Energy Efficiency Export Opportunities
June 1997

 

Talleres Graficos de Mexico Energy Consumption Optimization
Talleres Graficos de Mexico is a Mexican state company which prints pamphlets, books, billboards and other items for several government offices and institutions. It wants to implement a system to optimize its energy consumption, specifically for the lighting service in its plant. US companies interested in supplying these services should contact ECEE for more information.

Motors with Integral Horsepower Capacities
Philman Commercial Inc., a leading supplies of electric motors in the Philippines, is currently moving into the environmental sector. They are seeking motors with integral horsepower capacities to resell to different environmental industries for use in pumps and material processing equipment (crushing and grinding). US companies interested in supplying these motors should contact ECEE for more information.

Electricity Consumption Optimization Study
MIN-CER is one of Mexico’s strongest smelting works companies. It is among the country’s top ten leading companies in this field. It manufactures several items for the automobile sector andhas two plants, both located in the state of Mexico. The company is interested in energy efficiency systems and wishes tohire a company to perform an electricity consumption optimization study, as the electricity-related costs are very high. Interested US companies should contact ECEE for more information.

Pumps, Lighting, A/C
COPEL, a Brazilian state electricity company is building small-scale power plants and has 37 equipment supply and service contracts up for bidding. These include: electromechanical installations, drainage and unwatering pumps, air conditioning systems, ventilation systems, cooling water filters, lighting materials, etc. US Companies who are interested in participating in these biddings should contact ECEE for more information.

 

POLAND EFFICIENCY (9 June)

The following company has expressed an interest in finding American investment partners.

PPHU ELMAR established in 1982 is a private company dealing with distribution, fitting and maintaining of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. ELMAR operates in Russia, Latvia and Belarus also distributing products of foreign companies like: US Bristol and Du Pont, Italian Zanotti and Japanese Sanyo. With 12 employees ELMAR had an annual turnover of $5 million and export value of $700k in 1996. ELMAR owns a showroom of 860 sq feet and warehouse of 2000 sq feet. The company is seeking opportunities for joint-venture cooperation with U.S. companies preferably in similar business and to expand its offer with new products on the Polish market like: plate freezers, air cooled ice flaker units and air cooled condensing units as well as assembling of any analogical equipment here in Poland.

Interested American companies should contact the company directly as well as the U.S. Commercial Service or the CS/Central Eastern Europe Business Information Center (CEEBIC) in Warsaw.

Company: PPHU "ELMAR" E.M. Chyrek
ul. Podgorna 7
81-270 Gdynia, Poland
tel: 48/58/ 27 06 52 fax: 48/58/ 27 08 54
Contact: Mr Andrzej Szmyt - Refrigeration and Air Condition Specialist

C/S Warsaw
Attn: Anna Janczewska
Al. Jerozolimskie 56c
00-803 Warsaw, Poland
tel: 48/22/ 625 4374 fax: 48/22/ 621 6327

 

HUNGARY AIR CONDITIONING (12 June)

Market Background: Until the mid-80's the Hungarian air conditioning market comprised almost exclusively industrial and some commercial applications. Until 10 years ago, supply in the light and commercial market segments was one sided: basically the only window unit available was a Russian model produced in Baku. The only domestic industrial air conditioner manufacturer was the Hungarian Refrigerator Factory. Until the mid-80's private buyers could not afford to buy air conditioners for home use. Still in 1997 only 3% of Hungarian households are air-conditioned.

Market Opening: The opening and growth of the Hungarian air conditioning market began in 1990, when most of the formerly state owned big local firms were broken up into small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) employing 2-10 people and started distributing western products. To coordinate and promote mutual interests of these newly formed SMEs, the Hungarian Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Association (HRACA) was established in 1993 by 23 founding members involved with R&AC service/maintenance and wholesale. The association today unites 390 companies of the refrigeration and air conditioning sectors. The best years up to now in terms of sales records were 1993-94 when most private buyers appeared for the first time on the Hungarian market.

Present Situation: Mainly owing to the slowing of economic growth caused by the restrictive fiscal policy the Hungarian government introduced in March, 1995, a/c sales have dropped in the past two years. Macroeconomic expectations are good; however current GDP growth is still 2-3% and the Finance Ministry plans 3-4% GDP growth for the next two years.

Retail Market: The lowest retail price of a window unit today is US$400, while a split unit starts at $800. The large number of companies in the market quickly created an oversupply situation and brought about tough competition. This is why most of these small companies concentrate on the summer season when they can sell equipment at low prices but without maintenance or service guarantees. These companies are fighting for survival and many of them cease to operate and offer guarantees after the summer season. More serious firms (most of them are HRACA members) sell at higher prices and provide adequate services in the long run. The market in general is price cautious but there is a growing demand for high end products as well. According to HRACA the competition in the split unit market segment is very strong while there is a market niche in terms of window units.

Competitive Situation: York International has been in the Hungarian market for 6 years and projects net sales of US$5.5 million for 1997 from their refrigeration and climate control equipment combined. Carrier has been in the Hungarian market for over 20 years through different distributors. This year they established solely owned Carrier Ltd. Hungary to handle distribution within their European system. Trane has been present in Hungary for about 20 years as well. Japanese air conditioners (Funai, Panasonic, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu) and Italian water chillers and fan coils are also popular because of their relatively lower price and fashionable design. Price is a major consideration on the Hungarian market, many times secondary to quality. The market is saturated. The window a/c market is especially depressed at the moment and all players are fighting as a must to supplement their split sales.

Local Distribution Channels: Many Hungarian companies engage in several activities in the a/c market, providing wholesale, retail and maintenance services at the same time. Some firms have showrooms and deal exclusively with wholesale trade and distribution. There is only one a/c firm audited under the ISO 9001 quality assurance standard in Hungary. Some wholesalers have a network of 60-80 retailers. Others are only involved in direct sales to big customers like banks, industrial applications or the government. Based on inquiries with several firms, we feel that in spite of strong price competition expected, there is a market for advanced U.S. a/c products in Hungary.

Trade Shows and Publications

There are two annual trade events in the a/c industry sector showcasing the firms and products marketed in Hungary:

AQUATHERM (April) annual event
International Fair for heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology
Show Organizer: ECI International
     A-1070 Vienna, Stiftgasse 31, Austria
     Tel: 431-523-7011, Fax: 431-523-7018
Co-organizer: Hungexpo
     H-1441 Budapest, Pf. 44. Hungary
     Tel: 361-263-6082, Fax: 361-263-6335

KOMFORT (March) annual event
Boiler, heating and cooling technology, building automation exposition
Show Organizer: Platinum Ltd.
      H-1300, Budapest, Pf. 68. Hungary
Contact person: Mr. Peter Szeidl
      Tel: 3630-421-346 Fax: 361-248-1714
Website: htpp:://www.datanet.hu/eurocalc

The largest circulation trade magazine of the a/c sector in
Hungary is: Title: lg phx
Editorial office: H-1055 Budapest
     Balassi Balint u. 7. I/1.
     Tel: 361-269-2033 Fax: 361-266-1375
     Editor-in-chief: Ms. Erika Zador
     Advertisements: Ms. Maria Hriczu

(This paper is recommended by HRACA as a good marketing tool.)
Hungarian Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Association (HRACA)
H-1027 Budapest
Fo utca 68.
Tel/Fax: 361-201-7137

 

BULGARIA ENERGY EFFICIENCY (June)

This cable is a country-specific listing of all EBRD public sector projects and technical assistance projects in the bank's pipeline, and is a shortened version of the complete procurement opportunities cable, but includes all regional projects as well.

