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Return
to Growth – Going Global, Not Local
CECE Summit, Hilton Brussels – 15-16 October 2009
Where the world's equipment leaders meet – the first
CECE/CEMA Summit, for both the European Construction
Equipment and Agricultural Equipment sectors. The
programme is supplemented by half day parallel sessions on
16 October covering technical developments and challenges;
and market forecasts and perspectives for 2010. To have a
chance of the special rate rooms at the Hilton and to see
the full programme click:
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Programme
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Hotel registration form
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Event registration form
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Continuation
of Scrappage Scheme Can Help Us
The CEA are supporting the SMMT and EEF call to extend the
car scrappage scheme into 2010. The £300 million
initiative is set to end soon but, as has been well
publicised, has stimulated car sales by offering
incentives for the replacement of old vehicles. Germany
has seen a similar positive response to their (more
generous) government scheme. Whilst it is unlikely that
the government will extend the scrappage allowance to
cover construction equipment – many suppliers to our
sector also serve the car market and any help they can get
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Additional
Speaker for CEA India Event
1 October 2009
We are pleased to announce an additional speaker for the
forthcoming CEA International Business Group meeting on 1
October at the UK India Business Council in London. David
Phillips, MD of Off-Highway Research, will give a
presentation on the construction equipment sector in
India. This will cover market information, key
manufacturers and forecasts for sales. Off-Highway
Research is a management consultancy that specialises in
the research and analysis of international construction
equipment markets – and is the largest of its kind in
the world. They have offices in London, China, India and
Japan. Clients include the world’s leading OEMs,
component suppliers, finance companies and distributors of
equipment. A few places remain at the meeting – please
e-mail joanna@aslnorth.co.uk to reserve yours click here
for details.
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Technical
The CECE Technical Commission meets on Wednesday (30
September) in Brussels to discuss and agree the European
industry position on a wide range of issues. Ground work
on the main topics will have been done by different
Project Teams the previous day, including those leading on
Outdoor Noise, Machinery Directive and Better Regulation.
The much-awaited European Commission official guidance for
the new Machinery Directive is still far from complete and
CECE is developing papers on some sections in order to
keep the process moving.
On
the same date, the European Aggregates Association (UEPG)
is holding a round table discussion with selected invitees
in Brussels to discuss the potential for collaboration to
develop the UK Mineral Products Association (MPA)
"Safer by Design" project at European level.
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Although
the CEA has not been invited to attend, probably because
we have actively opposed this attempt to undermine the
standards-making process, it has been possible to brief
the European Commission and Orgalime invited
representatives with the CEA position, which has been
positively received.
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AGM
Conference – Wednesday 17 March 2010
Please put St Patrick's Day 2010 in your diary now – but
not just to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland.
Wednesday 17 March is the date selected for the next CEA
AGM Conference. We will return to One Great George Street,
Westminster for the 6th year running. Expect to see around
150 industry leaders, experts and opinion formers at the
event. The timing, during the run up to the anticipated
General Election, will provide an opportunity for us to
underline the importance of our industry to the national
economy. As usual, there will be an opportunity for
members to showcase their products – to reserve a
display area please e-mail our Events Team – cea@admin.co.uk.
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"Profit
Without Loss" – Tuesday 3 November 2009
Special rates for CEA members are available for this
year's CITS plant theft forum "Profit Without
Loss". A full range of speakers and exhibitors are
lined up. The day will be hosted at JCB's World HQ,
Rocester – and will also feature an afternoon session
exclusive to a large cross section of the UK's police
forces. For more details and to register online see http://www.cits-conference.co.uk.
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Are
You Exploring New Markets?
Join the UK Trade & Investment LinkedIn Group to find
out about the resources and support UKTI can offer
businesses to explore new markets. Focusing on High Growth
Markets – BRIC and beyond – and tapping into the
opportunities that exist outside mature markets, could
mean a new period of growth for your business. Sign up at
www.linkedin.com. |
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Major Infrastructure Opportunities in Brazil
9 October 2009
Could you help build the 2014 World Cup in Brazil? Come and meet key decision makers and hear about specific opportunities in infrastructure and sports projects highlighted by a new UK Trade & Investment report, on Friday 9 October from 9.30 am to 3.00 pm, at the BIS Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET. For further information and to book and arrange meetings, please contact Andrew Whitnell at UKTI –
andrew.whitnell@ukti.gsi.gov.uk
– Tel: 020 7215 4856. Please click on this link for further information:
www.canninghouse.org/content/file/189. |
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CEA
Discussion Forums
Have you joined the CEA’s discussion forums on the
website? Once registered, CEA members can use the forums
to share and exchange information. Visit www.coneq.org.uk
and register today. |
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