1. Editor's Comment:We hope to welcome as many of you as possible to our Israeli Workshop next month (Section 2 refers). A number of the international team will be present at this event, including Celia Jarvis and myself. Celia, as many of you know, is ABHI's Exhibitions Executive, and as such, submits regular updates on our exhibition activities. See Exhibitions Update for Celia's latest submission. Please also see hyperlinks below featuring companies exhibiting with the Association at this year's Medica and Arab Health 2009 (Sections 8 and 9 below). Theresa
2. Israel Workshop; 11 June 2008
Israel enjoys a strong entrepreneurial culture which enables new ideas, especially in the field of Medical Devices to be nurtured and developed. The Israeli Healthcare Industry is particularly diverse and spans a wide range of core and niche activities. Leading multinationals, such as Johnson and Johnson have established foreign subsidiaries and R&D centres in Israel. More .. 10 Benefits of Trading with Israel | 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 Cost: Free-of-charge to ABHI members, and a nominal fee of £10 + v.a.t. to non-members. For more information contact:
theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk 
Who's Who at the British Embassy, Tel Aviv |
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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 now accepting completed Application Forms. To access an Application Form for HOSPIMedica visit: www.abhi.org.uk/events/default.aspx selecting 'Exhibitions' then 'HOSPIMedica' Please see Medica in section 8 below as to how to proceed from there. Why exhibit with the ABHI? [ back to top ]
4. Smiths Medical; Smiths Medical wins $30 million in contracts to help protect US healthcare workers from deadly needlestick injuries
SMITHS Group, the global technology business, has announced that its Medical division has won $30 million in contracts for safety needles and intravenous catheters that help to protect healthcare workers from potentially fatal needlestick injuries. More ... Stephen Hughes MEP, who is campaigning to mandate the use of safety devices across Europe, said: “One million European healthcare workers suffer from the trauma of needlestick injuries each year. We need to do everything we can to mitigate the risk and provide the protection our health workers need before others are seriously affected.” [ back to top ]
5. US Healthcare Market Entry Seminar; 24 June 2008
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6. Are you attending Hospitalar?; Sao Paulo BRITCHEM Seminar
Hospitalar 2008
15ª Feira Internacional de Produtos, Equipamentos, Serviços e Tecnologia para Hospitais, Laboratórios, Clínicas e Consultórios 10. Jun 08 - 13. Jun 08, Expo Center Norte, São Paulo See: Britcham Trade Seminar | The Britcham Trade Seminar will take place on 9 June, from 0800 to 1800 hrs. The scope of the Seminar is linked to trade and managing costs within the healthcare industry . Participants from the UK will be:
Mr David Colin Thome,
National Clinical Director for Primary Care
Mr Matt Tee
Chief Executive, NHS Direct - TBC
Dr Garth Manning
Royal College of General Practitioners Mr Robert Sloane
International Business Advisor, DH International For further information, please contact:
Ms Elizabeth Serra
Life Sciences Commercial Assistant
UK Trade & Investment - Brazil
British Consulate-General, Rio de Janeiro
T +55 21 2555 9611 (direct)
F +55 21 2555 9670
E elizabeth.serra@fco.gov |
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7. ABHI Innovation Conference - London; 25 June 2008ABHI’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. Medica; 19-22 November, 2008
www.MEDICA.DE
EXTRA SPACE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE ABHI PAVILION  *** TAP funding of £1,000 is available for eligible ABHI exhibitors for this show
Medica is the leading global exhibition for the medical sector. In addition, it is the key event to meet distributors and buyers from around the world and to discuss business with existing contacts. As has been covered in Celia's update, ABHI has successfully applied for more space at this year's Medica. WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING ON THE ABHI PAVILION AT MEDICA If exhibiting with us, and wish to update your entry please e-mail theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk. To access an Application Form for Medica visit: www.abhi.org.uk/events/default.aspx selecting 'Exhibitions' then 'Medica' 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 ]
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9. Arab Health, 26-29 January 2009*** TAP funding of £1,400 is available for eligible ABHI exhibitors for this show.
WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING ON THE ABHI PAVILION AT ARAB HEALTH If exhibiting with us, and wish to update your entry please e-mail theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk
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. As has also been covered in Celia's update, ABHI has successfully applied for more space at Arab Health. To access an Application Form for Arab Health visit: www.abhi.org.uk/events/default.aspx selecting 'Exhibitions' then 'Arab Health' Please see Medica in the section above as to how to proceed from there* * - As with Medica, faxing is recommended, in the first instance, in order to secure your space. Why exhibit with the ABHI? [ back to top ]
10. 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.
Examples of opportunities included in Business Opportunities website: 
UK Distributor sought
UK distributor sought by an Austrian company for robot-assisted hand therapy neuro-device for stroke patients. Helen.Dobby@austriantrade.org | 
Looking to distribute UK products
An Italian company has been working in the health field for many years, mainly through the sale of electromedical devices.
It has 2 commercial divisions:
• Medicine and Surgery, and
• Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Wellness.
See: www.endomedica.it |
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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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 Eminent professor, Lord Robert Winston, alongside two medtech giants, will offer opinions on company growth and the importance of size. From SME to global brands, are business development and innovation key to the success of all organisations?
This is a great opportunity to network with the cream of the UK medical devices industry, to make new contacts and forge beneficial working relationships.
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