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**ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES NEWS**

**SUMMER 2006**

**Robin F. Mugford, Trade Specialist**

**U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Assistance Center**

**28055 Ashley Circle, Suite 212**

**Libertyville, IL 60048**

**847-327-9082 (T) 847-247-0423 (F)**

**E-Mail:** <robin.mugford@mail.doc.gov>

# CALENDER OF TRADE EVENTS

**[AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE &
EXPOSITION]{.underline}: Is a show for water professionals looking for
the best tools and technologies to protect public health by providing
safe water. It's scheduled to take place on June 11-15, 2006 at the
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. The U.S.
Commercial Service's Environmental Technologies Team is offering the
Showtime Program, a venue for U.S. exhibitors and attendees to meet
one-on-one with Environmental Commercial Specialists regarding business
opportunities. The meetings will take place on Monday, June 12 and
Tuesday, June 13 at the International Business Center. For the list of
Environmental Specialists that will be in attendance (some with
delegations) and to register for Showtime, visit the website,
[www.buyusa.gov/eme/awwa.html](http://www.buyusa.gov/eme/awwa.html).
Please register for the Showtime Program no later than June 7. A copy of
your registration will go directly to the Specialist so he/she can
prepare a market assessment in advance of your meeting. If you have any
questions, please contact Janice Barlow by phone at 267-249-7654 or by
e-mail at <janice.barlow@mail.doc.gov>.**

**[SOLID WASTE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES WEBINAR FOR CANADA]{.underline}: The
U.S. Commercial Service invites you to participate in an interactive,
on-line web seminar focusing on the current and future market
requirements of the Canadian municipal solid waste equipment market.
Many municipalities are facing important decisions related to the
management of their solid waste, decisions that will ultimately reflect
changing policies on diversion and the many options now available to
deal with waste in their communities. The registration fee is \$50. For
program information and registration, please visit the website,
[www.buyusa.gov/canada](http://www.buyusa.gov/canada) and look at Events
for U.S. Companies. Or, you can contact Commercial Specialist Richard
Vinson, U.S. Commercial Service Halifax, by phone at 902-429-2482 or by
e-mail at <richard.vinson@mail.doc.gov>.**

**[2006 AMERICAN MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE &
EXPOSITION]{.underline}: Will take place on July 31-August 2, 2006 in
Anaheim, CA. This conference is for water agencies, municipalities,
manufacturers, regulatory agencies, engineering firms, and other
consulting firms interested in desalination and other membrane treatment
applications including filtration and water reuse. For registration
information, contact the American Membrane Technology Association by
phone at 772-463-0820, by e-mail at <amtaorg@aol.com>, or visit the show
website [www.membranes-amta.org](http://www.membranes-amta.org/).**

**[AQUA UKRAINE 2006]{.underline}: Is scheduled to take place on
September 19-21, 2006 at the Expo Center in Kiev. The show will feature
water resources protection, water treatment for drinking and utility
purposes, water supply, and drainage systems and drain cleaning. The
U.S. Commercial Service (CS) in Kiev invites American companies to send
product catalogs and price lists for display in the Product Literature
Center (PLC). The cost is \$250 per company. For an additional \$200, a
company will be included in the official show catalog. To participate in
the PLC, please contact Commercial Specialist Olena Stephanska by e-mail
at <olena.stephanska@mail.doc.gov>. Visit the Aqua Ukraine show website
at [www.aquaexpo.org.ua](http://www.aquaexpo.org.ua/).**

**[AQUATECH AMSTERDAM 2006]{.underline}: The world's leading trade event
for process, drinking, and wastewater is taking place on September
26-29, 2006 in Amsterdam. It's the place to meet water professionals
from all over the world who wish to keep abreast of all the latest
developments in the water market. The U.S. Commercial Service will offer
a Showtime Program, a venue for U.S. exhibitors to meet one-on-one with
Environmental Commercial Specialists, as well as, an Environmental
Partner Connection Program. For additional details, please visit the
website <http://www.buyusa.gov/eme/aquatech>. Or contact Commercial
Specialist Jennifer Ritfeld, The Hague, by e-mail at
<jennifer.ritfeld@mail.doc.gov>. Visit the show website at
[www.aquatechtrade.com/amsterdam](http://www.aquatechtrade.com/amsterdam).**

