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The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) provides international trade services to North Carolina companies, from high-growth startups to established manufacturers, to help them expand into global markets.
Through trade show support and market intelligence, our team works to accelerate international growth for North Carolina exporters.
Below is a recent success story highlighting how a life sciences service provider is projecting 5–10% international sales growth as a result of global expansion efforts.
About MethodSense: Life Sciences Regulatory and Compliance Experts
MethodSense is a Morrisville, North Carolina–based company operating in the life sciences industry that combines regulatory and quality expertise with proprietary software technology to help medical device companies streamline compliance and accelerate market readiness.
The company supports U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory pathways and assists firms navigating foreign market access requirements, including CE Mark certification, enabling medical device companies to commercialize products in Europe and beyond.
As global regulatory requirements continue to evolve, MethodSense positions itself as a strategic compliance partner for medical device innovators entering international markets.
MethodSense is also a 2025 winner of the Governor’s Export Awards, which honor North Carolina companies for expanding into international markets. The company was the winner of the Top Global Reach Exporter Award.
The Challenge: Entering European Medical Device Markets
To fuel continued growth, MethodSense sought to expand its European and broader international customer base. Breaking into competitive global markets presents challenges for any company, including:
- Identifying qualified international partners and buyers
- Building brand visibility among European medical device manufacturers
- Managing the cost and complexity of exhibiting independently at major international trade shows
- Competing against established global regulatory firms
Like many North Carolina exporters, the company needed access to opportunities in Europe without overextending internal resources.
The Solution: EDPNC International Trade Show Support
Above: MethodSense joined the North Carolina team at MEDICA 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany. MEDICA is an international trade fair for medical technology and healthcare.
EDPNC’s International Trade team supported MethodSense by facilitating participation in a shared North Carolina delegation booth within the USA Pavilion at a major European medical device trade show.
By joining the North Carolina delegation, MethodSense gained:
- Cost-effective international trade show access
- Built-in credibility under the USA Pavilion brand
- Exposure to a concentrated audience seeking U.S. life sciences solutions
- Direct introductions to qualified global prospects
“Entrepreneurs need more than resources – entrepreneurs need access to genuine opportunities for growth.” – Russ King, President of MethodSense
The Impact: Projected International Sales Growth
The trade show exposure delivered measurable results for this North Carolina life science company. MethodSense connected with qualified international partners and medical device firms across Europe, generating high-quality leads from key markets including Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
As a result of these efforts, the company is projecting 5-10% international sales growth over the next two to three years – a strong return on strategic export development support.
Why International Trade Support Matters for North Carolina Exporters
Global expansion is not one-size-fits-all. Regulatory environments, customer expectations, and purchasing pathways vary by country and region. Companies like MethodSense must customize their approach based on each target market’s compliance framework and commercial landscape.
That’s where EDPNC’s International Trade team plays a critical role.
Our team provides:
- Market intelligence and export strategy guidance
- Trade show coordination and international delegation leadership
- In-market partner identification
- Regulatory and entry pathway insights
- Long-term global growth planning support
By positioning North Carolina companies at the forefront of international opportunity – and serving as trusted advisors in global markets – EDPNC helps ensure that North Carolina businesses can compete and win globally.
