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Actualize
Sector: Software
Spain

The Actualize, IT support, and various computer software and IT services firm that provides enterprises with a solution. The company, Spain, Brazil, Chile, in addition to Mexico, from August 2009 to expand operations in the UK.

Actualize investment from the UK, has been achieved so far is the work of five. The larger the customer base in the UK, the company opened a call center plans to expand the business to hire more operators.

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Acer Inc. Em Gee
Sector: Software
United States

Em Gee Acer Inc. is a 3D software company has developed a small oil and gas technology to the latest geological survey.

When the company was seeking to expand and chose to UK based. That Europe, Middle East and Africa (generally “EMEA”) is determined to be the best way to advance to. The UK was also attractive that many oil and gas companies.

Em Gee, vice president of sales for Acer, H. Taylor, said Beverly is as follows. ”As a place to see the geography of EMEA operations, I was supposed to be the best in the UK. The UK oil and gas companies because so many others from the UK market in EMEA countries. more, it’s much easier than the opposite. ”

Acer Em Gee sought advice and assistance to UK Trade & Investment UK based installation Notes. Taylor says the following.”UK Trade & Investment is appropriate for us professionals (including accountants and lawyers) to introduce me to even help you find office space. Things like this, it could just be themselves , perhaps it would have taken a very long time. So, I to our UK Trade & Investment “force multiplier (force multiplier)” I believe. ”

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Alibaba dot com
Sector: B2B e-commerce
China

Alibaba dot com is the leading online trading platform for SMEs in the world. The company was founded in Hangzhou China 10 years ago, in 4000 the world now faces thousands of registered users, employs approximately 12,000 staff.

Ali Baba dot-com was already holding a European base in Geneva, as well as many Chinese companies pursue global expansion strategy, with European headquarters in London has selected. Digital UK is an advanced nation. There is also an environment that favors the company also has excellent connections in other European countries. Among the 4.7 million small businesses in the UK, also has increased the dot-com Alibaba registered users and became a very important factor.

“With an increase of our London clients, we felt the need to be close to our customers.” And the dot-com marketing Alibaba International Business Development (Europe, Middle East and Asia) is a director Maggie Chu says. ”We knew with the London office that will focus on marketing and brand building. According to statistics, two-thirds of advertising and branding agency is internationally headquartered in London. London culture because it is an extremely diverse. We are the dot-com if you want to succeed Alibaba, based in London, he considered it 活Kasubeki its benefits. ”

UK Trade & Investment provides a strategic advisor when setting up a new dot-com headquarters Alibaba, London sink (Think London) introduced. London sink in foreign direct investment agency for London, and other practical assistance to find the right property.

“I was impressed with the personalized services of UK Trade & Investment.” And, says Chu. ”Supported by UK Trade & Investment, plans for a new UK headquarters, finding a place could make the process smooth and quick installation. We are very excited about the future of London.”

 

Applied DNA Sciences
Sector: Biotechnology
United States

DNS Applied Science, as a solution to the counterfeit uses of plant DNA embedded in complex code. This technology, art, wine, and chemicals can be applied to various industries. The company, since it is also possible to protect currency from theft, wanted to have a chance to move to London’s financial center has 15 million dollars worth of funds between financial institutions each day.

The company contacted UK Trade & Investment, including the introduction and received broad support.

Applied DNA Dr. James Hayward, CEO of Science, said the following.

“UK Trade & Investment, introduced me to so some companies can be a great achievement for our customers in various industries, is now a very big help. For example, we have to prevent the use of counterfeit tickets I worked for the British Football Association. Similarly, for the 2012 London Olympics, there are many solutions to the biotech company can provide. UK Trade & Investment is a major player and we help us to build a network. ”

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Worldwide Cheiru
Sector: Creative Industries
South Korea

Cheiru Worldwide Inc., headquartered in Seoul, Korea, global marketing and communications company. Cheiru in-house advertising agency was established as the Samsung 35 years ago, now has 36 offices in 25 countries and employs 1,500 people over.

In 2007, Cheiru the anticipation ahead of Samsung in-house work to expand the list of global customers, we aim to be a strategic decision to enter the top 10 ad agencies around the world by 2012. Mashita. The company plans to expand in order to promote this global advertising agency Leo Burnett (Leo Burnett) former chief executive, Bruce Haines nominated for.

