1. Editor's Comment

Welcome to Issue 29, where the main focus is on Asia: notification of an inward mission from Singapore, update on HOSPIMedica Thailand 07, announcement of an ABHI Pavilion at the CMEF* 08 and a piece on setting up a manufacturing base in China (Shenzhen) to name just a few ...

Not overlooking other matters, I would particularly like to draw attention to the ABHI/Ernst & Young industry-wide survey, outlined below, and encourage you to take a few minutes to respond. By doing so, you will be contributing to the debate on issues that are directly impacting your business, and assist us in lobbying the government to provide the best environment for the industry.

Theresa

* China International Medical Equipment Fair

2. Focus on Singapore

Singapore’s medical standards are among the highest in Asia, and it is widely acknowledged as a regional centre for medical excellence. Healthcare is offered by both the public and private sectors, with the public sector providing 80% of tertiary care and 20% of primary care, with the private sector accounting for the rest. ...

See: Singapore Healthcare Market Report.

An 8-member healthcare mission from Singapore will be visiting the UK from 8 – 12 October. They are keen to identify UK products for exclusive representation in Singapore and the region, with several having well established links in neighbouring markets. UK companies interested explore long term collaboration in this promising market are invited to meet the mission at ABHI on Monday, 8 October.

Valsa Panicker is the lead Commercial Officer for Healthcare, Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals at UK Trade & Investment in Singapore, a post she has held for 12 years. Valsa will be pleased to meet interested companies to brief them on the opportunities in Singapore, Hospimedica Asia 2008 and of the UK Trade & Investment services available to help them expand their exports to Singapore.

See: Singapore Inward Mission 2007 document.

Please contact: theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk if interested in meeting the inward delegation.

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3. CMEF '08; 18-21 April 2008

China no longer seems like a difficult market, in a land far, far away which requires patience and deep pockets to succeed in. CMEF is a show where one gets a sense that China means business and is changing so fast that old attitudes need to be thrown away and thrown away quickly!

Philip Kennedy
Sales & Marketing Director
Eschmann Equipment

ABHI is delighted to announce that it will, once again, take a UK pavilion at the Spring CMEF next year. 12,243 medical device manufacturers exhibited at the show in 2006, which represented a 17.19% increase with the previous year.  (Source: CAMDI*)

To join the ABHI Pavilion at this continually-growing and exciting event, look out for the Application Form to follow shortly... In the meantime, early registrations of interest should be sent to:  theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk

* China Association for Medical Devices Industry

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4. Fast Track to China Seminar - Nottingham; 6 September 2007

DISCOVER YOUR BUSINESS POTENTIAL IN CHINA

China is one of the fastest growing markets in the world offering huge trade and investment opportunities for British companies - but it is no ordinary market for exporters and investors. The size of the country, its business culture and its trading system can make it a complicated place in which to do business.

UK Trade & Investment is inviting all Healthcare and BioPharma companies, who are interested in finding out about the potential of the China market, to its FREE informative seminar.

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5. HOSPIMedica Thailand, 12-14 September 2007

In September, ABHI will be taking a British Pavilion at HOSPIMedica Thailand.

HOSPIMedica Thailand should provide vital access for companies tying to penetrate the Thai and IndoChina markets of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

The list of exhibitors within the ABHI pavilion can be found here.

There may also be an opportunity for non-exhibiting, UK companies to have their literature displayed at the event. If interested, please contact claire.baker@abhi.org.uk

In addition, there will be a series of EU-Asia free-of-charge business meeting for medical devices held at the event.

See below for further information.

To see all manufacturers/distributors etc, signed up for the Asia Invest Matchmaking meetings see: AsiaInvestMatchmaking.

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6. Setting up a Manufacturing Base in China

Glory Medical Group has grown from small beginnings trading in medical systems around twenty years ago.

The group was formed in 1998 and since then it has grown into a multi million GBP turnover collection of companies.

Its interests include hotels, food and real estate but the company bedrock has always been its association with medical matters.

This growth has been achieved by the vision and careful stewardship of the Company President and General Manager: Mr. Simon Liang.

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Contact details:

Martyn Jones
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Glory Medical Co (Holdings) Ltd
Glory Technology Park
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Glory Medical

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7. Industry-wide survey- all requested to submit

Closing date: 7 September 2007

Last summer, ABHI in partnership with Ernst & Young conducted a survey of the medical device industry entitled "Your Industry, Your Future, Your Say" which highlighted the significant challenges and uncertainty within the UK medical device sector at this time. The trends in this paper showing evidence of a weak UK market were then underlined by two business trends papers conducted in 2006 and 2007.

This year we are repeating the exercise to discover if this is a continuing trend, and to find out what impact recent developments in NHS procurement policy, such as the outsourcing of NHS Logistics to DHL/Novation, have had on the sector. This survey will provide vital evidence that ABHI can use to reinforce its arguments to Government on how its policies are impacting on the industry, as well as giving an authoritative picture of the current state of the industry.

We are keen to ensure that the widest possible participation is represented in this study.

Manufacturers' Questionnaire: www.abhi.org.uk/multimedia/downloads/2007/MQ07.ppt

Distributors' Questionnaire: www.abhi.org.uk/multimedia/downloads/2007/DQ07.ppt

All Responses, which will be held strictly in confidence,should be sent to:
Ian Podmore, Ernst & Young LLP ipodmore@uk.ey.com, Direct fax: 0117 981 2051

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8. Business Opportunities

Medical Waste Incineration Equipment; Russia

ABHI has been informed of an inward mission organised by Ekaterinburg's Regional Health Department. The purpose of the mission will be to familiarise the department with what medical waste incineration equipment the UK has to offer. Please see here to view the request received from the Senior Trade Adviser in the British Consulate General in Ekaterinburg. If you feel your equipment is appropriate, please let Theresa Ashford know on theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk.

 
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For More Business Opportunities:
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. Trade Mission to India; 22-26 October 2007

India's economy is one of the fastest growing in the world with a rapidly expanding consumer class, and is the second largest export market in the developing world after China - Are you taking advantage?

The UK has strong ties with India - In 2004 the UK exported over £3 billion worth of goods and services. There are huge business opportunities to be had from companies that can understand and appreciate India's sheer size and business culture.

Please respond directly to Parminder Sunda at UKT&I Parminder.Sunda@uktradeinvest.gov.uk 020 7215 4869

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10. Who's who at the British Embassy Tel Aviv

Click on the above see the UKTI Team

The e-mail format for contacting a team member is: firstname.surname@fco.gov.uk, e.g. yigal.levine@fco.gov.uk

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Thailand

For more in-depth information see:
www.espicom.com

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The 1st Afro Asia Health Forum & Exhibition, Khartoum; 9-12 March 2008

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For more information: www.afroasiahealth.com.

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The Middle East Association (MEA)

Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO

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