Welcome to ABHI’s International E-Newswire Issue no. 19.  This issue will mainly focus on Germany, and primarily MEDICA, although REHACARE*, also features.  Both shows will take place in Düsseldorf, 14-17 November and 3-6 October, respectively.

The ABHI has organised a national pavilion at MEDICA for more than ten years, and has a successful track record of doing so.  Space is likely to go quickly. We would, therefore,  urge companies wishing to particpate to sign-up sooner rather than later, in order to avoid disappointment.

Theresa

* REHACARE - the world's no.1. trade fair for rehabilitation and assistive technologies / UK Pavilion organised by Medilink Yorkshire & Humber.

MEDICA 2007

Sign up to join the ABHI Pavilion NOW!

To book your stand in the UK Pavilion, complete the Application Form downloadable from ABHI's website on the Medica homepage in its Exhibitions area:

http://www.abhi.org.uk/events/default.aspx

Once completed, please sign and return with your 50% deposit  to:

Exhibitions Department
ABHI
111, Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7HR

Medica Flyer designed & produced by Claire Baker

Medica remains the pre-eminent global meeting for those involved in the business of medical technologies and services.  If you want to understand the industry and meet partners, there is no better place to be.

John Wilkinson
Director General, ABHI

General Anesthetic Services would like to thank the ABHI for all of your logistical support during our very busy and successful Medica 2006. The ABHI staff were always available to help us with time consuming errands and room provisions of space to hold private meetings. We found all of the ABHI staff to be very pleasant and professional. We look forward to exhibiting this year with ABHI.

Lynne Fisher
Sales Director, General Anesthetic Services

Having made the commitment in both time and money to participate at an exhibition, the actual preparation and ultimately your attendance can prove a very daunting prospect, especially for the novice exporter.  This is where the expertise, local market knowledge and support services offered by the ABHI, before, during and, in some instances, after the event can prove invaluable.

Chris Taylor
Sales and Marketing Director, Swann-Morton Limited

REHACARE 2007

Click here to see a copy of the Application Form for participation in the official British Pavilion at Rehacare 2007 and here for the Exhibitors Terms Conditions. The Pavilion is being organised by Medilink Yorkshire & Humber.

Stand space will be allocated in strict order of receipt of completed application forms together with the relevant deposit.

Charlotte Bowden of Medilink Yorkshire & Humber will be attending NAIDEX , should you wish to discuss the event with her. Charlotte's  contact details are as below:

Ms. Charlotte Bowden
Healthcare Technologies Sector Specialist
UK Trade and Investment - Yorkshire and The Humber
Medilink Yorkshire & Humber
301 Glossop Road
Sheffield S10 2HL

Tel: 0114 222 7453
Fax: 0114 273 0058
E-Mail: c.bowden@medilink.co.uk
Web: www.medilink.co.uk

ABHI's Export Club

Theme: Doing Business in the Middle East
Chairman: Peter Murray (S. Murray & Co. Ltd)
Thursday, 24 May 2007, 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Venue: The Middle East Association, Bury House, London SW1Y 6AX

The ABHI Export Club, first and foremost, provides exporters with an opportunity to share experiences, non-competitive information and network in a friendly, informal setting.  The meetings also provide an opportunity to find out more about ABHI's International activities. 

The next Export Club, held in conjunction with and at the premises of, the Middle East Association, will focus on the Middle East.  The format will be a series of interactive presentations culminating in a buffet lunch.  On this occasion, company case studies will include Smiths Industries.

There will also be a presentation from the British Embassy in Washington, UN Liaison Officer, namely Yvonne Dale.  Yvonne will cover World Bank opportunities, especially those for the Middle East.

ABHI's activities up-date will include initial plans on this year's  MEDICA plans, and, in-keeping with the Middle East theme, a review of ARAB HEALTH '07.

See: ABHI's Export Club - Middle East

Thailand Briefing Meeting

Monday, 14 May 2007; 2.00 - 4.00 p.m.

ABHI will be hosting a Market Briefing at its premises on 14 May looking at South East Asian markets, with a particular focus on Thailand.

Mr Khun Attakorn, Trade & Investment Manager at the British Embassy in Bangkok, will be attending, and speaking at the event.  There will also be company case studies covering the region, as well as coverage of HOSPIMedica Thailand.

To register interest in either presenting a case study at, or attending, the F.O.C. briefing, please contact theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk 

See: ABHI's Export Club - Middle East

An Opportunity to meet with a visiting Commercial Officer from Canada

at the offices of Business Link Surrey,  Woking

See:  Commercial Officer Flyer - Canada

An Opportunity to meet with a visiting Commercial Officer from Portugal

at the offices of UKTI, Fareham

See: Commercial Officer Flyer - Portugal

Egypt - Product Search from a well-established, Cairo-based distributor

A company, established  in 1956, to supply the Egyptian market with medical equipment from various leading international manufacturers (of which ABHI has been provided with a list) is now seeking to expand its portfolio.  It is looking to expand in the following:

• Anaesthesia and anaesthesia-related products
• Neonatology and neonate intensive care units
• Hospital furniture and baby incubators
• New advances in medicine

Please request a company portfolio from theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk

Notifcation: DTI Global Watch Service

The DTI Global Watch Service is to close on 31 March 2007.  This pioneering service has proved successful in helping UK companies find and benefit from overseas technologies.  However, the Government is streamlining and simplifying the support it provides to UK business and, as a result, from April the main focus for UK companies and organisations seeking innovation support will be Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTNs).  The KTNs have been set up by government, industry and academia to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and experience between industry and the science base.  You will find direct links to specific technology areas at www.ktnetworks.co.uk.

While the Global Watch Service website will close at the end of March, much of its content will still be available via the KTN portal.  From this site, you can access and download DTI Global Watch Mission Report and search the extensive technology knowledge pool for which the Global Watch Service website was renowned.  Users will also be able to continue to use Active Knowledge, the real-time knowledge management tool which automatically brings intelligently-gathered information direct to their desktop as they work.  Please note that any RSS feeds you have set up as a registered user will also continue to work.

Sent on behalf of the Global Watch Team

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