Haynes says the following. ”When he joined Cheiru I Cheiru was looking for a company willing to work together. To find opportunities to grow your international business can also find a partner worthy with a willingness and determination as well as we, my role It was one of the. Experience working in London for many years, I have a creative industry in the UK, I know that covers a variety of very creative. If you find business partners, the London market should be chosen It was clear that it is. ”

As a result of final selection of partner agencies, the Cheiru Betty McGuinness Bungay (Beattie McGuinness Bungay (BMB)) select and received a 49 percent share of the business. Both companies stand to benefit from there into this partnership. The BMB Cheiru can help as well as expansion into new markets could benefit from a promising partnership with the agency in London.

Cheiru BMB has the support of the United States, Singapore and Brazil, is expanding into new markets. Haynes says the following. ”BMB is trying to expand into new markets, we are in a group, I want the agency with the creativity that is recognized worldwide. We, BMB cooperation with, BMB worldwide brand help you be recognized, I am pleased to be able to strengthen our existing businesses in the UK. ”

 

Crystal Digital Technology
Sector: Creative Industries
China

Crystal Digital Technology to support visualization of 3-D architectural design began as a computer graphics company. 13 years later, the company has grown into China’s largest computer graphics company, documentary, advertising, Beijing Olympics, and of course the architectural design of the 3-D pictures and videos are produced.

The company employs 3,000 employees in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, based in Dubai, and offers services to customers around the world started thinking about growth in Europe a few years ago, London – decided to establish the office.

Crystal is to focus on its core business in London, the company is using technology to help design and architectural visualization.Crystal first six months of opening business in London could attract customers and several prominent architects. The company has received a commission as a supplier of graphic services during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, even for the 2012 London Olympics has been working with the London Olympic Committee already.

Crystal Office Manager in London, and Jason Lee has big plans for the London branch. Current employees are only three names, to promote employment in the next two years, instead of outsourcing to China office, his plan is to be able to produce graphics and animations in London.

“London has a lot of people know that high quality creative. I like people that I want involved in making our products.” He says.”We can learn from them, eventually you will be able to further satisfy our customers.”

Crystal eventually plans to open a second office in Birmingham, England has a thriving art and design community.

 

Daiagunosutiku Healthcare Limited
Sector: Health
Israel

Daiagunosutiku Healthcare Limited (DHC), the bone density, ultrasound, provides diagnostic services and cardiac testing. The company was founded in 2007, in order to enter the private and public healthcare sector in the UK, two Israeli investors, was founded by a British investor.

Before launching the company, investors are achieving the goals or how to conduct research about three years to build a reputation on what you, NHS (National Health Service) to work in cooperation with . As a result, they decided to establish a company in Manchester.

DHC representatives, Liat Karni has been described as follows. ”We are not in London, decided to focus on Manchester. London has a number of other private services, from intense competition. The more you go north of England, NHS medical services provided major problems are found that have a chance to enter private institutions there. ”

DHC sought advice from UK Trade & Investment Tel Aviv. ”We are in touch with UK Trade & Investment Tel Aviv, provides important background for regionalization of health care services in the UK and could get valuable information. We also have UK Trade & Investment The organizers were invited to a meeting with the Israeli organization currently Eikoku. It was later in contact with the organizations who participated in our meetings in the UK, very helpful. ”

DHC has been focused on the National Health Service and private medical sector in the UK. The company provides testing for bone density scans and ultrasound NHS won the bid. ”The first year is to become a licensed medical service provider, committed to creating contracts with insurance companies. We are now, NHS service delivery area, expanding strive Surubeku to, “says Liat and.

 

Intelligent Laboratory
Sector: Chemical
Germany, Netherlands, UK

Intellectual labs are developing tools to enhance analytical skills in the laboratory. The company’s founder, Dr. Martin Papureusuki, research and development department decided to set when I was thinking to put the UK.

“I have long wanted to open offices had focused on R & D and production.” And says Papureusuki. ”What is needed to cover administrative and sales partners were known. Last summer, I found such a partner, started a study on how to advance to the UK soon.”

Papureusuki to the early stages of investigation, a limited liability company established in the UK with minimal paperwork and found the process can proceed more quickly than Germany and other European countries. Also, the ability to use English as international language of business, the UK was an attractive option.

“To establish a company in the UK is very simple, not like the usual bureaucratic bungling in other countries.” He says. ”I met with partners in the spring of 2007. And in the summer of 2007, decided to establish a company, six months after its launch the company in Newcastle had already run.”

