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UBIFRANCE UK News n° 21 - 15 April 2010
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We have covered topics ranging from environmental issues and new forms of energy to fashion and design, as well as logistics, packaging and music downloads. Information technology is well represented in this bulletin (from IT security to M2M solutions) and, in case this has made you hungry (for more) and/or thirsty, there are also stories on food & drink (including champagne). Last but not least, equine ultrasound technology has not been forgotten — a little bit of a favourite of mine, I must say, even though I do not own a horse, alas.
There were many trade shows in February and March, and we assisted in the promotion of more than one successful French Pavilion as a result, be it at PURE (14 to 16 February), Ecobuild (2 to 4 March), or Oceanology (9 to 11 March). In all these industries — fashion accessories, sustainable construction and marine technology — French companies and entrepreneurs have a lot to offer, as their British counterparts are fully aware.
Our colleagues within the sectorial departments of the French Trade Commission were also very busy with many exciting B2B events, several of which were held at the French Ambassador’s Residence, in Central London, courtesy of Mr Maurice Gourdault-Montagne. Indeed, the French Ambassador to the United Kingdom has been keen to support and promote the activities of the French Trade Commission, making his official residence available as often as possible for the staging of such trade events.
Among the press releases we have listed below, you will find references to the Cercle Rive Droite de Grands Vins de Bordeaux event that was held at the Ambassador’s Residence on 4 March, but also the French Design Forum (on 23 March) and the Speciality Foods Day (on 25 March). In each case, the national and the trade press, including specialist writers and freelance journalists, were invited by the press bureau, as part of our work to help publicise the achievements of French creators, designers, winegrowers, entrepreneurs, and others.
To go back to the Cercle Rive Droite event, you can now say that you will have first read in this newsletter about the Bordeaux wine 2009 vintage, and how outstanding it is set to be, since I described it as “expected to be first-class” in the February edition of UBIFRANCE UK News. Most British wine commentators and experts have in fact confirmed this in the past few weeks. The excitement is reaching fever pitch, and a consensus is clearly emerging to the effect that 2009 is set to be a once-in-a-lifetime millésime.
More exciting events are planned for the coming weeks, as you will see below. Technology will be at the forefront with two trade shows — Infosecurity and Internet World — which will be held concurrently, between 27 and 29 April. Strong French Pavilions will enable many innovative French SMEs to showcase their products and services in these fields.
The French Trade Commission is not called French for nothing, however, and champagne is certainly part of the mystique of the country. On 22 April, as part of our Champagnes de Vignerons event, authentic and quality champagne produced by local wine-growers and co-operatives will be in the limelight at a prestigious London venue.
If you like champagne and you write about the liquid, you are more than welcome, and you should get in touch with Kate Ambler, Press Officer, who, herself, never fails to do her bit in order to support France’s champagne production. If, however, you like champagne but do not write about it, I am afraid we cannot have you there. If you don’t like champagne, sadly, there is not much I can do for you at this juncture.
Certain industries have an aura that others may not possess, to the lay person at any rate, but, as some philosopher must have said, equine ultrasound technology can hold as much romantic excitement as there are bubbles in a glass of champagne, if only you know how to approach the subject matter.
On this note, I shall conclude the April instalment of our bulletin and wish you well, now that spring is back.
Philip Jolly Manager — Press Office Mission Economique UBIFRANCE, the French Trade Commission in London
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UBIFRANCE will present 28 French companies specialising in the construction sector on the French Pavilion at BAUMA, the trade show to be held in Munich from 19 to 25 April 2010.
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ACREOS, a specialist in industrial training equipment, has developed an innovative simulation tool for training machine operators in the building and public-works sector. ACREOS will demonstrate its simulators at BAUMA.
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World CTL 2010, the leading international conference on the production of fuels, natural gas and chemical products from coal and biomass, is being held in Beijing between 13 and 15 April. The conference will be followed by a tour of three conversion plants in Inner Mongolia on 16 April.
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C2C has launched SOWAT® – an environmentally friendly, recycled clip-on ashtray that is easily fastened to the packet of cigarettes. SOWAT® can store up to 10 butts for easy disposal at a later time.
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On 21 April, in partnership with the Association for the Promotion of Clothing Manufacturers in Western France (APHO), the Trade Commission will hold a French Fashion Day in London for 10 well-established contract clothing manufacturers.
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Machja, an environmentally friendly and ethical fashion range developed by the company of the same name, is now available in the UK through its website: www.machja.com. The company’s range of casual wear for men, women and children is aimed at young and fashionable consumers.
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Procédés Chénel International, a designer of materials for use in interior decoration, has launched two new products made of its non-woven, M1 fire-rated Drop Paper, which are marketed as Pipe & Drop, a self-standing, foldable partition, and Honeycomb, a ceiling cover with a honeycomb shape.
