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International Business Presence in Region

International Business presence in Region

Goodyear Tire and Rubber – Manufactures and distributes large tires for the mining industry. www.goodyear.com

Collective Brands/Payless Shoesource – Worldwide Headquarters-Collective Brands was formed in 2007 when Payless ShoeSource acquired the Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group (formerly the Stride Rite Corporation) and Collective Licensing International. The new company was named “Collective Brands” to reflect the collective spirit – the idea that together, the sum is greater than the individual parts. www.collectivebrands.com

Hill’s Pet Nutrition – Worldwide Headquarters and Research and Development Headquarters, Manufactures and distributes pet foods. www.hillspet.com

Frito-Lay – Manufactures and distributes a wide variety of snack foods. www.fritolay.com

Hallmark Cards – Manufacturer of greeting cards and envelopes. www.hallmark.com

Innovia Films – Innovia Films is a leading global manufacturer of two ‘families’ of special products supplied into the packaging, labels, tobacco overwrap and securities markets. www.innovia.com

M-C Industries – A leading manufacturer of sewn and sealed industrial products. www.mcind.com

Lohmann & Rauscher, Inc. – Manufacture orthopedic pillows, posture cushions, extremity supports, cervical braces and back support belts; industrial safety and high visibility products. www.lohmann-rauscher.com

Custom Dredge Works – Designs and Manufactures turn-key dredges for a wide array of uses. www.customdredgeworks.com

PT’s Coffee – Roasts over 100 tons of premium specialty coffee annually for wholesale clients. Recognized for award-winning small lot coffees, PT’s Coffee is among the leading roasters reviewed by industry resource Coffee Review, receiving the guide’s highest ever rating of 97 points. www.ptscoffee.com

Organizations with International Services

Cosgrove, Webb & Oman
International Law Firm
1100 Bank of America Tower
Topeka, Kansas 66603
Phone: (785) 235-9511
Fax: (785) 235-2082
E-mail: chuck.engel@cosgrovelaw.com

Goodell Stratton Edmonds & Palmer L.L.P.
International Law Firm
515 S. Kansas Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3999
Phone: (785) 233-0593
Fax: (785) 233-8870
E-mail: gsep@goodellstrattonlaw.com

Jim Owens
Translation and Interpreter Services
617 S.W. Taylor, #9
Topeka, Kansas 66601
Phone: (785) 235-3326
E-mail: jim.owens@washburn.edu

UmmelGroup International, Inc.
International Consultants
2788 South Shore Drive
Lake Pomona, Kansas 66543
Phone: (785) 845-8578
E-mail: info@UmmelGroup.com

State Organizations with International Programs

Kansas Department of Commerce - Agriculture Products Division
Government Agency
1000 S.W. Jackson, Suite 100
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1354
Phone: (785) 296-3736
Fax: (785) 296-3776
E-mail: agprod@kansascommerce.com

Kansas Department of Commerce - Trade Development Division
Government Agency
1000 S.W. Jackson, Suite 100
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1354
Phone: (785) 296-4027
Fax: (785) 296-5263
E-mail: ksintl@kansascommerce.com

Kansas Soybean Commission
Organization
1000 S. W. Red Oaks Place
Topeka, Kansas 66615
Phone: (785) 271-1040
Fax: (785) 271-1302
E-mail: information@kansassoybeans.org

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