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containing lists of persons in Eastern Europe wanting to do business,
lists of e-mail addresses there, lists of business possibilities there,
e.g. contruction projects, as well as lists of agencies that can help
facilitate things. Bulletins from the consulates and Dept. of Commerce are
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time in getting the hang of it, but then drumming up new business contacts
does take a bit of work, doesn't it?
Here's what to do! First send a mail message to the address
listserv@pucc.princton.edu . Leave the "Subject:" line empty and in the
letter body write the "command":
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As an example of just one of the recent files (as of this writing)
we include below a portion of one of them, namely file20
It was retrieved by mailing the command
get E-EUROPE FILE20
to the address mentioned above.
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Eastern Europe Looks for Partners - February 26, 1993
Feature: Housing/Construction and Automotive
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Under the U.S. Government's American Business Initiative, the
Eastern Europe Business Information Center (EEBIC) has created the
"Eastern Europe Looks for Partners" information service, designed
to help U.S. businesses locate partnership opportunities in the
expanding East European and Baltic markets.
This issue focuses on housing, construction, and automotive
opportunities compiled from East European and U.S. public and
private sources. As their shelf life is limited, we recommend
following up promptly.
The opportunities are provided solely as an informational service
and do not represent an endorsement by the Department of Commerce.
Verification of these leads is the responsibility of the reader.
If your company should decide to pursue one or more of these
opportunities and would like our advice and assistance in doing so,
please feel free to contact EEBIC at (202) 482-2645.
HOUSING & CONSTRUCTION
CZECH REPUBLIC
Company: Prumyslove Stavby Brno
This construction company has entered into a long-term lease with
the city of Kobn to build an administration and shopping center.
The construction will begin in the second half of 1993. The company
is looking for foreign partners interested in investing in this
project.
Contact: Jaromir Navratil, Engineering Manager
Prumyslove Stavby Brno, A.S.
Rasinova 2
657 85 Brno, Czech Republic
Tel: 42-5-24690
Fax: 42-5-25289
Source: M. Burgr/U.S. Embassy Prague
Date Received: February 1993
***
Company: 21st Century Enterprises
This is a real estate company offering investment possibilities
throughout the Czech Republic. They have prepared projects for
reconstructing farms and chateaus into hotels. The company is
looking for foreign investment partners to share expenses of
reconstruction and management of hotels.
Contact: Mr. Paul Kryzl
21st Century Enterprises
Jeronymova 19
370 01 Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
Tel: 42-38-53588
Fax: 42-38-53588
Source: M. Burgr/U.S. Embassy Prague
Date Received: February 1993
***
Company: Argo
This company is involved in building and commercial activities such
as the construction of new structures, reconstruction, and repair
work. It also supplies a range of construction and assembly
materials. The company is looking for a foreign joint-venture
partner.
Contact: Mrs. Libuse Duchonova
Argo
Kounicova 6 - Continental Hotel
602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Tel: 42-5-756342
Fax: 42-5-756342
Source: M. Burgr/U.S. Embassy Prague
Date Received: February 1993
***
Company: Cihelna Cios Osenice
This company produces various types of high quality bricks. It
employs 72 people and has an annual turnover of approximately $1.4
million. The company plans to double its production and is looking
for a foreign investment partner.
Contact: Mr. Miroslav Charamza
Cihelna Cios Osenice
507 24 Detenice, Czech Republic
Tel: 42-433-6541
Fax: 42-433-21185
Source: M. Burgr/U.S. Embassy Prague
Date Received: February 1993
***
Company: Kukla K Trend
This company has an empty factory for rent in central Bohemia (50Km
from Prague and 1Km from the Prague-Pilsen railway line). The
factory has an area of 1,600 sq.m. and any type of production is
possible. The company has a long term lease available beginning
May 1, 1993.
Contact: Mr. Pavel Kukla
Kukla K Trend
Budejovicka 30/385
140 00 Prague 4, Czech Republic
Tel: 42-2-4299642
Source: M. Burgr/U.S. Embassy Prague
Date Received: February 1993
***
Company: Jana Schejbalova
The company is selling a factory building and land in Humpolec, a
city of 12,000 inhabitants and 92Km from Prague. The factory
consists of a total of 6 buildings and the total area of the site
is 7,810 sq.m. The buildings are empty and the asking price is
$1.2 million.
