Looking Forward   Water Quality Products January 2011   Tom Palkon
What you can expect to see from WQA in 2011
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2010: Restructuring for Growth   Water Quality Products January 2010   By Water Quality Products
Predictions for the coming year from industry leaders
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Caution: Lead in Water   Water Quality Products January 2009   By Ivars Jaunakais
Elevated levels of lead in drinking water occur despite government action
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What Lies on the Horizon?   Water Quality Products January 2008   By Water Quality Products
Industry professionals share their perspectives on what lies ahead for the water treatment industry in 2008
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Bringing Ultrafiltration to Ireland   Membrane Filtration November 2007   By Stephanie Harris
Ultrafiltration system works well for treating well water on an Ireland estate

What’s in Store for the Water Industry in 2006?   Water Quality Products January 2006   Neda Simeonova, editor
Each January, Water Quality Products asks some of the top industry professionals to share their views on the main issues that influence our industry today, as well as give us their forecasts for 2006. We hope the following pages will assist you in preparing for a new and successful business year.

Full of Promise   Water Quality Products October 2002   Contributed by Zenith International
East Europeans drank almost 10 percent more soft drinks in 2001, pushing consumption past the 20,000 million liter mark for the first time, according to the 2002 East Europe Soft Drinks report from Zenith International. Volumes have jumped 36 percent since 1997, despite the economic troubles of the late 1990s.

Financing Water/Wastewater Products and Projects in the International Marketplace   Water Engineering & Management July 2000   Stephen Sohn
Cash buyers are becoming rare as companies, governments and quasi-government agencies continue to "tighten their belts." Budgets are being constantly squeezed and resources are continuing to be finitely allocated.

Duty Drawback: Lowering the Cost of Importing, Exporting, Part II   Water Quality Products April 2000   Eric Aparnieks
Part I of this article appeared in the March issue. Organizations interested in obtaining drawback will find the process relatively uncomplicated.

Duty Drawback: Lowering the Cost of Importing, Exporting, Part I   Water Quality Products March 2000   Eric Aparnieks
Many companies that export their products today, whether they are importing or exporting undoubtedly pay substantial customs duties. The majority of companies probably do not realize that many of the duties paid in the course of their overseas shipments and activities can be nearly "fully refunded."

Inexpensive and Uncomplicated VAT Recovery   Water Quality Products January 2000   Eric Aparnieks
Overseas travelers often are either unaware they can reclaim VAT charges, or fail to know where to go for appropriate support.

Strategic Alliance Creating New Business Opportunities for Companies, Part II   Water Quality Products December 1999   Eric Aparnieks
This is the last part of a column that began in November. Forming an alliance with a Canadian company can offer your organization a strong partner.

Strategic Alliance Creating New Business Opportunities for Companies, Part I   Water Quality Products November 1999   Eric Aparnieks
Cooperation often takes many forms—everything from joint ventures to both simple and complex licensing agreements. One such partnership that has been successfully employed for some time in the business world but is now gaining a new following is the idea of forming strategic alliances.

Enhancing International Trade with Selective Overseas Partnering   Water Quality Products June 1999   Eric Aparnieks
Finding a suitable partner for any overseas endeavor is critical when any thought is given to licensing or establishing a manufacturing joint venture arrangement. The U.S. government has developed a number of exciting programs available to assist in your efforts in finding those select overseas partners.

Overseas Travel Tips to Make Your Business Trip Less Worrisome   Water Quality Products April 1999   Eric Aparnieks
International travel tips and ideas for less hassles and complications.