- The EU is a common marketplace, consisting of 27 countries and 450 million consumers. - The EU represents the second-largest economy of the world with a GDP in excess of $19 trillion. - Europe receives at least $500 billion of FDI annually. - Europe imports $10 billion worth of machine tools each year. - A common currency and free trade make it easy to operate within the entire EU.
- The civil aerospace sector represents $190 billion and the defense industries another $120 billion. - The medical device market is $49 billion and projected to reach more than $60 billion in the next five years. - Solar and wind technologies represent 40% of EU electricity with strong growth rates.
- High-speed rail sees more than $1 billion in R&D annually in line with various initiatives. - Annual electronics manufacturing is above $50 billion with a growth rate of 9%. - Additive manufacturing, robotics, and digitization are a prime focus in manufacturing.
This direct sales support program is custom designed to generate qualified sales leads particular to your products and get you introduced to potential customers.
Locate and qualify foreign distributors and agents with the help of AMT鈥檚 international staff and their knowledge of the local market and major players in the industry.
These in-depth consulting sessions are customized to your specific needs in accessing the local market.
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