Menu
11/03/2002
Minister welcomes North American Trade Mission
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment, has announced that 25 Northern Ireland companies are taking part in the Trade International trade mission to the USA and Canada from March 11-15.
The Minister said the mission - the first to North America in 2002 - would centre on the key business locations of Boston and Montreal. He added: “I am impressed by the number of companies and the broad base of industries represented on this important mission. It is particularly encouraging to have representation from technology sectors such as software and telecommunications.
“Recent indications that the US economic downturn may have bottomed out suggest that the companies on this mission could find it a well timed visit.”
The Minister said North America was Northern Ireland’s most important export market in 1999/2000, purchasing manufactured goods from IDB client companies worth more than £1 billion. It also continued to be “our most significant source of inward investment.”
He added: “The choice of Boston as a mission destination highlights how we are utilising facilities such as Northern Ireland’s first Technology and Development Centre, which I opened in Boston late last year.
“I hope that many of our leading-edge technology companies will grasp the business opportunities presented by the expertise and facilities now available in one of the most dynamic centres on the US eastern seaboard.
“During a recent visit to Montreal I was also impressed by the interest shown there in Northern Ireland and of the opportunities developing in this key Canadian industrial centre. I am confident that there are substantial business opportunities there and in other regions of Canada for our companies.”
Northern Ireland firms taking part in the Trade International mission include Belfast companies Audio Processing Technology and Irish Linen Company, and Londonderry-based Delta Systems.
(MB)
The Minister said the mission - the first to North America in 2002 - would centre on the key business locations of Boston and Montreal. He added: “I am impressed by the number of companies and the broad base of industries represented on this important mission. It is particularly encouraging to have representation from technology sectors such as software and telecommunications.
“Recent indications that the US economic downturn may have bottomed out suggest that the companies on this mission could find it a well timed visit.”
The Minister said North America was Northern Ireland’s most important export market in 1999/2000, purchasing manufactured goods from IDB client companies worth more than £1 billion. It also continued to be “our most significant source of inward investment.”
He added: “The choice of Boston as a mission destination highlights how we are utilising facilities such as Northern Ireland’s first Technology and Development Centre, which I opened in Boston late last year.
“I hope that many of our leading-edge technology companies will grasp the business opportunities presented by the expertise and facilities now available in one of the most dynamic centres on the US eastern seaboard.
“During a recent visit to Montreal I was also impressed by the interest shown there in Northern Ireland and of the opportunities developing in this key Canadian industrial centre. I am confident that there are substantial business opportunities there and in other regions of Canada for our companies.”
Northern Ireland firms taking part in the Trade International mission include Belfast companies Audio Processing Technology and Irish Linen Company, and Londonderry-based Delta Systems.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
28 May 2013
Cookstown Company Secures Brazil Contract
A Cookstown company that specialises in waste reduction and recycling equipment has secured a major contract in Brazil. CDEnviro in County Tyrone secured its first major contract in the country following a trade mission organised by Invest Northern Ireland.
Cookstown Company Secures Brazil Contract
A Cookstown company that specialises in waste reduction and recycling equipment has secured a major contract in Brazil. CDEnviro in County Tyrone secured its first major contract in the country following a trade mission organised by Invest Northern Ireland.
15 January 2007
NI companies sign up for Enterprise Ireland trade mission
Sixteen local companies and the University of Ulster are being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to take part in the Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led by Bertie Ahern, the Irish Prime Minister.
NI companies sign up for Enterprise Ireland trade mission
Sixteen local companies and the University of Ulster are being assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to take part in the Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led by Bertie Ahern, the Irish Prime Minister.
26 November 2002
Northern Ireland trade delegation visit China
As part of its commitment to support local business in developing markets overseas, Invest Northern Ireland has sponsored a 28-strong trade mission to China.
Northern Ireland trade delegation visit China
As part of its commitment to support local business in developing markets overseas, Invest Northern Ireland has sponsored a 28-strong trade mission to China.
11 November 2002
NI business delegation look to India
Fourteen local companies will be exploring opportunities for building business in India’s fast growing marketplace on an Invest NI trade mission. The mission, which runs until November 17, is being led by Dr Diljit Rana, a leading figure in the Indian community in Northern Ireland.
NI business delegation look to India
Fourteen local companies will be exploring opportunities for building business in India’s fast growing marketplace on an Invest NI trade mission. The mission, which runs until November 17, is being led by Dr Diljit Rana, a leading figure in the Indian community in Northern Ireland.
18 January 2002
Local companies to explore Spanish export market
Seventeen local companies are to take part in a Trade International initiative which will see the firms visit Spain in order to identify new business opportunities.
Local companies to explore Spanish export market
Seventeen local companies are to take part in a Trade International initiative which will see the firms visit Spain in order to identify new business opportunities.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