Contact: Mrs. Jana Schejbalova, Owner
Svermova 169
396 01 Humpolec, Czech Republic
Tel: 42-3672496
Source: M. Burgr/U.S. Embassy Prague
Date Received: February 1993
***
Company: Prefa Olomouc
The company produces precast building components for multipurpose
prefabricated building and other types of concrete products. Its
annual capacity is 40,000 cubic meters of components. The company
has 95 employees and an annual turnover of $1.4 million.
Privatization has already been approved by direct sale of the
company to Prefa System Company Ltd., a private company composed of
the existing management of Prefa Olomouc. The company is looking
for a joint venture partner.
Contact: Mr. Stanislav Zlamal
Prefa Olomouc
Tovarni 40
772 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic
Tel: 42-68-27441
Fax: 42-68-28282
Source: M. Burgr/U.S. Embassy Prague
Date Received: December 1992
***
Company: Hamy
The company, involved with tourism and trade, is looking for
partners to invest in building or reconstruction of hotels, motor
rests, recreation centers, shopping centers and supermarkets. The
company management plans to buy a large structure and redevelop it
into a luxury tourist hotel. Planned investment costs are $7
million. They intend to erect a shopping center and hotel in the
center of Brno with an estimated investment of $9 million. Outside
the city they plan to construct a shopping mall on a main highway.
They also have for sale former chateaus for development into
hotels, as well as forest land and lakefront.
Contact: Mr. Jan Havlicek
Hamy
Marie Majerove 7
638 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Tel: 42-5-523-679
Fax: 42-5-793-233
Source: M. Burgr/U.S. Embassy Prague
Date Received: December 1992
ESTONIA
Company: Applied Science and Engineering Ltd.
This private company, established in 1991, undertakes civil
engineering projects, field studies, and construction design. It
has 18 employees and reported $150,000 in sales in 1992. The
company has done preliminary studies for a project to develop a
high standard residential and commercial district in Tallinn. The
project will involve removal of polluted sediments from a Tallinn
bay and preparation of construction lots. Preliminary negotiations
with the city have been held. A joint venture is proposed to carry
out the project. Capital needed for land preparation and
infrastructural construction works is estimated at $15 million.
Construction of a trade center at the site has also been proposed.
The U.S. joint venture partner would own and operate the center.
Contact: Mr. Ain Aitsam, Managing Director
Applied Science and Engineering Ltd.
10 Vabaduse Square
EE0001 Tallinn, Estonia
Tel: 7-0142-666-725
Fax: 7-0142-442-891
Source: A. Trink/U.S. Embassy Tallinn
Date Received: December 1992
***
Company: Elma Ltd.
This private company, established in early 1992, designs and builds
family homes and office buildings. The company has its own
construction management team, design department, and construction
workers. It has 60 employees and reported sales in 1992 of
$400,000. Elma is in the process of developing a real estate
management business. It seeks a partner for joint real estate
management, as well as joint construction of private homes and
office buildings.
Contact: Mr. Raul Maesalu, Managing Director
Elma Ltd.
7 Jaani Street
EE2442 Elva, Estonia
Tel: 7-01434-56268
Fax: 7-01434-34382
Source: A. Trink/U.S. Embassy Tallinn
Date Received: January 1993
***
Company: Service Enterprise of Medical Technics MRE Ltd.
This state owned joint stock company,with 20 years of experience,
has 125 employees, reports annual sales of $200,000, and has a
number of business premises at its disposal. It seeks a partner to
carry out the final construction works of an office/manufacturing
building. The building would be able to serve as exhibition or
office space.
Contact: Ms. Olga Allikson, Director
Service Enterprise of Medical Technics MRE Ltd.
19 Vene Street
EE0001 Tallinn, Estonia
Tel: 7-0142-449507
Fax: 7-0142-441284
Source: A. Trink/U.S. Embassy Tallinn
Date Received: December 1992
***
Company: Trans Trade & Engineering International Ltd.
This is a privately owned company active in construction, furniture
trade, and freight services. They are seeking contacts with U.S.
companies in order to distribute office furniture and office
equipment manufactured in the U.S. The company is ready to discuss
other cooperation possibilities as well.
Contact: Mr. Oleg Filonov
T.T.E. International Ltd.