Section I. Public Sector Projects in the EBRD Pipeline

This section reports on the status of public sector projects in the EBRD's pipeline, from the point of identification of investment opportunities to the approval of projects by the bank's board of directors. . . .
Bulgaria

Project name: Maritza III

Project name: Sofia: Energy Conservation Investment Program - Phase I

(US/FCS/London/DPeterson)

 

MEXICO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (2 June)

Trade Opportunity Program (TOP) Private TOP Lead Ref.#: 201-10-000119-T
Mexico
Direct Sale (For Resale)
Description: S5039 Construction Industry
HS Codes: S5039 | HSS5039 | S503 | HSS503

PRODUCT DATA

RESPONSE DATA

COMPANY DATA

CONTACT: Henry Rodriguez

Proveedora Industrial Acurario
Priv. Robles 31-2
Fracc. Los Robles
Cd. Madero, TAMPS
Phone: 52 12 10-1001 Fax: 52 12 10-1001/Tone

Please send a copy of your response to:

COMMERCIAL SECTION (FCS-TOP)
Proveedora Industrial Acuario, S.A.
P.O. Box 3098
Laredo, TX 78044

Ref# 201-10-000119-T
Prepared by: Rodolfo Lozada
Approved by: Robert Jones

 

RUSSIA CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (4 June)

Search for Partners:

Company: "Khabarovsk-Khim-Optorg" Joint-Stock Company has been in operation since 1948. The company employs 140 persons and is engaged in wholesale and retail trade of paints, wall paper, tile and many other items utilized in home repair and construction, with annual turnover of more than $6.5 million. The company has a bank credit line of $800,000 and wishes to become a distributor or a dealer for a foreign company.

Contact: Georgy Laptiev, General Director
     "Khabarovsk-Khim-Optorg" J-S
     7 Sidorenko Street
     Khabarovsk 680015, Russia
     tel: (7-4212) 396-417 fax: (7-4212) 396-567

 

RUSSIA CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (4 June)

Search for Partners

Company: "Woodex" Ltd. is a trading company operating in Khabarovsk (since 1995) and Vladivostok (1996). The company trades in a broad variety of construction and refurbishing materials. Commodities are traditionally brought in from Moscow. "Woodex" has a monthly wholesale and retail turnover of $500,000. The company seeks a foreign partner to improve sales technology and expand its network and volume of sales. At present, "Woodex" is the largest trading firm specialized in selling construction materials in the Russian Far East. During 1997 it plans to start operations in Nakhodka Free Economic Zone and Yuzho-Sakhalinsk.

Contact: Andrei Katyubeev, General Director
     "Woodex" Ltd.,
     170 60-Letie Octyabrya
     Khabarovsk, Russia 680014
     tel: (7-4212) 372-512 fax: (7-4212) 371-516
     e-mail: bisnis@bisnis.khabarovsk.su

Company: "Ekonom-Kottedj Ltd" is a private enterprise operating in Khabarovsk (600,000 residents) since 1990. The firm provides insulation of old and new buildings. As the market demand for insulation work is growing in the Khabarovsk Krai, "Ekonom-Kottedj" wishes to become a dealer or a distributor for a foreign firm selling foam sealant items.

Contact: Stanislav Sukhinin, Director
     "Ekonom-Kottedj Ltd".
     60 Seryshev Street, Office #224
     Khabarovsk, Russia 680000
     tel: (7-4212) 341-049 fax: (7-4212) 349-725

 

RUSSIA CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (3 June)

The following Search for Partners leads are submitted by Svetlana Kuzmichenko, BISNIS Representative in Vladivostok.

Company: Chaika

Since 1992, Chaika has been involved in wholesaling and retailing of construction materials from Russia, China, and South Korea. The company has 15 employees. Annual sales were about $400,000 in 1996. The company owns a store. Chaika seeks a permanent U.S. supplier of assorted construction materials (200,000 per quarter).

Contact: Valentina Chaika, General Director
     Russia
     Primorsky Krai, Ussuriisk 692512
     6 Pushkina Street
     tel: (7-42341) 204-61, 329-23 fax: (7-42341) 468-99

(USFCS Vladivostok\Drafted SKuzmichenko\Cleared RSteffens)

 

KAZAKHSTAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (13 June)

The following are BISNIS Search for Partners opportunities for U.S. companies:

Arka

Arka is a private construction company founded in 1991. The company employs 36 people and is seeking U.S. partners for the following projects in Akmola:

Contact:

Mr. Kairat Baitpenov, Director
Arka Company
66-43 Delegatskaya Street
Akmola 473000, Kazakhstan
tel: 7 (3172) 32-18-22 fax: 7 (3172) 32-18-99

Contact language: English
Date received: May

Source: USFCS Almaty
(USCS Almaty/AVtulochkina/MLally)

 

PARAGUAY CONSTRUCTION (10 June)

Trade Opportunity Program (TOP) Tender TOP Lead Ref.#: 353-01-003752-T

Paraguay Foreign Government Tender

Description:
S1521 Construction of Family Housing
S1542 Construction of Community Facilities
S1623 Construction of Potable Water, Electric Power, and Sewer Systems

HS Codes:S1521 | HSS1521 | S152 | HSS152 | S1542 | HSS1542 | S154 |HSS154 | S1623 |HSS1623 | S162 | HSS162

Comments:

EBY--Entidad Binacional Yacyreta--is the entity in charge of the joint Argentine-Paraguayan Hydroelectric Project at Yacyreta. Tender is divided into three contracts: a) construction of 150 houses and one grade school; b) 150 houses, one health center, one police station, and parks; c) community infrastructure including potable water, electric power, and sewer systems. Tender is to be partially financed with funds from the World Bank (IBRD) Loan No. 2854-AR. Foreign firms/consortiums must be from IBRD member countries, and must participate only through their duly registered local agents or representatives. Bidders must deposit a bid bond of Guaranies 40 million for each contract, and their bids must be valid for 120 days after the opening of the bids. Specifications cost Guaranies 1,000,000; each additional set costs Guaranies 500,000. The present free floating exchange rate is approx. Guaranies 2,155 per U.S. dollar. Interested parties must purchase specifications from the EBY address only.

Prepared by: BSchaerer

Approved: FFernandez

Contact:
     EBY--Entidad Binacional Yacyreta
     Calle Humaita 145, Piso 12
     Asuncion, Paraguay
     fx: 595/21/495280

Refer to: Licitacion Publica EBY-BIRF No. 157.

Bid deadline: 080197 11:00 am

Please send a copy of your response to:
     Commercial Section (TOP)
     American Embassy
     Asuncion
     APO AA 34036-0001
     Refer to T0031

 

CANADA LIGHTING (5 June)

Background: Business opportunities exist for U.S. architectural lighting firms as Quebec City seeks lighting experts to illuminate one of Canada's landmark bridges. A project to restore and illuminate the structure of once world-famous Quebec City bridge is rapidly taking shape at Quebec's City Hall. The project is intended to make the Quebec Bridge a featured tourist attraction. United States Commercial Service (USCS) specialists met with the Quebec City official heading the "Coalition pour la Sauvegarde du Pont de Quebec", the commission in charge of the preservation and restoration of Quebec's historic bridge. To safeguard this engineering masterpiece, the Commission helped to effect, in 1996, a co-investment agreement between the federal and provincial governments, and the current owner of the bridge, Canadian National Railways (CN). The agreement ensured the future of the historical structure, which would have otherwise been seriously compromised.

