Newsletter No. 7 (05/2025):
Prospect for new business partners with our Reciprocity Desk service!
As a member of WTC Metz-Saarbrücken , you have the opportunity to activate a strategic lever to develop your business abroad.
Through the Reciprocity Desk , you are connected to more than 900,000 companies in more than 90 countries , members of the WTCA network .
This service is based on a WTC connection platform which allows you to:
✅ To look for suppliers
✅ To search for and find new potential customers by submitting your service or product offer
✅ To identify new business partners
✅ Validate contacts on site thanks to the support of local WTC teams who understand your challenges and direct you to the right people.
It is a simple and effective way to open your doors internationally, while benefiting from the strength of a global network , based on trust , reciprocity and local knowledge .
Would you like to benefit from a demonstration?
Contact us at 03 87 39 01 17
Successful Reciprocity Desk Usage Testimonials
As part of a strategic reorientation, an industrial company based in Baden-Württemberg (Germany) approached WTC Metz-Saarbrücken to identify new international suppliers .
Thanks to the detailed specifications provided, WTC MS was able to efficiently activate the WTCA network , targeting a dozen WTCs in strategic regions (Canada, India, Mediterranean, South America) via the Reciprocity Desk platform .
This approach quickly bore fruit: the WTCs in Winnipeg (Canada) and Saltillo (Mexico) responded favorably and enabled the German company to connect with two suppliers that met its criteria.
A member of WTC Dublin , a food importer, was looking for fruit juices and jams for the Irish market.
WTC Metz-Saarbrücken forwarded the request to a producer based in Rhineland-Palatinate , who, as luck would have it, was looking to expand its sales to Ireland. A natural and promising connection.
What's coming soon !
Explore business opportunities with Turkey !
Join our upcoming event, organized in partnership with WTC Istanbul , and discover the many business, sourcing and export opportunities with Turkey.
On the program: Concrete testimonies from experts and companies in our region who will share their experiences and practical advice for approaching this dynamic market.
Thursday, June 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Metz
A look back at the highlights of the start of the year!
First edition of the CROSS-BORDER CYBERSECURITY TOUR
On March 20 and 21 , the WTC Metz-Saarbrücken organized for the first time the CROSS-BORDER CYBERSECURITY TOUR on the two sites of Metz and Saarbrücken , bringing together experts, start-ups and companies from the Greater Cross-Border Region to discuss current cybersecurity issues.
The event allowed participants to discover innovative solutions and strengthen their network through Business Speed Meetings with professionals from Germany, France, and Luxembourg. The conferences, addressing topics such as the evolution of cybercrime , offered crucial perspectives for improving business security. These two days, rich in exchanges and opportunities, allowed everyone to leave with contacts and concrete ideas for protecting their infrastructures against digital threats .
The event in a few figures:
- 2 days
- 2 cities (Germany / France)
- + 20 experts
- + 10 start-ups present
- + 100 participants
To find out more: photos, videos and feedback are available on our website and social networks!
Back to Marseille: our WTC at the heart of GBF 2025
From April 6 to 9 , our WTC Metz-Saarbrücken business center marked its presence at the Global Business Forum 2025 , organized by the WTC Marseille-Provence . This international event brought together more than 300 WTC and 100 business delegations in Marseille , a strategic city and dynamic economic hub.
During these four days, participants were able to immerse themselves in fascinating conferences on major trends in international trade, explore specialized workshops on topics such as real estate, innovation, and export, and meet up for targeted B2B meetings. All this took place in a dynamic atmosphere, ideal for networking, which strengthened the synergies between the WTC and their business delegations, who came in large numbers from around the world.
On this occasion, the WTCA also offered a series of workshops , during which the WTC Metz-Saarbrücken had the opportunity to promote the territory of the Greater Region and its assets to an international audience.
Meeting of French-speaking WTCs brought together thanks to the WTCA initiative
Recruit a VIE to accelerate your international activities
On February 26, the WTC Metz-Saarbrücken hosted a meeting dedicated to International Corporate Volunteering (VIE), in partnership with the Grand Est CCE (Working Centres of the Grand Est region). Company testimonials, discussions with experts, and feedback highlighted the benefits of this program for boosting international development.
New members 2025
The Franco-German University (UFA) , founded in 1997, is a true crossroads between France and Germany. It offers students the unique opportunity to pursue binational study programs, allowing them to earn degrees recognized on both sides of the border. With its network of partner universities and companies, the UFA facilitates the exchange of ideas, cooperation, and innovation between the two countries. Its goal: to prepare young talents for international careers while offering them an enriching experience in two fascinating cultures. The UFA is much more than just an education: it's a cross-border adventure full of new opportunities.
The Saarland Economic Development Corporation (gwSaar) – Gesellschaft für Wirtschaftsförderung Saar mbH – is the central point of contact for companies and investors from Germany and abroad.
gwSaar bundles its international activities under the umbrella of the international location brand "Germany's Saarland – Invest. Trade. Service." Delegation trips, networking events, participation in trade fairs, and location campaigns aim to position Saarland as an economically strong and future-oriented location. Demand for tailor-made land solutions is growing, particularly in the context of industrial change in Europe.
Via its trilingual portal www.portal.germanys.saarland , gwSaar provides suitable industrial and commercial space in Saarland.
Visit our website and get to know us personally – we look forward to meeting you! Germanys Saarland: the state for your investment
There is still time to join !
