Revitalizing the Feng-Shan Reservoir   Water & Wastes Digest April 2008   By Robert Laing
Using a reservoir-diffused aeration destratification system in Taiwan to control blue-green algae
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A Foreign Solution to Infrastructure Problems   Water & Wastes Digest December 2007   By Neda Simeonova
Foreign investment is becoming a more viable solution in funding public-private partnerships. WWD invited José Luis Briceño, director, Department of Industry and Technology at the Trade Commission of Spain, to comment on this trend.

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.

Neutralizing Noxious Odors at Singapore’s Ulu Pandan Sewage Treatment Works   Water Engineering & Management January 2002   Larry Lewis and Ken Galardi, P.E.
Three significant reputations for innovative, reliable solutions to environmental problems came together as the Singapore Ministry of the Environment (ENV) planned for expansion and upgrading of its water and wastewater treatment facilities at Ulu Pandan Sewage Treatment Works .
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Bottled Water International Markets   Water Quality Products October 2001   Contributed by Zenith International
Water coolers are making big waves in East Europe, according to the second Zenith Guide to Water Coolers in East Europe by Zenith International, a European drink consultant.
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Water Bottles   Water Quality Products June 2001   Douglas Hamilton, GE Plastics
The water cooler--the social epicenter of every office and in some countries the main water source in homes--now is showing up in other environments from restaurants to coffee shops, schools and hospitals.
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Bottled Water Makes Headlines   Water Quality Products January 2001   Wendi Hope King
Recent news regarding the public?s fluoride intake and chromium 6 contamination has made for some alarming headlines. Though several past reports have concentrated on tap water, it is bottled water that is now becoming the current media target.
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International Business: The Business Card   Water Quality Products January 2001   Eric Aparnieks
Have you ever wondered why we carry business cards? If you ever stopped to think about it, they really are unique in many ways.

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.

Export Controls: It Pays to Know the Rules   Water Quality Products June 2000   Eric Aparnieks
After nearly two years of tireless engineering and product development, we at Advisors International were now ready to begin our marketing campaign.

Computer Simulation Helps Prague Modernize and Expand Sewer System   Water Engineering & Management June 2000   John E. Richardson, Ph.D., P.E., and Karel Pryl
Computer simulation is playing a critical role in helping the City of Prague in the Czech Republic modernize and expand its sewer system.

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.

Art of International Gift Giving, The   Water Quality Products October 1999   Eric Aparnieks
It is through travels that friendships are developed and relationships are cultivated. Customary to any business relationship is the "Art of Gift Giving."

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.

Thinking About Going Global?   Water Quality Products March 1999   by Eric Aparnieks
An introduction to taking your business into the international marketplace.

Technical Challenges Facing International Bottlers   Water Quality Products May 1997   by Michael P. Miller
Problems the importer faces in addressing U.S. or other regulatory challenges are based on the differences between international and FDA regulations.