Dear GACC NY Friends,
We hope that this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy.
Our GACC NY staff remains committed to supporting you by building on our existing programs and services with new platforms that will help you navigate your business through this crisis and prepare you for the business environment that lies ahead.
Your GACC NY Team
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Important Updates & Resources
Dietmar Rieg
provides an informative look at how the crisis is affecting business in NYC and throughout the US. The interview includes his perspective on the challenges facing the US economy, as well as his personal account of how life in NYC has drastically changed.
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That's the Spirit!
We've highlighted some examples of German American businesses that are developing innovative ways to get us through the COVID-19 crisis. Most of them happen to be GACC NY members. We applaud their great work.
Please let us know about any inspiring crisis relief efforts you or your company are engaged in so we can share them HERE!
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Bäumer of North America Finds Quick Solution to Production of Medical Mattresses for Hospitals During COVID-19 Crisis
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Bäumer of North America's NJ facility shows what can be accomplished when a company has the expertise and flexibility to adjust its business operations quickly during a crisis.
A leading manufacturer of special machines, tools and plants used in the foam industry, Bäumer’s North American (BOA) division in New Jersey was recently approached by one of its US customers to help it acquire cutting machines needed to produce medical mattresses.
Because of the covid-19 crisis, this customer was at overcapacity and in desperate need of the cutting machines to keep up with production.
Jumping into action, BOA immediately switched an existing machine order with the order of another customer (the existing customer that had the machine on order, of course, graciously gave its approval.) This action allowed for immediate delivery of a horizontal contour cutting machine (pictured) to the customer who needed it. The cutter is used to cut foam for hospital beds.
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Henry Schein Announces Further Efforts to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic:
Named Exclusive Distributor of Second Point-of-Care Antibody Rapid Test
Participates in White House COVID-19 Supply Chain Task Force
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Henry Schein, Inc. announced recently that it will serve as the exclusive distributor in the United States of a second point-of-care rapid test kit that can detect antibodies associated with COVID-19 in as few as 15 minutes.
Working with BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, and BioMedomics, a privately held, North Carolina-based clinical diagnostics company, Henry Schein will make the test kits available to health care professionals as part of the Company’s broad offering of point-of-care rapid tests.
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Additional German Companies & GACC Members that have risen to the challenge...
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- Collonil - This Berlin-based company has developed a transparent disinfection spray that is effective against bacteria, fungi and viruses, including the corona virus.
- LeanIX - Our STEP USA alumnus LeanIX has developed a fully functional platform with analytic capabilities, API and mobile app which allows doctors and hospitals to manage COVID-19 patients more efficiently.
- Jäegermeister - With ethanal becoming scarce in the production of disinfectants needed by healthcare facilities, spirits manufacturers like Jägermeister are donating alcohol used in their manufacturing processes.
- Lufthansa - has provided hospitals with 920,000 of its own face masks and already flown around 30 tons of medical supplies from China to Europe.
Transatlantic Research Cooperation
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Are you or your company offering any services that would be useful to our GACC NY members during the crisis?
Please let us know and we'll post them here!
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We Welcome Our New
Members!
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GACC Pittsburgh Chamber Awarded $250K Grant from Pennsylvania Labor Department
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Great news involving the GACC's apprenticeship / workforce development programs: The Pennsylvania Dept. of Labor & Industry just officially announced that our Pittsburgh chamber has been awarded a PA Smart Registered Apprenticeship Grant in the amount of $250,000!
The grant recognizes the GACC PIT's outstanding efforts in addressing skills gaps in southwestern Pennsylvania advanced manufacturing workforce through the dual apprenticeship program. (Pictured is Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf)
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As the World's Leading Trade Show for Environmental Technologies,
IFAT
very successfully showcases strategies and new solutions for using resources in smart cycles in water, sewage, waste and raw materials management to ensure they are preserved for the long term.
3,305 exhibitors from 55 countries and regions took part in
IFAT
2018, which spanned an area of more than 260,000 square meters. The trade show gave them the opportunity to impress a truly international audience of industry professionals with their extensive portfolio of services in the areas of water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. 142,472 specialist visitors and decision-makers from 162 countries
and regions attended the event and got the latest information about the current industry trends.
IFAT's unique supporting program delivers first-hand expert knowledge in its role as an information and presentation platform. IFAT provides the opportunity for international discussion and networking at expert forums, country-specific pavilions, and special events. Get involved and bring your ideas and solutions to the table!
Apply now
and secure one of the last booths at
IFAT 2020
!
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CONTACT
James Freeman T: +1 (212) 974-8855 | F: +1 (212) 974-8867 | E:
jfreeman@gaccny
.com
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German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
80 Pine St, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10005
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