Fort Wayne Metals Expansion By: Treanda Greer Alysia Starks & Kwandale Wedlow

Quality Mission of Fort Wayne Metals Our company was founded and continues to grow because of our dedication to the manufacturing of medical grade wire. Our mission is to continually improve the quality of our products, the speed and efficiency with which we respond to customers' requests, and our level of understanding of the materials we work with and recommend.

Current presence in China Lige Bi (Billy) has recently joined Fort Wayne Metals Research Products Corporation, as Business Development Manager – China. Lige brings with him more than six years of experience in general sales, international business development and marketing experience between several different multinational companies in China. He holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Technology from Liaoning Technical University. Lige will provide sales and technical support for all commercial activity in China on behalf of Fort Wayne Metals. After an extensive training and product orientation at the headquarters facility in Fort Wayne, IN, USA, he will be based in Shanghai China to serve all current and potential customers.

Changing Health Care Needs in China The new top three health related killers in china are: Cancers Cerebrovascular diseases Heart disease

What this means for Fort Wayne Metals: More Business Wiring for closing the chest after open heart surgery Wiring for cleaning plaque out of veins Wires for catheters

Profits…… are still key Customers already present in China………. DePuy, BioMet, Zimmer. The urban market can afford sophisticated orthopedic devices and other major surgery.

Where to locate in China? In Shanghai Representative is already located here Customers are already established Specialized hospitals for tumors, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, ophthalmologic and dental applications Located near a high tech zone with access to easy transportation

Work force requirements Because of China’s extremely large population, the Chinese government set into effect a large-scale reemployment project. As a part of this project, some firms have set up centers to train laid-off workers. In the past 21 years, the number of people employed has been growing rapidly. Fort Wayne Metal’s dedicated to train in house

Potential Problems Language barriers May take years to develop business/ personal relationships; cultural barrier Cost of shipping Competition with other established medical device companies Government restriction; human rights issues Growing Pains

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