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 Export growth

We at Celtar have promoted information on how to access tendering for the London Olympics before. It is good to see that Enterprise Ireland are also actively involved.

Yesterday Enterprise Ireland announced that Irish companies have secured over €200 million worth of contracts for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Other Irish firms would have won contracts and are in the supply chain but may not have accessed assistance from Enterprise Ireland.

Irish firms won contracts across a range of sectors including construction, electronics, software, architecture and renewable energy [see the list of companies below].
Enterprise Ireland has been working closely with client companies and the UK based ODA (Olympic Delivery Authority) for a number of years to maximise the involvement of Irish firms in the delivery of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
  
The ODA is in Dublin today and tomorrow (April 13 and 14) to meet Enterprise Ireland client companies and discuss the remaining opportunities for Irish firms in preparation for London 2012.

The next development phase of the London 2012 involves the fitting-out of buildings and day-to-day running of the Games. Thousands of contracts remain to be won in areas including security, catering, mobile buildings, waste management and venue fit-out.

The chairman of the ODA, John Armitt, said: ‘Businesses of all types and sizes are helping to deliver the London 2012 Games and many Irish companies have already made the most of the golden business opportunities available.

‘While the bulk of the ODA’s direct contracts have now been awarded, there are still opportunities through the UK-wide supply chain and with the organising committee that will run the Games in 2012.

‘Companies should seize the moment and sign up to www.CompeteFor.com – the free online service enabling businesses to compete for contract opportunities linked to the London 2012 Games and other major public and private sector buying organisations – to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.’

I agree with Frank Gannon of EI when he states “pursuing the substantial opportunities that are available in the UK at the moment can provide the perfect launch pad for Irish firms seeking export-led growth in overseas markets”.

The successful firms to whom contracts have been awarded are:
ABM Precast, Swords, Co Dublin.

Anord Control Systems, Dundalk Co Louth

Banagher Concrete, Co Offaly

Clearpower, Co Wicklow

Donseed, Co Kerry

Heneghan Peng Architects,

John Sisk & Son

Leinster Reinforcements, Athy, Co Kildare

P. Elliott, Cavan

Techrete, Co Dublin

 ”MEET THE CONSTRUCTION BUYER” OPPORTUNITY AT THE CROWNE PLAZA, NORTHWOOD SANTRY

 From Dublin chamber of commerce

“Meet the buyer” events are usually worth attending, and are a place where introductions  are made to several potential customers in one day – Billy Linehan

 ”Do you want to be in a prime position to network with over 80 companies involved in Construction, Engineering, and Environment from all over the island of Ireland?
 
As part of InterTradeIreland’s Network and Getwork programme, Dublin Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Northern Ireland, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Newry and Derry Chambers of Commerce to bring some of the biggest companies in the Construction, Engineering, and Environment industry 
  
The buying organisations involved are already preparing to chose to meet the suppliers which guarantees an excellent turn out.

Alstom
Bam Contractors
CRH
CB Ricard Ellis
Dublin Airport Authority
REPAK
Sisk Contractors
This is your opportunity to get your message across to companies in a room packed with business from Irelands leading companies
 
Priced at €250 for this unique opportunity 

 
The event will be held on 11th March 2010* at the Crowne Plaza Northwood Santry, Dublin
*Also included in our participation fee is a mirrored event with new buyers Northern Ireland in April 
*Exhibitor information also available
 
For more details contact Sam on 6447223 or email sam@dublinchamber.ie
These events are open to all SME businesses across Ireland

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