International Consultants

Advantech Business Builders, Inc.

Advantech helps technical product companies set up their export business by developing and/or managing:

Advantech’s 20+ years of technology and international business experience enable Advantech to communicate a product line’s differentiated value proposition and identify foreign partners and channels to market. In addition, Advantech can perform direct export sales and manage the complete export process.

Scott Thurber has over 20 years of business experience at two leading global manufacturers: Air Products and Chemicals, a $9 billion multinational manufacturer of process systems and chemicals; and Helix Technology, the world’s leader in cryogenic semiconductor processing systems. Mr. Thurber is also experienced with Navy and homeland security technology business development. Mr. Thurber led a team that won over 200 supply contracts with customers in Asia, Latin America, Canada and South Africa, and was awarded the Latin America Division’s sales achievement award. Advantech looks forward to serving technical companies’ export sales requirements.

Contact:
Scott W. Thurber, President

5600 Post Road #114-175
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: 401-709-5279

Hewitt Development Enterprises

Bob Hewitt has as an extensive international business and management experience in Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe and Asia. Bob has held positions as CEO and COO in China and Eastern Europe as well as the U.S. He has been a consultant to senior business leaders for 16 years. His expertise is in resolving troubled turnaround and start-up operations and provides strong direction for company growth and profitability. Bob is a results-oriented executive with over 30 years experience in General Management, Strategic Planning, Operations, Sales & Marketing with profit/loss responsibility and consulting in related fields, electro-mechanical, mechanical, textile, aerospace, military electronics and microcomputer system communication companies, $2M to $200M. He is known as a practical, tough minded, cost and results oriented manager and problem solver. Bob has a long term reputation for reliable delivery and for developing teams and people. HDE is designed to provide fast, flexible and reliable solutions to meet predetermined corporate objectives and to steer companies through periods of change and transition including implementation of global strategies, solving urgent management or functional issues and improving business performance.

Contact:
Robert G. Hewitt, President

18 Lindley Avenue
Wickford, RI 02852
Phone: 401-294-0002

I.T.E.C., Inc.

I.T.E.C., Inc. is a full service International Freight Forwarding and consulting company offering service to U.S. companies since 1987. We are proud to have successfully attained 20 years in the industry. We currently offer Export Compliance and EMS manual development to area companies.

Contact:
Joseph E. McWilliams, Jr., MBA, President

380 Lewis Farm Road
Greene, RI 02827
Phone:401-397-2626

International Communications & Marketing (ICM)

ICM helps manufacturers gain news coverage of their products and services in trade, technical and business publications worldwide. Because news coverage has the highest credibility of any form of marketing communications, it can be very cost effective in enhancing a company's reputation and generating qualified sales leads or distributor inquiries. ICM selects the right publications to meet client objectives in Europe, Asia/Pacific Rim, Latin America, the Middle East or Africa. Our database of over 30,000 publications is updated weekly. ICM's service package includes writing, editing, translations, media selection, distribution by mail and Internet and 32 weeks of tracking and results reporting.

Contact:
Arthur D. Norwalk

Norwalk Communications
One Richmond Square
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 421-4310

JayCo Consulting, Inc. – International Business Consultants

JayCo Consulting, with proven and cost effective methods, helps businesses enter global markets. It provides business tools to assess and quantify the target market sector opportunities in the metrics of revenue, competition, quality and risks. From the initial desktop research, through and including on-going operations, the JayCo consultants provide practical solutions that consistently yield results for its clients.

JayCo’s consultants are experts in their given specialties. They possess extensive experience in the markets and sectors in which they work. JayCo has reciprocal domain reach into the fast-growing economies in India, China and Russia among others.

JayCo is a practical consultancy. It gets the job done and stands alongside its clients. If your company wants to expand its horizons into new international markets contact JayCo Consulting today.

Contact:
T.V. Jayaraman, Ph.D., Managing Director

70-115 Frenchtown Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852 USA
Telephone 401.864.2427

JFR International, LLC

Are you contemplating the idea of developing your business in China? Are you investigating the benefits of sourcing your products in China? Are you frustrated that things get lost in translation when dealing with Chinese companies? If you are, please contact us to discuss your needs and to see how we can help.

