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1 2017 YOU choose the target-country WE export your business! SBS projects with focus on market development Company profile

2 About us The dynamic consulting company with German-Italian roots SBS systems for business solutions Soc. Coop. is a private enterprise, specialized in consulting and international project management. SBS applies cross-cultural thinking, and custom-made solutions that overcome intercultural borders to find the right partners in the most emerging and attractive markets. We have got our head office in Rome, Italy and an office in Berlin, Germany, both offices equipped by multilingual personnel, project managers as well as marketing collaborators. In 2015 we founded the SBS systems for business solutions GmbH in Munich, Germany to give support to German companies. International Project Management With our strong strategic position with our offices in Berlin and Rome since 1999 SBS is successfully developing, planning and realizing international projects, workshops, events and B2B-meetings as well as individual strategies for market entries and coordinating international teams. Experience Since 2006 we have won and worked on almost 60 projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Israeli Ministry for Industry, Trade and Labor, as well as the German-French Initiative for Cross-border Construction, mainly for SMEs. Operative work Addressing the right contacts via direct marketing our marketing operators get in touch with decision makers. Year by year our data base grows and currently counts to of almost companies. We are intercultural We are a team of highly-skilled project managers with multinational backgrounds. Professionalism and a sensible approach and familiarity with cultural diversity, experience in handling and communicating within different cultures are important elements of our company philosophy. Networking and Innovation SBS has built up a network of companies, associations and political representations which developed through years of cooperative work of different kinds and fastened and expand thanks to continuous efforts and activity. Consulting We offer professional consulting regarding all business levels meeting the needs of our clients in finding adequate business partners in the target markets.

3 Our portals german-tech.org tecnologietedesche.it agrifood.german-tech.org

4 Our services Market Entry & Business Development Individual market analysis Market analysis for branches and sectors Business partner connection Organization of business meetings Intercultural support Personnel recruiting International Project Management Complete project planning and realization Event management International networking Organization and realization of delegation trips Intercultural und international communications support Fair organization Integrated marketing communications Direct marketing Web communication Graphic design and advertising Press work Services of our partners Intercultural Training Legal advice and tax counseling worldwide

5 with the support of with the support of Projects 2017 With the following projects the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) support German companies in their export activities. The aim is to explore market opportunities, long-term sales potentials and export possibilities for German companies and suppliers of products, technologies and services. The complete information, e.g. detailed programs of the business trips, the info brochures, participant lists and the respective target market information can be found on our project portals. You can also find detailed information on past projects from the years : german-tech.org for all projects of technical and industrial sectors (BMWi) agrifood.german-tech.org for all projects relevant to agriculture and nutrition (BLE) Business Development Trip USA, March 2017 Aviation Industry SBS is the co-operation partner on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and responsible for the acquisition of and consultancy to the German companies as well as communication with multipliers, Ministry and participants. The 4-day business trip serves to establish commercial activities in the US-American market for 8-12 German companies from the Aviation sector and focusses on individual b2bmeetings with American buyers and decision-makers. A half-day information seminar on How to do business in the USA, and a presentation event Products and technologies Made in Germany are part of the project as well as technical visits to American companies or institutions. General Contractor: German American Chambers of Commerce Atlanta

6 with the support of with the support of Projects 2017 Market Exploration Trip Israel Food, April 2017 Food SBS as general contractor on behalf of the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) has planned out the entire project and will realize it with the help of the partner in the target country. This project is aimed at 8-15 German companies from the Food Sector who want to get a first impression of the Israeli market and the prospect of future business opportunities. Workshops on How to do business in Israel, store checks (e.g. supermarkets, open markets, food or Ho.Re.Ca. related companies), and networking events with buyers and decision-makers are part of this 5-day business trip. Co-operation partner: German-Israeli Chamber of Industry & Commerce Business Development Trip United Arab Emirates, May 2017 Food SBS as general contractor on behalf of the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) has planned out the entire project and will realize it with the help of the partner in the target country. The 5-day business trip serves to establish commercial activities in the Arab market for 4-8 German companies from the Food Sector and focusses on individual b2b-meetings with Arab buyers and decision-makers. A half-day information seminar on How to do business in UAE and a presentation event Food Made in Germany are part of the project as well as store checks (Supermarkets, open markets, food or Ho.Re.Ca. related companies). Co-operation partner: Sesam Business Consultants

