INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
AUSTRIALIA AusBiotech
AusBiotech is dedicated to the development, growth and prosperity of the Australian
biotechnology industry.
Contact Person: Anna Lavelle
Tel: (03) 9828 1400
Fax: (03) 9824 5188
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ausbiotech.org/default.asp
Medical Technology Association of Australia, MTAA
MTAA aims to ensure the benefits of modern, innovative and reliable medical technology are
delivered effectively to provide better health outcomes.
Contact Person: Anne Trimmer
Tel: (+612) 9900 0650
Fax: (+612) 9900 0655
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mtaa.org.au/pages/page2.asp
Clean Energy Council
CEC develops and advocates the development and deployment of all clean energy technologies.
Contact Person: Matthew Warren
Tel: +61 3 9929 4100
Fax: +61 3 9929 4101
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/cec.html
BELGIUM
AGORIA
Agoria is Belgium's largest trade association. AGORIA is helping more than 1,600 companies in
the technology industry.
Tel: 32 2 706 78 00
Fax: +32 2 706 78 01
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.agoria.be
BRAZIL
Aerospace Industries Association of Brazil Aerospace Industries Association of Brazil represents aerospace industries. Members are
involved in every stage of aeronautic, space and defense activities, including design,
manufacturing, sales, customer support, and MRO services.
Tel: +55-12-3933-0657
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aiab.org.br/english/
ABIMO (Brazilian Association of the Industry of Medical, Dental, Hospital and
Laboratory Articles and Equipments)
ABIMO is comprised of 320 members, working towards supplying high quality technical and
normative services and aiming at increasing competitiveness and excellence in the industry.
Tel: (11) 3285-0155
Fax: (11) 3285-0155- extensions 21 and 30
Website: http://www.abimo.org.br/modules/formulaire/formulaire.php?id=2
SBBiotec (Brazil’s association of BioTech)
Available only in Portuguese
Tel: +55 61 3223-0845
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sbbiotec.org.br/ ABEEolica (Brazil Association of Wind Energy)
Available only in Portuguese
Tel: +55 11 2368-0680
Fax: +55 11 23 68-0685
Website: http://www.abeeolica.org.br/
CANADA
BioAlberta
BioAlberta represents the growing life science sector, which engages in providing attentive,
proactive and timely services to over 30 member organizations.
Contact Person: Ryan Radke
Tel: (780) 425-3804
Fax: (780) 409-9263
Website: http://www.bioalberta.com/
LifeSciences British Columbia
LifeSciences British Columbia supports and represents the life sciences community of British
Columbia through leadership, facilitation of investment and partnering, advocacy, and promotion
of our world-class science and industry.
Contact Person: Don Enns
Tel: 604 669-9909
Fax: 604 669-9912
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lifesciencesbc.ca/
MEDEC (Canada’s Medical Technology Companies)
MEDEC represents the Canadian medical technology Industry with the objective to advancing
healthcare through innovative technologies and devices.
Tel: 416 620-1915
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.medec.org/
CanWEA (Canada Wind Energy Association)
CanWEA promotes the development and application of all aspects of wind energy in Canada,
including the creation of a suitable policy environment.
Contact Person: Ulrike Kucera
Tel: 613-234-8716
Fax: 613-234-5642
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.canwea.ca/
ITAC (Information Technology Association of Canada)
ITAC is a prominent advocate for the expansion of innovative capacities directed to a stronger
productivity across all sectors through the strategic use of technology. Contact Person: Janet Tite
Tel: 613 238-4822
Fax: 613 238-7967
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://itac.ca/
CPIA (Canadian Plastic Industry Association)
CPIA is a dynamic, member-driven organization dedicated to the growth of plastics businesses
and helping the industry reach its full potential.
Tel: 905 678-7748
Fax: 905 678-0774
Website: http://www.plastics.ca/
BIOTECanada
BIOTECanada is dedicated to building the bio-economy in Canada. From cleaner energy to
sustainable agriculture; from greener manufacturing to life-saving health therapies,
Canadian biotech firms are discovering ways to revolutionize the economy. Contact Person: Peter Brenders
Tel: 613-230-5585 ext. 229
Fax: 613-230-8850
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.biotech.ca/en/default.aspx
MEDEC
MEDEC is committed to effective advocacy through leadership and engagement for Canada’s
medical technology companies.
