TRADE OPPORTUNITIES

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INVESTING IN INDIA  

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TRADE FAIRS & MISSIONS & ROAD SHOWS

15 – 19 FEBRUARY 2012: INTERNATIONAL WIRE AND TUBE 2012 – DUSSELDORF, GERMANY
Assistance is provided to qualifying South African exporters to introduce South African products into foreign markets, in a cost effective manner.  The dti extends an invitation to your firm to apply for participation in the International Wire and Tube 2012 exhibition scheduled to take place  from 26 - 30 March 2012 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Companies that are proven and innovative leaders in producing wire and tube and components and machinery for the mining, manufacturing and engineering sectors are welcomed to apply. The dti requires that you research your export market, are export ready, a registered exporter, up to date with your taxes and have a world-class product to sell.

The dti will offer the following financial support to qualifying firms:
Air travel assistance to a maximum of R13,000;
Daily subsistence allowance of R2,000;
Freight forwarding of display material; and
Exhibition space and booth rental costs.

This exhibition website is www.tube.de and www.wire.de   and this event will focus on:
Tube Components for Mining and Manufacturing Industries;
Manufacturing; and
Engineering sector

Interested firms, requiring application forms, are invited to contact Mr Victor Makhele on telephone: 012 394 1034 or Mr Mayanda Kondile 012 394 1616 or on e-mail: vmakhele@thedti.gov.za and mkondile@thedti.go.za Application Forms and Guidelines can also be downloaded from the dti web site at www.thedti.gov.za
 
FEBRUARY 2012: INTERNATIONAL –SPRING FAIR –NEC BIRMINGHAM UK
Spring Fair takes place annually in February at The NEC, Birmingham UK and is by far the biggest and most important buying event in the UK’s retail trade calendar. In 2011 the event attracted more than 73,000 retail trade buyers from 126 different countries - who came to spend a combined budget of £17 billion GBP.  We offer international exhibitors an essential launch platform to gain a share of the UK retail market. Contact Stuart Thomas, Senior Marketing Manager, Marketing Executive, T: +44 (0)20 7728 3951
 
22-24 MARCH 2012: INTERNATIONAL – INDIA ENGINEERING SOURCING SHOW 2012(IESS)- MUMBAI, INDIA
More details can be viewed online at http://www.eepcindia.org/eventattach/IESS-India-2012.pdf. Keeping in view the growing trade opportunities between India and South Africa, members are cordially invite you to bring a Business Delegation from your country to India.  IESS will be essentially a partnership event and shall focus on collaborative opportunities in “technology hub” value chain for manufacturing industry, from SME to large scale organizations.  This will be a unique opportunity for International companies who are looking to enter the Indian markets. The event will have opportunities for cooperation in:
• Trade / Import / Export Opportunities
• Technology Transfer opportunities
• Business alliances for joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions.
• Inward / outward  Investment Opportunities 
• Business Development with  major Government buyers such as Telecom, Defence, Power,
• Infrastructure and Railways.
 
We will be supporting your Business Delegation by arranging business matchmaking activities and also provide avenues for conducting Business/Investment promotion seminars for your country.   Email: iess@eepcindia.net, gmajumdar@eepcindia.net; Web: www.eepcindia.org