1. Editor's Comment:Since the last issue, ABHI has taken a UK pavilion to the CMEF in Shenzhen, China. ABHI's Exhibitions Executive, Celia Jarvis, reports on this event, in addition to up-dating on other ABHI-organised exhibitions. See Exhibitions Update. Celia, as well as myself and our colleague, Dan Jones, also visited NAIDEX in Birmingham. Please see Business Opportunities (Section 9) which includes a couple of the distributorship/business opportunities obtained at the show. More will follow ... Theresa
2. CMEF
Opening Ceremony; Spring CMEF 2008
An update on the UK pavilion at this year's CMEF has been provided above in Celia's Exhibitions Summary. ABHI is already taking registrations of interest in the CMEF 2009, with companies looking to take advantage of our early bird discount. Further information on the CMEF can be obtained by contacting celia.jarvis@abhi.org.uk
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3. HOSPIMedica Singapore, 17-19 September 2008
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*** TAP funding of £1,400 is available for eligible ABHI exhibitors for this show. HOSPIMedica Asia will hold its seventh exhibition in Singapore this year, and ABHI will, once again, be organising the UK Pavilion. The exhibition provides vital access for companies penetrating the markets of South East Asia. The changing Asian demographics in terms of declines in fertility, longer life expectancy and the aging population will have an enormous impact on the need for better healthcare. In addition, with the increase in medical tourism, many Asian healthcare institutions are now seeking new equipment, solutions and better initiatives to serve their medical and healthcare needs. 7,000 trade visitors and buyers from the region are expected to visit HOSPIMedica this year, and ABHI are taking early registrations of interest to exhibit. To register your interest, therefore, please e-mail: celia.jarvis@abhi.org.uk. [ back to top ]
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4. Owen Mumford Ltd; Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in TWO categories - International Trade and Innovation
Unistik 3, featuring Comfort Zone Technology Owen Mumford Ltd is a double winner of the prestigious Queen’s Awards 2008 for International Trade and Innovation. The Queen’s Award for International Trade recognises Owen Mumford’s outstanding International Trade record, which in the last six years has seen the company’s export earnings increase by a staggering 156%. In fact, Owen Mumford exports over 80% of its total production. More Export Manager, Martin Kendall said:
“The Queen’s Award 2008 for International Trade is a prestigious endorsement of Owen Mumford’s contribution towards British industry’s export business and we are very proud to have been selected. During the 50+ years we have been trading, Owen Mumford Ltd has earned a global reputation for designing, developing, manufacturing and exporting medical products. We will continue to be a world leader in medical technology to help improve the quality of patients’ lives everywhere.” [ back to top ]
5. Opportunity for UK companies to meet with a Japanese Journalist;
7-11 July 2008.
UKTI has invited a Japanese journalist, Ms Rie Uematsu of Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Business & Technology Daily News (Japan's leading trade paper with 420,000 circulation daily), to visit the UK from Monday 7 to Friday 11 July.
Ms Rie Uematsu is keen to meet the following UK companies: a) those who are already selling to Japan
b) those who are interested in selling to Japan
c) those who have newsworthy strong selling points
The main sectors in healthcare of interest are: a) Diagnostics (eg: POCT, test kit as OTC, diagnostic agent, equipment)
b) Infection control related products
c) Oncology and cardiovascular diseases related diagnostics and therapeutic apparatus
d) Orthopaedics (incl. implant)
e) E-Health (incl. equipment and technology)
Ms Uematsu would be happy to consider other related sectors if they proved to be innovative and attractive to Japanese traders. Application does not necessarily mean a meeting. Application forms will be reviewed by Sector Specialist in UK and Japan as well as by the journalist; then UK companies will be selected. Apply here. Japan is 2nd largest healthcare market in the world. Imports of medical devices account for 48% of the whole market.
Parminder.Sunda@ukti.gsi.gov.uk
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6. Israel Workshop; 11 June 2008 | ABHI will also be holding a small workshop covering the Israeli market, which will include a video-conferencing dialogue with the Commercial Section of the British Embassy, Tel Aviv.
When: Wednesday, 11 June, 2008
10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Where: BERR Conference Centre
For more information contact:
theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk 
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7. ABHI Innovation Conference - London; 25 June 2008
 ABHI’s Innovation Conference is on 25 June at Olympia. The theme is unashamedly “How to make money out of innovation in the UK healthcare environment”. We will be examining the new areas for business, case histories of how people have made money from health tech innovations, better procurement systems and how to find the right skills to make your business work. In addition, the event will provide an excellent opportunity to meet with other people with new ideas for products and services, and who are looking for people and organisations they can work with. ... so join us at the ABHI Innovation Conference on 25th June.
Early-bird discounts are available, with further discounts for ABHI members. Visit www.abhi-conference.com for further information and to register online. [ back to top ]
8. Arab Health, 26-29 January 2009*** TAP funding of £1,400 is available for eligible ABHI exhibitors for this show.  Arab Health is the largest healthcare event in the Middle East and a key exhibition in the Industry's calendar. ABHI has seen an unprecedented demand for space in recent years; Arab Health 2008 set new records, both in terms of visitors, and exhibitors signing-up to exhibit next year. Due to an anticipated high demand, therefore, space will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis. To avoid disappointment, we suggest you access the following link: http://www.abhi.org.uk/events/default.aspx
selecting 'Exhibitions' then 'Arab Health' Complete the booking form as soon as possible, and return it initially via fax* to:
Fax no: 020 7960 4361, and/or sign and return with your 50% deposit to:
Exhibitions Department
ABHI
111, Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7HR. * - Faxing is recommended in order to secure your space. Why exhibit with the ABHI? [ back to top ]
9. Business Opportunities (Updated); including leads from NAIDEXAre you a UK healthcare company looking to expand your product range?, or one seeking (further) distribution overseas? Herewith are a number of opportunities covering both requirements. You will note that some have direct contact details, whereas for others it is preferable to go via the ABHI. If registering interest via the Association, contact information will be supplied to UK companies upon receipt of reference numbers. 
| Pictured here is Mrs Isabelle Hurley from the Commercial Section of the British Consulate, Lyon together with Mr Chris Groves of Pure Ability Ltd and a French buyer
Isabelle requests that any potential suppliers who have developed software and/or are involved with educational and speech therapy development contact her on Isabelle.hurley@fco.gov.uk
UK companies should also drop Isabelle a line if interested in the French market, especially if in the area of rehabilitation with an interest in visiting Autonomique. |
Please see listing of other overseas Commercial Officers held on record by ABHI.
Business opportunities are also available free-of-charge from the UKTI portal. 
For More information:
Access the site at www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk to take a closer look and to register and set up your profile. Info: UK Trade & Investment Enquiry Service
Email: enquiries@uktradeinvest.gov.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7215 8000 (09.00-17.30, Mon-Fri)
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