American engineers, firms and workers have played an important role in the history and erection of the bridge, which claimed the lives of sixty-five workers during its construction, including seventeen Americans, in the summer of 1907. In recognition of this contribution, the inclusion of U.S. partners in this project has become one of the objectives of its promoters. Responding to the invitation of the president of the Commission, USCS specialists in Montreal and Quebec City seek U.S. structural and architectural lighting firms interested in proposing a lighting solution that would best help the bridge fulfill its touristic attraction mission. The Commission has budgeted an undetermined sum of money to help selected firms and experts to elaborate a proposal, which should be accompanied by preliminary plans concerning the bridge lighting.
History of the Quebec bridge: The history of the Quebec bridge begins in the summer of 1897 when American Engineer Theodore Cooper attended the annual convention of the American Society of Civil Engineers in Quebec City. Close to 60 years of age at the time, Cooper had become one of the most respected bridge builders of the time. During the convention, Cooper visited the St-Lawrence river banks where the Quebec Bridge Company intended to build a bridge linking the capital city to the Grand Trunk railroad lines which ran south of the river. Because the Quebec Bridge Company lacked sufficient expertise, Cooper offered to undertake the design of the future bridge and supervise its erection, which constituted a career-crowning project any engineer could dream of at the time. With Cooper's acceptance, the Quebec Bridge Company appointed Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, to erect the superstructure.

On December 3, 1917, after 20 years of planning and construction, the Quebec Bridge was opened to traffic. A major engineering feat in its day, the bridge still stands as one of the world's most impressive. Two major collapses during its construction resulted in heavy loss of life, including American. Those tragic events also contributed to the structure's fame.

The Commission: Coalition de la Sauvegarde du Pont de Quebec: The Coalition pour la Sauvegarde du Pont de Quebec is the commission that is charged with the preservation and restoration of Quebec's historic bridge. In recognition of Americans who have contributed to the erection of this Canadian landmark structure, the commission's objective is to find U.S. partners for this project. A U.S. consulting firm has already been appointed by the commission to propose solutions for the preservation of the bridge's structure, which primarily involves the selection of appropriate paints. USCS specialists in Montreal and Quebec City now seek U.S. architectural lighting firms interested in proposing a lighting solution that would best help the bridge fulfill its touristic attraction mission. The Commission has budgeted an undetermined sum of money to helpfirms and experts that will be selected to elaborate a proposal, including preliminary plans concerning bridge lighting.

Implications for U.S. firms: U.S. engineers, firms and experts in architectural lighting interested in proposing a lighting solution for the Quebec Bridge project are invited to forward their company profile and/or company information to the following address:

United States Consulate General
U.S. Commercial Service
Architectural Lighting Project - Quebec Bridge
2 Place Dufferin, P.O. Box 939
Quebec (Quebec) G1R 4T9

The commission will contact the U.S. firms and experts that demonstrate interest in the project.

 

CANADA CONSTRUCTION (13 June)

American suppliers of building materials and entertainment equipment, as well as U.S. retailers and restaurateurs interested in expanding into Canada, should be aware of a US$1 billion proposal to turn the former Downsview Forces Base north of Toronto into a complex of office buildings, retail stores, residential buildings and entertainment facilities. U.S. firms interested in participating in this major project are encouraged to contact the developers identified below.

BACKGROUND: Canada Lands Company Limited (CLC), a crown corporation which manages land for the Canadian federal government, accepted three proposals for a US$1 billion development of the 640-acre Downsview Forces Base, which is located north of the city of Toronto and within the boundaries of Metropolitan Toronto. The successful firms, Heathmount Arts and Entertainment Corporation (HAEC), Downsview Park Development Consortium (DPDC), and MTHL International Sports Centre Incorporated (ISCI), plan to build a complex of office buildings, retail stores, residential buildings and entertainment facilities. The lands in the residential portion of the development will be privately owned with the remainder being leased by CLC to the developers for a proposed period of 99 years.

According to Gordon McIvor, Vice President of Public and Government Affairs, CLC, the proposals still need the approval of the City of North York, the local municipal government. However, Mr. McIvor is confident that the project will receive final approval within a year and he feels there will be only minor changes, if any, to the proposals.

The three design and construction proposals which have been accepted are:

A. HEATHMOUNT ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PROPOSAL: HAEC plans to build Destination: Technodome, a US$500 million indoor entertainment and sports complex which will include a 500-foot-high indoor ski hill, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a 30-screen multiplex cinema, a rainforest, a major movie and music theme park, and a mountain-climbing facility. The complex will also have retail outlets dedicated to music, movies and sports. Abraham Reichman, President, said that the project will take three years to build.

B. DOWNSVIEW PARK DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: DPDC plans to develop a US$500 million residential and commercial complex consisting of 1,200 homes and up to eight two-to-three story office buildings. The office buildings are to be the basis of a high technology research and development business park.

DPDC is a development company created by Erin Mills Development Corporation (EMDC) and Euromart Holdings Incorporated (EHI) specifically for the Downsview lands project. Both EMDC and EHI are Toronto-based companies experienced in residential and commercial development.

C. INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE PROPOSAL: ISCI will construct a US$50 million sports and recreational complex on the Downsview lands consisting of three ice rinks and a 10,000- to 12,000-seat main arena. ISCI is a nonprofit corporation created to develop a self-supporting sports facility for the Metropolitan Toronto Hockey League (MTHL), a nonprofit organization that runs amateur hockey programs and leagues for youth in the Toronto area.

4. IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. BUSINESSES: The Downsview lands project offers extensive business opportunities for U.S. investors and real estate developers, expansion opportunities for U.S. retailers and restaurateurs, and export opportunities for U.S. suppliers of building materials and entertainment equipment. U.S. firms interested in further information about these projects should get in touch with one or more of the contacts listed below. U.S. firms should note that Jeffrey Goodman of Goodman Communications Incorporated, a public relations firm, is handling inquiries on the HAEC proposal, while Bruno J. Arnold of DPDC is answering inquiries on behalf of both EMDC and EHI.

Key Contacts:

A. Mr. Gordon McIvor, Vice-President of Public and Government Affairs
Canada Lands Company Limited
200 King Street West, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario M5H 3T4
Tel: (416) 581-8723 Fax: (416) 581-8724

B. Mr. Bruno J. Arnold, President and Chief Executive Officer
Downsview Park Development Consortium
121 Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario M4W 2K3
Tel: (416) 863-9857 Fax: (416) 861-0191

C. Mr. Jeffrey Goodman, President
Goodman Communications Incorporated
160 Bloor Street East
Toronto, Ontario M4W 1B9
Tel: (416) 924-9100 Fax: (416) 924-5709

D. Mr. Mike Flynn, Vice President of Development
MTHL International Sports Centre Incorporated
1 First Canadian Place, 51st Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5W 2V3
Tel: (416) 643-7162 Fax: (416) 643-7147

THE U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE: The U.S. Commercial Service (CS) offers a variety of resources and services, (including market research, Agent/Distributor Searches, corporate matchmaking, etc.) to assist U.S. companies entering new markets. CS offices in Canada can be contacted at the following telephone numbers: CS Calgary, tel: (403) 265-2116; CS Halifax, tel: (902) 429-2482; CS Quebec, tel: (418) 692-2087; CS Montreal, tel: (514) 398-0673; CS Ottawa, tel: (613) 238-4470 ext. 219; CS Toronto, tel: (416) 595-5412; and, CS Vancouver, tel: (604) 685-3382. CS

CANADA CONSTRUCTION (30 May)

Summary: A huge housing development in downtown Vancouver is being billed as the booming city's most advanced new urban development, and should provide excellent opportunities for U.S. companies. The multi-million dollar Aquarius development, the first phase in the larger Marina Crescent Neighborhood project, is designed by world-renowned architect James Cheng. The large project is divided into four main components, Aquarius, Aquarius II, Aquarius Villas, and Aquarius Town homes. This development includes a neighborhood supermarket, retail shops and comercial office space. The entire Marina Crescent Neighborhood project is being developed by Concord Pacific Developments (see contact information below).

