1. Editor's Comment:

This issue includes an update on ABHI personnel (Section 2 refers).

Please keep me updated on personnel within your companies/organisations, especially those engaged with export and international matters.  E-mail: theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk

Theresa

2. Update on Personnel at ABHI:

ABHI Standards Director retires:

Trudy Phelps has retired from her role as ABHI Standards Director. Trudy began working with ABHI in 1991 performing secretariat duties for BSI, and went on to serve as ABHI Technical Director from 1993-95 before taking up her current role as Standards Director. Trudy’s duties involved representing the medical device industry to standards stakeholders (such as BSI, UK Notified Bodies, MHRA and Eucomed). More ...

Mike Kreuzer, ABHI Technical and Regulatory Director, paid this tribute:

Trudy has made an exceptional contribution to ABHI starting with its formative period in the early nineties. She took the lead with standards management, both in the UK and internationally, providing members with a service which made ABHI unique among European trade associations. She will be greatly missed but members will be pleased to hear that arrangements are in place to ensure that this important activity continues and an announcement will be made next month.

ABHI welcomes:

Celia Jarvis, Exhibitions Executive Before embarking on a career in international exhibitions, Celia Jarvis spent five years working in marketing gaining experience across a variety of sectors including beauty, charity and education. A graduate of Kingston University, Celia is thrilled to have been appointed into the diverse and exciting role of Exhibitions Executive.

Emma Pocock, Events Executive Since graduating from Southampton University in Geography. Emma has spent the last  3 ½ years working in  events at a PR and marketing agency, where her role was to manage and develop the events for NOA (the National Outsourcing Trade Association) .  Outside of events work, Emma is also a qualified Reflexologist.  Emma is delighted to have been appointed, and is looking forward to the challenge of developing the events function at ABHI.

Who's Who at ABHI

3. Update on ABHI's Global Export Club:

ABHI is officially launching its Monthly Export Club with a Medica focus. Medica is the world’s largest medical trade fair with over 137,000 trade visitors attending the four-day trade show. The event will also discuss the opportunities available in the French and German healthcare markets.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 17 September from 12am until 2pm, at ABHI’s offices, London.

Some Supporters of ABHI's South American Global Export Club:

Click here for a full list of forthcoming Global Export Club meetings.

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4. ABHI's Exhibition Update incl. HOSPIMedica Singapore:

STOP PRESS: EXTRA SPACE AT MEDICA Due to cancellations, there are prime-location stands available on the ABHI pavilion at Medica. If interested call Celia Jarvis on 020 7960 4382 OR e-mail celia.jarvis@abhi.org.uk a.s.a.p.

Visit: http://www.abhi.org.uk/events/exhibitions/default.aspx
for further information on the above events.
Specific queries should be addressed to: celia.jarvis@abhi.org.uk

* Not yet on website.

HOSPIMedica Singapore; (17-19 September, 2008):

WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING ON THE ABHI PAVILION AT HOSPIMEDICA SINGAPORE / Updated

HOSPIMedica Asia will hold its seventh exhibition in Singapore this year, and ABHI will, once again, be organising the UK Pavilion. More ... Also see Singapore Mission and Publicity information below.

Application Forms. To access an Application Form for HOSPIMedica visit: www.abhi.org.uk/events/default.aspx selecting 'Exhibitions' then 'HOSPIMedica'.

WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING ON THE ABHI PAVILION AT MEDICA / Updated

WHO WILL BE EXHIBITING ON THE ABHI PAVILION AT ARAB HEALTH / Updated

Why exhibit with the ABHI? / How to apply for a Grant

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5. Singapore; Healthcare Trade Mission (15-19 September 2008) + Publicity Opportunity / Registration Deadline extended

UK Trade & Investment is organising a healthcare mission and seminar to coincide with HOSPIMedica Singapore.

All mission participants will: receive invitations to a sector-focused market briefing and to a networking reception benefit from pre-mission publicity (see below) and inclusion in a mission brochure be able to participate in a seminar showcasing UK expertise in the healthcare sector, and visit HOSPIMedica Asia Mission Flyer OMIS Information Sign Up

Date for Diaries - Thursday 15 January: ABHI 's Global Export Club focusing on Singapore as well as other markets within South East Asia.

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6. Advamed Mission; 21-24 September 2008

Building on the success of the 2007 Healthcare Mission to the USA, UKTI and ABHI are seeking companies with leading edge medical technologies to participate in Advamed 2008 - an international medical device conference/ trade show taking place in Washington DC. www.advamed2008.com TWO LEVELS OF MISSION ON OFFER* See: Flyer Also see: ABHI at Advamed. * possible £1,000 UKTI Grant for eligible companies

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7. Doing Business in Japan; KANAGAWA - "Best place" for business and investing for UK companies; 28 August 2008

Learn about the opportunities and implications of doing business and investing in Japan at a JETRO-based Seminar.

Kanagawa Flyer / Registration Form

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8. Business Opportunities:

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 below:

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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9. Commercial Officer Clinics; Nordic and China; September 2008:

Attention: Companies in the South East region of the UK

The flyers refer to visits to the South East region by UKTI's Commercial Officer Peter McCoy from Finland, who is Director of the Nordics team, and Barry Nicholson from Shanghai China.  Both are hosting clinics with one-to-one meetings in September at SEEDA's offices in Guildford. This is an opportunity for companies with an interest in either of these countries to discuss the business opportunities there, and the assistance available to access or develop these markets.

The clinic dates will be:

Further details are on the fliers and/or or visit the ‘events’ page of: www.uktisoutheast.com

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10. UK Healthcare Mission to Toronto, to coincide with OHA Health Archive '08; 3-5 November 2008

UKTI invites companies with innovative products and services to participate in a Mission to Canada to coincide with OHA Health Achieve 2008 Exhibition and Conference. (www.ohahealthachieve.com). OHA is Canada's largest healthcare conference attracting over 8,600 health care professions from across the country. 

The purpose of the mission is to showcase UK excellence in healthcare goods/services (devices and e-health products), to raise UK industry's visibility in the Canadian market, help generate leads, identify potential representatives or increase bottom line. UKTI is proud to highlight the world-class R&D taking place in the UK and via events such as 'OHA Achieve' encourage collaboration between Canadian and British companies as a springboard for wider global growth.

Mission Information.

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