1. Editor's Comment:
ABHI is proud to announce its formalised relationship with Espicom Business Intelligence*. Espicom, an inceptive supporter of this e-newswire is now providing the Association with up-dated market intelligence. Such market intelligence will prove invaluable to the assistance ABHI provides its members. This, I should add, will form part of the library of country data including regulatory and reimbursement information ABHI is in the process of compiling.
The International work of ABHI goes from strength to strength. For the Association to have access to Espicom's Market Intelligence is an excellent move.
I am honoured to be Chairman of ABHI's International Policy Group, and help provide an international steer to its secretariat.
Alan Press
Managing Director
Kimal Plc
International Help to ABHI members
Espicom Business Intelligence
For information on Espicom's Market Report discount offer for ABHI members please e-mail: theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk
Theresa
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2. International Business News and Notifications:
The Taiwanese government has approved a plan to boost its healthcare industry by investing huge funds over the next few years. The government will invest NT$86.4 billion (US$2.59 billion) over the next four years to upgrade the health care industry. More
(Source:Extracts from Central News Agency, 30/4/2009)
President's FY 2010 Budget for FDA Invests Substantially in Food and Medical Product Safety
The FDA budget proposes two major initiatives for FY 2010: Protecting America’s Food Supply and Safer Medical Products. More
(Source: Medcompare TM - The Medical Guide for Medical Professionals 14/5/2009)
The rising importance of sustainable development in the South American trade agenda; Why are Latin American countries vulnerable to the establishment of labour standards? Latin American countries have historically adopted a defensive stance when it comes to topics related to sustainable development, primarily in terms of the ties between trade and environmental and labour issues More
(Source: Trade Knowledge Network , 14/5/2009)
Biomed's Leading Companies at ILSI-Biomed 2009
Companies selected to participate in the June Conference will present Innovations and Medical Breakthroughs spanning the MedicalDevice, Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries. More
(Source: PharmaLive, 13.5.09)
Brazil; Industry comments welcome
According to a new industry paper, the Brazilian devices regulatory agency ANVISA is proposing that it be solely responsible for inspecting the manufacturing plants of companies intending to supply the Brazilian market. If exporting to Brazil, is this something you are aware of? If so, and you wish to comment please e-mail: theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk
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3. News from FCO; Market Updates from Commercial Officers:
ABHI has requested Commercial Officers from India, Jordan and Germany to provide up-to-reports of activities and opportunities within their respective markets.
UKTI Commercial Officers are based in overseas commercial posts. ABHI liaises with, and seeks guidance from, the Commercial Officers specifically responsible for healthcare. The information provided especially in terms of local market knowledge is found to be highly relevant and invaluable.
INDIA:
The key areas of opportunity within the Indian Healthcare are:
Medical Infrastructure, Telemedicine, Medical Equipment, Training & Education More...
JORDAN:
Jordan's healthcare services and facilities are regionally recognised as very advanced. British exporters, consultants and training providers have potentially significant opportunities More ...
GERMANY: New
The German market for healthcare products is the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. More ...
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4. This Issue's Feature; Business Expansion Abroad
The world, as they say, is a global village today, and, with globalisation, the traditional boundaries that divided countries and economies have disappeared. As in other walks of life, this change is transforming the business world as well. Businesses across the globe, whether big or small, wish to benefit from this globalisation, and are looking to expand business abroad. Ease of communication, availability of information and bodies such as ABHI are helping companies to expand and market their products abroad making this process easier and simpler than ever before. More..
 The writer:
Dr Shahid Raza
Managing Director
Healthcare Dimensions
Middlesex, TW7 4DZ, United Kingdom
Mob: +44-07786-115-686 / Landline:+44-208-8400-7888 / e-mail: sraza@blueyonder.co.uk
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5. International Business Opportunities:
Are you a UK healthcare company looking to expand your product range, or one seeking distribution overseas?
ABHI maintains an on-going listing of business opportunities in the healthcare sphere world-wide.
New opportunities within this issue includes leads from China, Germany, New Zealand, Pakistan and Japan.
You will note that some opportunities 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.
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6. ABHI Exhibitions and International Events:
ABHI Pavilions at Overseas Exhibitions:
HOSPIMedica, Bangkok, 16 - 18 September 2009:
ABHI is, once again, the proud organisers of the UK pavilion, and this year it is held in the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. The 2008 exhibition was a great success for many of the exhibitors in the UK pavilion. HOSPIMedica Asia
Registrations of interest for HOSPIMedica Asia should be e-mailed to: theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk
Medica, Dusseldorf, 18-21 November 2009:
The ABHI is ready to continue with the success of last year's Medica, and will therefore be taking increased amount of space in 2009 Medica
NOTE: MEDICA is not yet sold out. There are a few spaces still remaining. If at all interested in exhibiting, please e-mail: Exhibitions@abhi.org.uk
 Arab Health, Dubai, 25 -28 January 2010:
Arab Health is the largest and most prestigious healthcare event in the Middle East. Over 2,500 exhibitors attend from over 65 countries, and over 50,000 visitors descend on Dubai for the four-day exhibition. Arab Health
For all exhibition enquiries e-mail: exhibitions@abhi.org.uk
ABHI's Export Clubs:
Focus on the USA and Canada; 29 May 2009
At an estimated US$85.6 billion in 2008, the US medical device market is the world’s largest, accounting for 41% of the global total. Per capita expenditure, at US$281, is the highest in the world (Source: Espicom). More ...
