The Frain Industries http://www.fraingroup.com/
Frain Industries began exporting pre-owned machinery to Mexico and Canada in the 1990’s and has continued to export to these countries on an ongoing basis. More recently, Frain expanded the regions they export their products to include: Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tabago, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain, West Indies, Barbados, Germany, Peru, Ireland, England, Philippines, Czech Republic, Egypt, Russia, Argentina, and India. Frain’s exports have more than tripled over the past 5 years as a result of concerted efforts to expand its business to the world market. Earlier this year, Frain worked directly with the US Department of Commerce and hosted a delegation of business professionals from Iraq, resulting in several new business projects for food and beverage processing and packaging equipment. Frain recently signed independent sales organization agreements with two partners in Monterrey and Mexico City to accelerate sales development throughout Mexico. Frain intends to establish partnerships with similar organizations in other international markets during the balance of 2008 and into 2009.
Elmhurst College http://public.elmhurst.edu/
Elmhurst College is a private educational institution located in suburban Chicago. Since 2004, Elmhurst has accelerated efforts to increase the internationalization of its campus and thereby better prepare its students to thrive in a global society. As part of these efforts, Elmhurst embarked on an int'l marketing campaign that has increased the international student population on its campus by 25%. The college has even enrolled its first student from Zimbabwe.
Gold Eagle Company http://www.goldeagle.com
Gold Eagle Co. of Chicago, Illinois was presented an Export Achievement Certificate by Christopher A. Padilla, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, on January 31, 2008. Gold Eagle Co. is a manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket fluids and additives including branded engine performance and maintenance chemicals for the motor vehicle industry. They are an automotive client of International Trade Specialist Robin Mugford, Libertyville Export Assistance Center. Firm has been active in the global export arena for more than 60 years and in more than 65 countries.