Website: http://www.medec.org/
CHILE
Plastics Industry Association of Chile
ASIPLA has a membership of over 100 plastics companies and representsand Chilean plastic
industry with the goal to promote the production and export of plastic based raw materials
Tel: 562-203-3342
Website: http://www.asipla.cl/
CORFO
Corfu is an executing agency of government policies in the field of entrepreneurship and
innovation, through tools and instruments compatible with the central guidelines of a social
market economy, creating the conditions for building a society of opportunity.
Website: http://www.corfo.cl CONICYT
Ministry of Education, created in 1967 as an advisory body to the President on matters of
scientific development, the National Scientific and Technological Research, CONICYT-is
guided today by two goals or strategic pillars: the promotion of capital formation strengthening
human and scientific and technological base of the country. In turn, both pillars are enhanced in a
transversal way through an area of scientific and international links.
Website: http://www.conicyt.cl
CHINA
CAMDI (China Association for Medical Devices Industry)
CAMDI represents companies and individuals engaged in manufacturing, distributing, R&D,
testing and education training of medical devices.
Tel: 86-10-51905376
Fax: 86-10-51905377
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.camdi.org/en/lxwm.jsp
CGTI (China Green-Tech Initiative)
CGTI is an international collaboration of more than 100 organizations, which focuses on
identifying, developing and promoting green technology solutions in China. Partnering
organizations are technology buyers and sellers, service providers, investors and policy makers.
Contact Person: Ellen G. Carberry
Website: http://www.china-greentech.com/re
DENMARK
DANSKBIOTECH
DANSK BIOTEK is biotechnology association of Danish companies.
Tel: +45 2048 8384
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.danskbiotek.dk/uk/contact MEDICO INDUSTRIEN
Medico Industrien is the medical device industry association, which develops, manufactures, and
sells medical devices.
Tel: +45 4918 4700
Fax: +45 4918 4707
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.medicoindustrien.dk/
FRANCE
FIN (French Nautical Industries Federation)
The FIN represents and promotes the different sectors of the French nautical industries.
Tel: +33-1-44-37-04-00
Contact: Nathalie Bigaigon
Website: www.french-boating.com
GPNI (Groupement Professionnel National de L’informatique)
GPNI is a trade association comprised of small to medium sized information and technology
companies.
Tel: 015-590-0630
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gpni.com/
French Cleantech (FC)
FC represents French cleantech companies.
Tel: 068-022-3721
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.frenchcleantech.com/
GPIC (Groupement de la Plasturgie Industrielle et des Composites)
GPIC consists of companies who manufacture plastics and components for use in diverse sectors
such as the automobile industry, the aeronautics industry and the marine industry.
Tel: 014-401-1640
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gpic.fr
CIFL (Comite Interprofessionnel des fournisseurs du laboratoire)
The CIFL represents the laboratory industry, suppliers, distributors and importers of equipment,
consumables and reagents, and service providers Tel: +33 (0) 1 44 18 98 62
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cifl.com/cifl/UK/index.php
SNITEM (French National Association for Medical Technology Industries)
SNITEM is committed to furthering the development of medical equipments in France.
Tel: +33 (0) 1 47 17 63 88
Fax: +33 (0) 1 47 17 63 89
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.snitem.fr/
GERMANY
German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI)
The German Aerospace Industries Association represents the interests of this industrial sector.
Tel: +49-030-2061-400
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bdli.de/en/option,com_content/view,article/id,2/Itemid,2/
BVMed (German Medical Technology Association)
BVMed promotes and represents the combined interests of the medical technology industry and
trading companies.
Tel: (030) 246 255 – 0
Fax: (030) 246 255 - 99
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bvmed.de/Start/?language=2
SPECTARIS (German High Tech Industry Association)
SPECTARIS represents the high-tech medium-sized business sector, which includes medical
technology, optical technologies and analytical, biological, laboratory, and ophthalmic devices.
Tel: 0 30 41 40 21-27
Contact Person: Jennifer Goldenstede, Head of Foreign Trade & Export Promotion
Website: http://www.spectaris.de/english/foreign-trade-fairs.html
BSi Bundesverband Solar Industrie (BSi) e.V
BSi is the association of the German Solar Industry, working toward the enhancement of solar
renewable energy products.
