04.11.11 Thousands of miles away – but so close for Essex marine firm, thanks to UKTI
It takes at least 14 hours to fly to the Russian port city of Vladivostok, but the support of UK Trade & Investment made sure distance was no object for Essex businessman Chris Berry, who has now established his marine firm in Russia.
10.10.11 Planes, trains, automobiles
Chambers & Cook Freight was looking to expand its business into Pakistan. A trade mission organised by UK Trade & Investment was instrumental in helping the company find the right local partner.
28.09.11 Balfour Beatty Rail/Gammon joint venture awarded £27 million contract for civil and trackworks
In June, Balfour Beatty Rail, in joint venture with Gammon Construction announced that they had been awarded the civil and track works contract for the Ulu Pandan and Bishan Depots in Singapore by The Land Transport Authority (LTA).
28.07.11 The sky’s no limit for Bournemouth-based Think Research
UKTI helps air traffic control consultancy Think Research move out of it comfort zone into new markets.
17.06.11 The Viral Factory
London-based marketing agency The Viral Factory (TVF) is enjoying success in Brazil, thanks to UK Trade & Investment’s help in organising market visits, meetings with clients and local press coverage.
13.05.11 Railway Industry Association (RIA)
The Railway Industry Association has worked closely with UK Trade & Investment for many years in fulfilling its role supporting and promoting the UK’s rail sector around the world.
25.02.11 Teesside firm fuelling its ambitions for global growth
A Teesside firm has been fuelling its ambitions for global growth with the help of UK Trade & Investment.
09.02.11 Full steam ahead in Singapore
Over the past 200 years, family-run Bibby Line Group has grown into a global business. When it decided to break into South East Asia for the first time,UK Trade & Investment helped to smooth the way.
04.02.11 Norgren
Norgren has a 30-year history of working in Mexico. It recently ventured into the local railway sector to expand its business portfolio, a move made easier with UK Trade & Investment’s help.
20.01.11 Northumberland firm glides into global growth
A Northumberland firm has glided through the “Gateway for Global Growth” winning a string of new orders across South East Asia.