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Shenzhen AOTO Electronics Partners with IOC for U.S. Alternative Financing Representation

Shenzhen AOTO Electronics, a global leader in LED display solutions, has strategically partnered with International Operations Corporation (IOC) to expand its market presence in the United States. IOC will serve as AOTO’s exclusive representative for alternative financing in the U.S., marking a significant step in AOTO’s market expansion and innovation efforts in the digital signage industry.

Since its founding in 1993, AOTO has been a pioneer in the LED industry, offering a diverse range of products including commercial displays, sports displays, and professional AV solutions. With a presence in over one hundred countries and installations in over 70% of U.S. airports, AOTO is dedicated to delivering high-quality visual display products and services worldwide.


Through this partnership, IOC will facilitate cash/trade transactions on behalf of AOTO, enabling U.S. clients to acquire AOTO’s products using partial exchanges for advertising space instead of full cash payments. This innovative financing model is expected to boost AOTO’s U.S. sales and strengthen its relationships with American businesses.


United States Air Force Requirements Satisfied by International Offset Corporation

Recently, the United States Air Force faced urgent needs for specific products in a frontline war zone, with prohibitive pricing and a fourteen-month delay. Engaging International Offset Corporation (IOC), the USAF sought better solutions.


Within ten days, IOC restructured the purchase parameters to fit the USAF’s budget and negotiated a significantly reduced delivery time of ninety days, down from the original fourteen months. IOC is proud to have supported the United States military in this critical mission.


IOC Consummates Home Construction Contract with U.S Homebuilder

This week IOC finalized a four-month negotiation with a major U.S. home builder to commence the first phase of a significant upscale housing development in Louisiana. This project marks IOC’s inaugural venture within the domestic U.S. market.


Originally partnering with IOC for the international marketplace, the home builder welcomed this unexpected domestic opportunity. The $37 million contract begins the construction of at least 150 homes with the potential for additional housing as market demand grows.

IOC CEO Matthew Talbert expressed pride in the domestic opportunity, anticipating further collaborations with the home builder both domestically and internationally through offsets and countertrade opportunities.

IOC Crosses the $1 Billion Mark

A landmark year for International Offset Corporation (IOC) as it surpassed the $1 billion credit retirement mark. With the addition of several new large global clients, IOC met its goal and exceeded its target. 


IOC will maintain its global expansion and continue to collaborate with its subsidiary, Procur Global Sourcing, an internationally focused procurement company.


IOC Funds Design And Manufacturing for the Borelite Water Drilling Project

A team of students from the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department of California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo, funded by IOC, dedicated their senior project to designing and building a drill designed by the IOC Disaster Relief team to access water in remote, underdeveloped regions globally.


The Cal Poly students invested over 829 hours over three academic quarters to develop a practical and low cost water drilling rig practical in drought-stricken areas with limited resources. Soon, Aquafor, a humanitarian group founded by entrepreneur Matthew Talbert, will manufacture the drill.


Talbert, who provided the initial prototype and funded the project, emphasized the urgency of addressing water access in impoverished areas. The Borelite Drill, a lightweight cable tool water well drill, uses minimal fuel and labor compared to existing models, making it suitable for resource-limited regions.


The student-built drill relies on a 10 horsepower engine and only 10 gallons of water per day to access ground water reserves. Though slower to reach necessary depths, it is designed for areas where time is available, but resources are scarce. The final design allows for easy replication and deployment in harsh environments.


Retired Congressman Dana Rohrabacher Joins International Offset Corporation International Advisory and Development Team

Former Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, who served thirty years in the U.S. House of Representatives, has joined IOC’s international advisory team. Known for his role as President Reagan’s speechwriter and his fight against the Russian army in Afghanistan, Rohrabacher will help develop new global business opportunities for IOC, leveraging his extensive knowledge and long-term international relationships.


International Offset Corporation Enters Into Global Countertrade Agreement with a Major U.S. Home Builder

IOC has partnered with a major U.S. home builder to address the global housing crisis and provide disaster relief. The home builder, a leader in prefabricated modular housing, has developed low-cost, high-quality permanent homes that can be built quickly and withstand extreme conditions.


Through this partnership, IOC will facilitate the development of these homes in cash-strapped nations using offset and countertrade opportunities. This collaboration aims to provide sustainable housing solutions and aid in disaster recovery efforts worldwide.


IOC Moves Corporate Offices to Dallas, Texas

IOC has relocated its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas. The move aligns with the growth of ARTIS, IOC’s domestic corporate barter arm, and improves geographical access to the Caribbean, Central, and South America. The Los Angeles office will remain operational to serve global clientele.


IOC Celebrates 30 Years – Opens Procur Global Sourcing

IOC celebrated its 30th anniversary and launched Procur Global Sourcing LLC. Starting as a small retail barter exchange in 1987, IOC has evolved into a leader in international procurement, countertrade and government projects


IOC Announces New Addition to Its Team

IOC has appointed Colin Subbotin as Senior Project Manager for agricultural and organic programs globally. A recent graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Subbotin will manage IOC’s fertilizer and organic matter projects in the USA, Middle East, and Micronesia.