Tel: +49 30 2977788 0
Fax: +49 30 2977788 99
Website: http://www.bsi-solar.de/english/index.asp
BWE German Wind Energy Association
BWE is the largest individual association for renewable energies, representing the interests of
wind turbine operators and all individuals who support wind energy.
Tel: +49-541-35060-0
Fax: +49-541-35060-20
Website: http://www.wind-energie.de/
GREECE
INBIT (Institute of Biomedical Technology)
INBIT aims at furthering the development of the field, by advancing areas of biomedical
technology relating to management and quality in the health care sector.
Tel: 30 2610 911590
Fax: +30 2610 911592
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.inbit.gr/
IRELAND
IMDA (Irish Medical Devices Association)
IMDA aims to promote and support an environment that encourages the sustainable development
and profitable growth of multinational and indigenous medical device and diagnostic companies.
Tel: + 353 1 605 1564
Fax: + 353 1 638 1564
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ibec.ie/
ITAG (Information and Technology Association Galway)
ITAG was established to continue the growth of a strong IT cluster in the Galway region,
through networking and training events, joint initiatives, and regional and national advocacy.
Tel: +353 87 9677199
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.itag.ie/
IWEA (Irish Wind Energy Association)
IWEA promotes the use of wind energy in Ireland and beyond as an economically viable and
environmentally sound alternative to thermal or nuclear generation.
Tel: +353 45 899341
Fax: +353 45 854958
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.iwea.com/
NOW IRELAND (National Offshore Wind Association of Ireland)
NOW IRELAND promotes the development of Ireland’s substantial offshore wind resource and
to ensure the island leads the way in building a sustainable, green economy.
Tel: 042 9322952
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nowireland.ie
MRIA (Marine Renewable Industry Association of Ireland)
MRIA includes firms engaged in device development and manufacture and developers of
projects and sites based on marine renewable.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mria.ie/
ISRAEL
HTIA (High Tech Industry Association)
HTIA represents start up businesses, entrepreneurs, global and local companies.
Contact Person: Shany Peleg
Tel: +972-36440271
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.myreg.co.il/htia/
REAI (Renewable Energy Association of Israel)
REAI was created to promote the implementation of renewable energy electricity production in
Israel.
Tel: 02-5020010
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.renewable.org.il/he-il/
IAESI (Israel Association of Electronics and Software Industries)
IAESI is comprised of about 300 companies in the field of telecommunication, semiconductor,
medical devices, military systems, and IT. ISEAI is focused to promote the electronic & software
industry.
Contact Person: Shlomo Wax B
Tel: 03-519 8862
Fax: 03-516 1003
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.iaesi.org.il/
Israel Biotechnology Organization, IBO
IBO promotes biotechnology industries and creates a supportive environment for their growth.
Contact person: Brosh Shraga
Tel: 972-3-5198833
Fax: 972-3-5103154
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.industry.org.il/Eng/SubIndex.asp?CategoryID=139
INDIA
NASSCOM (National Association of Software & Service Companies)
Members are in the business of software development, services, products, consulting services,
BPO services, e-commerce & web services, engineering services, off shoring and animation and
gaming.
Contact Name: Som Mittal
Phone: 91-22- 2823 4844/51
Fax: 91-22- 2836 1576
Email: [email protected]
OPPI (Organization of Pharmaceutical Producers of India) OPPI is the association of research based international and large pharmaceutical companies in
India. Its focus is to maintain an environment of innovation and growth and facilitate
partnerships. Tel: +91 22 24918123, 24912486, 66627007
Fax: +91 22 24915168
Email: [email protected]
IEEMA (Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers Association) IEEMA conducts technical activities under various divisions, where members meet and discuss
industry and growth opportunities. Contact Person: Ramesh Chandak
Tel: +91-22-2493 0532 +91-22-2493 0532 / 6528 / 6529
Email: [email protected]
ABCI (Association of Business Communicators of India) ABCI aims to provide a continuous learning opportunity that gives ABCI members the tools and
information they need to be the best in their chosen disciplines of communications.
Contact Person: Kirit Varma
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +98 20 717858
Website : http://www.abci.in/index.htm
ISCA (India Science Congress Association)
ISCA aims to advance and promote the cause of science in India, through various promotional
events.
Contact Person: Geetha Bali
Telephone: 033-2287-4530
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://sciencecongress.nic.in/html/index.html
InWEA (India Wind Energy Association)
InWEA is dedicated to the development of wind power in India. InWEA works to facilitate the
creation of regulatory and policy environment for investments.
