EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: PROGRESSIVE ENGINEERING

UNCLAS ISLAMABAD 002359 E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: BEXP ETTC ETRD PK SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: PROGRESSIVE ENGINEERING COMPANY. APPLICATION NO.D391918 REF: USDOC 01864 ¶1. Post has repeatedly contacted Progressive Engineering, located in Taxila District (approximately 30 miles from Islamabad),regarding the license request for an angular position measurement kit and requesting an appointment to visit their site. All requests were rebuffed, and the reason always given was that the relevant official was traveling abroad. Post also contacted Emirates Technology Co. (EMITAC),the Foreign Purchaser in Abu Dhabi, for assistance, but EMITAC was also unsuccessful in obtaining an appointment on post's behalf. FCS Senior Commercial Specialist contacted a Progressive Engineering representative on July 3, 2008, and informed him that the export license application could not be approved if the meeting did not take place. Progressive Engineering's representative responded that this was "fine with me." ¶2. Comment: In view of Progressive Engineering's reluctance to meet with us, Post cannot recommend the company as a reliable recipient of sensitive technology of U.S. origin. End Comment. PATTERSON NNNN End Cable Text