stephen metti uk trade & investment february 2006
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STEPHEN METTI
UK TRADE & INVESTMENT
February 2006
1. UK Trade & Investment
2. UK and Denmark
3. Network and Assistance
4. Case Study
5. Global Partnerships
6. Contact
UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade and Investment is the lead Government organisation that supports
both companies in the UK trading internationally and overseas businesses seeking to set up or expand in the UK
Inward Investment
UK is the top European inward investment location: £124bn FDI in 2005
1,100 Danish companies in UK Target sectors: Renewable Energy, Biotechnology,
IT, Food & Drink Attracted by low tax, deregulated enterprise, world class R&D, skilled & flexible workforce Partnerships and market size
Trade
Bilateral trade of approx. £6bn UK is Denmark’s 3rd largest export market Denmark is UK’s 18th largest export market Key sectors: ICT, industrial goods, food &
drink, energy, transport equipment, bio/pharmaceuticals
Provides a ‘One Stop Shop’ for investors and UK businesses
Promotes the UK as an investment location Raises investors concerns and promotes business
friendly policies Trade Services assists UK companies to establish
themselves in export markets Provides a free and confidential project handling service Co-ordinates the UK network Participates at overseas events/exhibitions Co-ordinates aftercare of existing investors
What does UK Trade & Investment do?
Project
TrainingProfessional Support
Financial Assistance
Recruitment Support
Suppliers
Sector Information
Free and Confidential Advice
UKTI Services for Inward Investors
Locating Property
Comparative Costs
Case Study: E J Badekabiner Danish design and construction company Set up in Cramlington, North East England Design, manufacture and supply within UK
market Assistance with SFI grant given through One
North East Now employs 200 people in UK and expanding Regional assistance with training of staff Seeking further business opportunities
Global Partnerships
Partnering service for companies with highly innovative technology or product to offer
Offering significant value-add to potential UK partners
Creating a partnership leading to technology transfer
Contact
Stephen Metti or Matthew Delany
UK Trade & Investment
British Embassy
Kastelsvej 36-40
DK 2100, Copenhagen Ø
Tel: 35 44 52 91 or 35
Fax: 35 44 52 46
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
Thank you for listening
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