Contact Person: Dr. Anil S. Kane
Telephone: +91 11 26523042
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.inwea.org/index.htm
MBAI (Marine Biological Association of India) MBAI serves to promote research on marine sciences in the Asia-Pacific region. The association
provides information to research workers, and produces articles to create an active interest
among its members.
Contact Person: Dr. G. Syda Rao
Tel: +91 484 2394420, 2394867
Fax: +91 484 2394909
Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: http://www.mbai.org.in/index.html
AIPIA (All India Plastic Industries Association)
AIPIA is the leading association of SSI and Medium Scale plastic processing units and related
interests in the country.
Contact Person: Shri R.N. Gupta
Tel: 011 27242826, 27417104
Telefax: 011 27412595
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aipia.org/
ELCINA (Electronic Industry Association of India)
ElCINA promotes electronics manufacturing culture in the country, and focuses on components.
Contact Person: T. Vasu
Tel: +91 (011) 26924597
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.elcina.com/contact.asp
AIMED (Association of Indian Medical Devices Industry)
AIMED is an umbrella association of Indian Manufacturers of Medical Devices covering all
types of medical devices including consumables, disposables, and equipments of diagnostics.
Tel: +91-129-4289000
Fax: +91-129-4061164
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aimedindia.com/aboutus.html
ITALY
ASSOBIOMEDICA
ASSOBIOMEDICA engages in the manufacturing of medical devices designed for diagnostic
and therapeutic use.
Contact Person: Nives Murgia
Tel: 06 59 03962
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.assobiomedica.it/
ASSOBIOTEC
ASSOBIOTEC is the Italian Association for the Development of Biotechnology, representing
more than 120 companies all involved in various biotech-related fields
Tel: +39 02 34565306
Fax: +39 02 34565284
Website: http://assobiotec.federchimica.it/
ANEV (Italy National Wind Energy Association)
ANEV, the National Wind Energy Association represents the national wind energy industry,
including producers and engineers working in the sector both in Italy and abroad.
Tel: +39 0642014701
Fax: +39 0642004838
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.anev.org/
ANIE Federation-Italian Federation of Electrotechnical and Electronic Industries
ANIE unites strategic players to deliver significant support to the growth of the Italian
electrotechnical, electronics, and ICT companies to contribute to its success in international
markets.
Tel: +39 02 3264310
Fax: +39 02 3264395
Website: http://www.italiantech.com/browse.asp?goto=1&livello=0
JAPAN
The Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies
The Society of Japanese Aerospace represents the interests of the Japanese aerospace industry
and international aerospace industrial associations.
Chairman: Kazuo Tsukuda
Tel: +81-3-3585-0511
Website: http://www.sjac.or.jp/en_index.html
JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technologies Association)
JEITA promotes the consumption of electronic products and the development of the IT sector.
Representative Director: Kaoru Yano
Tel: 202-974-2476
Website: http://www.jeita.or.jp/english/
JSTRA (Japan Ship Technology Research Association)
JSTRA provides the maritime cluster, contributes toward maritime safety and their
environmental protection, regulation research, development, and industrial standardization.
Contact Person: Takayuki Mabuchi
Tel: +81-3-5575-6425
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.jstra.jp/english/index.html
Japan Robot Association
The Japan Robot Association aims to further the development of the robot manufacturing
industry by encouraging research and development on associated system products.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.jara.jp/e/index.html
JFMDA (Japan Federation of Medical Devices Association)
The JFMDA engages in the development, production and distribution of medical and health-care
devices, equipment, instruments and materials.
Tel: 81-(0) 3-5225-6234
Fax: 81-(0) 3-3260-9092
Website: http://www.jfmda.gr.jp/ JIRA (Japan Industries Association of Radiological Systems)
JIRA represents the manufacturing and sales of diagnostic imaging equipment and systems, such
as x-ray equipment, CT, MRI, ultrasound scanners, radiotherapy systems, and related products.
Tel: +81-3-3816-3450
Fax: +81-3-3818-8920
Website: http://www.jira-net.or.jp/e/index.htm
JWPA (Japan Wind Power Association)
Available in Japanese
JWPA brings together relevant industries and enterprises to promote the sound growth of wind
power industries.
