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 CEA Bounce Back Conference
25 March 2009, One Great George Street, London
BERR Business Minister confirmed as Keynote Speaker
The CEA have just received confirmation from BERR (the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform) that Business Minister, Ian Pearson MP, will give the keynote address at the upcoming CEA Bounce Back Conference.
The Minister’s portfolio includes automotive – of which construction equipment forms a part. He also covers engineering and materials. Ian Pearson, MP for Dudley West, was appointed BERR Economic and Business Minister in October 2008. As part of a Ministerial sharing arrangement he also holds the office of Economic Secretary to the Treasury. Prior to this he held the posts of Minister of State in the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (2007-2008), Minister of State for Climate Change and Environment in the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2006-2007), Minister of State (Minister for Trade), Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department of Trade and Industry (2005-2006) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, The Northern Ireland Office (2002-2005).
BERR website
www.berr.gov.uk
Book now for Bounce Back!
Nearly 150 delegates have now booked for Bounce Back – sponsored by UK Trade & Investment - coming to learn where the opportunities are for their companies and to update themselves on the latest technical issues. The conference moderator will be Adam Shaw – business presenter of Radio 4’s Today Programme.
There is still some business going on out there – some CEA members are reporting good order books. So take advantage of the networking opportunities and meet with your fellow industry professionals from both OEMs and component manufacturers over breakfast, lunch and coffee. You will also have chance to meet with the Bounce Back Conference Showcase exhibitors and Conference Sponsors.
Click here for a full programme. We are strictly limited on numbers – so book now to reserve your place. The conference is free to CEA members, e-mail
lucy@aslnorth.co.uk NOW.
Outstanding range of International Market speakers
Thanks to very generous additional sponsorship by UK Trade & Investment, the CEA have been able to fly in prestigious speakers from around the world. These include:
Yu Ju, Secretary-General of the China Construction Machinery Association, is one of China’s leading exponents on construction equipment and is respected throughout the industry. He will explain how the economic stimulus measures will affect the construction equipment market in China – and how UK manufacturers can benefit from selling to, and working with, Chinese companies.
Sandeep Garg, President of Punj Lloyd Ltd Plant and Equipment Division, has responsibility for a plant inventory in excess of $400 million. Punj Lloyd is one of the largest engineering construction companies in India and is active in the Sub-continent, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa. He will cover the Indian market – and identify opportunities for UK manufacturers.
Brian Nicholson, a consultant to Sobratema, the Brazilian Association of Technology for Equipment and Maintenance, will cover the Brazilian construction equipment sector – highlighting Sobratema’s recent Construction Equipment Market Survey.
Trevor Barton is MD of the PBN Company's London office, a non-executive director of the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the CIS Advisory Panel of International Financial Services, London. Voted one of the best speakers at the 2008 CECE Congress in York, Trevor will cover the opportunities, and pitfalls of doing business in Russia.
Just how bad is it out there?
Economist Intelligence Unit’s Editorial Director, Robin Bew will give an Economic Global Overview – and maybe an insight as to when we can expect to start climbing out of recession!
Off Highway Research MD, David Phillips, will assess the current state of the construction equipment industry – and analyse the prospects for the coming years.
How can Government help you?
A Panel of Government experts (national and regional), plus the Chief Executive of the CEA, will guide you through the maze of Government schemes announced to help companies survive the recession.
Technical updates
To gain the competitive edge, and keep one step ahead of our global competitors, UK manufacturers need to be in touch with the latest technical issues and standards. The afternoon's technical sessions aim to do just that.
Bounce Back will see that launch of the innovative and invaluable CEA Standards Database – which has been created so that members can quickly check what the current situation is on any standard, and to help establish what the relevant standards are on any subject. Information shown includes details of the current edition of a published standard, whether it is undergoing change, what the status of the change is, and a brief summary of the purpose of the change and the main items of contention. Also on the database are references to the actual working documents of the standards committees so that we can provide more information to members where needed.
CONEQT - European Regulatory Road Map – an update on this important Pan European CECE (Committee for European Construction Equipment) initiative from Mark Ireland (External Standards and Legislation representative, JCB).
Mechanical Hybrid Systems Doug Cross (Flybrid Systems). Hybrid technology is at the forefront of systems development, and attracts Government support for cleaner, greener technologies. Doug will outline how this innovation is set to shape our industry.
An Expert Technical Panel of industry exports from industry, Government and the CEA will discuss current issues and try to answer your questions on technical problems.
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