6 Ravala Ave
EE0001 Tallinn, Estonia
Tel: 372-2-449-914
Fax: same
Source: A. Trink/U.S. Embassy Tallinn
Date Received: February 1993
***
Company: Tallinn Plywood and Furniture Works
This state-owned company was established in 1887 and is currently
included in the list of enterprises to be privatized. It has
excellent technical capabilities and relatively modern German,
Italian and Finnish equipment. The company exports part of its
production to Scandinavia under subcontracting agreements. It has
2,000 employees and total sales of $12 million in 1992. It is
currently not working at full capacity because of managerial
restructuring and the transition process to western markets.
Tallinn Plywood and Furniture Works is interested in finding a U.S.
business partner.
Contact: Mr. Nikolai Grigoriev, General Manager
Mr. Endel Raag, Product Manager
Tallinn Plywood and Furniture Works
69 Parnu Road
EE0106 Tallinn, Estonia
Tel: 372-2-681-519
Fax: 372-2-681-977
Source: A. Trink/U.S. Embassy Tallinn
Date Received: February 1993
HUNGARY
Company: Layer Ltd.
This company trades in metal components used in construction. In
addition it owns a machine and electro-plating plant. Layer Ltd.
has an annual turnover of $2.5 million and 23 employees. It is
interested in manufacturing office furniture that has a bent metal-
pipe structure. The manufacturing capacity is available, but needs
design and technology.
Contact: Istvan Layer, Managing Director
Layer Kft.
Szechenyi u. LL,
H-5520 Szeghalom, Hungary
Fax: 36-66-71-177
Source: A. Romvari/U.S. Embassy Budapest
Date Received: July 1992
***
Company: Exim International
This is a partnership with the following investment opportunities:
A) 1082 sq. meters of land at the northeast edge of Budapest's 1996
World Expo site is situated at a major public transportation
intersection and is ready for office or hotel development. The
area is now privately owned and can be built up to 7014 sq. meters.
The adjacent local government-owned property is also available,
increasing the total space available for development to 11,310 sq.
meters. The price for the privately owned area is approximately
$700,000. The value of the land will rise as the Expo date
approaches.
B) A medicinal cave bath near Miskolc is ready for the purchase,
renovation and establishment of a health resort. The site
presently attracts 150,000 visitors per year from western Europe
with virtually no promotion. The growth potential of the site and
the area is significant. Partners in the project would include
Exim, a local international trade firm, the local government, and
an architect. Estimated investment is $60 million.
C) Main street sites are available for the placement of American
fast-food restaurants in Miskolc, the second largest metropolitan
area with 750,000 residents. There are as yet no such restaurants
in the region.
Contact: Mr. Bart Edes
Exim International
V. Vaci utca 79, 4, EM, 29
H-1056 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: 36-1-118-9105
Fax: 36-1-118-9191
Source: A. Romvari/U.S. Embassy Budapest
Date Received: October 1992
LITHUANIA
Company: Ateitis
This company manufactures thermo insulation material for the
housing industry. It is privately owned and seeks a partner to
assist in an expansion program, and to provide technical assistance
for production.
Contact: Mr. Sigitas Kliukas, Director
Ateitas
Berzu 48
Panevezys, Lithuania
Tel: 7-01254-32613
Fax: 7-01254-60677
Source: U.S. Embassy Vilnius
Date Received: February 1993
POLAND
Company: Izolacja S.A.
This is a joint-stock company that produces asphalt and bitumen
roofing paper for base, insulation and top layers, and sealing
tapes. It has a well established position in the Polish market as
a top producer of roofing paper. The company has 100 employees and
reports annual sales of $6 million. It seeks a joint venture
partner with experience and requisite technology for production of
high quality roofing products, insulation and shingles. Izolacja
offers production space with complete technical support, an
experienced workforce, distribution channels, and possible
financial participation.
Contact: Mr. Jan Guzynski, Chairman or Mr. Jerzy Sliwinski, Vice
Chairman
Izolacja S.A.
ul. Bydgoska 11
87-140 Chelmza, Poland
Tel: 48-856-753138
Fax: 48-856-752118
Source: Z. Sobiepanek/U.S. Embassy Warsaw
Date Received: December 1992
***
Company: Polnoc
This joint stock company is the largest construction company in
Lodz. It designs, constructs, and markets residential buildings,
service and trading facilities. It is looking for a U.S. partner to
cooperate in the manufacture of building components and
prefabricates; the construction and operation of a nation-wide
network of multi-story garages; and the construction and operation
of residential estates with trade and service facilities attached.
