International Trade Center Interns Visit with Essex Industries, Sunnen Products Company

Nine undergraduate students kicked of their semester-long internships with the MU International Trade Center by visiting the companies they will be conducting international market research projects for this semester.  Students visited with two St. Louis based companies – Essex Industries and Sunnen Products Company.  

Founded in 1947, Essex Industries is a leading supplier of oxygen distribution and respiratory products to the Aerospace and Defense, First Response and Safety and Medical markets within the US and globally. Sunnen Products manufactures honing machines, and is the largest fully integrated manufacturer of these machining systems worldwide. 

The International Trade Center utilizes the time and talent of student interns and MU faculty, along with cutting-edge trade databases, to conduct customized research to meet business needs. The information can be used to effectively evaluate global market opportunities in a timely, meaningful and affordable way.  Working with the International Trade Center better positions these businesses to strategically enter or expand in the global marketplace.

The International Trade Center is a partnership of the University of Missouri Extension Business Development Program, Missouri Small Business Development Centers and the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business. The goal of the International Trade Center is to promote economic development and aid in the international decision-making of Missouri businesses, while providing MU students, opportunities for real-world experiential learning.  To learn more about the International Trade Center and internship opportunities visit https://business.missouri.edu/centers-institutes/international-trade-center.