Chinese Trade Delegation visit to Midlands
22/05/2008

A trade mission of executives from 27 Chinese technology companies will be visiting the West Midlands on 4 June.  They are seeking opportunities to meet with local businesses and plan to attend euroLED 2008, Europe’s largest solid state lighting event, which is taking place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.  This latest delegation builds on the growing relations between China, the West Midlands and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
 
The mission has been facilitated by the West Midlands ICT Cluster, in conjunction with euroLED organisers and has the full support of UKTI.  The mission, from the Chongqing Region of China includes CTO/CEOs from 9 leading optoelectronics companies as well as senior staff within international trade organisations.
 
A key focus for the delegation is LED and solid state lighting.  Energy efficient LED technology has improved enormously over recent years, driven by demand for low voltage, high energy lighting and impending legislation in 2010 which will see the end of traditional incandescent light bulbs. The West Midlands has a strong lighting sector as a legacy from its pioneering work in the motor industry.
 
Glenn Barrowman, ICT Hub Project Manager, at Aston Science Park enthused, “This is a huge opportunity for local companies to develop international partnerships to optimize product development and supply chain routes in this growth market.”
 
One-to-one business meetings are being set up between the Chinese representatives and UK companies, in particular Precision Engineering companies who want to incorporate LED technology into their product lines.  Anyone interested in meeting the Chinese delegates should contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
In September 2008, the West Midlands companies will be on a return mission to China.  Companies planning to participate in the visit are Advanced LEDs – Coventry, Integrated Systems Technologies Ltd – Aldridge, McGeoch Technologies – Birmingham. For further details and information about this visit, contact : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Notes to Editors:
 
About euroLED 2008
 
The 5th annual solid-state lighting conference and exhibition, euroLED 2008, will be held on 4-5th June at Ricoh Arena. The event offers a unique opportunity for global organisations to penetrate, expand and understand the European and global LED & solid-state lighting markets.
 
This year sees the launch of a new and exciting sustainable lighting conference and exhibition called euroLight which aims to address the issues of low carbon and sustainable lighting. The new conference and exhibition will run alongside euroLED and is intended for lighting designers, architects, light artists and end users wishing to discuss the future of quality sustainable lighting. For further information, please contact Eve Gaut at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
About ICT Cluster
 
The ICT Cluster is one of ten clusters established by Advantage West Midlands as part of its economic development strategy. These clusters have been chosen on the basis of their current strength in the region and their potential to create jobs and economic growth.
 
Advantage West Midlands is one of nine Regional Development Agencies in England whose role is to provide leadership and action to create more, better jobs and in improve the standard of living for all in the West Midlands.
 
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