G.O.E., with the help of our preferred vendors, take the worry - and the risk - out of doing business internationally.We know our way around the globe, and we have the knowledge, experience, and capabilities it takes to meet your needs worldwide.

Did you know...?
• German workplace standards call for natural light in all workstations, so office layouts must be designed accordingly.

• In the Far East, furniture is painted twice to withstand the humidity.

• Due to limited space in older European buildings, furniture is required to be shipped 'ready-to-assemble'.

• Items as simple as touch-up paint are considered 'hazardous materials' and therefore subject to strict shipping regulations.

A World of Opportunity
G.O.E. will work with the international dealer to coordinate everything from order processing to installation. Dealers around the world have a vested interest in your long-term success.

Worldwide Service
Through the WorldNet Program, close to your facilities are our major vendor representatives. They are local people who speak the same language as the people in your company. We develop effective local working relationships with your business and provide the expert local support and knowledge needed to deliver a successful project.

A World of Difference
Where on earth are your facilities? Chances are, they look and function differently as you move about the globe. G.O.E. and our vendors understand these differences. As a team, we work with you to ensure that every furniture installation meets your precise local needs. Count on us to help you work through the maze of local...

• Currency exchange rates and credit insurance
• Taxes, tariffs, import duties and customs requirements
• Work cultures and their implications for space planning and workstation design
• Technical and electrical requirements
• Codes and standards (including metric and imperial sizes)
• Government regulations
• Business practices

• Facility Link - A National Network
• World Net
• Minority Business Enterprise Program