UK Trade & Investment, the investment officer assigned Papureusuki supported the expansion of British intelligence lab.Investment Officer for advice about the basics of incorporation to arrange a meeting with lawyers and financial advisers and British intelligence lab. Also the area that help identify an appropriate base for the company’s Newcastle.

“Thanks to the UK Trade & Investment to help, we were able to very quickly launch a business in the UK.” And says Papureusuki. ”To plan everything themselves can not be 100 percent. I need someone who can always be questions. So much that survived was a person who can be contacted for any questions. Here we Kou Shigeru containing It is truly amazing. UK Trade & Investment has provided us with a very straightforward thing to establish our business. ”

 

Atelier des Chefs
Sector: Food and Drink
France

Japan, France, chef de cuisine workshop teaches the basics of Dubai and London and had hopes to expand overseas from their inception. After integrating the businesses in France, following the company as a base, there is a cutting-edge food scene, chose London’s thriving culinary education.

The company’s founder, François Berujuro attended networking event in Paris, British Embassy, UK Trade & Investment met representatives there. UK Trade & Investment, British lawyers and accountants to introduce him, described the regulations surrounding the restaurant business. The ministry will also help us to identify an appropriate environment for his London office.

“Without the help of UK Trade & Investment, it would have taken quite a long time to open a London office.” François says.”Currently, the UK Trade & Investment, we were invited to networking events to introduce industry participants, we meet with me to the customer as a new 取Ri計Rai in London.”

After opening a branch in London, the Atelier des Chefs staff have taught 10,000 students in six or more. In addition to its cooking classes, we are also catering for corporate events. Francois, eventually opened five offices in the UK ~ 10 places, only the London School we teach 20,000 students.

Francois says the following. ”Has a half years in London, I learned a great deal about the factors that drive business success. Now, I feel you can exert the greatest extent possible.”

 

Little Airplane
Sector: Media
United States

Little Airplane Productions, a company specializing in films and television shows for young children. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) commissioned by the company from a business has chosen the UK as a base for expansion into Europe and other regions of the world.

Little Airplane in touch with UK Trade & Investment in the United States, tax, payroll and received employment assistance and other issues.

Tom Brown, Head of Little Airplane Production says the following. ”When you try to advance the country unfamiliar is what has felt like a fall back somewhat. Know a lot about UK Trade & Investment, thanks I had to open many doors for us overseas has reduced the task of intimidating. precisely because there was support, I feel that was accomplished. ”

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Macquarie Group
Sector: Finance
Australia

Investment banking is a global business. However, today’s high-speed information links, even that can travel the world quickly and easily put people in the right place, you can effectively cover the market is very important.

Australia’s Macquarie Group, while management wanted to expand to the investment banking and infrastructure assets in Europe, with a careful study based on a new regional headquarters.

“And carry on the tradition that the British group that share a common language, will help to choose London as a base for operations in Europe.” And the head of Macquarie Europe, said Jim Craig says. ”The London, which was very important to be innovative financial centers to access international markets. And in the expanding European investment opportunities, London is a strong base for our European expansion plans “.

Macquarie Bank was established in the commercial department of Hill Samuel Australia in Britain in 1969. The company has grown to 6,000 and then 23 countries and employs more than you people.

Since opening the sector to the UK, Macquarie has become a key adviser on public-private partnerships, infrastructure investment, the cross-border leasing, project portfolio of products has expanded to increase debt. Macquarie is currently boasts more than 300 professional personnel in London and has established seven offices to provide more extensive services to customers across Europe.

In addition to investment banking, Macquarie is an outstanding infrastructure and advisory firm in the world. Innovative approaches to financing infrastructure in the UK influenced the decision to put the company’s European headquarters in London.

“The UK is the country adopted a new model of infrastructure financing and management in Europe first. To stay in London, the result could take advantage of market opportunities and projects that we are at the forefront of new developments that this You are. “and Craig says.

In the UK, roads, airports, water utilities, Macquarie has become the investment opportunities and telecommunications infrastructure. Macquarie investment began to expand into Europe from London, Brussels, Rome and Copenhagen airports, railways, we are investing heavily in road projects.

Craig says the following. ”We have gained expertise in Australia, with significant effort applied to the UK. At present, experience gained from so many prestigious infrastructure projects in the UK, all the accumulated knowledge which we invest can be used in the marketplace. ”

 

Financial Meshiro
Sector: Financial Services
United States

Meshiro Financial is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Chicago. Employs around 1,100 people, securities, investment banking, corporate finance, hedge funds, private equity, and insurance brokerage, has developed a wide range of financial services.

