Best of British at nano tech 2008
17/02/2008 No Current Property Set
Dr Michael Edelman, chief executive of Nanoco spoke of the importance of Tokyo nano tech to their firm. He said, “Nanoco has participated in nano tech Tokyo…
Eighteen British companies at the cutting edge of science are to attend a world-leading trade fair thanks to UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).
For the fourth consecutive year, UKTI, the government’s international business development organisation, is helping to promote the UK’s expertise in nanotechnology at Tokyo nano tech 2008, the world’s premier show for the nanotechnology industry.
The firms coming to the show will be looking for other companies with which to collaborate.
UKTI’s involvement comes after the success of UK NanoForum 2007 in November last year when British firms working in this ground-breaking field were able to meet potential commercial partners from all over the world.
The 18 companies that will be on the UK’s pavilion are some of the most innovative in the UK and include Intrinsiq (formerly QinetiQ Nanomaterials), which at NanoForum 2007 announced they had completed trials on a nanotechnology compound that could kill MRSA, H5N1 and e-Coli when putting on surfaces.
Andrew Cahn, chief executive of UK Trade & Investment, said: “These firms are a fantastic example of British business success. They are high-tech firms, closely integrated with the strong UK research and development base. It is no surprise that many of the UK companies are university spin-outs or are attached to university science departments in some way.
“Nanotechnology continues to be a growing and exciting field and the possibilities are huge. British firms are conducting world-class ground-breaking research, and, with. UKTI help, are able to market their capabilities and products worldwide. My organisation has a strong team of specialists dedicated to supporting British involvement in the nanotechnology industry and our support to firms at this show is evidence of that. I wish these firms well.”
Tokyo nano tech 2008, held between 13 and 15 February, is the world’s largest nanotechnology event with more than 500 companies exhibiting. It is expected to attract some 50,000 visitors to the show.
Dr Michael Edelman, chief executive of Nanoco spoke of the importance of Tokyo nano tech to their firm.
He said: “Nanoco has participated in nano tech Tokyo for the last three years. The show, which has expanded each year, has been invaluable to Nanoco’s business development. We are grateful for UKTI’s support of Nanoco’s attendance to this key nanotechnology trade show.”
Notes to editors:
1. UK Trade & Investment is the government organisation that helps UK firms succeed in a global economy. It also provides support for UK overseas companies wishing to invest in the UK. UK Trade & Investment has a wide range of services, backed-up by a network of trade advisors worldwide who can provide market intelligence, advice on regulations, sales leads, and financial and practical support. http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk.
2. For the latest press releases from UK Trade & Investment register on our on-line newsroom http://www.newsroom.uktradeinvest.gov.uk.
3. Nanotech Tokyo is between 13 and 15 February 2008. 18 British companies will be on the UKTI-arranged stand.