**[ENVIRO-PRO MEXICO 2006]{.underline}: Is the largest and most
important environmental exhibition and congress in Mexico covering
topics ranging from technology for the better handling of solid waste,
to recycling, water, and sewage treatment and alternative energy
sources. It will be held on September 27-29, 2006 at the World Trade
Center in Mexico City. The U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) is
participating with a U.S. Pavilion where environmental manufacturers and
service providers have access to key business visitors. In addition,
USCS will offer the Gold Key Service for companies interested in meeting
potential agents/distributors or environmental officials during the
show. For additional information, contact Commercial Specialist
Francisco Ceron by e-mail at <francisco.ceron@mail.doc.gov>. Visit the
show website at
[www.ejkrause.com/enviropro](http://www.ejkrause.com/enviropro).**

**[WEFTEC 2006]{.underline}: The Water Environment Federation's
Technical Exhibition and Conference is taking place on October 21-15,
2006 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, TX. WEFTEC draws
thousands of water and wastewater professionals from around the world to
learn the latest practices, solutions, and regulations in their field.
Detailed information can be found on the website
[www.weftec.org](http://www.weftec.org/).**

**[ENTSORGA-ENTECO 2006]{.underline}: Exhibit in the USA Pavilion at
Ensorga-Enteco 2006, the world's largest trade show for waste management
and environmental technology. It will take place on October 24-27, 2006
in Cologne, Germany. Major product categories include supply, treatment
and disposal; solid and liquid materials; water and wastewater;
technology and logistics; air and noise, and renewal sources of energy.
For more information, contact Darrin Stern, Koelnmesse, Inc., by phone
at 773-326-9925 or by e-mail at <d.stern@koelnmessenafta.com> or
Commercial Specialist Birgit Dose, American Consulate Hamburg, by e-mail
at <birgit.dose@mail.doc.gov>.**

**[ENVIRO-SHIGA 2006]{.underline}: The Shiga International Environmental
Business Exhibition will be held on October 25-27, 2006 in Nagahama City
of Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S.
Consulate General, Osaka-Kobe, will organize a U.S. Pavilion for
companies interested in exhibiting in the following sectors: Energy;
Environmental Solutions; Water/Air Treatment & Purification; Waste
Treatment & Recycling; Environmental Biotechnology; Environmental Civil
Engineering & Architecture; and EcoFriendly Products. For further
information, please contact Commercial Specialist Chikako Akai by e-mail
at <chikako.akai@mail.doc.gov>. Visit the show website at
[www.pref.shiga.jp/event/messe-e](http://www.pref.shiga.jp/event/messe-e).**

**[ECO EXPO ASIA 2006]{.underline}: Will take place on October 27-30,
2006 at the Asia World Expo in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Trade
Development Council and Messe Frankfurt are sponsoring this
international trade fair on environmental protection. Countries in the
Asia Pacific region have undergone considerable economic development
over the past 5-10 years and that growth has created problems including
intensive energy consumption, waste generation, heavy use of materials
and disease which need to be addressed. If interested, please contact
Commercial Specialist Olevia Yim by e-mail at <olevia.yim@mail.doc.gov>.
Visit the show website at
[www.ecoexpoasia.com](http://www.ecoexpoasia.com/).**

**[CHINA ECO EXPO 2006]{.underline}: The Eco Expo Group and China
Society for Environmental Sciences (CSES) have joined to present China
Eco Expo, a high level conference and trade show dedicated to the
technologies products and programs for a sustainable society. The event
will be held at the Beijing International Convention Center on November
28-30, 2006. China's new Five Year Plan allots well over 100 billion
dollars to deal with the huge challenges in air, water, and ground
pollution, energy, transportation, conservation, recycling, and green
building. For more information, contact Marc Merson by e-mail at
<marc@ecoexpo.com> or visit the website at
[www.ecoexpo.com](http://www.ecoexpo.com/).**