Contact: Mr. Wojciech Sar, President
Polnoc
ul. Sienkiewicza 85/87
90-057 Lodz, Poland
Tel: 48-42-36-12-58
Fax: 48-42-36-02-67
Source: D. Cooper, Advisor to Mayor of Lodz/U.S. Peace Corps
Date Received: February 1993
***
Company: Chemitex
The company designs and constructs manufacturing facilities for a
variety of products, such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food.
Their personnel conduct projects, make plant deliveries, and
supervise installations. They hope to contribute to the
modernization of Polish industry by promoting modern, energy-saving
and environment-protecting technologies that fulfill EEC
requirements. They seek to provide U.S. joint venture partners
with a complete investment package including choice of location,
design and supervision of installation construction.
Contact: Mr. Tadeusz Kuran, Director
Chemitex Biuro Projektowania i Realizacji Inwestycji
Ul. Uniwersytecka 2/4
90-137 Lodz, Poland
Tel: 48-42-78-50-11
Fax: 48-42-78-20-99
Source: Z. Sobiepanek/U.S. Embassy Warsaw
Date Received: November 1992
***
Company: Strzelin Furniture/S.F.M.
This well-established company manufactures quality wooden furniture
for kitchen and office usage. It is seeking to modernize its
production equipment in order to expand its domestic and European
markets. Total annual sales are approximately $1.9 million with
good potential for increased future sales. The company is in the
process of being restructured with American assistance and is
seeking a U.S. joint venture partner.
Contact: Mr. Romauld Augustyn, Managing Director
Strzelinskie Fabryki Mebli
Ul. Odrodzonego Wojska Polskiego 16
57-100 Strzelin, Poland
Tel: 48-725-20-251
Fax: 48-725-20-418
Source: R. Doherty/U.S. Peace Corps
Date Received: November 1992
ROMANIA
Company: Amarad S.A.
This construction company is a principal contractor for the
chemical and petrochemical industries, building fertilizer and
petrochemical companies, heavy water and power plants. Amarad has
500 trained employees, including professionals engineers and
economists. It seeks a joint venture partner and sees current
demand for plant modernization making investment particularly
attractive.
Contact: Mr. Miron Cheregi, General Manager
Amarad S.A.
5 Bis, Bucegi Str.
2900 Arad, Judet Arad, Romania
Tel: 40-96-642369
Fax: 40-96-643881
Source: F. Gheorghisor/U.S. Embassy Bucharest
Date Received: January 1993
***
Company: Omicron Srl.
This small private company specializes in residential and
commercial security. It develops, installs and maintains infrared
and electromagnetic sensor alarm systems. Omicron Srl. has already
established sales and service networks and is interested in
representing U.S. companies manufacturing such security devices.
Contact: Ms. Irina Gacickevici, President
Omicron Srl.
Strada Soimuli 22
5500 Bacau, Judet Bacau, Romania
Tel: 40-31-22358 or 28144
Source: F. Gheorghisor/U.S. Embassy Bucharest
Date Received: April 1992
***
Company: Imar S.A.
This state owned company specializes in building wood houses as
well as furniture and upholstery. Using West European equipment,
the company redesigns and modernizes about 20 products per year.
Imar has over 2,500 employees and 45,000 square meters of
productive space. It has contacts in the Russian, Italian, German
and French markets. Imar seeks a joint venture partner.
Contact: Mr. Calin Horea, Import-Export Manager
Imar S.A.
14, Calea Aurel Vlaicu,
2900 Arad, Judet Arad, Romania
Tel: 40-96-643-778, 647-905 or 647-734
Fax: 40-96-647-609 or 644-444
Source: F. Gheorghisor/U.S. Embassy Bucharest
Date Received: January 1993
AUTOMOTIVE
HUNGARY
Company: Metallic and Electric Company (FVV)
This company, situated in central Hungary, manufactures centrifugal
pumps and brake power testing benches for the automotive industry.
It also manufactures vacuum cleaners and vacuum foil welding
machines. It has 110 employees and reports annual turnover of $1.5
million. The company seeks a partner for production cooperation and
to increase capacity. It can contribute a number of different
technologies to a partnership, including plastic powder spraying,
plastic injection molding, and metal works.