Decided to expand into the UK Meshiro There were two reasons. One is to go near the company’s overseas customers, and another is that many potential customers, Meshiro UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) said that because the need to register.

Managing Director of Financial Meshiro, A. Brad Buscher says the following. ”London is essential to continue to grow Meshiro. London, ability to meet our request, will provide a talent pool of highly talented.”

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Nokia
Sector: Telecommunications
Finland

Nokia Research Center Cambridge is committed to the discovery of how nanotechnology can be applied to build a cell phone in the future. The company already has received an award for the development of phones that can be bent, is now bent upon the technology to enhance it.

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Open Hospitality
Sector: Marketing
United States

Open Hospitality is the hotel web marketing solutions. The company is headquartered in New York City, six other U.S. offices are located in one of London.

Open Hospitality has opened a London office to facilitate expansion into Europe. The company is looking for office location and law firm selection and appropriate, sought the help of UK Trade & Investment wide range of issues.

President of Open Hospitality, Das Brian (Brian Dass) says the following. ”Overseas for many companies because the unknown is a large need help you grow and bridge the gap. Those who waited on me were all, now including the people who are not working together, our power I did try my best to become. UK Trade & Investment is helping me to make a great network between individuals. They are so supportive of overseas operations, I will continue I trust very large. ”

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SA peak (SAP)
Sector: ICT
Germany

Customers worldwide with more than 75,000, SAP is helping you to make it more efficient and effective customer service organizations of all sizes. The company is looking for a new research and development times, in 2005, and e-Science Grid (e-science) would like to explore the field of candidates became the first in the UK.

SAP has a strong track record of sales development and consulting business for 15 years in the UK, and worldwide customer support center in Dublin as well. Doing research in the UK but was a new area for the company.

“Britain, a nation of unparalleled e-science grid community knew very advanced.” And the engineering center based in Belfast SAP Research Campus (CEC) of Dr. Ben Green explains. ”The commercial environment means that the application of research in the UK are much more advanced in Europe, there are many people to talk even more than that ahead of the United States.”

When I was looking for a place-based, SAP was near the university wants to. That way, because there is likely to benefit from the work already in progress. ”By working closely with universities, you can see in more detail what is actually happening in the future you will see the study of SAP e-science can give effect to the product.” Green said with I.

Before deciding to Belfast company, e-Science Centre to consider several locations in the UK. SAP is close to the site chosen by the University of Ulster and Queens University, the company signed a partnership with the two universities. SAP, as well as utilizing the facilities of the university has adopted a research project with a PhD student.

SAP is currently considering a further expansion of cooperation in Northern Ireland. ”Given the success already containing the Company currently is planning to develop partnerships with universities and businesses in Northern Ireland.” Green says. ”It’s a very exciting time SAP for us.”

 

Sentirion
Sector: Software
United States

Sentirion is a software company that provides identity and access management solutions to the U.S. and UK healthcare industry.Decided to expand into the UK Sentirion, NHS IT is doing a large opportunity to participate because some of the initiatives.

UK Trade & Investment, contact the company you’re considering a move into the UK Sentirion offered to help. UK Trade & Investment is to introduce a law firm and accounting firm Sentirion, helped select the location of the office, and supported the introduction of an internal NHS.

Sentirion president of sales and marketing department, Paul Roscoe, obtained from UK Trade & Investment for assistance, said the following. ”The rapid success of the Company in the UK, has proven very successful cases. Out of the service we received, some may be made in their time, multiply the length, UK Trade Investment could be performed quickly to market by the Department of Defense Department relationship with. ”

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Sword Group
Sector: ICT
France

Sword Group has customers in over 30 countries around the world, Jack Motaru year 2000 (Jacques Mottard) was established in France since then, and has achieved great progress.

United Kingdom, when considering the company’s international expansion was always a strong candidate for sure. The company’s first acquisition in the UK was held in 2002. Sword UK is now its largest subsidiary, has made business more than 50 percent.

“Not only the flexibility of the UK economy, when he examined the cultural activities of the workers, I was impressed very strong.” And the Sword UK Managing Director, Heath Davis might want to read Masu. ”It is important for us people. And UK employees found that it feels really want to be part of something and can contribute to it themselves. They are willing to work as a team our business to participate. Instead of just staying in my team, too, throughout the UK, is also participating as a team throughout the world. ”

The group, banking, underwriting, and oil and gas industry expert on the major markets are focusing on IT products and services.Sword is to determine the establishment of a centralized research and development centers and found that when the need to expand product portfolio in the business plan for the UK and placing it in the end.

