. was created specifically to help U.S. companies in the environmental industry compete and win as they expand their markets overseas. On the ETI website,http://www.environment.ita.doc.gov, you will find news and industry facts, regional and industry trade specialists, calendar of events, market research, trade associations, environmental journals and periodicals, websites, newsletters, and trade finance.
U.S.-CHINA ENVIRONMENTAL BIZ NEWSLETTER: The U.S.-China Environmental Biz Newsletter is published monthly by Commercial Specialist Stellar Chu, American Consulate Shanghai. It contains information on trade leads and government tenders, trade events, marketing information, and news updates. To subscribe to the newsletter, please send an e-mail with your name, e-mail address, and complete organization contact information (telephone, fax, address) to stellar.chu@mail.doc.gov. For up-to-date information about the environmental sector in China, visit the website ,www.buyusa.gov/china/en/environmental.html.
U.S.-ASIA ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP (US-AEP): Is a regional program of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) that promotes sustainable economic growth and improves the quality of life for the people of Asia by working towards cleaner and healthier cities. The six Asian countries include India, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. Visit the website at http://www.usaep.org.
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK: The U.S. Commercial Service Liaison Office to the Asian Development Bank (CS ADB) is a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s global network of export development offices. CS ADB helps U.S. firms target their efforts through counseling and market research, introductions/appointments with key ADB officer, electronic distribution of monthly new project alerts, regular ADB Business Opportunity Seminars in the U.S. and Asia, and through individual advocacy to ensure fair and transparent competition. To learn more about ADB business opportunities, please visit the CS ADB website, www.buyusa.gov/adb.html
SHOWCASE EUROPE – ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES: If you’re looking for new export markets and business opportunities for your environmental products and services in Europe, you should look at the www.buyusa.gov/europe/environmental_technologies.html. The website contains information on trade events, market research reports, and links to other in-country organizations and resources.
EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT (EBRD): The EBRD is directed to promote environmentally sound and sustainable development. Project finance for private and state sectors projects is EBRD’s core business. All projects provide a number of procurement opportunities. U.S. companies can access information about projects through the EBRD website at www.ebrd.com/oppor/procure/opps/index.htm.
THE ECOLINKS PROGRAM: EcoLinks, an initiative of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), promotes market-based solutions to urban and industrial environmental problems in Central Europe and Eurasia. The program functions by facilitating trade and investment partnering and by providing financial assistance. Visit the website at www.ecolinks.org.
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB): The IDB is an international institution that funds development projects for its 26 Latin American and Caribbean countries. U.S. firms interested in participating in procurements funded by IDB loans can use their website, www.iadb.org, to get information on the project development process and procurement rules.
U.S. TRADE & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (USTDA): USTDA helps U.S. companies pursue overseas business opportunities through the funding of feasibility studies, orientation visits, training grants, conferences, and various forms of technical assistance in middle income and development countries. Visit USTDA’s website at www.tda.gov.
OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OPIC): OPIC was established to help U.S. businesses invest overseas, fosters economic development in new and emerging markets, complements the private sector in managing risks associated with foreign direct investment, and supports U.S. policy. Because OPIC charges market-based fees for its products, it operates on a self-sustaining basis at no cost to taxpayers. Visit OPIC’s website at www.opic.gov.
THE GLOBAL TRADE & TECHNOLOGY NETWORK: On April 20, 2004, International Business Linkages announced the launch of a new public website for the Global Trade & Technology Network (GTN) program. The GTN program with a network of representatives in developing countries, enables buyers and suppliers to access international markets using its internet-based trade lead portal. GTN is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Visit the website at www.usgtn.net or contact Peter Fleischmann, U.S. Outreach Coordinator, by phone at 908-668-1865 or by e-mail at pfleischmann@usgtn.net.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS JOURNAL (EBJ): Is the leading business publication for companies operating in the environmental industry. EBJ provides a strategic overview and an independent perspective on market trends and business strategies that affect this changing industry. Subscribers get access to primary research by Environmental Business International (EBI) staff, first-hand results of detailed market surveys and in-depth assessments of environmental markets. Each issue presents a specific industry segment or management issue. Visit the website at http://environmental-industry.com/ebj/ebj.html.