CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN WORLD MARKETS

2nd Edition

The much improved 2nd edition has now been produced by the Export Action Centre and, in accordance with the CEA’s request, information is given on prospects for construction equipment and likely sales opportunities.

The official price for non Export Action Centre members is £150 but the publication is being offered to CEA members at the highly subsidised rate of £35 because of the CEA’s strong working relationship with the EAC. To order your copy, contact the Building Centre (mentioning your CEA membership): Tel: +44 (0)20 7436 1500.

This report is based on contributions from British Embassies and Consulates in each country and details trends and opportunities in the construction economies of 64 countries worldwide. Construction market information includes total size and forecasts for UK equipment and building materials. Major construction projects are listed together with trade fairs and planned missions. Full details are given for each British Embassy and Commercial Officer as a source of practical assistance and local knowledge to facilitate gaining business. Major trade associations are listed in each country.

MEXICO

To date, five companies have volunteered for an inward mission from Mexico to visit their premises, which has enabled the CEA to apply for 60% government assistance towards air fares. The mission will be timed to coincide with Hillhead (26-28 June 2001).

Invitees could be potential purchasers of members’ equipment - large contractors, housing association equipment buyers, etc - also potential distributors and journalists. Let us know who you would like to invite and whether your company is willing to receive a visit from the inward mission.

We should also like to receive part sponsorship for the costs of a reception and other entertainment (the DTI will fund 50% of the costs of a briefing meeting/reception).

We will work jointly with the Spanish construction equipment association, ANMOPyC, to make the visit more attractive to those we wish to invite. ANMOPyC has been monitoring the market and is convinced that it will burgeon in the next 12 months for several years. ANMOPyC will pay for the flights between the UK and Spain.

VISITOR FROM MEXICO

Whilst on a visit to the UK, Horatio Licon, Agregado Comercial in the Commercial Office of the British Embassy in Monterrey, took the time to meet with EMG members and update them on developments in Mexico.

LIBYA

Mr Jim Wilson of Trade Partners UK and an expert speaker on Libya, was well received by EMG members at their recent meeting, hosted by Caterpillar.

CHINA

CEA Chief Executive, Rob Oliver, accepted an invitation from the SMMT to address a 50 person delegation from the Chinese commercial automotive sector. He briefed them on the UK construction equipment sector. Co-operation with the SMMT and other leading associations on trade issues is an important part of the CEA’s export strategy.

POLAND

Expert Speaker on Poland, Arkadiusz (Arek) Marczewski, MD of Polish Business, the international business magazine of Poland, gave a presentation on doing business in Poland at the recent EMG meeting.

MALAYSIA

A member manufacturer with registered Trademarks in Malaysia is now prohibited from exporting because of a Statement of Novelty Notice of Design, as registered under the Malaysia Industrial Designs Act 1996. This gives the Malaysian owner of the registered industrial design the exclusive rights to make or import articles to which the said Designs have been applied. This has serious consequences on the export market of the UK company affected. The CEA is making a complaint to the EU, the DTI and CECE. Let us know if you have experienced similar problems.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON EXPORT MATTERS – CONTACT:

Pam Hyde - CEA Export Manager pam@admin.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)20 8665 5727 - Fax: +44 (0)20 8665 6447