A GLOBAL PARTNER delivering innovation and quality of supply

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A GLOBAL PARTNER delivering innovation and
quality of supply
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Transforming Irish Industry

• ABOUT ENTERPRISE IRELAND
• CLIENT / BUYER SERVICES
• CORE SECTOR CAPABILITIES

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About Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the government agency
responsible for the development and promotion of
the indigenous business sector. Our mission is
to accelerate the development of world-class
Irish companies to achieve strong positions in
global markets resulting in increased national
and regional prosperity.
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Transforming Irish Industry
Our efforts are focused around the following
five key areas of activity ACHIEVING EXPORT
SALES INVESTING IN RESEARCH AND
INNOVATION COMPETING THROUGH PRODUCTIVITY STARTI
NG UP SCALING UP INTERNATIONALISATION
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An International Network
Over 30 offices worldwide - covering 5 market
regions Northern Europe Germany, Central
Eastern Europe and The Balkans Southern Europe,
Middle East and Africa The Americas Asia
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Transforming Irish Industry

• ABOUT ENTERPRISE IRELAND
• CLIENT / BUYER SERVICES
• CORE SECTOR CAPABILITIES

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Client Development
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EI Market Services

• Market Analysis
• Size of target market
• Trends and forecasts
• Competitive analysis
• Laws regulations
• MPS Market Place Surveys
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• Marketing / Strategy
• Value proposition development / messaging
• Test marketing meetings with real
  buyers/decision makers
• Identifying possible partners
• Market Study Visits
• Identify new market opportunities
• Business Accelerators

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EI Market Services
Sales Activity Client-Buyer Introductions Trade
Fairs Outward Trade Missions / Inward Buyer
Visits Project Lead Alerts Buyer/Target
Databases   Operations/Logistics Identifying
industry clusters Establishing market
presence Networking Professional Networks
(www.irishprofessionalnetwork.org) Sector /
Market Events
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EI Buyer Services
Enterprise Ireland offers a unique range of
services to international companies looking for
suppliers and business partners We will help
you find out what Ireland and Irish industry has
to offer your business, in your sector, in your
market, today and tomorrow!
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EI Buyer Services
Meet / consult in order to build an
understanding of your supply chain
requirements Deliver free, confidential support
services to meet those requirements Supply
detailed reports on Irish suppliers and
information on how you can benefit from doing
business with Ireland Fully planned visits to
meet with Irish suppliers and manufacturers in
Ireland Initial introductions to potential
business partners and help you with follow-up
contacts
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Transforming Irish Industry
Engaging with Enterprise Ireland can save you
time, money and energy Reduces the costs of
finding and vetting new suppliers Provides
continuous access to new products, services and
technologies Facilitating the development of
long term business partnerships
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Transforming Irish Industry

• ABOUT ENTERPRISE IRELAND
• CLIENT / BUYER SERVICES
• CORE SECTOR CAPABILITIES

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Why Ireland?

• In today's competitive global market, business
  decisions are almost instant, and their impact is
  almost immediate. 
• As one of the most globalised countries in world,
  Ireland has much to offer businesses around the
  world. 
• Developing a knowledge-based economy, against a
  backdrop of significant social and commercial
  development. 
• It is estimated that 85 of Irish manufacturing
  output goes overseas
• Ireland's young, talented workforce are truly
  international in their approach, forming the
  backbone of a highly professional and positive
  business community

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Software And Services Capability

• Ireland is one of the worlds top 3 leading
  producers and exporters of software
• Over 800 multi-national and Irish owned companies
  with combined exports of 8bn
• As part of its National Development Plan, Ireland
  is investing 5.7bn in science, technology and
  innovation.

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Software And Services Capability

• Business Process Outsourcing
• Cost reduction Enhanced service delivery
• IT innovation process improvement
• IT Services / Outsourcing
• Project delivery complete IT outsourcing
• Flexible, scalable, quality resources
• 3D Animation / Visualisation

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Environmental Capabilities

• Environmental issues are the most visible and
  significant that face the global community
• Irish companies are addressing the issues of
  climate change, sustainability and energy
  alternatives head on.
• Leading the field in
• Recycling / Waste (first to implement pay by use)
  
• Wind/Tidal energy
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Electronic and Electrical Waste providers
• Combined heat and Power, tri generation and
  District heating Solutions
• Green technology companies are in abundance
  offering advanced systems to manage engineering
  projects and waste solutions

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Consumer Products

• A number of Irish suppliers to the contract
  market, mainly in the hotel and office sectors
• Compete at the mid to upper end of the market,
  and are known for offering innovative product
  design
• Products Covered
• Electrical Heating
• Furniture (across the board)
• Textiles
• Fashion

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Construction Products / Services

• ALMOST EVERYTHING!!

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• THANK YOU!!