7 with the support of with the support of Projects 2017 Business Development Trip Israel, May 2017: Removal of contaminated sites/buildings, decontamination SBS as general contractor on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) has planned out the entire project and will realize it with the help of the partner in the target country. The 4-day business trip serves to establish commercial activities in the Israeli market for 8-12 German companies from the Sector of decontamination, in particular plants for the treatment of soils by biological, chemical and physical methods and focusses on individual b2b-meetings with Israeli buyers and decision-makers. A half-day information seminar on How to do business in Israel, and a presentation event Products and technologies Made in Germany are part of the project as well as technical visits to Israeli companies or institutions. Co-operation partner: German-Israeli Chamber of Industry & Commerce Information Trip Chile, May 2017: Machinery and mechanical engineering for Wood processing SBS as general contractor on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) has planned out the entire project and will realize it with the help of the partner in the target country. This project is a 4-day trip to Germany of a Chilean delegation of multipliers and decision makers on the subject of woodworking and processing. Within the framework of the trip, which includes a visit to the trade fair LIGNA, the Chileans should get to know companies and technologies "Made in Germany" and later on represent them in their home country. German machine and plant builders from the field of woodworking machines are thus able to explore their market opportunities and sales potentials and stimulate their foreign business in the direction of South America directly from Germany. Co-operation partner: German-Chilean Chamber of Industry & Commerce

8 with the support of with the support of Projects 2017 Business Development Trip South Korea, May/June 2017 Consumer goods for the leisure industry, Sportswear SBS as general contractor on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) has planned out the entire project and will realize it with the help of the partner in the target country. The 4-day business trip serves to establish commercial activities in the Korean market for 8-12 German companies from the Sports and Leisure Sector and focusses on individual b2b-meetings with Korean buyers and decisionmakers. A half-day information seminar on How to do business in South Korea, and a presentation event Products and technologies Made in Germany are part of the project as well as technical visits to Korean companies or institutions. Co-operation partner: Nowak & Partner Business Development Trip USA, June 2017 Automotive and supply industries with a focus on lightweight construction SBS is the co-operation partner on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and responsible for the acquisition of and consultancy to the German companies as well as communication with multipliers, Ministry and participants. The 4-day business trip serves to establish commercial activities in the US-market for 8-12 German companies from the automotive sector and focusses on individual b2b-meetings with American buyers and decision-makers. A half-day information seminar on How to do business in the US, and a presentation event Products and technologies Made in Germany are part of the project as well as technical visits to American companies or institutions. General Contractor: German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

9 with the support of with the support of Projects 2017 Business Development Trip Singapore, June 2017 Innovative solutions for the Logistics Sector, Smart Logistics SBS as general contractor on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) has planned out the entire project and will realize it with the help of the partner in the target country. The 4-day business trip serves to establish commercial activities in the Singaporean market for 8-12 German companies from the Logistics Sector and focusses on individual b2b-meetings with Singaporean buyers and decisionmakers. A half-day information seminar on How to do business in Singapore, and a presentation event Products and technologies Made in Germany are part of the project as well as technical visits to Singaporean companies or institutions. Co-operation partner: Singaporean-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Business Development Trip China, June 2017 Aviation Industry SBS is the co-operation partner on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and responsible for the acquisition of and consultancy to the German companies as well as communication with multipliers, Ministry and participants. The 4-day business trip serves to establish commercial activities in the Chinese market for 8-12 German companies from the Aviation sector and focusses on individual b2b-meetings with Chinese buyers and decision-makers. A half-day information seminar on How to do business in China, and a presentation event Products and technologies Made in Germany are part of the project as well as technical visits to Chinese companies or institutions. General Contractor: The Delegations of German Industry and Commerce in China

10 with the support of with the support of Projects 2017 Business Development Trip Canada, June 2017 Civil Security Industry SBS is the co-operation partner on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and responsible for the acquisition of and consultancy to the German companies as well as communication with multipliers, Ministry and participants. The 4-day business trip serves to establish commercial activities in the Canadian market for 8-12 German companies from the Civil security sector and focusses on individual b2bmeetings with Canadian buyers and decision-makers. A half-day information seminar on How to do business in Canada, and a presentation event Products and technologies Made in Germany are part of the project as well as technical visits to Canadian companies or institutions. General Contractor: Canadian-German Chamber of Industry & Commerce Inc. Business Development Trip Colombia, July 2017 Machinery and mechanical engineering, Textile Machines SBS is the co-operation partner on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and responsible for the acquisition of and consultancy to the German companies as well as communication with multipliers, Ministry and participants. The 4-day business trip serves to establish commercial activities in the Colombian market for 8-12 German companies from the Textile Machinery sector and focusses on individual b2b-meetings with Colombian buyers and decision-makers. A half-day information seminar on How to do business in Colombia, and a presentation event Products and technologies Made in Germany are part of the project as well as technical visits to Colombian companies or institutions. General Contractor: German-Colombian Chamber of Industry & Commerce