Website: http://jwpa.jp/index_e.html
MALAYSIA
AMMI (Association of Malaysian Medical Industries)
The AMMI promotes the medical device industry in the country.
Tel: 603-6204 9129
Fax: 603-6204 0057
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ammi.com.my/html
MMDA (Malaysia Medical Device Association)
MMDA is involved in the distribution and sales of medical devices and related healthcare
products and equipment within Malaysia.
Tel: +603-7782 4468
Fax: +603-7785 4468
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mmda.org
Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia
Pharmaceutical Association of Malaysia provides access to innovative medicines for better
health and improved quality of life for all in Malaysia.
Tel: 03-7960 8322/23
Fax: 03-7960 8324
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.phama.org.my/index.cfm?&menuid=9
MEXICO
AMDEE (Mexican Wind Energy Association)
To be translated in English webpage in Spanish
Tel: +52 (55) 5395-9559
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.amdee.org/
AMITI (The Information Technology Industry Association of Mexico)
AMITI was created to position information technology as the key ingredient to Mexico's
competitiveness, promoting the industry's growth and facilitating business development.
Contact Person: Javier Allard, General Manager
Tel: + 52 (55) 5207-0409
Fax: + 52 (55) 5207-6016
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.amiti.org.mx
Mexican Association of Innovative Medical Devices (a branch of Global Medical
Technology Alliance)
Website: http://www.globalmedicaltechnologyalliance.org/about
NETHERLANDS
NL-BEA (Netherlands Bio-Energy Association)
NL-BEA promotes the interests of all Dutch companies involved in the biomass for energy
chain.
Tel: 31 53 48 92 897
Fax: 31 53 48 93 116
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.platformbioenergie.nl/nl/
HME (Holland Marine Equipment Association)
HME represents the Dutch maritime cluster in foreign markets, stimulate innovation and
disseminate knowledge.
Tel: +31 (0) 10 44 44 333
Fax: +31 (0) 10 21 30 700
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hme.nl
NORWAY
LFH (Leverandorer For Helse-Norge)
LFH is the industry association for companies in Norway, which manufactures, distributes, and
sells medical devices. Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lfh.no/
POLAND
POLMED (Polish Chamber of Commerce of Medical Devices)
POLMED operates on the Polish market for medical devices and improves the access of patients
and physicians to modern, innovative medical technologies.
Contact Person: Witold Wlodarczyk
Tel: +48 22 853 49 92
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.polmed.org.pl/oizbie.html
PORTUGAL
APORMED
APORMED is the main association representing the Medical Technology industry in Portugal.
Tel: +351 21 351 0690
Fax: +351 21 351 0699
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.apormed.pt
Available in Portuguese
RUSSIA
AIPM (Association of International Pharmaceutical Manufacturers) AIPM promotes the development of the pharmaceutical market, improving the quality of care
and range of modern medicines for the benefit of the Russian population.
Phone: +7 (495) 933-7040
Fax: +7 (495) 933-7041
E-mail: Secretariat @ AIPM. org Website: http://www.aipm.org/eng/about_eng/
IMEDA (International Medical Device Manufactures Associations) IMEDA is a nonprofit organization that introduces international manufacturers of medical
equipment, devices and products in the Russian market. Tel: +7-495-979-4803
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.imeda.ru/
Russoft (Russian Software Developers Association) Russoft represents the most technically competent software developing companies from Russia,
Byelorussia and Ukraine.
Website: http://www.russoft.org/russoft/
APKIT (Information & Computer Technologies Industry Association) APKIT is dedicated to advocating policies that advance the industry growth and development by
facilitating international trade and investments in IT products and services.
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.apkit.ru/
RWEI (Russian Wind Energy Association) RWEI is designed to build and develop wind power market in the Russian Federation.
Website: http://rawi.ru/ru/main.php
GES Association (Association of Geothermal Energy Society) GES association aims at promoting and developing geothermal energy in Russia, providing legal,
technical and consulting support, and assisting government institutions with decision-making.
Phone: +7 (495) 361 -23-21 Website: http://energy.nstl.gov.cn/MirrorResources/5777/about.asp.html
ARDEC Non-profit Russian Association comprising distributors of electronic components.
TEL: +7-0-953060026
FAX: +7-0-953060283
Website: http://www.ardec.ru/
SINGAPORE
SEAS (Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore)
SEAS represents the interest of companies in renewable energy, carbon trading, energy
efficiency, clean development mechanism projects and the financial institutions.
