Representatives from the mission will be meeting leading companies in the UAE to promote trade relations between the UAE and one of the UK's fastest growing economic zones. The three day visit begins with a business to business clinic on 11th March at the Rotana Towers Hotel, Sheikh Zayad Road with the delegation moving on to Qatar later in the week.
As the rapid development of the UAE region continues apace, Welsh firms are well-equipped to provide the kind of advanced technologies that the construction sector now requires.
Lee Jennings, Vice President (Middle East) of International Business Wales, said: "The local market is continually looking for the latest technologies to support the booming construction industry in the region and Welsh companies have proved they have the innovative solutions to deal with many of the growing challenges."
He continued to elaborate, "Since opening our office in Dubai in 2004, exports from Wales have increased by almost 500%. In 2003 Welsh exports to the UAE totalled $68 million compared to $344 million in 2005. Although final figures are yet to be published for 2006, trade figures up to Q3 are looking equally impressive with $243 million worth of business being conducted with the UAE."
Local companies attending the business clinic will experience one to one sessions and can expect to gain valuable insights on industry leading technologies and services that will enhance their own enterprises in the region.
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Welsh construction on a mission to the UAE
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 08 - 2007 at 12:43
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Following their success at the recent Big 5 exhibition in November last year where $6 million worth of deals were signed, leading Welsh companies in the construction industry are returning to the UAE for a specially scheduled trade mission organised by International Business Wales.
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The companies participating in the trade mission are:Conren International
Export Manager - Veronica Dawson
Website - www.conren.com
Contact Attachments
Export Executive - Joseph Headley
Website - www.forklift-attachments.co.uk
Equipment Supply Services ltd
Managing Director - Sean Reilly
Website - www.equipmentsupply.co.uk
Harries Automation
Managing Director - Paul Harries
Website - www.harriesautomation.com
Industrial Engineering Automation Ltd
Business Development Manager - William Astley
Website - www.iealtd.co.uk
Lyte Industries
Export Sales Manager - Hannah Lewis
Website - www.lyteladders.co.uk
MCW Group
Managing Director - Richard Morris
Website - www.mcwgroup.co.uk
Natural Welsh Stone
Managing Director - Phil Bowen
Website - www.welshstone.com
Orange Box
Export Sales Manager - Damien White
Website - www.orangebox.com
Pop Up Products
Sales Manager - Martin Cheese
Website - www.popupplatform.co.uk/
PPM Technology
Managing Director - John Jones
Website - www.ppm-technology.com
R-Tech Services
Director - Dr Tony Franks
Website - www.r-techservices.co.uk
Tonik Water Services
Sales Agent - Jimmy Sandison
Website - www.tonik.co.uk
Toplis Project Management
Managing Director - Karon Clair Toplis
Website - www.toplispm.co.uk
U-Power International Holdings Ltd
Managing Director - William Gabbott
Website - www.upower.com
For further details on the trade mission and how to participate in the business clinic contact Lee Jennings, International Business Wales on +971 4 309 4344
MEDIA CONTACT: BEN CASTREE ON + 9714 390 1630
International Business Wales (IBW) is the overseas trade arm of the Welsh Assembly Government. Export Assist is a £12.7 million IBW programme, aimed at small to medium sized enterprises based in the Objective 1 areas of Wales who are either first time exporters or looking to develop new international markets. It is supported by over £6 million of European Objective 1 funds, administered by the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO) part of the Welsh Assembly Government.
This Programme will run from October 2005 until June 2008. Since its launch by Minister for Enterprise, Innovation and Networks, Mr Andrew Davies, over 670 companies are registered to the programme; over £70m of overseas business has been secured for Welsh companies; and over 20 new exporters have been created.
The Programme is made of a number of core elements:
1. A team of 15 highly experienced Export Development Counsellors (EDCs) has been recruited from the private sector, each with hands on experience of international trade. Based in the Objective 1 local authority areas, the EDCs provide local support for companies to develop their international trade capabilities.
2. The support provided by the EDCs is supplemented by the skills and expertise of a team of specialist consultants, each having an enviable track record of achievement in the international trading environment. These provide a business-to-business support tailored to the companies needs.
3. In addition to the business-to-business support, there is a programme of international trade workshops, focussing on a range of international trade issues. These workshops bring companies together to share their experiences of developing their business in overseas markets.
4. The overseas events programme can assist companies to meet potential or existing customers, face-to-face.
5. The inward missions programme brings in overseas buyers to meet with Welsh SMES.
This new funding allows IBW to build on the Export Assist Programme which ran from October 2002 until September 2005. This £8.6 million Programme received over £4 million of Objective 1 funding. The programme exceeded all its targets; over 1200 companies were registered to the programme, generated over £140 million worth of overseas business, created over 100 new exporters, and took 350 companies on 42 overseas trade events
For details about the programme, log onto www.export-assist.com
Posted by Janeta Novakovic, Assistant News EditorThursday, March 08 - 2007 at 12:43 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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