Assistant Secretary
of Commerce Talks International Trade with Euclid
Corridor Businesses
William H. Lash, III
Advises on Market Access and Compliance
Cleveland, OH, August 17, 2004:
William H. Lash, III, U.S. Assistant Secretary of
Commerce today in Cleveland listened to senior
executives from ComSense Technology and Orbital
Research discuss their plans for local manufacturing,
investment, and overseas sales. He also offered advice
and assistance in developing future marketing
relationships in Europe, Asia and the Pacific Rim.
Both of these growing, high-tech companies are located
on Euclid Avenue.
“I’m honored that Assistant
Secretary Lash selected ComSense as one of the few
companies to visit on his brief tour of Cleveland, and
to see us recognized by the Federal Government,” said
Bob Chalfant of ComSense Technology. “I am hopeful
that this will lead to enhanced business opportunities
for ComSense and the City of Cleveland.”
Brian Kolkowski, Vice
President and Chief Counsel at Orbital Research said
“Our patents and other intellectual property here at
Orbital Research were developed over many years by
dozens of highly talented scientists and engineers.
Assistant Secretary Lash’s widely acclaimed efforts to
promote Intellectual Property Rights in China and
elsewhere will help us to more securely expand our
business.”
ComSense is commercializing
innovative high-temperature pressure sensors for harsh
environments that enable more precise control of
diesel, gasoline, and turbine engines. The sensor is
part of an on-board computer system that will improve
fuel economy, reduce emissions and give mechanics
better diagnostic tools. ComSense Technology is a
spin-off from Orbital Research Inc, a highly regarded
and recognized high-technology R&D leader in northeast
Ohio.
