New Exports Help “Lift-Off Pipe” Overcome Economic Challenges

Spurred on by the challenges of 2020, pipe support and corrosion mitigation provider Lift-Off Pipe of Louisiana worked with Charlotte Conerly of U.S. Commercial Service (CS) New Orleans to overcome adversity by exploring international markets.

Throughout 2020, the company participated in educational webinars, received export counseling and website globalization help, and reviewed in-depth market research to help them find other end-uses beyond their traditional oil & gas industry. The research revealed that France was a very good market for the product. Charlotte connected the company with her colleagues in CS France and a potential partner, during which Lift-Off Pipe conducted a video sales presentation.

The French company made an initial purchase worth over $8,000 just four months after Lift-Off Pipe started the research with Charlotte.

“Thanks to the U.S. Commercial Service for providing assistance and resources to our company here in Lake Charles, which enabled us to expand sales despite all the challenges we endured this year. Your assistance and the team’s industry expertise has been crucial in facilitating the entire process and helping us successfully penetrate the market in France.” – Martin Schutte, Founder & CEO, Lift-Off Pipe

“Your assistance and the team’s industry expertise has been crucial in facilitating the entire process and helping us successfully penetrate the market in France.” – Martin Schutte, Founder & CEO, Lift-Off Pipe

Company Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Local Office: New Orleans, Louisiana

Trade Specialist: Charlotte Conerly - Charlotte.Conerly@trade.gov

Services: Client Counseling, Website Globalization