Contact: Mr. Ferenc Toth, Chief Engineer
Fem Es Villamosipari Vallalat
Marx Ter. 8
H-6300 Kalocsa, Hungary
Tel: 36-64-62052
Fax: 36-64-62155
Source: A. Romvari/U.S. Embassy Budapest
Date Received: January 1993
***
Company: Budamobil Automotive Cooperative of Budapest
Budamobil manufactures truck structures and trailers for
international transportation, petrol transporting trailers, and
special cooler trailers. It has 220 employees, reports annual
turnover of $5 million, and has export markets in Austria and
Germany. The cooperative is interested in a joint venture with a
U.S. firm experienced in European and emerging markets to
manufacture specified automotive parts.
Contact: Mr. Janos Szekelhidi, Technical Director
Budamobil Szovetkezet
Temesvar U. 19-21
H-1116 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: 36-1-1610448
Fax: 36-1-1612658
Source: A. Romvari/U.S. Embassy Budapest
Date Received: January 1993
***
Company: Association of Car Servicing Companies
This association has over 100 members, including service centers
and dealers. Several members of the association are seeking joint
ventures with U.S. firms interested in entering the Hungarian auto
market. The official values of these companies range from $500,000
to several million dollars. Initial contact should be made via fax
or mail.
Contact: Dr. Jozsef Tar, Director
Autoszerviz Egyesules
Vaci Ut. 82-84
H-1133 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: 36-1-1201421
Fax: 36-1-1209801
Source: A. Romvari/U.S. Embassy Budapest
Date Received: January 1993
***
Company: Fine Mechanics Works of Eger
This company manufactures high-quality vehicle parts, including
shock absorbers, chair lifts, and gas-filled springs. It also
produces compressors for refrigerators and Mecman-type industrial
pneumatic elements. The company, under the direction of capable
managers, has 1800 employees and reports annual turnover of $25
million. It has recently been transformed into a shareholding
company, and a tender for privatization will be issued soon. The
company seeks partners in the automotive trade who could assist in
development of its existing capabilities.
Contact: Mr. Tibor Kovacs, Development Chief Engineer
Finomszerelvenygyar
P.O. Box 2
H-3301 Eger, Hungary
Tel: 36-36-311556
Fax: 36-36-311112
Source: A. Romvari/U.S. Embassy Budapest
Date Received: October 1992
LATVIA
Company: Ventspils Specialized Mechanized Work System
This state enterprise, established in 1974, is located in a port
city 200 km west of Riga, and has 100 employees. The enterprise is
involved in automobile repair and metalworking. It also installs
and repairs central heating systems, plumbing, heating and
ventilation systems. The enterprise is looking for a partner to
assist in expansion of its metalwork operations and to supply raw
material and equipment.
Contact: Mr. Andrejs Trumars, Director
Ventspils Specialized Mechanized Work System
8 Kustes Dambis
Ventspils LV 3601, Latvia
Tel: 7-0132-236-632-40
Source: I. Kats/U.S. Embassy Riga
Date Received: January 1993
LITHUANIA
Company: Autoveika
This private joint-stock company, formed in 1980, is primarily
engaged in the sale, repair and service of Russian-made
automobiles. It is also active in commercial distribution and
retailing. The company has annual sales of approximately $100,000.
Autoveika is looking for representative agreements for Western
automobiles and parts and would also welcome equity shares in the
company. Autoveika is interested in importing auto repair
equipment as well.
Contact: Mr. Becius Rudys, General Director
Autoveika
Eisiskiu Plentas 8
2038 Vilnius, Lithuania
Tel: 7-122-633-555
Fax: 7-122-459-265
Source: U.S. Embassy Vilnius
Date Received: February 1993
***
Company: State Fuel Equipment Factory
This is a state owned plant which manufactures 2, 4, and 6 cylinder
diesel engines. It has annual sales of approximately $10 million
and employs 6000 people. The management is looking for partners to
help modernize the production line and supply production equipment
and equity.
Contact: P. Zaikauskas, General Director
State Fuel Equipment Factory
Kalvariju 143
2650 Vilnius
Tel: 7-0122-766463
Fax: 7-0122-776569
Source: U.S. Embassy Vilnius
Date Received: February 1993
***
Company: Aurida
This company manufactures automobile brake assemblies and related
equipment. It also holds a license from the German firm Knorr-
Bremse to produce compressors. Aurida has annual sales of
approximately $10 million. It is looking for a partner for equity
investment and equipment to form elbow joints.