Tel: +65-63388578
Email; [email protected]
Website: http://www.seas.org.sg/index.php
ASMI (Association of Singapore Marine Industries)
ASMI is composed of big and small shipyards, local and foreign manufacturers and suppliers of
marine equipment and components, marine engineering and consultancy companies.
Contact Person: Winnie Low
Tel: +65-68633038
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.asmi.com/
SPIA (Singapore Plastic Industrial Association)
SPIA represents the plastic industry including companies that manufacturers of plastic molding,
plastic extrusion, plastic blowing, PVC and leather products.
President: Ronald Lim
Tel: +65-67435571
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.spia.org.sg/index.asp
AMDI (Association of Medical Device Industry)
AMDI serves as a key representative body for the medical device industry.
Contact Person: Henry Tan
Tel: +65 6829-5506
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.amdi.org.sg/
AMBIS (Association for Medical and Bio-Informatics, Singapore)
AMBIS aims at promoting the growth, development and usage of information science and
information technology with application to health care and to the education of health
professionals in Singapore.
Dr Rick Chan, President
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ambis.org.sg/activities.html
SOUTH AFRICA
SAMED (South African Medical Device Association)
SAMED promotes, represents and safeguards the interests of the South African Medical Device
and In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) industry, while focusing on relevant healthcare matters.
Tel: +27 11 777 7500
Fax: +27 11 777 7501
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.samed.org.za/
SANEA (South African National Energy Association)
SANEA represents a hub for the exchange of energy related information between South African
companies and international partners, via the World Energy Council networks.
Contact Person: Virosha Basdeo
Tel: (031) 368 8000
Fax: (031) 368 6623
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.sanea.org.za/
ITA (Information Technology Association of South Africa)
ITA represents the ICT industry.
Contact Person: Nisha Pillay
Tel: (086) 111 350
Fax: (086) 693 3783
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ita.org.za/
AfricaBio (Biotechnology and Biosafety)
AfricaBio provides information and creates awareness on biotechnology and biosafety.
Contact Person: Walter Green
Tel: +27 12 844 0124
Fax: +27 86 619 9399
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.africabio.com/
SOUTH KOREA
KMDIA (Korean Medical Devices Industry Association)
KMDIA is the representative organization for the Korean medical device industry.
Chairman: Jacob Yoon PhD
Tel: +82-2-596-7404
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://eng.kmdia.or.kr/main.asp
KITA (Korean International Trade Association)
KITA is Korea's largest business association that supports Korea's business community through
research, training, and networking of Korean enterprises with the global trade community.
CEO: Il SaKong
Tel: +82-1566-5144
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kita.org/
CTK (Clean Tech Korea)
CTK is the leading association on the environment and pollution cluster.
Tel: 031-761-8261
Fax: 031-762-3993
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ctkfilter.com/
Korea Association of Information & Telecommunication
KAIT represents the IT and telecommunication industries.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kait.or.kr/eng/index.jsp
Korea Bio-Venture Association
KoBio Ven intends to strengthen the international competitiveness of their bio venture and
contribute to the country’s economy.
Phone: 82-2-552-4771
Fax: 82-2-552-4840
Website: http://kobioven.de
Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization
KoreaBio is a non-profit organization and kind of a trade association. Their mission is to become
a supportive organization to serve the member companies more efficiently and a reliable partner
of the government.
Website: http//www.koreabio.org
Korea Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
KPMA since its foundation in 1945, along with pharmaceutical companies is committed to
improve healthcare for all mankind and develop pharmaceutical industry. Website: http://www.kpma.or.kr/ENG/index.html
SPAIN
ASEBIO (Spanish Association of Biotechnological Companies)
ASEBIO brings together companies, associations, foundations, universities, research and
technology centers that carry out activities directly or indirectly related to biotechnology in
Spain.
Contact Person: Regina Revilla
Tel: +91 210 93 10 74
Fax: 91 250 00 63
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.asebio.com/en/index.cfm
AEE (Spanish Wind Energy Association)
AEE promotes the use of wind energy in Spain, Europe and worldwide.
Contact Person: José Donoso Alonso
Tel: +34 917 451 276
Fax: +34 917 451 277
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aeeolica.org/en/
FENIN (Spanish Federation of Healthcare Technology Companies)
FENIN represents manufacturers, importers and distributors of Medical Technology supplying
the Spanish healthcare institutions.