**[POLLUTEC 2006]{.underline}: Pollutec is France's premier
environmental technologies trade show covering the sectors including
water and waste water treatment, air pollution control, solid waste and
hazardous waste management, recycling, renewable and clean energies,
soil and groundwater remediation, and noise the engineering. The show
will take place in Lyon, France on November 28-December 1, 2006. The
U.S. Commercial Service in France, in conjunction with Environmental
Marketing Group and Reed Exhibitions, will be offering comprehensive
trade promotion, briefings, and customized marketing assistance during
the show. If interested, please contact Commercial Specialist Everett
Wakai by e-mail at <everett.wakai@mail.doc.gov>. Visit the show website
at [www.pollutec.com](http://www.pollutec.com/).**

# ENVIRONMENTAL EXPORT PROGRAM

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) created its
Environmental Exports Program in 1994 as a pro-active means to increase
its support of environmentally beneficial goods and services exports.
Ex-Im Bank now offers a Loan Guarantee Program in which banks can offer
loans to foreign buyers of U.S. goods and services with repayment terms
up to 15 years for renewable energy and water projects. Ex-Im Bank Small
Business Credit Insurance Program insures against commercial and
political risks that enables U.S. environmental exporters of offer up to
360-days open account financing to their international customers. Ex-Im
Bank insures 95% of the credit if the foreign buyer cannot pay for
commercial reasons, such as bankruptcy, and 100% if they cannot pay due
to political reasons, such as war.

One of the best benefits of the Program is that exporters can assign
their Ex-Im Bank-insured receivables to a U.S. commercial bank and get
paid immediately. For example, Ex-Im Bank's insurance enables Southwest
Windpower to offer its foreign buyers open account terms, which enables
buyer to place larger orders. "The results have been tremendous," Andrew
Kruse, Vice President of Southwest Windpower, said. "Last year, more
than 50% of our revenues came from export sales. Our products are sold
in more than 50 countries. Ex-Im Bank is a strategic partner in
expanding our export sales." For additional information, contact Craig
O'Connor, Director, Environmental Exports Business Development, Ex-Im
Bank, by phone at 202-565-3556 or by e-mail at <craig.oconnor@exim.gov>.

## INFORMATION SITES TO VISIT

**[ENVIRONMENTAL E-MARKET EXPRESS:]{.underline} The Environmental
e-Market Express was created to provide monthly updates regarding new
environmental market research reports, trade leads, and events generated
by U.S. Commercial Service Specialists in American Embassies and
Consulates worldwide. You can register to receive this on-line monthly
newsletter directly by visiting the website at
[www.buyusa.gov/eme/enviro.html](http://www.buyusa.gov/eme/enviro.html).**

**[ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INDUSTRIES OFFICE:]{.underline} 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, [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.**

**[CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL MARKET VIDEO]{.underline}: The U.S. Commercial
Service in Canada produced an on-line video titled, "Selling to the
Environmental Sector in Canada." Commercial Specialist Richard Vinson,
Halifax, narrates the presentation and outlines best prospect
opportunities for this sector throughout Canada. Go to the website,
[www.docsinbox.net](http://www.docsinbox.net/), click on CS Video
Factsheets, then click on Selling to the Environmental Sector in
Canada.**

**[U.S.-CHINA ENVIRONMENTAL BIZ NEWSLETTER:]{.underline} 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](http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/environmental.html).**

**[ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK:]{.underline} 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,
<http://www.buyusa.gov/adb>.**