Construction is scheduled to begin in late 1997 and be completed within 18 months. The development will use a new technology for concrete block units instead of typical drywall and insulation. The new walls are hailed as being soundproof, fireproof, vandal proof, and secure. All four buildings will eliminate the use of conventional telephone lines and coaxial cables, and instead use fibre optic wiring. The use of fibre optics will allow for such amenities as live video conferencing, and high-speed internet access. Advanced security systems will be installed, including, remote infra-red control systems for parkade access, and "user specific" elevators. All units will contain motion sensors, an audible alarm, and the Advanced Video Enterphone system. This system allows users to view different areas of the building from their own suite.

The proposed 396 units will be divided into four buildings. Each building will have retail and commercial space. Aquarius will rise 33 storys and contain 174 suites. Aquarius II will rise 29 storys and contain 184 suites. Both buildings will offer suites that range in size from 520 to 1350 square feet. The Aquarius Villas will rise 12 storys and contain 23 individual suites. The suites range in size from 1850 to 2050 square feet. Finally, the Aquarius Town homes will consist of 15 units and range in size from 1400 to 2400 square feet.

The development is fashioned after a European-style community (everything within walking distance) so as to create a community-within-community feel. A three level fitness club and entertainment center will be part of the development. Club Aquarius will feature full fitness/recreation facilities such as, swimming pools, sauna/spa, and workout facilities. A 20 seat mini home theater system as well as a business and computer center will be part of the development. A 25,000 square foot supermarket, will be built adjacent to Aquarius. The supermarket will have banking services, professional offices, restaurants, cafes, and retail shops.

All suites will feature granite counter tops, mahogany/maple cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms, black appliances, a gas cook top, a gas fireplace, and fibre optic wiring. An upgrade package is also available featuring stainless steel appliances, designer faucets, inlaid tiles, and/or hardwood floors.

Aquarius is just one of the many urban developments in Vancouver and its surrounding areas. There are approximately 40-50 new projects that are either proposed or already under construction! A number of factors contribute to this dynamic growth. First, interest rates are at their lowest levels in 30 years, allowing many first-home buyers to enter the market. Second, Vancouver is positioned as the gateway to the Pacific Rim as it is the busiest port on the western shores of North America. This has resulted in a steady influx of immigrants from around the world and emigrants from the rest of Canada. As such, to keep up with the booming population, the Vancouver region is experiencing significant growth.

Opportunities for U.S. companies: Opportunities are vast!Bid tendering for the various aspects of the multi-million development is open to U.S. firms. Large multimillion-dollar urban development projects in the Vancouver marketplace typically have between 20% to 35% U.S. inputs involved in construction. These supplies fall into most of the categories listed under the Universal Construction Index (U.C.I). The categories include the following: mechanical/plumbing, electrical, glass/glazing, roofing, dirt work equipment, concrete, steel and specialty equipment. High end and contemporary interior furnishers have an excellent opportunity to enter this dynamic market. In addition, high technology suppliers from the U.S. will also have significant and vast opportunities exporting products such as, computer software, hardware, security measures, etc.

THE U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE: The Commercial Service (CS)offers a variety of resources and services (including market research, agent/distributor searches, and corporate matchmaking, etc) to assist U.S. companies entering new markets. CS offices in Canada can be contacted at the following telephone numbers: CS Calgary, tel: (403) 265-2116; CS Halifax, tel: (902) 429-2482; CS Montreal, tel: (514) 398-0673; CS Ottawa, tel: (613) 238-4470 ext. 219; CS Toronto, tel: (416) 595-5414; and CS Vancouver, tel: (604) 685-3382.

Business Contacts
For further information on this project, contact:

  1. Ivan Tsao
    Concord Pacific Developments
    1095 W. Pender
    Vancouver, B.C.
    Tel: (604) 681-8882 Fax: (604) 895-8296

For further information on the British Columbia construction industry, contact:

  1. British Columbia Construction Association
    Suite 400, 3795 Carey Road
    Victoria, B.C. V8Z 6T8
    Tel: (250) 475-1077 Fax: (250) 475-1078
  2. The Building Supply Dealers Association of British Columbia
    Suite 101, 630 Columbia Street
    New Westminster, B.C. V3M 1A5
    Tel: (604) 524-8658 Fax: (604) 524-6070
    (FCS VANCOUVER: MIAN/JAWANDA)

 

EGYPT CONSTRUCTION (11 June)

Sharm-El-Sheikh located southeast of Sinai peninsula on an area of 60 million square meters is considered one of the seven wonders of the underwater world with its coral reefs, calm sea and flourishing tourism industry. There are 100 tourist projects under construction, including tourist resorts, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, theaters, and other tourist attraction areas, in addition to infrastructure for the rapidly developing city.

Sharm-El-Sheikh as a newly developed city was recognized by the Government in 1982 and developments progressed rapidly since then as follows:

Items 1982 1997 Planned
Beds 212 12,000 33,000
Water cu m/day 1,500 9,000 20,000
Electricity (Kilo megawatt) 1 120 300
Roads kilometers - 150 350
Hotels 1 45 156
Diving Centers 1 29 50
Boats 5 222 300
Glass Bottom Boats 2 12 30
Decompression Chambers - 1 1
Hospitals - 1 -
Golf Course - 2 -
Conference Centers - - 1
Cinema - - 1
Theaters - - 1
Bowling Centers - 1 4
Shopping Malls - 5 30
Banks 2 7 -
Sports Centers 1 14 32
Discos 1 13 27
Bars/Cafes 2 16 40
Business Centers - 9 25

Sharm-El-Sheikh started with developments in Na'ama Bay, which is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. There are now 17 four-star and five-star hotels located directly on the bay, including the recently inaugurated Marriott. Due to the increase in number of visitors, reaching 110% during high season (July-September), the majority of hotels on Na'ama Bay have build extensions to increase their capacity. An area of 95,000 square meters was allocated to establish the following: 25 malls, a 320 chairs cinema, a theater, an amusement park, a diving school, a ten lane bowling center and a vessel rescue service.

Sharm-El-Moya: The Government is putting great emphasis on cleaning the Sharm-el-Moya bay to be suitable for swimming. The bay is best for water sports, such as wind surfing, fishing. There are six hotels/resorts in this area including the recently inaugurated five star hotel (Intercontinental).

Sheikh Bay: (also known as the Coral Bay). A joint stock company of private Egyptians and an Italian company has been formed to develop a five star resort of private homes. Phase I of the project has been completed and sold out to Italians and Egyptians alike. Sales price of a 300 square meter villa is $300,000. Only 20% of this resort was offered for time-sharing. The resort comprises a diving and snorkeling center and a floating pool. Phase II is now under construction.

Ras Om-El-Sid: There are five hotels in Ras-Om-El-Sid, and approximately 20 new motels (40-50 rooms) are now under construction.

Shark Bay is the cheapest area in Sharm-el-Sheikh, where huts are rented for $18/day. The area is very undeveloped but suitable for diving, swimming and sea sports.

Nabk: A recreation resort is now under development to the north of Sharm-el-Sheikh comprised of 90 projects, 50% of which will be offered for time share. The layout of the site limits the utilization of its beaches and the construction of marina because of high winds and corals. However, a U.S./Egyptian team prepared a study to offer solutions for this problem and suggesting an environmental plan to preserve corals and reefs. This project will be completed in five years.

The Marsa-El-Sedid is located North Shark Bay, where nine new resorts will be established. At present there are six established hotels and the Tower dive site in the area.

Land in Sharm-El-Sheikh is sold for $1/square meter. A down payment of 20% is paid in advance, while the remainder is paid through installments after a three year grace period. However, investors are responsible for establishing infra-structure, water desalination units for their resorts, and providing their own electrical generators. To date electricity is not sufficient for the rapidly developing city.

