1. Editor's Comment:On 11 June ABHI held a small workshop covering the Israeli market. Attendees were able to speak, and pose questions, to the UKTrade & Investment section of the British Embassy, Tel Aviv. Given the positive feedback, this is an activity likely to be repeated by the Association. Perhaps, companies with an on-going, or tentative, interest in Israel would contact theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk with a view to participating next time. A future e-newswire will feature the Biomed Conference, recently held in Tel Aviv. This will be covered by Yigal Levine, UKTI’s Tel Aviv-based Commercial Officer responsible for healthcare. This particular issue includes notification of an inward delegation from Thailand and a South American Export Club as well as 'updated' hyperlinks featuring UK Pavilion exhibitors at both Medica and Arab Health. For a complete update on ABHI-organised exhibitions please see the Exhibitions Update prepared by ABHI's Exhibitions Executive, Celia Jarvis. Theresa [ back to top ]
2. An opportunity to meet an inward Thai delegation interested in Disaster Management and Emergency Services; London (23 June) or later in the week at AMBEX / www.ambex.net
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3. Export Club - Mexico, Brazil and Colombia; 10 July 2008 
See: Export Club ABHI is to hold an Export Club meeting focusing on South America, specifically Brazil, Mexico and Colombia at its offices on 10 July. For further information please contact Emma Pocock on emma.pocock@abhi.org.uk / Tel: 020 7960 4383. [ back to top ]
4. 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 ]
5. UKTI South African Workshop, Wednesday 30 July – A free-of-charge afternoon event commencing with lunch
An inward mission comprising ten South African business delegates is scheduled to visit the UK the week of 28 July. The delegates are predominantly involved in healthcare, S&T and innovation in medical devices.
The visit will focus primarily on innovation in the medical device industry, and look at issues such as innovation, commercialisation of technology, industry and the public sector's role in supporting R&D in the healthcare sector. For more information on the briefing session UKTI is hosting to meet the delegation please contact Siraj Khan at UKTI on Siraj.khan@ukti.gsi.gov.uk / telephone: +44 (0)20 7215 4846. [ back to top
6. 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 [ back to top ]
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. In addition, please note that this listing will automatically update on Wednesday, 18 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? [ 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 In addition, please note that this listing will automatically update on Wednesday, 18 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? [ back to top ]
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 South Korea and Colombia: 
Soelim Trading
Soelim Inc. is a medium-size medical trading company. So far, they have been actively working with the US, Germany and Israel, They would now like to expand to the UK.
From the UK, they would like to import medical products related to orthopaedic, cardiovascular and ophthalmological diseases. Contact:
Mr Sang-Bum Kim, Vice President
Tel: +82 2 538 9168
Fax: +82 2 538 2660
e-mail: sbkim@soelim.com
Korea High Palm (www.koreahighpalm.com)
Korea High Palm would like to import anaesthetic machine filters, pocket masks, breathing masks for artificial respiration, infusion pumps etc.
Contact:
Mr Kang-Lee, UK Manager
Tel: +82 2 446 9137
Fax: +82 2 446 9139
e-mail:sunyuk2003@hotmail.com. | 
SMI DE COLOMBIA LTDA
Avenida La Esperanza No. 95-12 Bodega 29
Centro Empresarial Portos
Bogotá, D.C. Contact: Mr. Enrique QUINTERO
General Manager Tel: +57 1 608 3796
Mobile: +57 313 2844154
Email: smi.gerencia@cable.net.co
Website: www.smiltda.com Interested in procuring specialised medical and surgical equipment.
PRODUMEDIC
Carrera 13 No. 42-28
Bogotá, D.C. Contact: Mr. Humberto CARDONA
General Manager Tel: +57 1 232 1306/ 287 5718
Fax: +57 1 340 0103
Email: hcardona@produmedic.com Interested in procuring Incubators; phototherapy lamps; surgery tables; defibrillators; artificial respirators; surgery lamps; medical and surgical instruments. |
The above opportunities were provided by UKTI personnel in commercial posts overseas.
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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 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 [ back to top ]
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Advert NEXUS / Health Investor 
"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
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The Middle East Association (MEA)
Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO
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