U.S. Commercial Service
West Virginia
CS Offices in this State
State Impact Sheet
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Trade Events In This State
Success Stories for West Virginia Businesses
Kanawha Scales & Systems of rural Poca is a world leader in batch
loading systems for the mining industry. Its expertise was noticed by a large
steel and coal company in India which reached out to the CS New Delhi
office for help in facilitating an introduction with Kanawha. Meanwhile,
Kanawha received in-depth CS counseling on doing business in India and the
Indian coal industry. Kanawha also attended the FedEx and CS-supported "Navigating India Seminar," and meetings with CS staff from New Delhi and
Calcutta. As a result, Kanawha made a $3.5 million new-to-market sale to the
Indian company.
FCX Systems Inc. is a rural Morgantown-based designer and manufacturer
of aviation ground support equipment. FCX was recruited and supported
by the CS to exhibit at the 45th Farnborough International Air Show in
Hampshire, United Kingdom. During the event, the CS provided counseling
on the aviation industry and introduced the company to potential buyers.
As a result, FCX made a $300,000 new-to-market sale to England.
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