Other developments in Sharm-el-Sheikh city include:

The Sharm-El-Sheikh Nature Protection Association (NPA) has been created to protect the environment. Sharm-El-Sheikh is growing, limited only by two national parks, Ras Mohamed to the south and Nabq to the north. This makes Sharm-El-Sheikh a town between two parks, with mountains in the back and sea in the front. All land located on the coast has been sold to private sector investors. In order to protect the city, a plan has been prepared by the "Tourism Development Authority (TDA)", stipulating the following: painting all houses in white, maximum height of buildings is two floors, windows should be painted in blue, while construction is limited to an area of 20% of total land.

For more information, please contact the following:

Mr. Mamdouh El-Zoheiry, Governor
El-Tor,
South Sinai, Egypt
Tel: 20-62-71-222 Fax: 20-62-71-777

Mr. Antoine Riyad Guerges, Chairman
South Sinai Supplies & Touristic Services
Trade Center, infront of East Delta Business Station
Sharm-El-Sheikh
South Sinai,Egypt
Tel: 20-62-600-612 Tlx: 21364 sstha un

Dr. Magdy Saleh, Senior Advisor
Ministry of Tourism
Tourism Development Authority
21 El-Giza Street
Nile Tower, Giza, Egypt
Tel: 20-2-571-5166/9 Fax: 20-2-570-3491

Mr. Nabil Wahib Rizkalla, Partner and Member of the Board
Network Resorts Corp.
15A Al-Ahram Street
Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: 20-2-417-6147/8 Fax: 20-2-290-6988

Mr. Adel Bayoumi
Bayoumi Brothers for Hotel Supplies
2 Naguib Center
Na'ama Bay, Sharm-el-Sheikh
South Sinai, Egypt
Tel: 20-62-600-964 Fax: 20-62-600-972

Mr. Mahmoud El-Mahrouqui
Techno Tourism
17 Abdel Rahman El-Rafei Street
Mohandessin, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: 20-2-352-2203/20-62-601-464 Fax: 20-62-600-464

Mr. Mohamed Farid Khamis
Charming Sharm
c/o Oriental Weavers
10th of Ramadan City
Sharkeya, Egypt
Tel: 20-15-364-600 Fax: 20-15-364-498

Mr. Abdel Kader Mabrouk Allama, General Manager
Sharm-el-Sheikh International Airport
South Sinai, Egypt
Tel: 20-62-600-416/600-313 Fax: 20-62-600-674

Dr. Adel Taher, Director
Hyperbaric Medical Center
Sharm-El-Sheikh
South Sinai, Egypt
Tel: 20-62-600-266-271

Prepared by: Heba Abdel Aziz, Commercial Specialist
Approved by: John Priamou, Commercial Counselor
Dated: June 8, 1997

 

JAMAICA CONSTRUCTION (6 June)

The government of Jamaica has secured a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to assist in the financing of the Project for Rural Township Development in Jamaica. The current invitation to prequalify and bid is for undertaking renovations and modifications to Hampton High School in Jamaica. The deadline for the submission of prequalification applications and completed questionnaires is June 24.

Government of Jamaica/Inter-American Development Bank Loan Nos. 654/0C-JA and 655/0C-JA are targeted for the Rural Township Development Program, Phase III. The Urban Development Corporation (UDC), 12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston Mall, Kingston, the executing agency, will be undertaking the construction and improvement of roads and drains in selected townships islandwide.

The program is jointly financed by the above loans. All goods, equipment and services supplied under this program must originate from member countries of the IDB. The procurement of goods and contracting of works financed by this program shall be subject to the provisions of the loan contracts.

Location: Malvern, St. Elizabeth - Jamaica.

Description of works: The proposed works embodying this contract comprises the construction of three new three-story dormitory and teachers' quarters building (1500 square meters).

Applications to pre-qualify and tender are invited from competent contractors who are nationals of member countries of the Inter-American Development Bank. Contractors applying for prequalification will be assessed on their financial capability, availability of plant and equipment, relevant previous experience and work capacity, available manpower and their technical capability.

Complete sets of pre-qualification questionnaire/applications may be purchased by interested bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fee of US$100 or its Jamaican equivalent. Payment should be made in the form of a certified check or bank draft made payable to theUrban Development Corporation. Firms that were previously pre-qualified by the Urban Development Corporation are required to re-submit prequalification questionnaires with their tender bids. Completed prequalification application/questionnaires must be placed in a separate envelope duly marked only with "Prequalification Application/Questionnaire for Hampton High". Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope with only the full name of the bidder. This sealed envelope must be placed into another sealed envelope duly marked only with the following "Tender Documents for Hampton High".

Both envelopes shall be deposited in the bid box provided at the Urban Development Corporation on the 7th floor not later than 1100 hours local time on June 24. All bids must be accompanied by a bid bond in an acceptable form in an amount equivalent to not less than one percent (1%) of the bid amount if guaranteed by a bank and not less than two percent (2%) if guaranteed by an insurance company in a freely convertible currency.

Tender bids of pre-qualified contractors will be opened in the presence of those bidders' representatives who choose to attend at 1100 hours local time on June 30 in the 9th Floor Conference Room of the Urban Development Corporation, 12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston Mall, Jamaica. Tender bids from contractors that are not pre-qualified will be returned to the bidders unopened. The evaluation, approval and award of these bids will be done by an evaluation committee appointed by the Urban Development Corporation.

Interested eligible bidders may obtain the bid documents or further information from:

The Chief Project Manager
Comprehensive Rural Township Development Programme -Phase III
Urban Development Corporation
12 Ocean Boulevard
Kingston Mall
Kingston
Jamaica
phone: (809) 922-8310 to 9 fax : (809) 922-9326

Prepared by: EAFinlay approved by: GBoutin
(Origin:USFCS Kingston:CS:EFinlay)

 

JAPAN CONSTRUCTION (4 June)

INTRODUCTION: On May 14, 1997, the Hyogo Prefectural Government (HPG) announced its annual bid schedule for construction projects for JFY 1997 (4/1/97 - 3/31/98). Since January 1, 1996, in compliance with the new WTO Government Procurement Procedures (similar to the Action Plan announced by the Government of Japan in January 1994), HPG has been conducting open & competitive bidding for construction projects for which the estimated contract amounts are at or above 2.16 billion yen ($18.78 million at 115 yen/dollar). An HPG official told post that HPG will not have a design/consulting proposal competition this fiscal year for which the estimated contract amount is at or above the WTO threshold of 210 million yen ($1.83 million at 115 yen/dollar). HPG's open and competitive construction bid schedule for JFY 1997 are as follows:

HPG Open & Competitive bids schedule for JFY 1997:

Construction Work for the Awaji Yumebutai Observation Terrace Building, etc.:

Construction Work for the Awaji Yumebutai Greenhouse Building:

Electric Construction Work for the Awaji Yumebutai International Conference Center Building:

National Road Route 482 Sobu Tunnel Construction Work:

Electric Construction Work for Water Treatment Facilities at the Ibo River Purifying Center B-Line:

Construction Work for the Irradiation Cure Building at the HPG Particle Line Treatment Center (tentative name):

Construction Work for the Higashinada Ashiya Line Connection Bridge:

Civil Engineering Work for Water Treatment Facilities at the Mukogawa Karyuu Water Purifying Center:

Supply and Installation Work for an Incinerator at the Kakogawa Karyuu Purifying Center:

CS/Osaka-Kobe comment: CS/Osaka-Kobe recommends that U.S. companies interested in the above bids contact the contract departments of the HPG. Generally speaking, the bid procedures for open & competitive construction bids are announced about 6 weeks prior to the bids. U.S. contractors who have obtained Japanese Construction Business License(s) in Japan can register with the HPG. HPG's latest regular registration was held in March 1996, and the next regular registration will be in March 1998. However, the HPG will accept registrations at any time from qualified foreign contractors (who have obtained Japanese Construction Business License(s)) for open competitive construction bid(s) like those mentioned above. Further information can be obtained from the following HPG contact:

