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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago e-Quarterly No. 2 / 2017 Dear partners and friends of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago, As we head into summer, I'd like to bring you up to date on some of the events we have coming up. The week of June 5 we will have a delegation from Vienna headed by Ms. Renate Brauner, State Minister for Finance, Economic and International Affairs, City of Vienna, in Chicago. On June 6 we are hosting a lunch presentation, "The Global Economic Outlook: BREXIT, Trumponomics, Opportunities, and Risks," which promises to give new insights and perspectives on these timely topics. Austrian companies will be exhibiting at NEOCON, the premier show for the commercial design industry, and amerimold 2017 & Plastics Shop Floor Expo in Rosemont. Then I'm off to Austria for the annual meeting of trade

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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago e-Quarterly No. 2 / 2017

Dear partners and friends of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago,

As we head into summer, I'd like to bring you up to date on some of the events we have coming up. The week of June 5 we will have a delegation from Vienna headed by Ms. Renate Brauner, State Minister for Finance, Economic and International Affairs, City of Vienna, in Chicago. On June 6 we are hosting a lunch presentation, "The Global Economic Outlook: BREXIT, Trumponomics, Opportunities, and Risks," which promises to give new insights and perspectives on these timely topics. Austrian companies will be exhibiting at NEOCON, the premier show for the commercial design industry, and amerimold 2017 & Plastics Shop Floor Expo in Rosemont. Then I'm off to Austria for the annual meeting of trade

commissioners held at our head office in Vienna. We will also be travelling throughout the country to meet with numerous Austrian companies looking to expand their activities to overseas markets.

And don't forget our 10th annual AUSTRIA CONNECT Conference for Executives of Austrian Subsidiaries, "Society Transforming Technologies." The event will take place September 21 - 22, 2017 in Stanford, CA - mark your calendars now!

From all of us, thank you for your continued support of all things Austrian!

With best wishes,

Peter Sedlmayer and the team of ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago

And here a brief update on the economic situation in the EU in general:

Preliminary flash estimate for the first quarter of 2017: GDP up by 0.5% in the euro area and by 0.4% in the EU28 *)

Seasonally adjusted GDP rose by 0.5% in the euro area (EA19) and by 0.4% in the EU28 during the first quarter of 2017, compared with the previous quarter, according to a preliminary flash estimate published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the fourth quarter of 2016, GDP had grown by 0.5% in the euro area and by 0.6% in the EU28. Compared with the same quarter of the previous year, seasonally adjusted GDP rose by 1.7% in the euro area and by 1.9% in the EU28 in the first quarter of 2017, after +1.8% and +1.9% in the previous quarter. *) Source: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/8009160/2-03052017-AP-EN.pdf/a1d315bd-e14b-408e-8623-d2c3786d7cf7

Packaging systems at its best! It might sound like a bold statement, but it is highly likely to be true: you'll have encountered an ALPLA product at least once today. Whether it be cosmetics, engine oil, detergent or lemonade, you're highly likely to find it in an ALPLA bottle. Read further .

BERNDORF BÄDERBAU, an Austrian producer of stainless steel pools, has officially begun offering its pools in the United States The manufacturer from Lower Austria began doing business here in December. Read further.

ERBER GROUP invests and expands in North America to drive further growth with BIOMIN and ROMER LABS In further expanding its capabilities, the ERBER GROUP shows commitment to the North American market by confirming that a new hub will open in Kansas City in 2017. Read further.

GAISBAUER furniture Modern and timeless furniture style can go hand in hand. Read further.

Specialty outdoor retailer REI receives productivity award for innovative automation technology provided by Austrian company KNAPP REI receives Modern Material Handling Productivity Award; KNAPP Technology & Innovation take center stage. Read further.

Austrian LENZING FIBER investing in $293 million Alabama plant expansion As a global manufacturing leader in specialty high-tech TENCEL® fibers, the Austrian firm Lenzing AG has broken ground and is

constructing a plant to more than double their US fiber production. Read further.

General Motors honors POLYTEC FOHA INC. with highest award for on-time shipping Polytec Foha Inc. is one proud winning supplier of General Motors that received an award for its extraordinary initiatives for GM's business in 2016. Read further.

BAUZ! 2018 Vienna Congress - call for papers The theme at BauZ! 2018, the Vienna Congress on Sustainable Building, is 'Put Into Operation!'. The event takes place from January 24 to 26, 2018 as part of the Building & Energy trade fair in Vienna. Read further.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra to perform Johann and Richard Strauss, Mozart Don't miss these celebrations of Austrian music! Read further.

International Home and Housewares Show 2017 in Chicago Austrian companies Riedel, iSi and BWT among exhibitors. Read further.

