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WASHINGTON, D.C. – <\/strong>The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today announced the launch of Factory Floor Fridays, a new initiative bringing EXIM leadership directly to the facilities of American manufacturers to hear firsthand how the Bank can help U.S. companies grow, compete, and win in global markets. Factory Floor Fridays will tell the story of the American Dream through the eyes of the companies and workers building the next generation of American industry\u2014proving that with the right tools and support, U.S. innovation can compete and win anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n \u201cAmerican manufacturers are the backbone of our economic security,\u201d said Chairman John Jovanovic. <\/strong>\u201cFactory Floor Fridays give EXIM the opportunity to hear from businesses large and small\u2014which account for nearly 90 percent of our transactions\u2014and ensure they have the financing tools they need to compete, grow, and win in global markets.\u201d<\/p>\n To kick off Factory Floor Fridays, Chairman Jovanovic visited K2 Space\u2019s facility in Torrance, California. The visit underscored the growing importance of scaling next\u2011generation, U.S.-based aerospace production and reflected EXIM\u2019s commitment to putting American made equipment, technology, and services first. At K2 Space, Chairman Jovanovic toured the company\u2019s production operations and saw firsthand how the company is advancing large-scale satellite manufacturing to strengthen America\u2019s industrial and technological leadership.<\/p>\n \u201cK2 Space is a prime example of American-led innovation,” Jovanovic continued. <\/strong>“EXIM is proud to work alongside companies like K2 to ensure U.S. companies will lead in technologies that will define the future.”<\/p>\n \u201cWe were honored to have Chairman Jovanovic join us at the factory and see how we\u2019re scaling to build hundreds of large, powerful satellites right here in the U.S.,\u201d said Karan Kunjur, Co-Founder and CEO of K2 Space.<\/strong> \u201cAs a startup satellite manufacturer, we appreciate how Chairman Jovanovic and EXIM are engaging directly with industry to strengthen America\u2019s competitive advantage in space.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n When EXIM was founded 92 years ago, its mission was simple: support America\u2019s economic recovery from the Great Depression by creating well-paying jobs and rebuilding the nation\u2019s manufacturing base. Under President Trump’s leadership, EXIM is once again a frontline economic tool to revitalize America’s economy and define a future led by U.S. innovation.<\/p>\n ABOUT EXIM:<\/strong><\/p>\n As the United States government\u2019s official export credit agency, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) supports American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports. As an independent agency, EXIM plays a critical role in supporting economic growth, securing critical supply chains, and ensuring American businesses are given a fighting chance. To achieve this mission, EXIM offers financing including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans. 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