Mr. Toshio Matsuda
Senior Executive Staff
for Contract & Construction Business
Construction Promotion Office
Hyogo Prefectural Government
5-10-1 Shimoyamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650
Phone: 81/78/341-7711 (Extension NO. 4328) Fax: 81/78/362-3503

CS/Osaka-Kobe will be pleased to support U.S. companies interested in this project and recommends they keep us in the loop as regards their plans, so we can advocate for them. USG (reference) contact points are:

  1. Japan's Construction Market:
    Mr. Wallace Haraguchi
    Office of Energy, Infrastructure and Machinery (OEIM)
    Room 4314
    U.S. Department of Commerce
    Washington, D.C. 20230
    Phone: 202-482-4877 fax: 202-482-3954
  2. U.S. Commercial Service Tokyo:
    Mr. Gregory Loose/Mr. Taizo Ohmura
    U.S. Embassy
    Unit 45004, Box 204
    APO AP 96337
    Phone: 81/3/3224/5066 Fax: 81/3/3589/4235
    Office Location:
    1-10-5 Akasaka
    Minato-ku, Tokyo 107 Japan
  3. U.S. Commercial Service Osaka-Kobe:
    Mr. Todd Thurwachter/Mr. Shozo Okuno
    U.S. Consulate General
    Unit 45004, Box 239
    APO AP 96337
    Phone: 81/6/315/5957 Fax: 81/6/361/5978
    Office Location:
    2-11-5 Nishitenma Kita-ku
    Osaka 530 Japan

 

JAPAN CONSTRUCTION (4 June)

INTRODUCTION: On May 30, 1997, the Osaka Municipal (City) Government (OMG) announced 62 items in its annual bid schedule for construction projects for JFY 1997 (4/1/97 - 3/31/98). Since January 1, 1996, in compliance with the new WTO Government Procurement Procedures (similar to the Action Plan announced by the Government of Japan in January 1994), OMG has been conducting open & competitive bidding for construction projects for which the estimated contract amounts exceed 2.16 billion yen ($17.28 million at 125 yen/dollar). An OMG official told post that OMG will not have a design/consulting proposal competition this fiscal year for which the estimated contract amount exceeds the WTO threshold of 210 million yen ($1.68 million at 125 yen/dollar). OMG's open and competitive construction bidschedule for JFY 1997 are as follows:

OMG Open & Competitive bids schedule for JFY 1997:

D4-2 Building Construction at the Abeno B-2 Area, Class Two Urban Re-development Project:

Construction for the Asahi Complex Building (tentative name):

Construction of a Heated Swimming Pool Building at the Sumiyoshi Sports Center (tentative name):

Construction for the Taisho Complex Building (tentative name):

Electric Construction Work for the Osaka Central Wholesale Market Building, Phase II, (Part 1):

Electric Construction Work for the Osaka Central Wholesale Market Building, Phase II, (Part 2):

Construction for the NHK Osaka Broadcasting Center and New Osaka City Museum/Archaeological Resource Center Building (tentative name):

Air Conditioning Systems Installation/Erection Work for the NHK Osaka Broadcasting Center and New Osaka City Museum/Archaeological Resource Center Building (tentative name):

Electric Construction Work for the NHK Osaka Broadcasting Center and New Osaka City Museum/Archaeological Resource Center Building (tentative name):

Osaka Marine Museum (tentative name) Construction:

CS/Osaka comment: CS/Osaka recommends that U.S. companies interested in the above bids contact the contract departments of the OMG. Generally speaking, the bid procedures for open & competitive construction bids are announced about 6 weeks prior to the bids. U.S. contractors who have obtained Japanese Construction Business License(s) in Japan can register with the OMG. OMG's latest regular registration was held in March 1996, and the next regular registration will be in March 1998. However, the OMG will accept registrations at any time from qualified foreign contractors (who have obtained Japanese Construction Business License(s)) for open competitive construction bid(s) like those mentioned above. Four construction related bids for the NHK Osaka Broadcasting Center and New Osaka City Museum/Archaeological Resource Center Building (tentative name), about 68,250 square meters of total floor space, and one construction bid for the Osaka Marine Museum (tentative name), about 17,000 square meters of total floor space, will be carried out in the second half of JFY 1997. We believe that many of U.S. companies are interested in these bids. Further information can be obtained from the following OMG contact:

Mr. Stanley S. Kanae
Director, Procurement Division
Finance Bureau
Osaka Municipal Government
1-3-20 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku
Osaka 530
Phone: 81/6/208-8270 Fax: 81/6/202-6995

CS/Osaka will be pleased to support U.S. companies interested in this project and recommends they keep us in the loop as regards heir plans, so we can advocate for them. USG (reference) contact points are:

Japan's Construction Market:

Mr. Wallace Haraguchi
Office of Energy, Infrastructure and Machinery (OEIM)
Room 4314
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, D.C. 20230
Phone: 202-482-4877 fax: 202-482-3954

U.S. Commercial Service Tokyo:

Mr. Gregory Loose/Mr. Taizo Ohmura
U.S. Embassy
Unit 45004, Box 204
APO AP 96337
Phone: 81/3/3224/5066 Fax: 81/3/3589/4235
Office Location:
1-10-5 Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107 Japan

U.S. Commercial Service Osaka-Kobe:

Mr. Todd Thurwachter/Mr. Shozo Okuno
U.S. Consulate General
Unit 45004, Box 239
APO AP 96337
Phone: 81/6/315/5957 Fax: 81/6/361/5978
Office Location:
2-11-5 Nishitenma Kita-ku
Osaka 530 Japan

 

PHILIPPINES CONSTRUCTION TRADE SHOWS (9 June)

Construction is on the upswing in Metro Manila and many key places in the Philippines. The construction sector grew by 15.9% in 1996 and the next three years may see the sector expanding by 13.8% to 18.8%. Strong economic fundamentals, increasing per capita income, continued influx of foreign investments and stable political situation are the main ingredients propelling the construction market.

Across the archipelago, concrete highways and steel bridges are being built, airports and harbors are being upgraded, power plants and telecommunication stations are being constructed. Other growth areas are low- to medium-income housing, industrial estates and business parks, entertainment-leisure complexes and tourism-related projects. There are also major projects involving the development of high-end, mixed-use areas, among which are the Fort Bonifacio, Filinvest Corporate City, Boulevard 2000 and Rockwell Center projects.

This construction boom augurs well for demand for construction equipment and building products. U.S. companies may introduce their products in the Philippine market by participating in trade exhibits in September and November, namely: IIST '97 - The 1st International Surfaces, Stone and Tiles Exposition '97; Build Expo '97 - The 2nd Philippine International Building & Construction Equipment, Building Materials, Interiors and Landscaping Exhibition; and PHILCONSTRUCT 1997 - The 7th Philippine International Construction and Building Materials and Equipment Exhibition and Technology Forum.

IIST '97 and Build Expo '97 will be held on September 3-6. IIST '97 will feature cladding and facing materials; curtain walling; roofing, ceiling and flooring technologies; glass and glazing tiles; stone materials, technologies and equipment; and machineries, plants and accessories. Build Expo '97 will display building and construction equipment, tools and materials; interior products and services; finishes, fixtures and furnishings; hardware; building services; and landscaping and outdoor equipment.