Our mission is to help American companies in three different areas. If you are planning on entering your products to the Chinese market, we can provide you Market Research and Assessment, Business Development Assistance, Distribution Channel Development and Management and Customize Training. If you are in need of sourcing your products in China, we can facilitate the screening and selection process of quality suppliers, and we will give you full contact details and a direct relationship with your chosen supplier. If you are considering entering into a Joint Venture with a Chinese company, we can research and find potential JV partners for you, using our extensive network and local knowledge. If your ultimate goal is to setup a new factory in China, let us guide you each step of the way when the right time comes. China is not unique, but it’s different. Let us take on the due diligence for your China venture!!! You could minimize the risk while taking full advantage of this tremendously rewarding opportunity!!

Contact:
JustinKemp, Marketing Manager

226 Posnegansett Ave
Warwick, RI02888
Phone: 401-230-7987

Marip International LLC

As a leading commercial intelligence, security and risk consultancy firm, our philosophy is that comprehensive intelligence is the key to success. We acquire our information through data mining, collaborative networks, debriefing, and other methods. Marip’s Human Intelligence capabilities provide unique insight into competitor plans and intentions, deliberations and decisions, company procedures, leadership, and morale. Our commercial counterintelligence capabilities provide defensive strategies in accordance with the FBI's Domain Awareness Program, as well as investigations that provide a systematic, detailed examination to uncover and report the facts of a matter..

Contact:
Edward J. Barr, Esq.

Marip International LLC
Box 568
Hingham MA 02043
Fax: (509) 561-7397

MDT International

MDT International is a European focused company providing a unique combination of services, from seminars and coaching to business & strategy counseling, to help all types of medical device manufacturers achieve profitable growth in Europe.

Contact:
Christian B. Chahine

7545 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 949-623-8646

Nevel International, LLC

Based on our vast experience in the international marketplace, we can help you with any international endeavors. Our intimate knowledge of the international arena and worldwide contacts allow us to be your bridge to international success.

Nevel International is headed by Avi Nevel, a seasoned executive with 25 years of international business experience including being the co-owner, CEO & President of Lawson‑Hemphill and having expertise in multiple industries such as instrumentation and textiles.
Through his work, Mr. Nevel acquired worldwide contacts in the business community and extensive knowledge of the international arena. Mr. Nevel was awarded numerous US and International patents and several prestigious awards related to international trade, such as R.I. Small Business Exporter of the Year, Excellence in Personal Export Achievement 2000, and his company, under his direction was awarded the E and E Star (the highest United States Presidential Export Awards). Services include:

Contact:
Avishai Nevel

7 Winfield Road
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 486-1152

URBAN ENTERPRISES

Joel Urban has 23 Years of successful experience in international marketing and sales. Positions held include Director of International Sales, Advanced Interconnection Corp. W. Warwick, RI; Managing Director in Hong Kong, HARTING ELEKTRONIK, Inc. and Product Sales Manager, Fujitsu Components Division. He has directed all aspects of marketing, sales, manufacturing, accounting and technical support. As many as 7 trips per year to Asia, South America and Europe promoting passive electronic components to OEM companies, distributors and representatives have created a knowledgebase for your use. He can provide your company with the market intelligence and know-how to penetrate International Markets with an understanding of the various cultures in specific countries.

Experience in technical writing for Industry Publications and Bishop and Associates Inc, a market research firm, includes capabilities in writing business and marketing plans for companies such as 3M and ITT. A business plan which we can provide, written for your business, will prepare you for your international sales and marketing efforts. We look forward to implementing your global strategies and solving your specific application opportunities to increase or initiate your international business.