11 with the support of with the support of Projects 2017 Market Exploration Trip India, September 2017 Aviation Industry SBS is the co-operation partner on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and responsible for the acquisition of and consultancy to the German companies as well as communication with multipliers, Ministry and participants. The 5-day business trip to India is aimed at innovative German companies and service providers of the aviation industry who want to get a first impression of the Indian market and the prospect of future business opportunities. Specialized information events and specifically selected company and institutional visits should enable the participants to make preliminary decisions on their future business activities in the market and to establish important contacts in the target market. General Contractor: Indo-German Chamber of Commerce Business Development Trip Canada, September 2017 Maritime Industry SBS is the co-operation partner on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and responsible for the acquisition of and consultancy to the German companies as well as communication with multipliers, Ministry and participants. The 4-day business trip serves to establish commercial activities in the Canadian market for 8-12 German companies from the Maritime sector and focusses on individual b2bmeetings with Canadian buyers and decision-makers. A half-day information seminar on How to do business in Canada, and a presentation event Products and technologies Made in Germany are part of the project as well as technical visits to Canadian companies or institutions. General Contractor: Canadian-German Chamber of Industry & Commerce Inc.

12 with the support of with the support of Projects 2017 Business Development Trip Colombia, October 2017 Construction Industry and Infrastructure SBS is the co-operation partner on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and responsible for the acquisition of and consultancy to the German companies as well as communication with multipliers, Ministry and participants. The 4-day business trip serves to establish commercial activities in the Colombian market for 8-12 German companies from the construction sector and focusses on individual b2bmeetings with Colombian buyers and decision-makers. A half-day information seminar on How to do business in Colombia, and a presentation event Products and technologies Made in Germany are part of the project as well as technical visits to Colombian companies or institutions. General Contractor: German-Colombian Chamber of Industry & Commerce

13 with the support of with the support of Projects 2016

14 with the support of with the support of Projects 2016

15 with the support of Projects 2015

16 with the support of Projects 2014

17 with the support of Projects 2013 Bühl, 3. Juni 2013

18 with the support of Projects v November 2010

19 with the support of Projects

20 Export to Germany Confindustria Bergamo Market entry consulting The General Confederation of Italian Industry, commonly known as Confindustria, is the Italian employers' federation and national chamber of commerce. It groups together more than 113,000 voluntary member companies, accounting for nearly 4,200,000 individuals. It aims to help Italy's economic growth, assisting, in doing so, its members. SBS was chosen by a branch of the main association for Italy s manufacturing industry, Confindustria Bergamo, to deliver internationalization services to different manufacturing companies of the region Lombardy. Gummital S.r.l., 2016 Preparation of the market entry to Germany Market research and market entry preparation for the Italian rubber rings and roller coating producer Gummital from Villongo, Italy: Market analysis and target definition, contacting of potential German customers and organization of business meetings in Germany. T.E.M.A. S.r.l., 2016 Preparation of the market entry to Germany Market research and market entry preparation for the leading Italian company T.E.M.A. S.r.l, specialized in producing precision mechanical parts: Market analysis and target definition, contacting of potential German customers and organization of business meetings in Germany.

21 Export to Germany Miva S.r.l., 2016 Preparation of the market entry to Germany Market research and market entry preparation for Miva S.r.l., an Italian producer of tights and contract manufacturer in the medium and high quality segment: Market analysis and target definition, contacting interested companies of the German market, organization of business meetings in summer 2016 in Germany. Rampinelli S.p.A., 2016 Preparation of the market entry to Germany Market research and market entry preparation for Rampinelli S.p.A., a north Italian company specialized in metal manufacturing services in mechanical engineering: Marketing, presentation in front of potential German customers and organization of business meetings in summer 2016 in Germany. Eurogamma S.p.A., 2016 Preparation of the market entry to Germany Market research and market entry preparation for Eurogamma S.p.A., an Italian company specialized in Mobile Lifting Jacks for Commercial Vehicles and Rail Vehicles: Marketing, presentation in front of potential German customers and organization of business meetings at the company s booth at the exhibition InnoTrans in September 2017 in Germany.