The organizers, Singapore-based Reed Exhibitions Pte. Ltd and Philippine company Strategic Planners Network Inc., will make a 5,200 square meter of exhibit space available at the Philippine International Conventional Center in Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

Exhibition space rates are as follows:
Raw space - $300.00 per sqm (minimum 24 sqm)
Shell scheme - $370.00 per sqm (minimum 12 sqm)
Corner charge - $150.00
Outdoor space - $120.00 per sqm

U.S. companies interested to participate in IIST '97 and Build Expo '97 may contact the following:

Reed Exhibition Companies
No. 1 Temasek Avenue
#17-01 Millenia Tower
Singapore 039192
Tel: (65) 338-2002 Fax: (65) 338-2112
Contact: Ms. Michelle Lim

Strategic Network, Inc.
Rm. 436 Delegation Building
Philippine International Convention Center
CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard
Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: (632) 832-0309; 832-7166; 832-7355 Fax: (632) 891-7658
Contacts: Ms. Mona Mallari Ms. Grace Silva

PHILCONSTRUCT will be held on November 20-23 at World Trade Center Metro Manila, Roxas Blvd.,Pasay City. It will cover architectural, planning and engineering services; building materials and products; insulation materials and products, prefabricated parts; technical appliances in buildings; bathroom furnishings, sanitation and ceramics; building machineries and construction equipment; machinery for the production of building materials and products; paneling, boarding, scaffolding, moulds; measuring and surveying instruments, standardization, testing; and computer technology in the building industry.

Cost of a 9 sqm. booth system is US$3,000, value-added tax excluded.

U.S. companies interested in participating in PHILCONSTRUCT '97 may contact the following:

Convex International
2/F, Toyota Bel-Air Bldg.
Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City
Tel: (632) 844-4057/61; 812-5022/53 Fax: (632) 844-4059
E-mail: convex@mozcom.com
Contact: Agnes Hechanova-Escalante, President

Mark Palmer Expositions, Inc.
785 Plymouth Avenue
Suite 122, Mount Royal
Montreal H4P 1B3, Canada
Tel: (514) 731-1015 Fax: (514) 731-1645

 

CHINA CONSTRUCTION TRADE SHOW (6 June)

Now that Chongqing has become a provincial level city, it will host the '97 Chongqing China Three Gorges Economic Region International Construction Materials Exhibition.

Date: Registration and stand fitting: September 17-19

Exhibition: September 20-23

Location: Wholesale Market of China Southwest Construction Center, Dadukou District, Chongqing.

Sponsors: China's Ministry of Internal Trade, China's State Administration of the Building Materials Industry, the People's Government of Chongqing.

Organizers: China Association of Building Materials Trading, Building Materials Sub-Council, Chongqing Construction Materials Industry Bureau, Chongqing Goods and Materials Bureau, Dadukou District Government, Chongqing.

Exhibits Profile: Construction machinery, construction and building finishing materials, complete sets of construction equipment, cooking utensils and bathroom facilities, environmental production products, energy saving equipment and facilities, municipal construction facilities, fire-fighting equipment.

Trade fair activities: Technical seminar and product announcement show, trade, investment, cooperation and joint venture talks, announcement and news release of product catalogs and brochures, meetings with officials and experts of government departments and industrial sectors, inspection tour along the Three Gorges.

Exhibition space:
Booth:
Available space: 3x3 sq.m.
Facilities: power, 2 chairs, one desk, ad. board
Fee: $1,800
Indoor space:
Minimum space: 27 sq.m.
Fee: $160 per sq.m.
Registration fee: $80 per person
Exhibitor application form:
Company name:
Company address:
tel:
fax:
Exhibits:

Our company would like to attend this exhibition and order:

Booth(s) ______ that is $ ______
We will have ____delegate(s), that is $ _______
We have the following requirement: ____________________________

Contact information:

Hong Kong:
503, Winglee Industry Building, 5/F, 54-58 Tong Mei
Road, Kow Loon, Hong Kong.
tel: 852-2395-5168 fax: 852-2395-5301

Chongqing:
115, Cuiyuan St., Dadukou District, Chongqing 630084
tel: 23-6883-6000, 6883-6118 fax: 23-6883-3770

Chengdu:
Rm 518, 523, East Silk Building, Wang Ping Zheng St.,
Chengdu, Sichuan 610061
tel: 28-4470-742, 4471-410 fax: 28-4470-742

US Consulate contact: Mr. Han Lining, Commercial Assistant, American Consulate General, No. 4 Lingshiguan Lu, Renmin Nanlu Section 4, Chengdu, Sichuan, China 610041. tel: (86-28) 558-9642, fax: (86-28) 5583520

(FCS: Han Lining and Andrew Patton, approved: CG: Cornelis Keur)

 

COTE D'IVOIRE AGRICULTURE TRADE SHOW (12 June)

An international exhibition on agriculture is scheduled from November 28 to December 8 in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. This event will group companies involved in agriculture, agro-business, counseling and services. U.S. firms interested in marketing their products and services in the Ivorian and West African market should consider this opportunity to expand in West Africa.

Promotion Campaign of the Exhibition: The International Exhibition on Agriculture and Animal Resources, "Salon International de l'Agriculture et des Ressources Animales" (SARA), is sponsored by the Ivorian Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources in partnership with the Ivorian Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The exhibition begins November 28 and ends December 8 at the Palais des Sports, Treichville. During the launching ceremony of the national promotion of SARA, the Ivorian Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, President of the Organization Committee of SARA '97 said that "Agriculture, which is the basis for the Ivorian economy, represents 33% of the GDP and 66% of export revenues." The promotion campaign for SARA '97 will begin soon using modern information systems including Internet, Minitel (French database network, and CD-ROMs.

Exhibit cost and hours information: Following is information on exhibition cost and opening and closing hours:

How U.S. firms can participate: U.S. companies interested in participating in the exhibition must request and complete an application form to confirm their interest and return it by August 31 to the show organizer (see address mentioned in list of key contacts). A copy of the conditions of participation and an exhibit floor plan are also available on request. Exhibit spaces are selected and sold on first come first serve basis. A 50% deposit is required for exhibitors wanting to reserve a stand.

Comment: This trade event follows a series of exhibitions and trade fairs sponsored by the Ivorian government in recent months. It reflects the current boom in the Ivorian economy and the rise in investor confidence. New business opportunities have appeared in agriculture, particularly with the privatization of agro-industrial plants owned by the government. Addressee posts are urged to alert U.S. visiting firms, local agents and distributors of U.S. products and services in the region about this upcoming trade event.

For U.S. made products should target agricultural tractors, dryers, fruit-processing units, conservation equipment, storage facilities, sawmills of a small scale, wood-processing units, grinders, electric liquid fillers, machinery for can making, and packaging industry equipment.

Contacts:

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources
B.P. V 82 Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
tel: (225) 21-1427, 22-8135 fax: (225) 21-1993, 21-4618
Mr. Lambert Kouassi Konan, Minister

Ivorian Chamber of Commerce- Comite SARA '97
01 B.P. 1399 Abidjan 01, Cote d'Ivoire
tel: (225) 33-1600/32-1856 fax: (225) 32-3942/32-1793
Ms. Marie Angeline Djira, General Commissioner

(FCS:GAmangoua)

 

TRINIDAD INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW (16 June)

Southex Trade Shows will be staging its seventh annual trade show, Southex '97, in Trinidad and Tobago from October 1-5. The show will take place at the Gulf City shopping complex in Southern Trinidad. Last year 80 companies participated in Southex. The organizers note that the show has grown continuously over the last seven years, and they expect about 125 companies to participate this year. Past shows have attracted crowds of over 100,000.

The organizers are placing particular focus on four sectors: automotive, energy, industrial, and computers and technology. All of these sectors are currently thriving in Trinidad and Tobago, creating good opportunities for increased U.S. exports. Six separate display areas will be offered: the International Pavilion, the Energy Belt, the Technodrome, the Auto Walk, the Industrial Capital, and an Entertainment Area. Display booths cost $600, including installation of electrical requirements and 24 hour security.

