Delegates to Nepic and UKTI's India trade mission last week have secured new leads and orders
Stan Higgins of NEPIC at an event during the 10-day trade mission to India
A trade mission to India by Teesside businesses has been hailed “one of the most successful yet” by delegates.
A group of 16 companies flew out for the 10-day trip, accompanied by process industry cluster NEPIC, UK Trade & Investment and Hartlepool MP Iain Wright.
Over the course of the trip the delegation visited four prime regions involved in chemical and pharmaceutical production - including Mumbai, Pune, Bangalor and Orissa - to establish links and promote the North-east as a place for investment.
They also attended two major industry conferences.
Stan Higgins, chief executive of NEPIC, said every company generated new business opportunities, and some secured orders.
“It went very well. We took a trip across India to see the operational facilities of one of the world’s top chemical companies and their world’s biggest refinery, who just might invest in the region, should promised new energy sources come online.”
Delegates included Wilton-based Agility Logistics, Thornaby’s K Home International and local enterprise partnership Tees Valley Unlimited.
John Taylor, of training organisation TTE International, said: “There is no doubt that significant opportunities exist for all types of businesses in the North-east. SMEs can take comfort from the ease of market entry compared to other geographical markets.
“This, combined with support available from NEPIC and UKTI, can turn a vision into reality. I look forward to returning to India very soon to continue relationships with a realistic view to export.”
Mr Wright said a visit to the Government House of Karnataka to meet officials, local industrialists and other dignitaries had gone well.
“I informed the meeting that I was really impressed with the development of the Karnataka region, its active industrial policy and emphasis on aerospace technology, bioresources, digital technology and the process sector. This chimes very well with the strengths and ambitions of our region.
“There are clear opportunities for a deep and long term partnership between the two regions in a number of different sectors.”
Neil Moon, from Agility Logistics, said: “I would say that this is the most successful [trip] yet.”
Managing director of Teesside-based freight forwarding company Johnson Partners Bernie Johnson added: “The opportunity to meet with so many influential people over there was something that I could not have achieved on my own.
“One of our objectives over the coming year was to raise the profile of the company.
“Joining NEPIC, embracing it and going on this trip has most definitely contributed to this.”
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