Hannover Messe
April 12-16, 2021A technology powerhouse.
4th highest EV sales in 2018
57% of all services exported by the state are technology-related
500,000+ STEM workers
Third-lowest average per kWh cost in the nation
73% of energy production comes from renewable sources
As the world starts to turn the corner on a global pandemic, Washington State is positioned to lead the way in the U.S., thanks to its diversified portfolio of high-growth industries, collaborative culture, and top-tier workforce bent on creating the next big thing.
Washington is particularly well positioned to advance opportunities in automation, technology, equipment, software, robotics, systems and additive manufacturing systems. This includes early state R&D, engineering, product development and production. The state’s global reputation as a technology hotbed connects seemingly divergent industries in ever-changing ways, creating unparalleled invention and innovation at every turn.
When combined with the state’s low-cost energy – 73% emanating from renewable energy sources, a commitment to being 100% dependent on clean energy sources by 2045, and a quality of life that is second to none, Washington State is a great place to do business, whether you’re interested in a new investment opportunity, supply chain partnership, or international trade relationships.
Expand your business internationally.
Washington State businesses understand the power of tapping overseas markets. Last year, $41.3 billion in goods were shipped worldwide by more than 12,000 businesses statewide, 90% of those small to medium-sized companies.
Washington State Delegates
AeroGo, Inc.
Contact:
Florian Maurer
Regional Manager, Europe
+49 173 49 110 11
maurer.f@aerogo.com
Creative Motion Corporation
Headquartered near Seattle, Washington, Creative Motion Control (CMC) manufactures heavy duty electric linear actuators driven by CMC’s roller screw and patented bearing technologies; giving CMC a world-leading advantage in dynamic load capability. The CPD-800 is rated at 556kN and the CPD-1000 is rated at an incredible 1112kN.
Contact:
Chuck Gillam
President and General Manager
+1 425 519 9945
chuck.gillam@creativemotioncontrol.com
DEA Incorporated
DEA Incorporated offers custom design/assembly of electrical equipment, control panels (UL508A), PLC/HMI programming, electrical-mechanical assembly, and on-site/remote support services. DEA Incorporated manufactures a complete line of rugged electrical power distribution equipment specially designed for the harsh mining environment.
Contact:
Beau Parent
Business Development Manager
+1 509 808 904
bparent@deainc.net
Eagle Harbor Technologies, Inc.
Contact:
Timothy Ziemba
President
+206-582-1240
ziemba@eagleharbortech.com
Hexas Biomass Inc.
Hexas Biomass Inc. is a producer and supplier of regenerative, plant-based raw material that can substitute for wood and fossil fuel-based feedstocks in multiple applications like bioenergy, fiberboards, textiles, pulp & paper, biochemicals, and more. We produce our raw material from our proprietary giant perennial grass called Xano Grass™.
Contact:
Wendy Owens
CEO
+1 360 890 0775
wowens@hexas.com
Proctor Products Co, Inc.
Contact:
Aaron Jones
President
+1 360 912 9015
aaron.jones@proctorp.com
Taqtile
Taqtile currently offers a complete, end-to-end augmented and mixed-reality work instruction software product called Manifest. Manifest gives frontline workers instant access to step-by-step guidance from your most experienced technicians and trainers anywhere, anytime.
Contact:
Matt Bourland
Account Executive
+1 206 595 0008
matt.bourland@taqtile.com
Commerce Live Stream events
Washington State: Global Leadership in Aviation Technologies – How New Technologies are Changing the Way We Fly
How Washington State companies are changing the way they design, develop, manufacture and fly new aircraft, and how to become part of this next century of aviation excellence.
Speaker: Robin Toth, Governor’s Sector Lead – Aerospace, Washington State Department of Commerce
April 13, 2021
3:00 PM to 3:25 PM (CEST)
6:00 AM to 6:25 AM (PDT)
Washington State Technology Sector Overview – Washington State Where Top Talents Meet Dynamic, Can-Do Culture of Creativity
Learn about Washington State’s thriving information and communication technology sector, home to Amazon, Microsoft, and more. Discover why more companies are choosing to locate in Washington or invest in Seattle’s startup ecosystem.
Speaker: Steven Maheshwary, Governor’s Sector Lead – Information, Communication, & Technology, Washington State Department of Commerce
April 13, 2021
3:30 PM to 3:55 PM (CEST)
6:30 AM to 6:55 AM (PDT)
Washington State: The US Leader in Clean Energy and Technology – Why Washington State is the Place to Research, Develop and Deploy Cutting Edge Clean Technology
An overview of Washington State’s leading role in policy to fight climate change and deploy renewable resources. We will discuss Washington’s leading role in research and development of clean energy technologies as well as the business climate and entrepreneurial spirit that makes Washington State the place for clean technology development.
Speaker: Brian Young, Governor’s Sector Lead – Clean Technology, Washington State Department of Commerce
April 13, 2021
4:30 PM to 4:55 PM (CEST)
7:30 AM to 7:55 AM (PDT)
Fusion panel Live Stream
Washington State Commercial Fusion Energy
Speaker: Brian Young, Governor’s Sector Lead – Clean Technology, Washington State Department of Commerce
Speaker: Chris Ajemian, VP Business Development, CTFusion
Speaker: Timothy Ziemba, President, Eagle Harbor Technologies
April 14, 2021
3:00 PM to 3:25 PM (CEST)
6:00 AM to 6:25 AM (PDT)
Delegates Live Stream Events
An Ideal Solution for Moving Heavy Loads in Assembly Lines – Innovative Load Moving Solutions
Speaker: Florian Maurer, Regional Manager, Europe, AeroGo, Inc.
April 13, 2021
1:30 PM to 1:55 PM (CEST)
4:30 AM to 4:55 AM (PDT)
Digital Intelligence and its Influence on the Human Machine Interface (HMI) Industries
Speaker: Beau Parent, Business development Manager, DEA Incorporated
April 13, 2021
3:00 PM to 3:25 PM (CEST)
6:00 AM to 6:25 AM (PDT)
Extreme Force Electric Linear Actuators from Creative Motion Control
Electric actuators from CMC rated for continuous loads of up to 1112Kn.
Speaker: Chuck Gillam, General Manager, Creative Motion Control
April 13, 2021
5:00 PM to 5:25 PM (CEST)
8:00 AM to 8:25 AM (PDT)
An export expert is always nearby.
Exports are drive much of the state’s economy. It’s estimated that nearly a third of the state’s economic growth can be attributed directly to exports and almost half of the new jobs created in the state are export related. Leading this growth in exports is the Department of Commerce, which works closely with businesses who are exporting now or want to export in the future.
Our Hannover Messe 2021 Team
Washington State maintains a network of foreign offices to provide no-cost international business development assistance and attract foreign investment. Our team of business experts stands at the ready to help you do business in and with Washington State. Whether you want to locate a new facility or partner with a leading edge Washington company, we are ready to help you expand.
Brian Young
Governor’s Sector Lead – Clean Technology
Robin Toth
Governor's Sector Lead - Aerospace
Steven Maheshwary
Governor’s Sector Lead – Information, Communication, & Technology
Tammy Deets
International Trade Specialist
Lucy Atkinson
Europe Representative
Evan Wendlandt
Business Development Manager
Apply for an export voucher and reduce your export-related expenses
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Export Voucher Program provides direct cash assistance to qualifying small businesses to help them expand their international sales.
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is funded through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.