U.S. companies interested in participating in this trade event may contact George P. Singh, Jr. of Southex Trade Shows, tel/fax (868) 653-2908, e-mail: gsingh@carib-link.net. Smith

 

KOREA EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLES (9 June)

Over the 10 year period from 1985-95 energy consumption in Korea increased at an average annual rate of 10.3%. Transportation (15% per annum) and industry (12.1% per annum) led the high growth in energy consumption. However, household & commercial use (4.9% per annum) and the public sector (1.4% per annum) exhibited relatively low rates of increase. The rapid increase of energy consumption in Korea was mainly due to the high increase of automobile ownership, a policy strategy of keeping energy prices down, and the expansion of energy intensive industrial processes including: factory automation & mechanization, petrochemical and steel plants, etc. The use of LNG rose 20.3% per annum and that of bituminous coal and nuclear energy increased at an average annual rate of 10.0% and 14.9%, respectively. Petrochemical production accounts for 40% of Korea's petroleum imports. Also, the number of automobiles had increased from 1.1 million in 1985 to 8.5 million in 1995, roughly a 22.5% per annum increase which also pushed up petroleum consumption.

Korea's energy demand is anticipated to increase steadily owing to the change in life style for the average Korean and to the country's economic development. However, the rate of energy consumption will gradually decrease. Energy demand in Korea will increase at an average annual rate of 3.5%, to 351.2 Tons of Oil Equivalent (TOE) by the year 2020, which is 2.3 times larger than the total in 1995. The average annual rate of growth is forecast to be 6.4% per annum by 2001, 3.1% by 2010, and slowing to 2.0% by 2020. To expand energy capacity for the future and to meet the increasing energy demand accompanying economic growth and the increase of personal incomes, Korea needs to construct and to expand energy supply facilities (power plants, LNG receiving terminals, and petrochemical facilities) and base facilities (reserve storage facilities, oil and gas pipe line networks.)

In view of Korea's near complete dependence on energy imports, authorities plan stable energy-supply projects to develop foreign energy resources including petroleum, natural gas, and bituminous coal. Since sustaining a stable supply of energy in Korea is a top priority, the government is looking to solve many issues, including: settlement of siting problems, the assurance of safety, the commercialization of new technologies, and alternative measures for nuclear waste treatment.

CS Korea Analysis: Korea is entirely dependent on the import of energy sources. Consumption of energy is anticipated to grow mainly due to the continued rise in automobile usage. In the area of transportation, planning of efficient transportation systems, expansion of public transportation, the establishment of inter-modal transportation solutions, and the promotion of freight-transportation efficiency are good future prospects for U.S. companies. In the household and commercial sector, the extension of the supply of district air-conditioning should also have a good outlook as well as numerous other energy efficient technologies. Therefore, U.S. companies should focus on various ideas and methods to assist Korea become energy efficient, such as process improvements, minimization of waste disposal, extension of recycling, and the expansion of co-generation power plants and devise a comprehensive marketing plan accordingly. The U.S. Commercial Service stands ready to assist in this regard.

Please contact the following for further information:

Gregory Taevs, Commercial Attache or,
Yong-Tak Lee, Senior Commercial Specialist
The Commercial Section, U.S. Embassy
APO AP 96205-0001
Unit 15550
Tel: 822-397-4546 Fax: 822-739-1628

 

EFFICIENCY CAN CUT BOTH CO2 AND ENERGY COSTS (17 June)

By 2010, U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide, the chief global warming pollutant, could be cut to 10 percent below 1990 levels while national energy costs are reduced by $530 per household annually and nearly 800,000 additional jobs are created, according to a groundbreaking new report released today. These benefits can be attained through smart policies that stimulate the introduction of innovative technologies to use energy much more efficiently and to tap domestic renewable resources.

The study's findings are critical for consideration at this month's summit meetings in Denver and New York, where global warming will be a major topic as climate talks enter their pivotal final stage prior to the Kyoto climate summit December deadline.

The study, Energy Innovations: A Prosperous Path to a Clean Environment, paints a picture of a healthier and more secure energy future for the United States. Backed by in-depth engineering and economic analysis, the study demonstrates the benefits of choosing an Innovation Path, rather than remaining on the Present Path of inefficient, fossil-fuel dependent energy production and consumption.

Energy Innovations was researched and written jointly by the Alliance to Save Energy, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Tellus Institute and the Union of Concerned Scientists. Working together for nearly two years, independent energy policy experts from these organizations gathered data and used government analytic models to assess the effects of different policy options on the economy and environment.

The study documents our Present Path predicament in which energy supply and use is a burden on the economy and harmful to the environment. Alternatively, an Innovation Path is presented, which offers strategies that would guide the economy toward more secure, lower cost, less polluting ways of producing and using energy. New incentives, better standards and market mechanisms would be employed to promote greater energy efficiency and cleaner energy resources in cars, homes and business.

"This report serves as a roadmap on how to address the threat of global warming, while creating new jobs and lowering energy costs," said Alden Meyer, Director of Government Relations for the Union of Concerned Scientists. "Now the question is whether the Administration will have the political courage to take on the polluting special interests and protect our children's future."

Fossil fuel consumption is the primary cause of the 30 percent increase in the concentrations of carbon dioxide measured by scientists in the earth's atmosphere. This pollution buildup is causing global climate change that, left unchecked would spread the frequency and severity of heat waves, floods, droughts and storms; disrupt crops, forests and ecosystems; spread disease and undermine economies and communities.
"President Clinton has recognized that a greenhouse world is no place to nurture our children," said Dan Lashof, Natural Resources Defense Council Senior Scientist. "Now he must lead the United States and the world onto an innovation path that will cut greenhouse pollution even as it grows the economy."

The study takes special note of the opportunities presented by the emerging regulatory changes taking place in the electricity industry. The treatment of environmental and energy efficiency policies in the context of utility restructuring is critical to the nation's chances of curtailing global warming and spurring economic growth.
"The policies analyzed in our report, will provide impetus for the kinds of technological innovation, learning and diffusion, needed to ensure sustainable development of our economy and society in a sustainable world," says Steve Bernow, Director of the Energy and Environment Program at Tellus Institute. "This will reflect both continuity, in our traditions of creativity, inventiveness and practical ingenuity, and change in our transition to a more modern and cleaner technological basis for our economy."

For further information, contact Alden Meyer, 202-332-0900, or Daniel Lashof, 202-289-6868.

 

ENDESA SEES DEMAND RISING 7.5% ANNUALLY (14 June, South American Business News)

Chilean utility Endesa said electricity demand in the South American nation is growing at a 7.5% annual clip, and that the company's current installed generating capacity of 10.2 GW will have to more than double to 21.0 GW in 10 years to keep pace. The company said $8 billion in new investment would be required.

 

CHINA TALKS CLEAN ENERGY WITH PENA (30 May, Environment News Service)

Renewable energy and energy efficiency were among items on the agenda at a meeting between U.S. Secretary of Energy Federico Pena and Ye Qing, Vice Chairman of China's State Planning Commission.

During related discussions, representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Export-Import Bank (ExImBank) reached agreement with the Chinese on a $50 million export credit for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

The meeting also featured a heavy emphasis on clean coal. Coal is China's largest and cheapest energy resource, and DOE officials hope to encourage more environmentally-preferable methods of making use of it.

The two delegations also discussed upcoming climate change talks scheduled for Kyoto, Japan, in December.

 

JAPANESE CHARTER JOINT VENTURE ON EFFICIENCY (27 May, Nikkei English News)

Several Japanese companies have set up a new joint venture, First Esco, which will offer comprehensive energy conservation services to hotels, industrial plants, and public facilities.

Partners in the consortium backing the new firm include Japan Research Institute, Ltd., Ishikawaji-Harima Heavy Industries Co., and Yokogawa Electric Corp.

The new firm's goal is to reach Y1 billion ($9 million) in sales in three years.

| ECEE Home | Opportunity Flashes |

© 1999 Export Council for Energy Efficiency
Send comments, questions, or suggestions to: info@ecee.org