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December, 2009
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New markets
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Exporting products challenging, but rewarding
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By: MaryBeth Matzek
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For the Ariens Co. in Brillion, the economic slowdown has had one positive effect: Increased exports to Canada and Europe.
“The weaker U.S. dollar has made our products cheaper abroad and we saw exports rise 35 percent during the quarter ending Sept. 30,” says Dan Ariens, the company’s president and chief executive officer. “Our exports to Canada are very strong and we also think the economy will bounce back faster in Australia than here, so that’s a positive as well.”
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June, 2009
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Money muscle
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Strong or weak, the U.S. dollar’s value vs. other currencies can significantly affect business
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By: Mike Larson
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Members of the global commerce community, Northeast Wisconsin’s manufacturers and distributors feel the push and pull of global economic events just as keenly as their competitors in Canada, Europe, Central and South America and Asia. One universal economic force that delivers a strong impact to exporters and importers is the relative value of the U.S. dollar compared to foreign currencies. Read More...
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