Fast Facts: Europe’s Industries

The business industries in the Europe are huge and diverse. Despite the continent being the smallest, it is home to business powerhouses like Germany, England, Netherlands and Norway.  With 15 countries making up the entire continent, Europe is a big playing field for business. It’s geography and cultural diversity is one big factor in the spread of industries in Europe, each countries being connected by land. Europe’s modern and latest logistic and infrastructure facilities, communication technology and skilled manpower, this is the best place to start or expand your business.
If you are planning to do business in Europe, he is a quick guide on different sectors where you can find your niche for your products and services. Download EU Fast Facts Report

Discover Europe through Education

Today’s educational system is changing towards globalization. As the trend of migration is increasing due to further opportunities in other parts of the world, there had been innovation in educational system that is geared for international recognition. This innovation provides students with a wider perspective on their study, including learning other languages and culture.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma, an international education programme is currently being offered in France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

It’s your chance to discover Europe while studying. Read more about it here
LME expands steel contract with Rotterdam storage location

The London Metal Exchange is expanding the range of its Mediterranean steel billet contract by introducing its first Western European storage location for the contract in Rotterdam, with effect from 4th September 2009.

The LME board this week approved the decision to list Rotterdam as a location for its Mediterranean steel billet contract at a time when steel market participants in the region, such as European billet producers, traders and major scrap merchants, particularly in Germany and neighbouring countries, are expressing interest in using the LME billet contract for hedging purposes.

Lotta Ulfsdotter, Business Manager Steel, said ““Because of the relatively high cost of transportation of steel, warehouse facilities which support the warrants need to be near market users and the LME is responding to demand from producers, consumers and traders in Western Europe for a local storage facility. This is a major step in the development of risk management practices in the regional steel industry.”

Following the approval of Rotterdam as a recognised storage location, individual warehouse companies will be invited to register specific sites. Rotterdam is already a major warehousing centre for the LME’s non-ferrous contracts with 143 approved warehouses in the locality.

In addition, regional billet producers will appreciate the benefits of applying to have their billet brands registered for good delivery against the LME contract. So far, 40 producers have registered their billet brands with the LME as good delivery against the existing contract.

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For further information or to speak to an LME spokesperson, please contact:
Stephen White
Business Manager Corporate Affairs, LME
t. +44 (0)20 7264 1701 / +44 (0)7980 661 724
e. stephen.white@lme.com

Charlotte Rutherford
Rostron Parry
t. +44 207 490 8062
charlotte@rostrongparry.com

About the London Metal Exchange

The London Metal Exchange is the world’s premier base metals market. It offers futures and options contracts for aluminium, copper, tin, nickel, zinc, lead, aluminium alloy and NASAAC, steel billet, plastics and soon cobalt and molybdenum. Last year, turnover for the Exchange was $10.24trillion and the Exchange currently has 5.13m tonnes of metals on warrant in 516 warehouses across 38 locations globally.
http://www.lme.com/

INDIA ITPO presence at TUTTOFOOD Fair in Milan - Italy, June 10-13 2009

Paris & Partners has the pleasure to announce the presence of the INDIAN TRADE PROMOTION ORGANISATION (ITPO) at the TUTTOFOOD FAIR in Milan, Italy (June 10-13 2009)

ITPO is the premier trade promotion agency of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India and is committed to showcase excellence achieved by the country in diverse fields, especially trade and commerce. Its participation to the TUTTOFOOD FAIR is an excellent opportunity for both Italian and International participants to explore possible forms of collaboration, investments and business opportunities with India in the food and food processing sectors.

For further information about TUTTOFOOD Fair and ITPO India Fairs visit web site www.parisandpartners.com