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The Trade Commission, in partnership with Rabih Hage, the famous architect and interior designer, presented 24 bespoke designers from France at the Design Forum – a unique event which was held in London on 23 March.
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The Trade Commission presented a group of 10 companies exhibiting on two pavilions at Hotelympia, the leading event for the British hospitality sector. Hotelympia took place in London from 28 February to 4 March.
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The Trade Commission will unveil the French Pavilion at the Multimodal 2010 trade show, to be held in Birmingham from 27 to 29 April. The Pavilion will showcase dynamic French companies from across the transport and logistics sector. |
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The Chamber of Commerce for Nord-Pas-de-Calais will be hosting eight mechanical-engineering companies from the region on the Welcome to Northern France stand at the Hanover show in Germany (19 to 23 April). The Pavilion will be co-ordinated by the region’s Mechanical Cluster. |
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EMBALLAGE 2010, a leading international trade show for the packaging sector, will take place from 22 to 25 November at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. The event will focus on sustainable development and smart packaging. |
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LASELEC, a specialist in cable-marking equipment, demonstrated its range of UV laser wire-marking machines at international trade shows in 2010, including Heli Expo in Houston (USA) from 20 to 23 February and AIME & MRO in Dubai (UAE) from 28 February to 1 March. |
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Les Champagnes de Vignerons, the trade body representing champagne producers and co-operatives of growers in that region, will present its members’ know-how and production at an exclusive B2B event to be held in London on 22 April. The wine tasting is organised by the French Trade Commission. |
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Le Cercle Rive Droite de Grands Vins de Bordeaux, an association of winegrowers from the Right Bank in Bordeaux, presented an exclusive preview of the 2009 vintage in London on 4 March. The event, held at the French Ambassador’s Residence, presented a unique opportunity to sample wines from 30 châteaux. |
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Inter Oc, the trade body promoting Pays d’Oc wines from the southern region of Languedoc-Roussillon, held a conference at Vinisud regarding the sustainable-development research programme it has undertaken in partnership with Montpellier University. Vinisud, the international trade fair for Mediterranean wines and spirits, took place in Montpellier from 22 to 24 February. |
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Millésime Bio, the trade fair for organic wines held in Montpellier in January, confirmed its position as the leading event for the sector, welcoming a record number of international visitors and exhibitors. The Millésime Bio Challenge awards, which were presented during the trade show, singled out over 170 wines. |
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The Trade Commission invited members of the press and buyers from the UK to meet French producers of selected speciality foods on 25 March at the Residence of the French Ambassador in London. This was the perfect opportunity to discover — and try — new products. |
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La Rochelle will be hosting the eighth biennial Health & Food Days business convention on 16-17 June. The event, which is organised by the CRITT Agro-Alimentaire regional centre for Poitou-Charentes, will bring together professionals from the food and farming sectors to discuss the theme of Health and nutrition as part of a sustainable diet. |
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ECM, a specialist in ultrasound devices, has developed EXAGO, a new mobile veterinary ultrasound device, which is particularly suited for use with horses and pets. EXAGO is the ideal tool for field diagnoses, as well as for use in veterinary practices. |
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The Trade Commission will present 10 innovative companies on the French Pavilion at the Infosecurity trade show, which will take place in London from 27 to 29 April. These companies will showcase their proven expertise in IT security. |
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The Trade Commission will showcase 11 innovative companies from the internet and digital-technology sectors on the French Pavilion at the Internet World trade show, to be held in London from 27 to 29 April. |
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Four French Pavilions, organised by UBIFRANCE, showcased 50 French companies and R&D centres in the IT and telecoms sector at CeBIT 2010, which took place in Hanover in early March. |
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WALLIX, a specialist in IT security solutions for identity and access management (IAM), has opened an office in Reading (England). The WALLIX AdminBastion traceability tool allows a company to record all operations performed on its IT infrastructure. |
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Prelytis, a vendor of new-generation business-intelligence software, has launched the first business-intelligence solution compatible with the new Apple iPad® – Prelytis LiveDashBoard. |
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DBR PROD, a specialist in online music, is launching the www.mysurround.com web portal – an international commercial website offering a solution whereby users can download music in genuine 5.1 surround formats. Surround CDs™ are compatible with most current Home Cinema equipment and 5.1 computer systems. |
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M2M Solution, a specialist in the integration of machine-to-machine solutions, demonstrated its HomeBox gateway for the consumer market at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in mid-February. The HomeBox system incorporates accessories for both security and home automation. |
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DANE-ELEC Memory, a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital products including DRAM, storage and nomad devices, unveiled its innovative myDitto solution for remote data access at Mobile World Congress. |
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