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International Assistance
Chinese Visitors to the U.S. Letter of Invitation
All Chinese nationals wishing to visit the U.S. require a visa. AMT assists members in obtaining visas for Chinese employees and/or customers needing to travel to the U.S. for valid business purposes.
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Show Committee
The Show Committee acts to preserve the position of the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) as the preeminent trade show in the Americas for marketing and selling manufacturing technology.
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Russia Market Penetration Guide Executive Summary
(Last Modified Date: October, 2008; Next Update Date: October, 2009)
A brief overview of the Russian Federation; includes general information, political structure, travel tips, and links to additional sources on the Russian Federation.
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India Agents
(Last Modified: September, 2008; Next Update Date: Annually)
List of local agents in India from the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association (IMTMA) and AMT India Office.
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Global Marketing & Sales: Key Countries Comparison
(Last Modified: August, 2008; Next Update Date: August, 2009)
Contains a current comparison of in-country costs, agent and distributor rates, and economic indicators for Brazil, Russia, India, China, Mexico and Poland. Includes cost of office space, legal set up costs, costs of hiring managers, and corporate tax rates.
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Hungary Incentive System for Strategic Investors
(Last Modified: March, 2008; Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)
The Hungarian Investment and Trade Development Agency (ITD Hungary) supports investment projects exceeding EUR 10 million with a one-stop-shop service including a VIP treatment and comprehensive information about available subsidies for investment projects in Hungary.
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AMT Representative Offices
AMT has Representative offices in China, India, Poland, and Mexico, which can provide assistance to AMT members.
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AMT Members Take First Step Toward Producing for Toyota Production System
June 30, 2008, TOYOTA CITY, JAPAN – The AMT Trade Mission – Japan 2008 toured Toyota’s automotive museum, education center, and one of its production plants. Members not only saw two lines assembling seven mid-size models – they also were briefed by a Toyota official on the steps required to become a supplier.
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With “Creativity, Vitality, Harmony,” KYB Equips Major OEMs
June 26, 2008, GIFU, JAPAN – AMT members saw the highly regarded lean manufacturing operation of the Nagoya-area Tier 1 supplier formerly known as Kayaba. The company’s 1.4 million square foot North Plant produces more than 3,000 different products, and ships 180,000 shock absorbers each day.
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Tier One Automotive Supplier Aisin Seiki Tells AMT Members How Best to Approach Transplants
June 26, 2008, AICHI, JAPAN – AMT members spent Thursday afternoon watching one of Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.’s brake manufacturing operations and talking to the Tier One supplier’s company officials about ways they can do business together in North America. The visit included a tour of a product display area showing products under development, such as a Toyota hydrogen fuel cell system.
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The FANUC Forest – Where Robots Are Made and Trees Are Saved
June 25, 2008, OSHINO-MURA, YAMANASHI PREFECTURE, JAPAN - AMT Trade Mission participants had the rare opportunity to visit with FANUC Ltd. founder Dr. Seiuemon Inaba at the foot of Mt. Fuji, in a deep green forest 3,000 feet above sea level.
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Calsonic Kansei Shows AMT Members HVAC and A/C Manufacturing Operations
June 25, 2008, GUNMA, JAPAN – Participants in the AMT Trade Mission – Japan 2008 spent a morning getting an up-close look at two production lines for HVAC and air-conditioning systems. They each presented their company’s capabilities to officials at Calsonic Kansei, a tier 1 automotive supplier 100 kilometers northwest of Tokyo.
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AMT Members Enjoy JAPIA "Smorgasboard"
June 25, 2008 - TOKYO - AMT members explored the showrooms of Japan Auto Parts Industries Association (JAPIA) members containing manufacturer displays full of parts and data about their operations.
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U.S. Contacts in Thailand
(Last Modified: June 18, 2008; Next Update Date: As Needed/Requested)
Contains contact information for U.S. government agencies, embassies, consulates, foreign commercial service offices, and other U.S. organizations in Thailand.
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