Posts tagged: Medical

Get to know our executive board members better! We have interviewed them for you to ask about trends and innovations, key technologies and the relevance of international business networks. Dominique Bouwes is the newest member of the executive board. She was elected as new member and Deputy Chairwoman in April 2019. In particular, she brings her experience in the management of SMEs to the board. She is also active in the area of financial management of the association.

The first step into a new market has to be carefully considered. The decision is often made to exhibit at a suitable trade fair abroad in order to get to know the new market and its customers better. It is really important not to start unprepared. IVAM accompanies small and medium-sized companies that develop products for the medical technology sector to China.

Next week, the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) in Shanghai is going to open its gates. We will be on-site, for the first time with a joint booth for international high-tech suppliers. Last year, I was there as a visitor and got an interesting insight into the Chinese health sector as part of a delegation trip.

Protectionist tendencies are on the rise throughout the world. Countries that used to be pioneers of open and free world trade are stalling and building barriers and walls. Populist politicians come into decisive positions and destroy structures that have grown over the years in order to allegedly support their national economy. The US is also taking a pioneering position here.

Auf der ganzen Welt sind protektionistische Tendenzen auf dem Vormarsch. Länder, die früher Vorreiter eines offenen und freien Welthandels waren, schotten sich ab und bauen Schranken und Hürden auf. Populistische Politiker kommen in entscheidende Positionen und zerstören über Jahre gewachsene Strukturen, um vermeintlich ihre nationale Wirtschaft zu unterstützen. Die USA nehmen auch hier eine Vorreiterposition ein.

IVAM Managing Director Thomas R. Dietrich is active as a specialist coordinator for international business relations, regional advisor and delegation leader. He regularly accompanies small and medium-sized enterprises on their way into international markets, especially in Asia.