Pioneers Festival: Start-up scene and investors meet in Austria The leading event for future-tech and entrepreneurship will be in Austria's capital, Vienna, for the sixth time. Read further.

More than 1,200 exhibitors at PROMAT 2017 and AUTOMATE at McCormick Place in Chicago Largest equipment and technology display of manufacturing, distribution and supply chain professionals in North America. Read further.

AUSTRIA: A global knowledge center for renewable energy Austria has helped lead the way in technology and expertise for the green energy sector, and the companies operating here enjoy an excellent international reputation. Read further.

Vienna ranks highest for quality of living for the 8th year in a row Austrian capital number 1 in Mercer's 19th annual Quality of Living survey. Read further.

BDI - BioEnergy International AG BDI - BioEnergy International AG is the market and technology leader in the construction of customized biodiesel plants using the multi-feedstock technology the company has developed, which can manufacture biodiesel from different raw materials. The company is offering its services and know-how. Click here for more.

BDI - Franz Walchshofer BDI-Franz Walchshofer provides technical and commercial advice for the mining, construction and infrastructure industries internationally. The company is seeking contacts to mining, construction and infrastructure firms, distributors of equipment for mining & construction and infrastructure and also distributors and user firms for construction materials and drills for hard and soft rock, user firms for injection and insulation work, drilling firms, technical consulting and planning offices for mining, construction and infrastructure Click here for more.

Braun Maschinenfabrik GmbH

BRAUN Maschinenfabrik is well-known for its technologically proven, innovative machines and plants in the following segments: steel cutting and grinding machines, concrete cutting and drilling machines, and hydro-steel structures. The company is seeking a distributor and/or end customers for its trash rack cleaning systems and special components for hydro steel structures such as bottom outlet slide valves. Click here for more.

HERZ Energietechnik GmbH HERZ Energietechnik: The complete provider for renewable energy systems! With the most advanced pellet and wood chip heaters, log wood boilers and heat pumps, HERZ provides a full range of modern, environmentally friendly heating systems with maximum convenience and user satisfaction. The company is looking for sales partners in the following sectors: energy and natural resources, renewable energies, interior design, environmental technologies, machinery and plant construction, new technologies. Click here for more.

Hot Productions & Vertriebs GmbH HOT is regarded worldwide as the market leader for the production and distribution of erotic cosmetics such as creams, lubricants, perfumes, massage oils, aphrodisiacs, intimate care, stimulation preparations, and nutrition supplements. HOT is looking for distribution partners with contacts to retailers, resellers, wholesalers, health & beauty stores, and the mass market. Click here for more.

NEXTSENSE GmbH NEXTSENSE is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative systems for profile measurement and surface inspection. The company is looking for direct customers for

• high-precision profile measurement for rail traffic • precision gap, misalignment & radial measurement in

vehicle manufacture • profile measurement and surface inspection for rolling

stock

Click here for more.

OÖ Energiesparverband / Ökoenergie-Cluster The OÖ Energiesparverband is the energy agency of the region of Upper Austria. It offers services on energy efficiency, renewable energy and innovative energy technologies.The OÖ Energiesparverband is looking for collaborations with companies, public bodies, clusters, and research institutions in the field of energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies and energy innovations. Click here for more.

Redbloc ? technologies to build on redbloc is an innovative technology for producing pre-fabricated wall elements made of solid ground building materials such as clay bricks, concrete blocks, aerated concrete, limestone, expanded clay, porous concrete, pumice, and silica blocks.The company is looking for licensees in construction and infrastructure, new technologies, and creative industries. Click here for more.

SalzburgMilch GmbH Salzburg, the city of Mozart, is the origin of the best GM-free Alpine milk which SalzburgMilch uses as the raw material for its wide range of fresh and delicious milk and cheese products. The company is looking for importers and distribution partners who would be interested in adding the first class white, colored and yellow range to their assortment either under the SalzburgMilch or the Besser Bio brands or under their own private label. Click here for more.

Seal Maker Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH Seal Maker is a global manufacturer of high-quality semi-finished products, CNC lathes and seals that are used in all industrial sectors.The company is looking for direct customers in the following sectors: metals and metal processing, plastics, machinery and plant construction, automotive, construction and infrastructure, transportation, and logistics. Click here for more.

Wild GmbH WILD is the "most trusted" partner for contract development and manufacturing of opto-mechatronic systems for medical

technology and technical optics. The company offers comprehensive solutions from complex assemblies to complete devices.The company is offering its services and know-how. Click here for more.

