Learn directly from New York State companies about their participation in the program.

Orelube
A Bellport manufacturer of general use and specialty industrial lubricants sought new international sales channels and turned to EMAS for help. According to Vice President Robert Silverstein, “EMAS has been instrumental in our growth in new export markets… We have generated significant sales in Canada …We have also had repeat sales in the Czech Republic…We’ve entered South Africa. And we are presently working with a company in Mexico to develop sales based on a lead from the EMAS program. We look forward to continue working with your program and feel strongly that we will be able to develop additional export sales with your help.”

K.O Fire Curtain
K.O Fire Curtain of Plainview, N.Y. develops and manufactures firefighting tools and technologies. They contacted Empire State Development’s International Division for assistance in expanding into the European market.

“My company's work with Empire State Development and the EMAS program has been very positive. Specifically, in our first instance, I was blown away at how quickly and successfully you were able to organize meetings with officials in Germany and the Fire Services there.”

“Further, the level of detail and usable information both for Germany and the UK as generated in your market reports is extraordinary. With this information in hand, and the leg-work you have done, we are able to shorten the time to enter the overseas markets and begin revenue generation.”

TBC Consoles
TBC Consoles of Edgewood, N.Y. produces state of the art console furniture for the broadcasting industry. They have worked with Empire State Development to enter the global market and discover new business opportunities in Europe.

“The EMAS program by the Empire State Development is an essential tool for small businesses to be able to increase that needed additional revenue through export. In particular, my business has suffered the woes of the recession and needs to export to avoid cutting their labor force.”

“EMAS in Europe has afforded me the opportunity to receive accurate market studies of my product line, contact and qualify distributors and always be on hand for any consultation needed. I have hired a distributor in the UK thanks to EMAS Europe and I am currently working with them to hire additional distributors.”