IOC CEO Matthew Talbert Appears on CNBC’s "Make Me a Millionaire Inventor" as a Shark

IOC CEO Matthew Talbert appeared on CNBC’s "Make Me a Millionaire Inventor" and invested in a revolutionary new military vest designed to stop blood loss from damaged limbs during combat. Talbert recognized the product’s potential as a vital necessity for soldiers worldwide.


IOC Enters Into Agreement with Titanium Fabrics to Develop Manufacturing Facility in Egypt

Titanium Fabrics, a U.S. textile importer, has entered into a $10 million agreement with IOC to expand its sales and manufacturing through countertrade and corporate barter programs. IOC is developing a European distribution channel for Titanium and negotiating with the Egyptian government and investment groups to build a new manufacturing facility.

IOC Chief Executive Officer Gives Speech to Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs

While in Kazakhstan, IOC CEO Matthew Talbert delivered a speech to aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting IOC’s interests and projects in the region. The speech inspired attendees to propose new ideas and potential collaborations with IOC.


IOC Negotiates for Middle East Defense Equipment

IOC project manager Bradley Alden recently initiated and negotiated the procurement and delivery of military armored personnel carriers for a Middle East client, addressing rising defense needs due to regional tensions.


IOC V.P. Evan Talbert Meets With Members Of Congress At Special Engagement

Evan Talbert, vice president for domestic business development, met with various members of Congress at a recent EAST -WEST function in Washington DC.


The event, sponsored by Shafik Gabr, a prominent Egyptian industrialist, is designed to bring scholars together to interact and understand the differences and commonalities between civilizations.


During the three hour event Talbert met with Congressman Dana Roerhbacher and Congressman Darryl Issa with brief discussions on how IOC functions in the modern world and assists in the development of third world countries economic policies and defense.


IOC Meets With Egyptian Military

While on a Congressional Delegation (CoDel) to Egypt with senior US officials and members of Congress, IOC CEO Matthew Talbert met with senior political officials and members of the military to discuss the ongoing security challenges facing Egypt. These challenges ranged from political instability to poor economic conditions. IOC was instrumental in developing new concepts and strategies for the government and the military to address these challenges ranging from water and food security to defense.

IOC CEO Matthew Talbert Meets with Afghanistan Vice Presidential Representatives in Turkey

IOC CEO Matthew Talbert travelled with, and participated in, a Congressional delegation visiting the Middle East. Mr. Talbert met with representatives of Afghanistan’s vice president in Istanbul to discuss U.S. assistance and IOC’s role in Afghanistan’s economic recovery. The delegation also honored victims of the recent Istanbul airport bombing and met with opposition party representatives to discuss Turkey’s internal matters


IOC Attends TCA Hosted Event For Congressional Delegation in Istanbul

TCA President G. Lincoln McCurdy hosted a dinner in Istanbul for a visiting congressional delegation led by Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA/48th), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats. Other members of the delegation included Representatives Juan Vargas (D-CA/51st), Louie Gohmert (R-TX/1st) and IOC Chief Executive Officer Matthew Talbert. Representatives from the Turkish business community, academia, and civil society also attended the dinner. The discussion focused on U.S.-Turkey relations, collaboration in the fight against ISIS, the recent terrorist attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, the U.S. presidential election, and the Turkish American community. Chairman Rohrabacher also praised Turkey for its normalization of relations with both Israel and Russia.


IOC Enters Into Worldwide Exclusive Representation Agreement with Advanced Defense and Protective Technologies (ADAPT) 

ADAPT Produces both the world’s most advanced armor plates for bulletproof vests and has developed a spray on coding that allows up-armoring of vehicles, facilities, infrastructure or any other vulnerable product or technology. ADAPT is unquestionably the most advanced ballistic and explosive coating company we have come across to enter excited to be representing the technology.


Having already worked with IOC to deliver $20 million of Ballistic vests to the Kingdom of Sudia Arabia, ADAPT is looking to expand its relationship with IOC for numerous additional programs which are already in the discussion phase in both the Middle East and Central Asia.


IOC Opens Office In Washington D.C.

IOC has expanded its base of operations to the east coast with the opening of a new office in Washington, DC. This expansion will help facilitate IOC’s growth and visibility, particularly as we work with a greater number of international governments on offset and countertrade arrangements.


IOC CEO Invited To Attend The President Of Afghanistan Speech to Congress

With an invitation from several House members to attend President Ashraf Ghani‘s speech to the Congress, CEO Matthew Talbert joins a select few to attend the President’s speech in Washington D.C. IOC has been in discussions with various Congressional Committee members and the Afghan leadership as to how IOC could be of benefit in reenergizing the Afghan economy and stability.


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