International Opportunities
ExDRA works closely with other support organizations in the region helping Essex companies achieve their international aspirations. Our calendar of events includes trade missions, international trade fairs and awareness seminars amongst others. Please see list below for current events.
In particular we help with the development of trade links in two specific fronts, China and India:
Essex has very strong links with the Jiangsu Province in China. The area, adjacent to Shangai, has a rapidly growing economy and has attracted more foreign investment than any other province in China. The Essex County Council will be taking an Essex delegation out to China in November, please see all the details below under our events listing.
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and presents significant opportunities for British companies particularly given the shared history, language and existent cultural links. During our last trade mission to the country back in March we started collaborative work with the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce in Pune (MCCIA), a major economic centre in the state of Maharashtra and the second largest city after the capital Mumbai. As a result of its many colleges and universities, Pune is emerging as a prominent location for IT and manufacturing companies to expand to and the automotive, engineering design and technology sectors are particularly prominent. Through our collaborative work with the MCCIA, we have now direct access to hundreds of businesses in the area potentially interested in finding and developing effective trade links with Essex firms. For more information about Pune and the MCCIA please click here.
If you are interested in trade opportunities in Pune, Jiangsu or any other markets please click here to register your interest so we can discuss potential help available through ourselves and other support organisations. For any other queries please contact Patricia Huertas directly on 01245 702 424 or email patricia.huertas@exdra.co.uk.
Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Exhibition
Date: 16 September 2008
16th to 19th of September 2008
The biggest event of its kind in the region this year!
Hethel Engineering Centre in Norwich is hosting the second annual EAME event and it’s set to be even bigger and better than last year. EAME ’07 was a great success, with 56 trade & demonstration stands and 350 businesses from the region attending, all in one day!
PROGRAMME
16th Sept. EAME08
EAME08 opens with Trade Stands and Exhibitions, up to 70 stands show casing the region’s capabilities in engineering, manufacturing covering Marine, Aerospace and Automotive. Presentations and demonstrations will be through out the day of new processes, techniques, tools, and machinery as well as competitions, attractions VIP guests and media coverage.
17th Sept. EAME08 Sustainability Conference (Real Advice Forum)
The second day of EAME08© is dedicated to Sustainability, from Environmental and Energy consideration of Manufacturing through to Process and Business Sustainability. Special guest speakers from industry, academia, and governing bodies will give ‘real advice’ and raise topical debate on the subject of Sustainability.
18th and 19th Sept. Careers in Engineering Open Day
Opportunity for schools in the region to access the engineering and manufacturing sector and see what it really does. If your business is forward thinking, it’s looking to secure ties to the workforce of the future. And this can only happen if your business engages with your surrounding schools.
Hethel Engineering Centre, has endeavoured to keep the cost of hosting EAME08 to a minimum, and last year they were able to provide a successful event for regional and national delegates to attend for free. This year there is no change to that, and they endeavour to make EAME a free to attend event permanently. Through sponsorship the cnetre has been able to reduce the potential cost to exhibitors and is offering space at the venue at £55+vat per square metre. Stand space gives your company the opportunity to showcase what your business is capable of. From services to actual products, business grows on the ability to touch feel and see the potential that you are offering.
To book discuss your stand requirements please call Dorian or Sally on 01953 859100 or email enquiries@hethelcentre.com quoting ‘EAME08 Exhibitor’ in the subject line.