Contact: Augustinas Sutkus, Director
Aurida
Pramones 8
Panevezys, Lithuania
Tel: 7-01254-61101
Fax: 7-01254-22951
Source: U.S. Embassy Vilnius
Date Received: February 1993
POLAND
Company: Fabryka Form Metalowych
This company produces tools for the automotive industry, including
injection moldings, casting dies, pressure dies, punching tools and
other customized tools. It also produces such tools for the
electrical, household goods, and sporting equipment industries.
Plant employees have experience working in Western companies, and
utilize modern machinery with CAM and CNC systems. It seeks a U.S.
joint venture partner.
Contact: Mr. J. Kaniewski, Technical Director
Fabryka Form Metalowych
Ul. Dabrowa 21
85-147 Bydogoszcz, Poland
Tel: 48-852-719600
Fax: 48-852-719375
Source: Z. Sobiepanek/ U.S Embassy Warsaw
Date Received: January 1993
***
Company: ERG Plastics
This company in southwest Poland manufactures PVC upholstery for
automobiles, and PVC coated fabrics, foils, and paper. The company
is seeking a joint venture partner to help upgrade and modernize
its equipment line, and to expand its commercial contacts.
Contact: Tadeusz Konieczny, Director
Zaklady Tworzyw Sztucznych/ERG
ul. Rybacka 5
55-200 Olawa, Poland
Tel: 48-71-33011
Fax: 48-71-33018
Source: R. Doherty/U.S. Peace Corps
Date Received: November 1992
ROMANIA
Company: Sinterom S.A.
This company manufactures spark plugs, thermal starters,
superaluminous technical ceramic products, tungsten and molybdenium
wires, and a variety of mechanical sintered items. Sinterom has a
workforce of 1,500. The majority of its equipment is of Western
origin, and it currently produces some equipment under European
licenses. It seeks a partner to assist in upgrading its lathes for
spark plug manufacturing, and also wishes to introduce blister
packaging.
Contact: Mr. Gheorghe Muresan, General Manager
Sinterom S.A.
Bulvardul Muncii 12
3400 Cluj-Napoca, Judet Cluj, Romania
Tel: 40-95-146088 or 141877
Fax: 40-95-144116
Source: U.S. Embassy Bucharest
Date Received: February 1993
***
Company: Raal S.A.
This company produces air, water, and heat exchanges for cars,
train, and ship engines, air conditioning systems, and electrical
transformers using flux-dip brazing technology. It manufactures
parts by punching and cold-cupping, observing I.C.I. Ref 820-1,200
GB standards, as well as tests analogous to SSA83 (Chrysler
Laboratory Products). It has 283 skilled employees and an annual
turnover of $1 million. It seeks a U.S. joint venture partner to
assist in plant expansion.
Contact: Mr. Florin Rusu, General Manager
Raal S.A.
Strada Industriei 4A, POB 28
4400 Bistrita, Judet Bistrita Nasaud, Romania
Tel: 40-90-50435 or 50506
Fax: 40-90-50507
Source: U.S. Embassy Bucharest
Date Received: May 1992
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AUTOMOTIVE TRADE MISSION
The Automotive Affairs Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce is
planning an automotive parts and services mission to Eastern Europe
in late August/early September 1993. The mission will go to
Poland, Czech Republic and eastern Germany, and will give U.S.
businesses an opportunity to develop relationships with companies
in these promising new markets. For further information contact:
Joe Enright, Office of Automotive Affairs
Rm H-4036, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230
Fax: 202-482-0674
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Useful contacts for these and other opportunities in Eastern
Europe:
With grant assistance from the U.S. Government, a consortium has
been inaugurated to help firms in the U.S. housing and construction
sector establish a commercial presence in Eastern Europe and to
provide a broad range of export trading services to member firms.
The Consortium of American Housing Industries in Eastern Europe
(CAHIEE) has been launched by the American Building Products Export
Council, a trade association representing U.S. housing and
construction companies. The consortium has opened offices in
Warsaw and Budapest to promote U.S. building products and
technology, and to assist U.S. housing and construction companies
doing business in Eastern Europe. CAHIEE is open to all companies
in the housing and construction industry and to their suppliers.
For information on membership, contact:
John Braley
Consortium of American Housing in Eastern Europe (CAHIEE)
1090 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 289-4558
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Additional Contacts
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Opportunity Bank
Eric P. Luhmann
1615 M Street, N.W.
Washington D.C. 20527
Tel: (202) 457-7128
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UNIDO Investment Promotion Service
Mark Pursell
1660 L Street, N.W.
Suite 215
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