Medilink News Yorkshire & Humber - Autumn 2014 Autumn 2014 | Page 8

INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE YOUR ABILITIES TO THE MIDDLE EAST UK companies in the assistive technology, special needs and rehabilitative sector can now grow their business in the lucrative Middle East market at ABILITIESme. YORKSHIRE & HUMBER AHSN INTERNATIONAL CHINA MISSION SUCCESS The annual event, held in Abu Dhabi, displays the latest developments in mobility, independent living, assistive technology and rehabilitation solutions for the disabled and elderly. Healthcare spend for the Middle East now tops $150 billion a year, with rehabilitative and assistive technology now proving to be one of the fastest growing sectors in the region. Space is now available to UK-based companies at the ABILITIESme exhibition, which will take place 24-26 March 2015 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in UAE. UK companies wanting to find out more about ABILITIESme should contact the Medilink International office on 0114 232 9292 or email [email protected] L @MedilinkINT FOCUS ON: WARDRAY PREMISE Wardray Premise is a manufacturer of shielding solutions and accessory products for diagnostic imaging. The company exports to over 40 countries, including France, Germany, Poland, Australia, Canada, USA and Libya through a network of distributors, trade partners and original equipment manufacturers. In the past two years Wardray Premise has exported over half a million pounds worth of RF cages for MRI rooms to Australia, Poland and the UAE. In addition, the global sales of their MR furniture has exceeded a million pounds. Recently, the company has appointed a new distributor in Hungary, and the US market is now a key focus. Rekindling business in the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, is also high on the agenda. Tony Atkinson, Business Development Manager at Wardray Premise, said: “Our continued aim is to find new products for existing markets, and new markets for existing products.” To find out more visit: www.wardray-premise.com Y&H AHSN CEO, Andrew Riley The Yorkshire and Humber Academic Hea lth Science Network (AHSN) recently visited China alongside a mission to promote the UK’s innovation and expertise in wound care. AHSN representatives Andrew Riley, CEO, and Kevin Kiely, Medilink CEO, attended the mission which was centred around the National Wound Care Conference in Hefei. Andrew and Kevin presented at the 7th General Assembly of the UK China Joint Economic Trade Commission (JETC) Healthcare Working Group about the new NHS infrastructure and demonstrating its potential to create new opportunities for international partnerships within healthcare delivery. The meeting provided the opportunity to present the AHSN’s international agenda to Chinese business leaders and meet with healthcare officials and companies. The mission included tours of leading facilities such as the Jiangning Life Science Innovation Park and the Suzhou Industrial Park. The team also presented at the 2014 International Wound Care Conference in Hefei. For more information visit: www.yhahsn.org.uk L @AHSN_YandH WWW.MEDILINK.CO.UK