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EDC recognizes Canada's Cleantech Export Stars at Globe ForumVANCOUVER, March 14, 2018 /CNW/ - During a gathering of the world's senior leaders in the clean economy, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade and Carl Burlock, Senior Vice President, Financing and International Growth Capital at Export Development Canada (EDC) presented Cleantech Export Stars to three Canadian companies named for their success in reaching the global cleantech market. The ceremony took place at the Globe Forum, an international gathering of business, government and civil society representatives who are at the forefront of the clean economy. The event attracts nearly 10,000 delegates to Vancouver, B.C. from more than 50 countries. "Events like this demonstrate how high the demand is for clean technology around the world. Canadian companies have the innovation, and those who think globally will find there is tremendous growth potential outside our borders," said Burlock. "EDC is the largest provider of financial solutions for cleantech companies looking to export and we're fueling the international growth of this sector." Global cleantech market Estimates place the value of the global cleantech market at more than US$1 trillion. In low-carbon, energy-efficient technologies alone, trade is expected to almost triple to over US$2.5 trillion by 2020. Since 2012, EDC has facilitated close to $5 billion worth of cleantech export business and helped over 180 companies export to 114 countries. Supporting the global growth potential of Canadian cleantech companies is one of EDC's priorities. EDC has a dedicated team to focus on understanding the industry's needs and delivering the rigt solutions to help Canadian cleantech companies start up and grow their business internationally. EDC is expected to provide more than $7 billion in financial solutions for Canadian companies through 2020. 2017 Cleantech Export Stars Hydrogenics Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. Xebec Adsorption Inc. About EDC EDC helps Canadian companies go, grow, and succeed in their international business. As a financial Crown corporation, EDC provides financing, insurance, bonding, trade knowledge, and matchmaking connections to help Canadian companies sell and invest abroad. EDC can also provide financial solutions to foreign buyers to facilitate and grow purchases from Canadian companies. For more information about how we can help your company, call us at 1-888-434-8508 or visit www.edc.ca.
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