Monday, July 27, 2009

Pair extolls virtues of exporting

"Pair extolls virtues of exporting
By JIM WITTERS
Senior Business Writer

DAYTONA BEACH -- In the midst of this economic crisis, businesses willing to send their products overseas can grow and prosper, and the government is ready to help with information, contacts and financial assistance.

...Jeff Serle, vice president of operations at Germfree, said the company made great contacts in Athens with Greek and Turkish clients. But international deals sometimes take five years, and Enterprise Florida expects quicker results.

Germfree is working on a deal to supply mobile laboratories to the Turkish military.

"The Turkish government has a tremendous amount of paperwork," Serle said. "To get established as a vendor is difficult.""

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