1. Editor's Comment:This issue continues with Asian matters, as well as updated Medica coverage. This includes a specific MEDICA Opportunities section. The issue also features a healthcare trade mission to Canada, an activity which coincides with the OHA Health Achieve conference in Toronto. Theresa
2. Medica 2007
ABHI will again be taking a pavilion at Medica this year. Medica, held each year in Düsseldorf, remains the world's pre-eminent medical exhibition. Combined with ComPaMED, it is the leading international trade fair for the medical technology industry.
An updated list of exhibitors within the ABHI pavilion can be found here. Please note that on - or before - Monday 10 September this listing will automatically update. Click here for complete ABHI @ Medica information [ back to top ]
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Associations that currently use cmeX: - British Houseware Enhancement Association ~ BHETA (was BHHMA and has just renamed)
- Federation British Hand Tool Manufactures ~ FBHTM
- British Fluid power Association ~ BPFA
- National Wool Textiles Export Corporation ~NWTEC
- British Water
- Medilink (Yorkshire & Humber)
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3. Medica OpportunitiesEEA at Medica 2007 EurExpo Associates (EEA), a Business Development company, again invites companies to become Visiting Associates at Medica, offering them unlimited use of EEA’s private Lounge. Facilities include a choice of dedicated table size for meetings, private WCs, PC terminal, cupboard space, coat stand and refreshments. For further information please contact: Antony Sisley at: eb@ajsisley.freeserve.co.uk FREE PR for MEDICA UK Trade & Investment’s marketing department is looking for companies with good PR stories about their interesting products to be displayed or launched, and/or significant deals made at Medica this year. This includes demonstrations OR handing out details about company product/service or any other exhibiting activity. If sufficient newsworthy stories can be created, there is a possibility for the UK to get coverage in printed media publications covering MEDICA focus issues leading up to and during the show. If interested, please send details before 12 September to: Ms Mitzi Swanson
Sector Adviser - Healthcare & Bioscience
UK Trade & Investment
Tel: +44(0)1329 663752 / Fax: +44(0)1329 663752
E-mail: mitzi.swanson@uktisoutheast.com
Preparing for Medica 2007? How UKTI's Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS) can help you in Germany: OMIS offers you the support of its Commercial Officers to help you prepare for Medica and arrange meetings with relevant German companies in November.
OMIS is an invaluable service that complements your existing sales development effort by linking you directly with our healthcare specialists based at the British Consulate General in Düsseldorf and other centres across Germany.
It is a very flexible service designed around your specific needs and offers a great deal of practical assistance before, during and after your time at Medica. You can even phase the time you have and draw down the support to suit your market entry plan. - More information. Advert Medical Technolgies Partnering event at Medica: 
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4. Healthcare Mission to Canada, 5-7 November 2007UK Trade & Investment is inviting UK companies working in the healthcare section to join a mission to coincide with the 'OHA Health Achieve 2007' conference and show in Toronto. The event, organised by the Ontario Health Association, includes a variety of topical seminars and panel discussions on subject such as Infection Control, Children's Health, Disease Management and Rural Care. Keynote speakers include General Colin Powell, Queen Noor of Jordan and Wynton Marsalis, whose topics cover leadership skills, humanitarian issues and taking charge. www.ohahealthachieve.com  
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5. CMEF '08
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 
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 6. Market Intelligence; ChinaChina has the world’s largest population. In 2005, it was officially estimated at 1,307.6 million. The province of Henan, in south-central China, had the largest population, with 93.8 million, equal to 7.7% of the total. Eastern China was the most populated region of the country, inhabited by 373.7 million people in 2005. The area includes Shanghai, China’s largest city, with a population of 17.8 million. Since opening its economy to the West in the late 1970s, China has experienced rapid growth. For 2007, China’s GDP is estimated at US$3,156 billion. While this makes China one of the world’s largest economies, the sheer size of the population means that per capita wealth is very low, at around US$2,390 in 2007. Healthcare provision is extremely uneven. It is best in the towns and cities; many rural areas have very little provision, following the near total decay of the Communist rural healthcare system ...... See: Chinese Medical Device Market Report.
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7. Focus on SingaporeSingapore’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 in exploring long-term collaboration in this promising market are invited to meet the mission at ABHI on Monday, 8 October. See: Singapore Inward Mission 2007 FAXBACK. Please contact: theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk if interested in meeting the inward delegation. [ back to top ]
Advertorial 8. Opening the Doors to India -
Opportunities and Challenges of Offshoring Medical DevicesCurrently valued at approximately US$5.6 billion (The Medical Device Market: United Kingdom – Espicom 31 Jan 2007) the UK market for medical devices is the third largest market in Europe. It represents a promising opportunity for manufacturers and service providers. But with this opportunity comes the added pressure for medical device companies to stay ahead of the competition. In order to gain a competitive edge, medical device companies are faced with the challenge of developing new, innovative products or new versions of existing products that adopt the latest methods of treatment and conform to the highest quality standards — all at a reduced cost. To compete in this attractive market, many medical device companies are prospering by partnering with offshore outsourcing companies and collaborating on medical device development and manufacturing See: 'Door to India' document. 
Matthew Sawtell
Regional Director UK, Global Life Sciences and Healthcare Practice,Europe, HCL Technologies HCL Technologies Ltd.
7th Floor, 68 King William St, London, UK, EC4N 7DZ
Tel: +44 (0)207 072 9304
E-mail: msawtell@hcl.in [ back to top ]
9. Winning Business in India Seminar 
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India is a vibrant and potentially rewarding market for South East companies looking to develop their business, with exports from the South East reaching £219 million in 2006. Export prospects exist for a wide variety of businesses which specifically but not exclusively include: aerospace, creative industries, education and environmental technologies. Discover more about the opportunities for your business in India by attending our informative half-day seminar. [ back to top ]
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10. Trade Mission to India; 22-26 October 2007India'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. [ back to top ]
11. Business opportunities
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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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Espicom - Distributors Guide
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Advert Human Factors Seminar and WorkshopIncorporating Human Factors into the design process of medical devices can save time, money and most importantly human error when operating the devices. Central St. Martin's College is delighted that Dr Idem Shams visiting lecturer at Brunel University and Director of 2i designs, Dr Jennifer Martin MATCH research fellow at University of Nottingham and Gary Davis from Davis Associates are speaking at the seminar giving different insights into the topic. The workshop will take place on the 27 of September.  
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Both events will take place in Central Saint Martins Innovation, Holborn in Central London. Space is limited so book early by following these web links: Seminar: Friday 14 September 14.00 – 16.00
Different Perspectives: Getting user input during medical device design Workshop:
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Advert The 1st Afro Asia Health Forum & Exhibition, Khartoum; 9-12 March 2008
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For more information: www.afroasiahealth.com. [ back to top ]
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