1. Editor's Comment:

We hope to welcome as many of you as possible to our Israeli Workshop on Wednesday (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). The additional items covered in the up-dated version of this e-newswire are: (1) An opportunity to meet with an inward healthcare delegation from Thailand (section 11 refers); and (2) An opportunity to have promotional material displayed at ExpoMedical in Buenos Aires in September (section 12 refers). Finally, for those not so familiar with ABHI and its international activities, please see the flyer featured above. Theresa

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2. Israel Workshop; 11 June 2008

See: Who's Who at the British Embassy, Tel Aviv

"Nexus and HealthInvestor, the magazine we publish, helped to organise conferences in London in 2007 and 2008 for Israeli companies aiming to enter the UK market. Israel has world-class research and technology which the companies who attended have exploited to develop devices, products and services which, in many cases, are already in use world-wide. It is clear that there are many opportunities for UK companies to be involved as distributors (especially into the NHS), development partners and investors."

Tony Brown*
Director
Nexus Corporate Finance Limited

* Tony will be speaking at ABHI's  Workshop on 11 June.

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3. HOSPIMedica Singapore, 17-19 September 2008

SPACE NOW ON SALE
*** 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?

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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.”

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5. US Healthcare Market Entry Seminar; 24 June 2008

Meet and hear from three leading US healthcare professionals on how to distribute your products in the world's largest healthcare market. They will provide an insight into US regulation, reimbursement, procurement and distribution channels.

See: Agenda

To find out more:
Tel: +44 (0)844 477 7646 : E-mail: info@usmarketingseminar.co.uk :
Web: www.usmarketentryseminar.co.uk

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6. Are you attending Hospitalar?; Sao Paulo BRITCHEM Seminar

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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.

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8. Medica; 19-22 November, 2008

www.MEDICA.DE

*** 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. In addition, please note that this listing will automatically update on Wednesday, 11 June.

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? 

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EXTRA SPACE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE ABHI PAVILION

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  In addition, please note that this listing will automatically update on Wednesday, 11 June.

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?

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10. Business Opportunities (Updated):

Are 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.

Also please see below some Business Opportunities for Colombia:

Please see listing of overseas Commercial Officers who can help you in their specific markets ABHI holds on record.

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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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11. An opportunity to meet an inward delegation from Thailand; London (23 June) or later in the week at AMBEX / www.ambex.net

See delegate list of the healthcare inward mission to visit the UK the week of 23 June. To meet with the delegation in London at the BERR Conference Centre on the morning of 23 June, please contact Parminder Sunda at UKTI / Telephone: 020 7215 4869 / e-mail: Parminder.Sunda@ukti.gsi.gov.uk

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12. An opportunity to have your company's promotional material displayed at ExpoMedical in Buenos Aires / (www.expomedical.com.ar); 11-13 September 2008

Expomedical 2008 provides a good launchpad to display to Argentina and the region UK excellence in medical devices. It is the most important exhibition for medical equipment in Argentina, if not in the Spanish speaking world and in the Latin American Southern cone.

The Commercial Post at the British Embassy, Buenos Aires are to take a stand at ExpoMedical 2008, and for a fee of £250, would be willing to display product literature and promotional material at the event.

Please contact Sandra Coggins at the British Embassy for more information; Direct Tel: 54-11-4808-2263, Fax: 54-11-4808-2283 / E-mail: sandra.coggins@fco.gov.uk

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Exposanita' - 16th International Healthcare Exhibition, Bologna Exhibition Centre; 28-31 May 2008

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Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO

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