BMB Gebäudehygiene GmbH BMB Gebäudehygiene GmbH has developed a globally unique and patented process that removes undesirable microorganisms without leaving residues. The patented BMB® mold removal process puts an end to persistent mold problems. Fasching Salzburg GmbH Fasching Salzburg develops, produces and distributes belts for the automobile industry and disability technology. Framag Industrieanlagenbau GmbH framag is a modern, high-tech company that focuses on specialized areas of plant and machine tool engineering with innovative products and services. STM Stein-Moser GmbH STM is a leading producer of waterjet cutting systems and, as a service specialist, has been developing future-oriented solutions for the metal, plastics, stone, composite materials and glass industries for more than 25 years. If you are interested in business opportunities with Austrian companies, please check our website frequently for updates and recently added company listings.

Austrian Stammtisch Austrians and friends of Austria are welcome at this monthly Stammtisch. Where: Café Vienna, 2523 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614 When: June 9, July 14, and August 11, 2017 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm

Austrian Business Circle (ABC) on Monday, June 5th, 2017 We are proud to announce that we have initiated several new programs to connect Austrian companies, their subsidiaries in the US Midwest and their European and American business partners. We would also like to engage more actively with our Austrian subsidiaries to learn about your current issues and challenges and how we can best support your market endeavors. We will kick off this new networking season with our first AUSTRIAN BUSINESS CIRCLE (ABC) on June 5th and would love to have you there! This evening is for you to exchange experiences with your peers and meet other Austrian companies as well as potential new business partners. Special thanks to our Austrian Honorary Consul Mr. Reinhold F. Krammer for providing us with a great meeting place at his office premises in downtown Chicago. Where: 203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2500 Masuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell Ltd. Chicago, IL 60601 When: Monday, June 5th, 2017, 6pm - 8pm If you are interested in attending, please let us know by today, June 2, so we can add you to our list of attendees.

The Austrian Trade Commission in Chicago is happy to announce that we are now co-partner at the European Business Networking event series, offering Austrian companies the opportunity to meet, mingle and exchange with their European peers. Join the event, which takes place on the third Wednesday of each month, to expand your network and connect with Chicago's international business community. Information on the event can always be found on our website www.advantageaustria.org/us. The next meeting will take place June 21, 2017 at our summer location: Ivy Sky Terrace (Rooftop of the Ivy Boutique Hotel Chicago). Click here for additional information. Admission $10 for members of participating chambers of commerce $20 for non-members Cash or checks are accepted at the door. Admission includes

appetizers. Participating Organizations:

• Advantage Austria - Austrian Trade Commission Chicago • Dutch American Chamber of Commerce • Finnish American Chamber of Commerce • French American Chamber of Commerce • German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest • Italian American Chamber of Commerce • Midwest Danish American Chamber of Commerce • Norwegian Chamber of Commerce • Polish American Chamber of Commerce • Swedish American Chamber of Commerce

If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected].

FRESH VIEW brochures The FRESH VIEW magazines are bilingual brochures which are published by ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA in Vienna. They aim to promote export opportunities for Austrian companies as well as give more detailed insight into Austria's expertise and export activity in a range of different industries.

Inside the magazines you will find current facts and figures, company presentations and listings as well as useful contacts. In short, they deliver all the essential information for the export industry that you are interested in.

Our office can provide you with free copies of FRESH VIEW magazines for a wide range of industries. If you are interested in receiving a publication, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] .

Alternatively, if you would prefer to download the magazines electronically, you can click on the "download" button (in grey font) at the bottom of this page to access the most recent copies.

The Austrian Yearbook - order your FREE copy World Champion Austria - the 2017 yearbook is out! Read about why Austria is such an attractive business destination and discover which multiple world market leaders call it home. "Visit" the nine Austrian provinces and compare their growth, their strategies for success and their strengths. Read about Austrian success stories from renewable energy to world-class architecture and highly exciting new technology start-ups. Discover why Austria is Surprisingly Ingenious! E-mail us for your free copy: [email protected]

Austrian Sustainable Construction Products & Technologies for North America In an effort to assist US companies in establishing long-term business partnerships with Austrian firms, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Chicago has released its new edition of the publication "Austrian Sustainable Products & Technologies for North America". This directory is a "must-have" for those looking for innovative green building products, technologies and services from Austria. Please download your free copy here.

Finding a commercial agent in Austria made simple The online platform of the Austrian Commercial Agents makes it easy to find the right sales partner. Read further.

Austrian Space Technology Database lists 114 organizations active in the space sector. Read further.

Free e-subscription to "Austrian Cultural Newsletter US Midwest" To receive this free e-newsletter about upcoming Austrian-themed cultural events in the US Midwest, please send an email to Honorary Austrian Consul Rein Krammer at [email protected] with the subject line "Subscribe Austrian Newsletter".

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