ABHI's Export Club meeting will take place on 29 May 2009 from 12am until 2pm, at ABHI’s offices, London. The Export club provides exporters with an opportunity to share experiences and gain new market information whilst offering an informal setting to network. The format for the event will be a series of interactive case studies and industry expert sessions. Please e-mail theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk if interested in attending.
Who will be attending this Export Club
9 July 2009, Australia / New Zealand:
Chairman: Peter Murray, S. Murray & Co. Ltd
Australia represents a large and highly advanced medical device market. The country has a large number of medical device manufacturers, although these tend to be relatively small and concentrate on niche markets.
New Zealand represents a small but highly developed market for medical equipment. The country has a well-developed health infrastructure, and facilities are of a generally high standard. The best access to the market is through the appointment of a local agent.
Register to attend this event
17 September 2009, Israel:
Chairman: Tony Brown, The Nexus Group
The Israeli medical device market is the largest in the Middle East and is valued at an estimated US$885 million in 2008. Imports represent much of the market, which is dominated by ‘high-end’ products such as electromedical and X-ray equipment. Will include a live video link with the British Embassy, Tel Aviv.
Register to attend this event
All write-ups extracted from Espicom Business Intelligence.www.espicom.com
Medical Innovation Forum, 10 June 2009
Venue: Olympia Conference Centre, London
The Medical Innovation Conference brings together the medical technology industry and healthcare policy makers to review the innovation landscape and consider how best to ensure procurement practice delivers the health gains available through the timely adoption of new technologies. More ..
To Register
For more details on the event please email conferences@abhi.org.uk
Company LITERATURE DISPLAY at NHS Innovation Expo.
18-19 June 2009; The ExCel Centre, London E16
Innovation Expo 2009 is a Department of Health initiative aimed at NHS staff. With an expected audience of 4000 NHS and social care staff this major healthcare event represents an excellent opportunity for industry to showcase their new innovative products to the NHS.
ABHI will have an exhibition stand at the Expo and will showcase a selection of members’ innovative products. Companies also have the opportunity to purchase literature slots.
The cost for a literature slot is:
ABHI member £100 + VAT: Non-member £125 + VAT
(Literature should be no larger than standard A4 size, or of unusual dimensions. One slot is equivalent to 100 sheets.)
To register please email emma.pocock@abhi.org.uk or call 020 7960 4360.
For more information about the event
ABHI’s full Events Listing 2009
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7. UK Government Updates:
UK Life Science Marketing Strategy Launch; 7 May 2009
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Lord Davies of Abersoch
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Some key elements of the UK Life Science Marketing Strategy were launched by Trade and Investment Minister Lord Davies of Abersoch at an event held on 7th May at the Royal College of Physicians in London.
The online marketing toolkit allows UK companies looking to achieve trade success overseas a single point of entry to Industry agreed marketing messages, royalty free images, UK specific facts and figures and UK case studies all designed to help UK businesses raise awareness of UK excellence overseas and create an encouraging atmosphere for UK Life Science companies to operate in.
Delegates at the event More ..
The Toolkit can be found at www.uklifescience.co.uk
STOP PRESS: An Inward Mission of 10-12 Buyers from major hospital groups in India will be visiting the UK 22-26 June. The mission is likely to visit 2-3 regions in the UK. For further information please e-mail: Robert.Kipps@berr.gsi.gov.uk with a copy to Theresa.Ashford@abhi.org.uk
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Medical Technology Innovation Centre (MTIC);
University of Hertfordshire
21-23 June 2009
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Energising Innovation and Investment within the Global Medtech Industry
The 2009 International Medtech Symposium will bring international leaders from industry, finance, government and academia together for a two-day symposium on the future of the medtech industry. The focus will be on new innovation drivers and opportunities for growing medtech international value chains. More
As part of their sponsorship package UKTI will offer a £100 discount to the first 30 UK based SME’s who apply for the full symposium (£550 before 10 May/£650 after). Note that delegates can also purchase individual day passes, (£300 day 1, £275 day 2).
To access the £100 discount, contact Matt Delve, Communications Manager matt.delve@uktibiotech.org.uk who will give you a code number to quote on your registration form.
ComPaMED Stand Share Offer Supported by UKTI
November 18 – 20 2009, Messe Düsseldorf, Germany
ComPaMED is a leading international showcase for the suppliers market of high tech medical technology solutions. 2008 saw exhibitor numbers increase by over 20% and visitor numbers up to 14,000. Once again, ComPaMED proved to be a central meeting point for the entire industry, both nationally and internationally.
Conveniently situated alongside the world’s largest medical trade fair MEDICA, ComPaMED is perfectly placed for simultaneous interaction between leading manufacturers, leading suppliers, and system partners. Stand Share Offer
 Stimulating Demand-Pull Processes within the NHS:
As part of the work of the Ministerial Medical Technology Strategy Group NHS Technology Adoption Centre has been looking at new processes for driving ‘Demand Pull’. Putting Clinicians to the fore in defining the technologies required to satisfy unmet clinical needs. More ...
The next steps will be to hold two workshops:
- 18 June - London
- 19 June - Leeds
which will bring together clinicians, industry and researchers to explore the opportunities to meet the needs which have been defined.
www.technologyadoptioncentre.nhs.uk
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8. Success in Iraq - a record export contract for Penlon Limited
 In 2008 Penlon Limited won its biggest ever export contract - a US$6.5 million order for Prima SP2 anaesthesia systems for use in hospital operating theatres throughout Iraq. More
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9. Other Associated International Activities:
Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG KCVO
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