**[U.S.-ASIA ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP]{.underline}: Since 1992, the
United States-Asia Environmental Partnership (US-AEP) has been the U.S.
Agency for International Development's (USAID) primary program in Asia
supporting efforts to improve environmental conditions in twelve Asian
countries. After more than a decade, US-AEP formally concluded on
September 30, 2005. In October 2005, a new USAID regional environmental
program was launched with a goal to improve environmental conditions in
Asia through regional cooperation with a focus on safe water supply and
sanitation, biodiversity conservation, regional environmental
governance, strengthening coastal communities affected by the tsunami,
and the regional tsunami early warning system. To learn more, visit the
website, [www.usaep.org](http://www.usaep.org/).**

**[SHOWCASE EUROPE -- ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES]{.underline}: If you're
looking for new export markets and business opportunities for your
environmental products and services in Europe, you should look at the
website,
[www.buyusa.gov/europe/environmental_technologies.html](http://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.**

**\*\*QUICKTAKE PROGRAM\*\* - If you're interested in Europe's growing
environment markets, you should take advantage of "Quicktake", a free
service for export-ready American companies with a high quality product
or service. 30 market specialists across Europe quickly review your
product or service's export potential in their respective markets. In
ten business days, you will get a survey that covers current demand,
future demand, competition, need for partner, local tastes, and
technical requirements. To request this program, go to
www.buyusa.gov/Europe, click on Showcase Europe Exporter Resources by
Industry Sector, then click on Environmental Technologies.**

**[U.S. MISSION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION]{.underline}: The U.S. Commercial
Service at the U.S. Mission to the European Union (EU) has launched a
new webpage on REACH, the new EU environmental legislation on chemicals.
REACH is a major reform of EU chemicals policy and it will affect global
supply chains that produce and use chemicals. U.S. exporters should
prepare for compliance. The webpage includes official EU documents, U.S.
government reports, and provides links to other useful sources of
information. Visit <http://www.buyusa.gov/europeanunion/reach.html>.**

**[EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT (EBRD)]{.underline}:
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](http://www.ebrd.com/oppor/procure/opps/index.htm).**

**[THE ECOLINKS PROGRAM]{.underline}: 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](http://www.ecolinks.org/).**

**[INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB)]{.underline}: 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](http://www.iadb.org/), to get information on the project
development process and procurement rules.**

**[U.S. TRADE & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (USTDA)]{.underline}: 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](http://www.tda.gov/).**

**[OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (OPIC)]{.underline}: 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](http://www.opic.gov/).**

**[THE GLOBAL TRADE & TECHNOLOGY NETWORK:]{.underline} International
Business Linkages launched the 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](http://www.usgtn.net/) or contact
Peter Fleischmann by phone at 908-668-1865 or by e-mail at
<pfleischmann@usgtn.net>.**

**[THE ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS JOURNAL (EBJ)]{.underline}: 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>.**

**[WATER ONLINE]{.underline}: Acts as a web source for professionals in
the municipal and industrial water and wastewater markets. Additional
markets covered include stormwater, erosion control, and commercial and
residential water. Water Online's main goal is to create connections
between buyers, designers, and specifiers with manufacturers of relevant
products, systems, and services. Visit the website at
[http://www.wateronline.com](http://www.wateronline.com/).**

**[WATER & WASTES DIGEST MAGAZINE]{.underline}: Published monthly by
Scranton Gillette Communications in Des Plaines, IL, Water & Wastes
Digest (WWD) is the one of the leading sources of information for water
and wastewater professionals in the municipal and industrial sectors.
WWD\'s purpose is to provide editorial content and information to help
these professionals do their job more effectively while educating them
on the latest technology through case studies, technical articles, and
new product information. WWD\'s editorial environment is built on its 45
years of experience to provide its subscribers with content in a format
applicable for real world solutions. The magazine offers e-newsletters,
a China edition and an International Business Resource Center that
provides timely notification of tenders and development from around the
globe. For a subscription visit [http://WWDmag.com](http://WWDmag.com/)
and use the link at the top of the page. For advertising contact Hal
Gillette at <hgillette@sgcmail.com> or by phone at 847-391-1033.**