22 Export to Germany Palombini Espresso Deutschland: Export marketing to Austria, Germany and Switzerland As the exclusive representative of the brand Caffè Palombini, the Roman long-established coffee roasters which is well-known throughout Italy since 1946, SBS is responsible for the markets Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The products stand for the typical Roman Espresso taste and are particularly characterized by its high quality. SBS s main activities are customer search, sales, and customer support. The website was created and is administered by SBS. FIDA Finanza Dati Analisi: Preparation of the market entry into Switzerland SBS has been contracted by Fida Srl to search and select business partners in Switzerland to start the process of internationalization of the company: FIDA is specialized in development of IT solutions for online banks, insurance companies and financial advisors with a database of more than 75,000 financial products always upto-date with the latest courses. SBS prepared the company profile in German and planned and organized a business trip of eight appointments for personal meetings with the directors of potential partner companies. Caleffi-Mirabello: Preparation of the market entry to Germany Market research and market entry preparation for the Italian home textiles producers Caleffi Spa and Mirabello Carrara: Market analysis and target definition, contacting of 430 German distributors, organization of 6 business meetings in Germany and one in Austria.

23 Our Partners The German American Chamber of Commerce promotes and assists in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the United States. The German-Israeli Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established since 1967 in Tel Aviv, is the official representative of German trade and industry in Israel. The German-Bolivian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established 1955 in La Paz, assists German as well as Bolivian enterprises interested in mutual economic relations. The German-Peruvian Chambers of Commerce and Industry promotes and maintain bilateral economic relations on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany. The German-Colombian Chamber of Commerce and Industry represents the interests of its member companies and the German economy and promotes and assists in the expansion of the German- Colombian economic relations. The German-Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established since 2004, supports German and Singapore companies by business match making, consulting and market analyses. The German-Tunisian Chamber of Commerce and Industry based in Tunis offers support for German enterprises in order to establish business relations in Tunisia. The German-Moroccan Chamber of Commerce and Industry based in Casablanca offers consulting services and support for German and Moroccan enterprises regarding market-penetration and establishment of business relations.

24 Our Partners The German Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Industry offers sophisticated and comprehensive services for German and Brazilian companies. The AHK Indien or the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce with over 6000 members is the largest AHK and the largest Chamber of Commerce in India. We enhance the bilateral economic relations between India and Germany. The Canadian German Chamber is dedicated to promoting Canadian German business relations by providing professional services. These services are specifically tailored to small and medium-sized companies in Germany and Canada. AHK Greater China represents Sino-German bilateral business interests and offers comprehensive services through its business and membership platforms. It has five main offices and eight additional offices in Greater China and Germany. The German-Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Tehran (AHK Iran) was founded in Today it is one of Germany's most important foreign trade chambers and an important institution for economic relationships between Germany and Iran. The German-Chilean Chamber of Commerce and Industry represents the interests of its member companies and the German economy and promotes and assists in the expansion of the German-Chilean economic relations. Business Unlimited assists client companies in optimizing their performance through their cognition and adoption of best known and innovated practices. It has helped clients conceive and put into practice many of the most successful business strategies of the past decade. Africa Business Group specializes in economic development with a focus on consultancy in business development, project development and capacity development services and their implementation for some key sectors in the African economy.

25 Our Partners LARAIA International HR Development is a German service provider based in Reutlingen and Rome. Operating worldwide, LARAIA offers individual services and solutions regarding any kind of HR development. Contax International s.a.s. is an economic consultancy which offers legal as well as economic assistance for enterprises both domestically and abroad. Contax specializes in financial and tax law. RAMPF LEGAL is a business law firm focused on international legal relationships and offers advisory services regarding the Italian market which are mainly tailored on medium sized companies from German and Spanish speaking countries. The German-Nigerian energy partnershipngep () was founded by the Nigerian government in order to complement each others energy industries in strengthening Nigeria s and in ensuring Germany s energy supply. IRCeV e.v., headquartered in Munich, Germany, is an approved association and non-profit organization that assists small and medium-sized enterprises around the world in their internationalization process. AGATHON Consulting is operating throughout East Africa and offer research services on a wide range of investment, policy and social themes, further risk analysis and market entry advice for commercial investors. Nowak & Partner delivers customized turn-key solutions to international companies. It offers Project Management support across a wide range of areas, where commercial common sense, Korea expertise and reliability are winning factors. Beijing Consulting Group, Founded in Beijing in November 2000, provides value-added consulting and business implementation services on-the-ground in China that produce tangible results for clients.

26 Partners of our international projects

27 Some of our clients Business success through cross-culture thinking

28 Some Participants of our international projects

29 Some Participants of our international projects

30 Business success through cross-culture thinking Contact Rome office Via Appia Nuova, 666 p f Berlin office Budapester Straße 31 p. +49 (0) f. +49 (0) german-tech.org tecnologietedesche.it agrifood.german-tech.org

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