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Paving the way to Europe Export Coaching Programme (ECP) Medical Devices & Laboratory Equipment 2009 - 2015 ECP Medical Devices & Lab. Equipment • Objective – • Strengthening the competitiveness of manufacturers in developing countries on the European market Results: participants will have… – – – acquired all required knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of the EU market been able to obtain highly valuable trade contacts in Europe had the assistance to develop these contacts into sustainable trade relationships with European buyers ECP Product groups (tentative) - HS CODE 3005 10 3005 90 4818 90 10 4015 11 - 9018 31 9018 32 - 9018 19 - 9018 90 PRODUCT GROUP Adhesive dressings Wadding, Gauzes and Bandages Non Woven materials Latex products surgical and examination gloves Syringes and Needles Suture needles, also including staplers re-usable and disposable Electro diagnostic equipment. Ultra sound and Doppler Surgical instruments -9018 41 Dental drill equipment -9018 49 Dental Instruments -9019 10 Equipment for Physiotherapy -9021 Orthopaedic products surgical and rehabilitation -9026 Measuring devices floe and pressure control ( Non and invasive blood pressure equipment etc.) -9027 50 Instruments optical radiation (Laser) -9402 90 Medical Furniture -3006 30 00 In Vitro diagnostics -3006 10 Wound closure (Tape Staplers etc see also 9018 32) -3006 30 Products for X-Ray and Radiology ECP: 5 Steps towards Sustainable Exports • • • • • Application & selection (2009) Technical assistance (2009 – 2011) Export marketing training (2009 - 2010) Access to the market (2010 – 2014) Market consolidation (2011 – 2015) Application & Selection (2009) • Application forms – • Pre-selection on basis of ECP criteria Export Audit + Action Plan – – – Performed by teams of CBI Experts Output for CBI: in-depth information on company potential and commitment of management Output for you: • • • Export Audit as a free assessment of export potential Action Plan as a well-structured roadmap for realizing sustainanble exports to Europe Final Selection – On basis of outcome Export Audit Technical Assistance (2009 – 2011) • Objective: meeting EU Market Requirements - Legal compliance ▪ CE (all classes), WEEE, RoHS, REACH etc. - Buyers requirements ▪ market standards like ISO 9001, ISO 13485 etc. ▪ product & process quality ▪ logistics • Instruments: - On-site coaching (company visits by CBI experts) - Distant coaching (continuously) Export Marketing Training (end 2009 - 2010) • Objective: improving marketing knowledge and skills - EU market knowledge ▪ Market Research ▪ Market Access Requirements - Export Marketing skills ▪ choosing smart marketing strategies (trade fairs, e-marketing) ▪ writing of Export Marketing Plan (EMP) - Trade Fair preparation ▪ pre-fair acquisition; stand behaviour; effective follow-up - E-business ▪ website design; e-marketing • Instruments: - Multi-day Workshops (locally) – end 2009 / 2010 - EXPRO seminar week (Netherlands) – 2010 Market Access (2010-2014) • Objective: acquiring trade contacts - Start doing business! • Instruments: - Trade fair participation - Medica trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany - specialized fairs (min. 5 applications per trade fair) - Congress / seminar participation - B2B marketing assistance in Europe - E-business advice Market Consolidation (2011-2015) • Objective: turning contacts into relationships - Building longlasting trade relationships - Realizing sustainable exports to EU • Instruments: - B2B assistance in Europe Market - Distant coaching General CBI Criteria for participation Companies eligible for participation have: • at least 51% local ownership; • 25 to 500 employees; • no joint venture with a company based in a country with a classification of UMIC or higher; • compliance or the willingness to comply with EU market requirements; • no licensing commitments that prohibit or limit export possibilities of products to the EU • competitive prices and sufficient production capacity; • a management which is able to communicate in English; • the willingness and capacity to invest in adaptations of, for instance, product assortment and production processes, if and as required by the European market. ECP-Specific Criteria for participation Companies eligible for participation are furthermore: • producing within the product range of the ECP • commiting to meet the following general approvals and certifications within the first 12 months of the programme: – CE – ISO 13485 – EU-country specific medical approvals • commiting to work towards the following additionally desired approvals and certifications (where applicable) during the programme: – ISO 14000 – SA 8000 – ILO related standards Financial Investments • Commitment fee (after final selection) – • EXPRO seminar and local workshops – • € 1000,No fees. CBI and Partners arrange for accommodation and contributions to international travel costs Trade fair / congress participation – – CBI / Partners: stand, promotion, consultancy Participant: • travel, hotel, meals, promotional material, samples • 2nd time fee: costs of stand space • 3rd time fee: costs of stand space and 50% of stand construction Other Investments • Knowledge – – • Time – – • EU Market Information Certifications and standards Repeated trade fair participation Consolidation of trade contacts Communication – Keep Team of Experts up-to-date Return on Investments… Result previous ECP Medical Devices (2001-2007): • more than 30 participants at Europe’s leading trade fair Medica • together realising more than 1000 business contacts worldwide • resulting in more than € 30 million additional exports to Europe Partnering in favour of you CBI and partner BSOs join forces in order to be able to assist you optimally Your advantages of a jointly executed ECP: • More support by combining resources of organizations • Better support by combining expertise on local and European market • Streamlined advice given by multiple experts • Workshops and trainings given ‘around the corner’ • More frequent personal contact ECP open for India? Depends also on you! • • ECP will be open for a restricted amount of countries India is shortlisted as a possible country for enrolment of companies • Final decision on inclusion of countries dependable on: A. Number of interested companies complying with Selection Criteria B. Opportunities of cooperation with partner BSOs • Fill in the CBI Registration Form TODAY in order to: – – • underline the interest from the Indian export sector to be kept up-to-date with the application procedure For selected countries application will be open from mid 2009 onwards; check www.cbi.eu/medical ! More info on ECP www.cbi.eu/medical • Contact person for new ECP Medical Devices: Ms. Marjolein van Delft (logistical manager) [email protected] Your questions and suggestions • Feel free to ask... … and to suggest (on the form)! Frequently asked questions • Why is CBI doing all this? • What will be my benefit? • What will it cost me? Frequently asked questions • How long will it take to see the first results? • Why and when to pay the 1000 Euro? • What does CBI mean with commitment?