Tel: +34 91 575 98 00
Fax: +34 91 435 34 78
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fenin.es/en/
SWITZERLAND
FASMED (Federation of the Association of Swiss Medical Devices)
FASMED is the Swiss association of small businesses and multinational groups which promote
the innovation of medical equipment.
Tel: +41 31 380 85 95
Fax: +41 31 380 85 96
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fasmed.ch/fr/contact.html
SARIT (Swiss Association for Research and Information Technology)
SARIT is a national scientific association representing the IT research community.
Contact: Jose Rolim, President
Tel: 022 379 02 23
Fax: 022 379 02 50
Email: Jose.Rolim/AT/unige.ch
Website: http://www.sarit.ch/org/
SBA (Swiss Biotech Association)
SBA is the industry association representing more than 210 biotech companies.
Contact: Dr. Reinhard Glück (President)
Tel: +41 44 455 56 78
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.swissbiotech.org/
Suisse Eole (Swiss Wind Energy Association)
Suisse Eole is the Association for Promotion of Wind Energy in Switzerland. Supported by the
federal office for energy, its credo is to reach sustainability in energy supply.
Tel: +41 61 965 99 00
Fax: +41 61 965 99 01
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.suisse-eole.ch
UNITED ARAB OF EMIRATES
Mecomed (The Middle East Medical Devices & Diagnostics Trade Associaton)
Mecomed is committed to help healthcare professionals to get the most innovative, reliable and
cost effective medical technologies, and to facilitate patient access to the highest standards of
care.
Contact Person: Craig McLauren
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mecomed.com/#home
ESIA (Emirates Solar Industry Association)
ESIA provides UAE solar professionals with the opportunity to meet through workshops,
conferences and lectures.
Contact Person: Browning Rockwell
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.emiratessolar.com/index.html
UNITED KINGDOM
Solar Trade Association (STA)
The STA represents both solar heating and solar electricity and supports its member companies.
Tel: +44 020-7925-3575
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.solar-trade.org.uk/
ADS UK (Advancing UK Defense & Security Industries)
Formed as a consortium between the Association of Police and Public Security Providers, The
Defense Manufacturers Administration, and the Society of British Aerospace Companies, ADS
UK is responsible for advancing the UK aerospace, defense and security industries.
Contact Person: Peter Rogers
Tel: +44-020-7091-4500
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.adsgroup.org.uk/
BMF (British Marine Federation)
BMF is the trade association for the UK's boating industry.
Tel: +44 017-8422-3608
Email: djones@british
Website: http://www.britishmarine.co.uk/
ACB (The Association of Clinical Biochemistry)
ACB represents the practice and promotion of clinical science. The association has medical and
non-medical members in all major UK healthcare laboratories, universities and in commercial
companies.
Contact Person: Dr. Michael Thomas
Tel: 020 7403 8001
Fax: 020 7403 8006
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.acb.org.uk/
ABHI (The Association of British Healthcare Industry)
ABHI is the industry association for the medical technology sector in the UK.
Contact Person: Harry Keenan
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7960 4360
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7960 4361
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.abhi.org.uk/contact/default.aspx
BIA (The Bio Industry Association)
The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the trade association for innovative enterprises in the UK's
bioscience sector.
Contact Person: Glyn Edwards
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7630 2180
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7900 2443
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bioindustry.org/cgi-bin/contents_view.pl?LEVEL1=8
GAMBICA (Automation, Instrumentation, and Control Laboratory Technology)
GAMBICA is the national organization representing the interests of companies in the
instrumentation, control, automation and laboratory technology industry in the UK.
Contact Person: Graeme Philp
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7642 8080
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7642 8096
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gambica.org.uk/contact
BWEA (British Wind Energy Association)
BWEA also known, as Renewable UK is comprised of 695 corporate members, all committed
to promoting the use of wind, wave and tidal power in and around the UK.
Contact Person: Maria McCaffery
Tel: 020 7901 3000
Fax: 020 7901 3001
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bwea.com/
Association of British Healthcare Industries, ABHI
ABHI promotes the rapid adoption of medical technologies to ensure optimum patient outcomes
throughout the UK and global markets.
Contact Person: Harry Keenan
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7960 4360
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7960 4361
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.abhi.org.uk/about/about-abhi.aspx C. Ren 12/20/11