Sword Cwmbran South Wales has decided to place a new research center. Cwmbran is based in London and that many of the company’s sales department and product category, from Bristol and Cardiff may be linked to the strategic target.

“The group’s new operation in Wales has a lot of confidence.” Davis says. ”There is loyalty and employee has the right skills pool. In addition, to supplement the support already provided to our UK operations is an ideal location.”

 

Toshiba
Sector: Technology Consumer Industrial
Japan

Research Laboratories in Bristol in southwest Toushiba Eikoku (Toshiba Telecommunications Research Laboratory (TRL)) is standing on top of Toshiba’s global wireless technology research. This institute was established as a joint venture with the University of Bristol, which is led by Professor Joe Makugihan communication engineering at the University of Bristol.

Britain since become a pioneer in the telecommunications industry deregulation in the mid-1980s, has led innovation in services and technology as the center of the communication revolution. These innovations, research and development was due to strong performance of UK universities and equipment manufacturers.

Lucent, Motorola, Nortel, Nokia, Panasonic, Fujitsu, Siemens, NEC, Toshiba, Sharp, placing R & D team in the UK all companies worldwide, including Samsung, the strength of specific Eikoku that there are both technical skills and market opportunities I tried to use.

Professor Makugihan the international cooperation with Toshiba Bristol University says that benefited both sides.

“This institute has been at the forefront. That is, doing research on innovation and the latest academic. It has been highly praised in Japan. Have the ability demonstrable us, things creating new ways to do, because they think out of the box. It is our strong point of our research. The investment will make a way what the true benefits for all parties be. Toshiba is available to students with a talent pool of great talent and top researchers Eikoku on radio and telecommunications. ”

 

Toransudevu
Sector: Transport
France

Toransudevu, after the privatization of the bus network in London, first invested in the UK in 1997. The company currently London, England, Bournemouth, Nottingham, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, we are in the main bus operations and Lancashire.

Toransudevu work done in the UK first, the Croydon tram project was an adviser in the early 1990s. However, the investment company was the first to Britain since becoming in 1997. At this company, acquired the London United Bus Company, to expand the business outside France, with international business.

“The UK should invest in a place that was clear. The privatization of the transportation network, because we had a good time to buy Kina Hiroshi operating base.” And Charlie Beaumont Toransudevu PLC’s chief executive said I. ”Practicable, the UK is close to France, could easily come to meetings and discussions. It was the first large-scale foreign investment, which was important. The very British companies They will favor will be a good base start to grow. ”

Toransudevu first acquisition since has continued to invest in the UK. The company currently owns 1,200 buses, many with a wholly owned subsidiary employs 4,000 staff in more people. Last year, the company played to about 35 percent growth.

Beaumont says the following. ”Toransudevu, in order to add value, I want a solid investment in skills and expertise available to community. It was felt that the best place in the UK. And that is, our has proven a success that it was the right decision. ”

 

Zanekku
Sector: Software and Computer Services
India

It opened an office in the UK, from the beginning my goal was the creation of founder Zanekku. Zanekku has developed software for companies around the world. The company’s founders, are involved in the software industry for a long time, because each had worked in the UK, the UK was to open a branch of a familiar land.

British High Commission office in Chennai, know that you would like to open a branch Zanekku Britain, the rabbi and his partners, UK Trade & Investment London and sink (foreign direct investment agency for London) introduced the was. These two organizations to support the legal and practical for Zanekku introduced the lawyers and accountants.

“After you come to England we decided to launch an office, took us just four months before beginning operations.” And, Kumar, chief rabbi and director of the London office said they are Zanekku Masu. ”Without the help of UK Trade & Investment London and sink, was it just thinking about opening a London office yet.”

Zanekku performs consulting company, has developed software solutions to meet their needs. The public sector over the private company, the FTSE100 has established a small business or not having many customers to the company.

“We have to expand its customer base as soon as possible, is based out of India 置Kitakatta.,” The rabbi says. ”We provide services to customers in the UK and mainland Europe, we use the London office.”

Zanekku are excellent infrastructure and transportation convenience, ease of establishment and operation of the company, and because access to highly skilled staff and partners, chose London. The company is also impressed with an open corporate culture of London.

Rabbi says the following. ”In London, a meeting is quite simple. My daily schedule is full all the time. I Institute of Directors (IoD) is a member of often valuable to meet with trading partners IoD to use. ”

 

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