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Ask America in the USA Partnership Pavilion at ExPONOR 2017 by Tom Kallman, President and CEO, Kallman Worldwide, Inc. No person, company, or country suc- ceeds in isolation. Success comes from partnership and teamwork. The long-stand- ing and growing partnership between the U.S. and Chile is proof that when it comes to bilateral trade, cooperation pays off for both parties, particularly in the mining in- dustry. Well into the second decade of the Free Trade Agreement between our two countries, the U.S. has solidified its position as the top supplier of equipment, products, and services to the mining industry in Chile, enabling our partners there to maintain their leadership position among the world’s top producers and exporters. Next month at EXPONOR 2017, the biennial Global Technology and Innovation Exhibition for the Mining Industry, May 15-19 in Antofagasta, Chile, our mutual success will be on full display. Despite the ups and downs of global markets, and an increasingly dynamic and competitive global mining economy, the strength and momentum of the U.S.-Chile relationship will certainly influence discussions and impact deals during the show. EXPONOR’s designation of the U.S. as the show’s official Guest Nation promises to heighten awareness of our country’s commitment to the region’s operators and operating communities. More than 60 American companies will be exhibiting, the majority located in the new USA Partnership Pavilion organized by Kallman Worldwide for the second consecutive edition in the show’s Silver Pavilion hall. From specialized machinery, heavy con- struction, and energy equipment, to instruments, lighting, and safety products, U.S. exhibitors will represent a wide scope of the nation’s most innovative and reliable exploration, extrac- tion, and processing solutions. Whether they are publicly traded stalwarts or small- and medium-sized enterprises, U.S. exhibitors are all looking to initiate or strengthen business relationships in Chile, either as prime contractors or subcontractors in support of in-country operators, service partners and their end-user customers. Many, such as DuPont, Flexco, and Soltex already have an operational presence and equity stake in Chile. American mining companies are first-choice suppliers around the world because we listen, we invent, and we deliver for our customers. The U.S. is committed to international trade and investments, we bring smart ideas and innovations to the table, and we have the best-trained professional workforce ready to do the job. In fact, the ultimate measure of EXPONOR’s success for Chile and the U.S. may well be jobs. Job growth is a cornerstone of our successful free trade agreement, and it is a universal measure of economic security. Whether America is helping to create jobs in Chile through in- vestment in local operations or Chile is creating jobs in the U.S. with its growing demand for our expertise, equipment, and services, the more people we employ as partners, the stronger our partnership will be. [about the WWDR magazine during the recent UCT event in Fort Worth, Texas] “I read it religiously every month.” Harvey Svetlik Staff Engineer - Energy & Water GF Piping Systems 35 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® APRIL 2017