Business Development Trip to the US: Industrial Transformation and Cost-Efficiency in Thermal Processes

Event Details:

• Event Start: March 23, 2026 
• Event End: March 27, 2026 
• Location: Illinois & Ohio
• Language: English

Information about the target market: 

Illinois is one of the most energy-intensive industrial locations in the US and offers excellent opportunities for German suppliers of energy-efficient solutions for thermal processes thanks to ambitious efficiency targets, subsidy programs, and an innovative environment. The Chicago metropolitan area is also an important location for data centers – a growing market for efficient heating and cooling technologies.  

Ohio also offers interesting opportunities, particularly through industrial activities and growing energy demand in the data center context. Here, the focus is increasingly on energy security, security of supply, efficient cooling, and waste heat utilization.  

This presents attractive business opportunities for German companies in the areas of waste heat recovery, electrification of process heat, high-temperature heat pumps, boiler and furnace systems, and digital process and energy management solutions. 

Events during the Delegation 

Business Breakfast Chicago, Tuesday, March 24^th 

Registration will open soon, Information to follow 

Networking Event Cincinnati, Thursday, March 26^th  

Registration will open soon, Information to follow 

If you are interested in attending either of these events, please reach out to Johanna Schlegel (Schlegel@gaccmidwest.org) for more details. 

Meet our German participant companies: 

BITZER 
Global leader in refrigeration, heat pump, and compressor technology. On this trip, BITZER is seeking industrial partners and energy consultants with high waste heat potential for its Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems.

GFAI 
Applied IT research institute and developer of TOP-Energy®, a modular software platform for modeling and optimizing complex energy systems. Interested in collaboration with universities, research institutions, and industrial energy service providers. 

INTEC Engineering 
Specialist in turnkey industrial power plants and process heat systems, including thermal oil heaters, steam generators, and biomass combustion plants. Seeking industrial customers and cooperation partners. 

MICOR 
Developer of high-performance shortwave infrared (NIR) drying systems for industrial production lines. Looking to connect with production and sales managers in printing and coating industries. 

REWITEC 
Provider of nano-scale surface coating technologies for friction reduction and in-situ gearbox and engine repair. Seeking sales partners in wind energy, mining, and heavy industry. 

Orcan Energy 
Specialist in converting industrial waste heat into electricity using Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology. Aiming to expand U.S. market presence with its plug-and-play eP systems. 

If you are interested in connecting with this delegation please reach out to Johanna Schlegel (Schlegel@gaccmidwest.org) for more details.