We are proud to announce the formation of our German GREEN TEAM which will deal with all matters concerning energy and the environment.
Summary
Energy and Environment are not only top priority industries for
the new administration, but they also have a decisive impact on
many industrial areas. The long list of sectors that are
affected by energy and environmental issues includes renewable
energies, environmental protection (including water and waste
water) equipment and services, building and construction, IT,
glass technology and machinery. A large share of the
activities in all these sectors is influenced by EU and national
government legislation, industrial, safety and environmental
standards. Germany is the largest market for all these
sectors in Europe, with a share of at least 20 percent of the
total European market. The country is also home for most of
the important trade fairs in these areas worldwide and German
companies are at the forefront in many of the industries – due to
a large industrial and private demand for energy and a strong
focus on environmental issues.
In order to be in the best position to serve U.S. companies
active in the energy and environment sectors with all their
individual segments, CS Germany has formed a “Green Team.” This
new team has been tasked come up with new ideas about how to
secure U.S. firms their share not only in this competitive
market, but also use Germany as the door to other European
markets.
Team members
Volker Wirsdorf (Team leader)
Joined the Commercial Service in 1988, he is a member of the
Showcase Europe ICT Team Working Group, the Telecommunications
and Media Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in
Germany and the Commercial Service Publishing Team. Volker
was responsible for the energy sector between 1988 and 1992, when
Eastern Germany was looking for U.S. investments in the energy
sector, and in 1990 was a founding member of the American Chamber
of Commerce Energy committee. He is also responsible for
coordinating our market research programs and the first contact
for U.S. companies seeking information on Standards, Intellectual
Property Rights and for German companies looking for advice
concerning U.S. export control licensing.
Volker will serve as Germany’s first point of contact for all
energy/environment–related issues.
Email: Volker.Wirsdorf@ mail.doc.gov
Phone: +49 069 7535 3150
Bettina Kutsche
Joined the Commercial Section of the U.S. Consulate General in
Leipzig and has been responsible for the Building and
Construction sector since 2001. In 2003, Bettina also took
over responsibility for the Energy sector and for Electrical
Power Systems. Her current portfolio includes industrial sectors
such as conventional energy, construction and agricultural
machinery and equipment. Ms. Kutsche is a member of
the CS Architecture, Construction & Engineering Team, and the
Energy and Agricultural Teams. Bettina joined CS Munich in
2007.
Email: Bettina.kutsche@ mail.doc.gov
Phone: +49 089 2888 751
Andrea Stahl
Has been with the Commercial Service Germany in Frankfurt since
1994. Before she became responsible for the renewable
energy sector, which includes solar, PV, thermal, wind, water,
biomass and biogas energy sources and the environmental sector in
2006, she handled textiles and organized Otexa’s presence at many
trade shows in Germany. Andrea is a member of the CS Energy and
Environment Teams.
Email: Andrea.Stahl@ mail.doc.gov
Phone: +49 069 7535 3157
Ed Fantasia
Joined the U.S. Commercial Service in 1997 as head of Commercial
Section of the U.S. Consulate in Düsseldorf. He practiced
international law in the U.S. and represented the state of Texas
in Europe prior to joining CS. He has been instrumental in
launching the Invest in America program and assisted in a recent
major German solar technology investment in the United
States.
Email: Ed.Fantasia@ mail.doc.gov
Phone: +49 0211 737 767 10
Klaus Jonas
Joined the U.S. Commercial Service in Dusseldorf as Commercial
Specialist in 2000. He is responsible for the industry sectors
Machine Tools, General Industrial Equipment, Ferrous and
Non-ferrous products, Paper Products and Materials, Packaging
Machinery and Equipment, and Furniture. Since 2008 he has also
handled Food Processing. Mr. Jonas is a member of the Investment
in America team in Germany.
Email: Klaus.Jonas@ mail.doc.gov
Phone: +49 0211 737 767 50
Mathias Koeckeritz
Has been with the Commercial Service Germany in Berlin since
2000. Mathias is the manager for our global BuyUSA.gov
websites. His portfolio also includes E-Commerce, Consumer
Electronics and Management Consulting and he is a member of the
international ICT team. He covers Green IT and is the back-up for
Volker for market research issues.
Email: Mathias.Koeckeritz@ mail.doc.gov
Phone: +49 030 8305 1910