Contact:
Joel Urban, President

13 Manning Drive
Narragansett, RI 02882 USA
Phone: 401-788-0628

Linda J. Woulfe

As an International Operations consultant with over 25 years experience in global trade I am able to assist small to medium sized companies in managing and growing their international business.  Working either independently or in partnership with the client’s own staff, assistance is available to develop appropriate business and marketing plans, set up proper internal controls and procedures for importing and exporting, implement well defined export strategies, review and adapt products for foreign markets, initiate and facilitate negotiations with distributors, establish efficient supply chain management procedures and review international logistics to improve efficiency and reduce costs.  With experience in the consumer packaged goods industry and in food/confectionery products, my background in freight forwarding, export management, global sourcing and as General Manager of a sales and distribution office have given me a broad based business background and an in depth understanding of what it takes to develop an international organization. CGBP certification. (Certified Global Business Professional – 2006)

Contact
Linda J. Woulfe
Tel: 401-397-7441
Cell: 401-714-3760
Email:

International Consultants Located In Other States:

ABTRAN

ABTRAN is an Ireland-based call center and fulfillment solutions provider for companies requiring support in the pan-European marketplace. The call center features multi-lingual professionals who manage inbound/outbound sales, customer service, technical support or other related applications. Fulfillment operations include order receipt, payment processing, warehousing, and comprehensive kitting and distribution services.

Contact:
Justin McCarthy Vice President, Business Development

5855 Naples Plaza, Suite 110
Long Beach, CA 90803
Phone: (888) 205-0805
Direct Phone: (562) 619-8642

Allocca Enterprises Inc

Allocca Enterprises is an international trade consultant specializing in import and export compliance training. Covering topics such as:

I offer on-site and public training programs as well as customized compliance consulting. Allocca Enterprises can help you be in full compliance by conducting in-house training, 1-day export/import audits and with regulatory/logistics consulting.

Contact:
Mike Allocca
570 Knickerbocker Road
Schodack Landing, NY12156
Tel: 518-810-8575

Berlitz International, Inc.

Language Instruction, cross-cultural training and interpretation

Inquiries:

BerlitzLanguageCenter
437 Boylston Street
Boston, MA02116 USA
Phone: (617) 266-6858

Intercultural Business Center, Inc.

Intercultural Business Center, Inc. (IBC, Inc.) is a top-ranking provider of multicultural/global business training on all major countries by over 50 world class instructors. IBC, Inc. can assist you with culturally effective business practices and strategies to help you win in the global market. The programs are best fit to companies involved in doing business with foreign customers and co-workers, particularly international JV’s, M&A and relocating executives. IBC offers in-house seminars/coaching sessions, strategic consulting and on-line training through IBC-E‑Learning.

Contact:
Ikuko Atsumi President

17 Ridge Road
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 USA
Phone: (732) 872-2948

Unz & Co

Unz & Co provides a comprehensive selection of compliance products for the domestic and international shipper: Export documentation; Hazardous materials labels, placards & documentation; regulatory update services; Compliance training and software; Seminars; Consulting services; International trade publications and references. Unz & Co is a 116-year-old firm, which specializes in providing products and services that simplify and standardize compliance with export regulations for its 50,000 clients. Unz & Co. provides exporters with the forms required to clear shipments worldwide as well as the information and training to complete them properly. In addition, UNZ & Co offers documentation software, CD-ROMs, and numerous publications. A newly created consulting division assists export companies in developing expertise and procedures to handle export compliance, including L/C Expeditor™ -- a service designed to reduce discrepant letter of credit documents and to speed payments to exporters.

Inquiries:

8 Easy Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805-1147
Phone: 1-800-631-3098

Wilmarth & Associates- Trade Advisory Services, LLC

Wilmarth & Associates - Trade Advisory Services provides a full spectrum of international trade and import/export compliance consulting services. We support our client companies in their export licensing/compliance and import tariff and Customs regulations. Wilmarth & Associates assists clients with issues and requirements pertaining to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations - State Department export licensing; Bureau of Export Administration Regulations - Commerce Department export licensing; U.S. Customs Regulations - import laws and duties and other related agencies.

U.S. Export Licensing & Control Services

Import/Export Services

Contact:
Gary R. Wilmarth, President

914 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
Phone: (860) 651-8544


Contact Information