Recent aircraft orders have led to a backlog that is expected to take eight years to clear, resulting in opportunities for Wisconsin companies that supply the aerospace sector.
The sector remains a leading employer in rural areas, but climate change and competition from imports, among other factors, are causing agricultural productivity to suffer, creating opportunities for Wisconsin companies' expertise.
With an aging population and declining interest in forestry among younger workers, Japan has an urgent need to automate its forestry work, and Wisconsin can help supply technology and expertise.
With high prevalence of dementia in Australia, Wisconsin companies that provide services and technologies for elder care and dementia care can help meet growing demand.