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STEPHEN METTI UK TRADE & INVESTMENT

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

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STEPHEN METTI UK TRADE & INVESTMENT

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  1. STEPHEN METTIUK TRADE & INVESTMENT February 2006

  2. 1. UK Trade & Investment 2. UK and Denmark3. Network and Assistance4. Case Study5. Global Partnerships6. Contact

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. What does UK Trade & Investment do? • 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

  7. UKTI Services for Inward Investors Free and Confidential Advice Sector Information Professional Support Training Project Recruitment Support Comparative Costs Locating Property Financial Assistance Suppliers

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. ContactStephen Metti or Matthew DelanyUK Trade & InvestmentBritish EmbassyKastelsvej 36-40DK 2100, Copenhagen ØTel: 35 44 52 91 or 35Fax: 35 44 52 46Email: stephen.metti@fco.gov.uk , matthew.delany@fco.gov.uk

  11. Thank you for listeningwww.uktradeinvest.gov.ukwww.britishembassy.dk

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