Most manufacturers in the UK could only aspire to be as good as some of our international rivals. On average only 10% of most manufactures business is achieved through export sales. A high percentage of these sales will generally be to Ireland. Typically, many manufacturers only have one or two representatives in overseas markets. Usually these agents and distributors are representing a number of manufacturers so sales are scarce.

Once manufacturers have accomplished what they can in the UK, the next stage in the development of the business is to grow the value of export sales. Many manufacturers waste their resources when they should be looking for the most cost-effective, timely way of developing business overseas. They should be using Export Connections services.