Sprint is the regional Unit for the Internationalization of SMEs promoted by the Emilia-Romagna Region, the Ministry of Economic Development, ICE (Italian Trade Commission), Unioncamere Emilia-Romagna (regional Association of the Chambers of Commerce of Emilia-Romagna), SIMEST (Italian Financial Institution for Italian Companies Abroad) and SACE (Italian Export Credit Agency), whose aim is to provide SMEs that are interested in targeting foreign markets with an operational support tool. The Unit provides assistance to the development of internationalization as well as export promotion projects of the Emilia-Romagna Region and it facilitates the access of SMEs and business operators to related services such as promotional, insurance and financial services. It also encourages and coordinates the employment of EU, national and regional tools for the markets and their selection as well as on research of investment opportunities and/or foreign partners suitable to the development of each specific project.

Remtech 2010, in cooperation with ICE (Italian Trade Commission) and Emilia-Romagna Region, presents an important programme to support the internationalization and to facilitate business contacts with foreign Countries interested in remediation technologies and requalification of the territory.

Thanks to Sprint, RemTech 2010 will receive foreign delegations from Canada, Denmark, USA. The trade missions, represented by public bodies, industries, real estates, requalification societies, will meet the RemTech exhibitors during the three days of the event in bilateral meetings.

Delegation from USA

Robert Colangelo,  NBA National Brownfields Association, President, USA

National Brownfield Association, headquartered in Chicago, is the leading non-profit, member-based organization dedicated to promoting the sustainable development of brownfields. The NBA encourages the use of green design and construction practices, clean energy and green transportation in brownfield redevelopment projects.

Delegation from Canada

Eric Pringle, Hemmera Envirochem Inc., Vice President, Canada

The Mission reflects Hemmera's focus on people. Creating opportunities for clients means going beyond providing them with technical services and extends to delivering customized solutions and positive impacts. Creating opportunities for Hemmera means ensuring the sustainability of our firm by staying at the forefront of regulations, of our disciplines and remaining engaged with our industry, sectors and communities.

Delegation from Denmark

Matteo Biancardo,  Plougman&Vingtoft Intellectual property consulting, Denmark

Plougmann&Vingtoft's core business is patent work coupled with commercial and strategic consulting - intellectual property consulting. Among the services we offer: creating patents, designs and other intellectual property rights, prosecution and surveillance of intellectual property rights, due diligence, and more.