I am an expatriate american and was engaged as a market consultant by the Italian packaging company Legamatic engineering, S.R.L. The project was to introduce their products into the U.S. Market.
During the whole process of market analysis and implementation I also offered my services (outside of the contractual agreements) in support of the company's internal organization and set up two distribution networks, (in Spain and the U.K.).
After six months of hard work I went to the U.S.A. To attend the PACKEXPO exhibition on the 10th of September. After attending the Trade Show my intent was to meet several U.S. Potential partners for legamatic - but alas! Due to the tragic events on September 11th my schedule went biserk.
At that point I had decided to go back to Italy where I reside but after listening to our President's speech and of the many fellow patriot americans in which the message was to react, I decided to remain and continue my job in the best ways possible.
I therefore continued my business trip to N.Y.C. (Manhattan) where I was confronted with all the anguish and pain of the only real catastrophic event I ever witnessed in my life. I am originally from CT and N.Y.C. Is in my heart!!! My Father was one of the many U.S. Soldiers that liberated Italy, during the Anzio invasion II world war.
Upon my return to Italy I gave my report to Legamatic managers. Even in those dramatic conditions my report was comprehensive of viable U.S. Contacts and companies interested in business cooperation with them.
I also introduced Legamatic to one distributor interested in representing both the U.S. And U.K. Markets. Legamatic's response was &THEY BACK DOORED ME!!! And I was not paid for the work I had done incurring in a loss of $15,000.00.
I know that these people are trying to do business in the U.S. But I wish to advise those of you which will be contacted by Legamatic that they will do the same again!
Richard
Rome, Italy
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