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Steven L. Hanft, M.A., President, CONUS Business, Advice & Training (CONUSBAT) est. in 1995 in Aachen, Germany (3-nation region; borders
Belgium & the Netherlands) with a 2nd office in Laren, Netherlands (Amsterdam). Acting as the business-link between the USA & Europe, we provide
tailored single-client studies, where we go to the customers of our customers.
- Single-Client & In-Country Market Research Studies / Business Intelligence
- EU REACH ‘Only Rep.’ Regulatory - Food / Cosmetic Directives & Technical Support
- Training Workshops: USA or EU Market Knowledge
- Technical Translations (AmEnglish, German, Polish, French & others on request)
M.A., Biology & History, 1975: Columbia University, New York City, NY
German language knowledge; Goethe Institute, Düsseldorf (D) / Ceran Institute, Spa (B)
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Steven L. Hanft has a professional background in teaching as well as sales & marketing. For ten years he worked as a Biology High School Educator
in the New York City metro area. Using his science knowledge he eventually entered into a successful career in the sales & marketing
of specialty ingredients for the food, pharmaceutical & personal care sectors. Working for the former Whittaker, Clark & Daniels
(now Brenntag Specialties AG), S. Plainfield, NJ/USA, his customers included the food, nutrition, pharma & personal care industries.
As the link between the US and Europe, he founded CONUSBAT in Aachen, Germany in 1995, a firm which services the food & beverage, pharma &
cosmetic-/personal care industries. In using his diverse professional backgrounds he provides market research, sales & business intelligence to
his clients and also provides training workshops for business people seeking to 'bridge technical language barriers'. In 1998 he was appointed
Adjunct Professor at the Technical University-RWTH Aachen, Germany. He is also a Business Teaching Mentor at the Haute École Commerciale-Université
de Liège (HEC-ULg), Belgium.
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CONUSBAT; A provider of total market entrance solutions:
Market Research - Business Intelligence - Market Development
- Single-Client / In-Country Market Research
- Innovative Sales and Distribution Channels
- Sales & Product Agent
EU REACH ‘Only Rep.’ Regulatory & Technical Support
- EU Food & Cosmetics Directives, TIFs, labeling requirements
Training Workshops
- US & EU Market Knowledge- & Sales Training Workshops
Countries & Core Areas
- USA - New York, East Coast, Boston, Chicago
- Europe - Germany, BeNeLux, Poland, Baltic States, Czech Republic and Hungary
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CONUSBAT’s Publications
Multi-Client Market Research (2003 - current with quarterly updates)
- Poland's Food & Beverage Sectors: “Meat & Poultry / Baking & Grain Products”
- Poland's Cosmetic & Personal Care Industries
- New York City’s Upscale Innovative Food Retailing Sector
- Boston’s Biotech Sector
Learning Technical English Newsletter © (July ’07, first issue); for employees from food processing, life science & medical
sectors seeking to 'bridge the language barriers' & global challenges they are increasingly facing.
CONUSBAT Trade Journal Publications
Steven L. Hanft
- Jan., '08: The European F&B Industries; Perspectives from a New Yorker Living & Working in the EU; IFT Marketing & Management (IFT M&M)
- Oct., '06: The Cosmetic & Toiletries Market in Europe; Cosmetiscope, Soc. of Cosmetic Chemists, NYC, USA
- Feb., 1999: Hurdling Obstacles on Entering the US Markets; Chambre du Commerce-Liège (Belg.)
Dr. Annelie Struessmann, Technical & Marketing Director
- Nov., '07- current: EU REACH Regulatory Legislation; monthly publications for Allured Publications, Chicago, IL., USA
- May, '07: Cosmetic Regulations in Africa; SpecChem, Paris (F)
- Oct., '06: Cosmetic Regulations in North America; SpecChem, Paris (F)
CONUSBAT Sector Industry Presentations
Steven L. Hanft
- May, '07: The European Food & Beverage Industries; IFT M&M NY/NJ sections
- May, 1999: US Food & Beverage Industries; Chamber of Commerce, Aachen, Germany
Dr. Annelie Struessmann, Technical & Marketing Director
- Nov., '07: Cosmetic Regulations in Asia; EFFIC, Paris (F)
- Oct., '07: Asian Cosmetics: Regulatory Update; Intertech-Pira Conference, Nice (F)
- Nov., '06: New York City’s Upscale Food Retailing Sector; Elsevier Food Congress (NL)
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Professional activities and affiliations |
Institute for Food Technology/Chicago, Stratecon International Consultants, Soc. of Cosmetic Chemists/NYC,
ChemPharma, IERG/NYC, American Chamber of Commerce/Germany, Sepawa/Germany, LifeTec/Netherlands.
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Contact details |
Steven L. Hanft, President |
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CONUS BUSINESS, ADVICE & TRAINING
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Kruppstr. 18
D-52072 Aachen
Germany
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Other Offices for Mailings & Meetings:
- Netherlands: Spinnewiel 18, NL-1251 DB Laren; tel: +31 35 543 5911
- USA: 269 Grand Central Pkwy., NYC, NY 11005
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