STIF Eastern Europe LLC has joined the international economic partnership program Partnering in Business with Germany, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany (BMWK), in cooperation with COMMIT Project Partners GmbH.
As part of the program, the official presentation for the 2025 cohort took place in Cologne, Germany, bringing together representatives of small and medium-sized businesses from Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Moldova, and other countries aiming to strengthen cooperation with German enterprises.
About the Program Partnering in Business with Germany
The Partnering in Business with Germany initiative is part of Germany’s national strategy to develop international economic cooperation. Its core goal is to support the integration of partner-country companies into global value chains, expand foreign trade relations, and transfer best practices in management and innovation.
Key components of the program include:
- In-depth training for company executives in export, management, and innovation.
- B2B meetings with potential German partners.
- Individual consulting on entering EU markets.
- Familiarization with German standards for quality and production- Practical case studies on establishing B2B partnerships with German companies.
The program is more than just training — it’s a hands-on platform for real engagement: from direct negotiations to the creation of long-term partnerships and joint projects.
STIF Eastern Europe’s Participation: Strategic Focus on the EU Market
STIF Eastern Europe specializes in engineering and manufacturing solutions for the handling and transportation of bulk materials. Our portfolio includes elevator buckets, monitoring and safety systems for bucket elevators and conveyors, as well as explosion protection and pneumatic conveying equipment
Participation in the program is a strategic step forward for our company, providing:
- An opportunity to scale up export operations to EU countries;
- Adaptation of technological products to EU directives and standards (including ATEX, ISO, CE);
- Strengthening of our international presence through reliable business connections in Germany;
- Optimization of internal business processes based on European management practices.
Looking Ahead
The program will run for a year and will include both in-person meetings in Germany and online modules. Plans include participation in business missions, industry trade fairs, on-site visits to partner companies, and individual negotiations with potential clients.
This marks an important milestone in our export strategy and sends a clear message to our partners: STIF Eastern Europe is ready to expand, enter new markets, and integrate into the European industrial landscape.
Stay tuned for updates — we will continue to share the results of our participation in the program and upcoming international partnership projects.