MDCP Export Successes
Market Development Cooperator Program Success Stories
Market Development Cooperator (MDCP) awards are designed to help non-profit groups pursue innovative projects that enhance their industry’s global competitiveness. MDCP-supported projects address trade barriers, improve the capacity of small- and medium-size enterprises, and promote fair and transparent industry standards. As illustrated in the success stories below, the ultimate goal of each project is to generate exports that create or sustain U.S. jobs.
Connecting to the International Aerospace Supply Chain
At the Farnborough Airport, a major aerospace trade event saw 1500 exhibitors and 80,000 attendees, where the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI), supported by a $300,000 MDCP award and the ITA, connected U.S. companies with international buyers, emphasizing the crucial role of smaller providers in deals often led by giants like Boeing and Airbus.
Aircraft Parts Original or Aftermarket: Both Are Safe
The MDCP program supports the promotion and acceptance of PMA parts, which meet stringent FAA safety standards and offer a cost-effective alternative to OEM parts, through global outreach, technical seminars, and participation in international trade shows.
Colombians Adopt U.S. Industry Standards
After ITA/MDCP-Supported Education Campaign, the Colombian distribution system began to primarily use the Auto Care standards, U.S. auto parts companies will find it easier to export to customers in Colombia.
Specialty Automotive Firms Go to the Gulf to Meet Demand
SEMA led a 50-member U.S. delegation to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where companies met buyers and enthusiasts, exhibited at the Custom Show Emirates, and toured automotive shops, with support from MDCP award funds.
U.S. Manufacturers Learn to Protect Intellectual Property
U.S. specialty equipment manufacturers attended SEMA’s Export Fair, learning about Alibaba’s IP platform and other IPR-protection strategies, while also exploring export opportunities through SEMA’s international vehicle measuring program.
Common Catalog Language Will Boost Sales of U.S.-Made Auto Parts
The Auto Care Association is helping Latin American auto parts manufacturers, distributors, and retailers adopt standardized automotive catalog data to improve export efficiency and reduce returns.
Indonesian Lab Certifies Plumbing Code Compliance
In 2016, ITA helped IAPMO, a U.S.-based standards developing organization, establish a lab in Indonesia to certify that plumbing products comply with its plumbing code. Now IAPMO is back with MDCP funding to train Indonesian officials on how to enforce the code.
MDCP Supported Building Code to Help U.S. Produced Timber in China
Until 2017, U.S. timber could not be specified in Chinese construction projects, but thanks to the MDCP-supported efforts of the Evergreen Building Products Association (EBPA), U.S.-produced timbers are now included in China’s building codes.
Pakistan Adopts Green Building Code Based on ICC International Codes
Explore how collaboration led to the release of the Pakistan Green Building Code, promoting safer, more sustainable building practices and opening opportunities for U.S. building product manufacturers.
Long-Term Engagement and Education Efforts Help Keep Gulf Markets Open
Through an MDCP project, ASTM and ICC ensured Gulf Cooperation Council building codes and standards are internationally recognized, protecting market relevance for U.S. construction products.
Recycled Materials Association and ITA Overcome Trade Barriers
Not only is recycling critical for conserving our resources, in the United States it’s big business and a big source of trade—to the tune of $117 billion in benefits to our economy and supports more than 500,000 American jobs in the manufacturing and recycling industries.
MDCP Award Generates over $27 Million in Exports for Small Firms
CCEO, an upstate-NY-based economic development organization, used its MDCP award to help small- and medium-sized enterprises boost exports of high-tech products to Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia by $27 million over five years.
EU-Destined U.S. Machinery May Keep Easy Market Access
Public- and private-sector engagement yields agreement to allow $7B of U.S.-made machinery to continue to flow into the EU under simple self-declaration basis.
The Total Package
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. Well, that’s not the case when it comes to packaged foods and other goods – in general, the packaging reflects the quality of the product inside.
MDCP Sustainability AMT Shanghai Service Center
With support from ITA’s MDCP, AMT established the Shanghai Technology Center (STC) to enable U.S. manufacturing technology firms to showcase their capabilities in China and establish local service and support infrastructure.
MDCP ASABE Industry Experts Educate on Fair International Standards
ASABE and AFIA, with support from ITA’s MDCP, engage U.S. industry experts in the ISO standards development process for feed processing equipment, ensuring fair representation amidst concerns over potential bias favoring Chinese manufacturers.
Leveraging Foreign Trade Zones
Instead of each U.S. firm creating its own foreign trade zone (FTZ) presence in China, United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) provides one for all its members.
Sharing Data and Best Practices to Generate $3.4b Annually in Service Exports
Learn how, many years after the end of its MDCP agreement, USCIPP has continued to build on its experience organizing international business development and networking events that yield benefits for U.S. healthcare providers.
ITA Support and U.S. Industry Engagement Leads to ISO Okay of U.S. Industry Practices
ITA’s technical and financial support help SFSA convince ISO technical committee to allow quality control practices common in the U.S. steel foundry industry.
U.S. Technology Office (USITO) Still Protecting IP in China Decades After MDCP Help
Since the MDCP project opened the U.S. Information Technology Office, it continues engaging China officials on a variety of issues.
MDCP Partnership Helps Marine Tech Firms Succeed
Through TMA BlueTech’s MDCP partnership with ITA, U.S. companies like Hydronalix showcase innovative marine technology, such as EMILY, enhancing global water safety and generating substantial export sales.
Philippine Navy Chooses New York-Built Radar
Syracuse-based Sensis Corporation, supported by CenterState CEO and ITA’s MDCP, secured a significant radar system sale to the Philippine Navy, marking a milestone in U.S.-Philippines defense cooperation and economic investment.
How to Maintain & Cite Standards as Technology Changes
How do standards developing organizations (SDOs) get their content more broadly cited by users worldwide while also improving the likelihood of being fairly compensated? At stake: $1 trillion in annual sales.
Performing Arts as Exports? YES!
MDCP grant recipient Western Arts Alliance creates Performing Arts Discovery Export platform helps U.S. artists get hired to perform abroad.
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