News | Wednesday, 01 October 2008

Maltese Delegation headed by FOI in Messina, Sicily

Together with Consorzio Med Europe Export, the Malta Federation of Industry recently organised a trade mission to Messina, whereby a delegation of 10 Maltese entrepreneurs in the building, construction and environment and energy-related fields met with around 35 Sicilian companies and professionals during a two-day workshop held at the Confindustria premises in Messina.
The primary objective of this collaboration between the Malta Federation of Industry, Consorzio Med Europe Export and Confindustria Sicilia was the exploitation of potential synergies, and exploring the possible creation of various types of networks between Sicilian and Maltese entrepreneurs.
Charles Brincat, of C&V Polymers Ltd commented that the trade mission “was very interesting and we have made grounds for future cooperation.”
The workshop gave Maltese entrepreneurs the opportunity to explore possible business ventures with Sicilian establishments, as well as the opportunity to exchange information and best practices, and also new sales leads. FOI members forming part of the trade mission included Camilleri & Cuschieri Consulting Engineers, CD Power Saving Co. Ltd., ECO Group Ltd., Asfaltar Ltd., Bitmac Ltd., and C&V Polymers Ltd.
Following the trade mission all delegate companies expressed their satisfaction with the visit.
Ing. C. Cuschieri, of Camilleri & Cuschieri Consulting Engineers stated: “The meetings with the Sicilian and Italian businessmen were very well organised and some of the meetings proved to be very informative and provided a good opportunity, which we hope that we can develop for future business.”
The internationalisation of Maltese companies is crucial in an ever-increasing competitive environment and this is one of the primary objectives, in terms of services to its members, of the FOI.

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