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The Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI) invites its members to a professional seminar "New Models for Setting up & Managing Operations in China"
Monday, January 2nd, 2012 15:00-19:30
The seminar is designated for industrialists who have an interest in the Chinese market.
Click here to download presentations from the seminar (Hebrew)
With the beginning of a new year, and in light of the globalization process in industry and new trends in the Chinese market, The Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI) invites its members to a professional seminar on New Models for Setting Up and Managing Operations in China.
China is in the midst of a process of change. The cheap manufacturing center of the past is rapidly becoming a significant purchasing power in the global market. Evolving and sophisticated the Chinese market now offers new opportunities and poses unique management challenges.
Speakers will include Israeli experts and business managers with rich experience in China, who will share their knowledge and experience in managing successful industrial projects and business activities there. Participants in the seminar will study Israeli industry already well-established in China and will get the chance to meet Israeli colleagues who have been operating there for many years.
The seminar will host a Chinese delegation from the city of Changzhou who wishes to promote cooperation with Israeli enterprises.
| 15:00-15:30 |
Gathering and Registration |
| 15:30-15:50 |
Opening Remarks |
| 15:50-16:35 |
Significant Aspects of Industrial Management in China, Trends for 2012 and Current Strategies to Preserve a Competitive Advantage
Mr. Zvi Shalgo, Founder and CEO of PTL Group, Chairman of the Israeli Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (IsCham Shanghai)
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| 16:35-16:50 |
The City of Changzhou - Business & Industrial Environment and Encouragement Policy for Foreign Enterprises The industrial city of Changzhou is considered as one of the most attractive cities for foreign enterprises operating in China. During the last summer, a number of new Israeli projects were inaugurated in the city and a new Fund with annual budget of 150 million USD was established to attract foreign companies. A formal representative of the city will display a presentation about the business and industrial environment, the city's policy of encouraging foreign enterprises, industrial parks and more. The presentation will be held in English. A formal delegation from the city's Economic Zone will be present and accessible for the seminar guests. |
| 16:50-17:20 |
Unique Legal Aspects of China-Israel Transactions
Mr. Doni Toledano, Partner, Zellermayer, Pelossof, Rosovsky, Tsafrir, Toledano & Co. (ZP).
Mr. Zachi Lichtblau, Partner, Bonnard Lawson Shanghai
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| 17:20-17:50 |
Coffee Break |
| 17:50-18:20 |
Israeli Industry in China- A Case Study: Bermad Control Valves Owned by the kibbutzim Evron and Sa'ar in the western Galilee, Bermad Control valves designs, develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art control valves and related products, along with comprehensive system solutions for a range of water management needs for the Irrigation, Landscape, Fire Protection and Waterworks segments. 90% of the company's products are designated for export and sold in 86 countries around the world. Bermad owns a Chinese WFOE in Shanghai. The company's activity spreads out all across China: Irrigation - especially in the Northern, Western and Central provinces. Water Supply - in the big cities. Hydroelectricity and Fire Protection - in sites of distilling and manufacturing gas-related products and in aviation and space facilities.
Mr. Aharon Benjamini, Asia Pacific Regional Manager at Bermad
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| 18:20-19:20 |
Experts Round Table - Q&A: Israeli Managers operating in China Emcee: Mr. Dan Catarivas, Director of the Division of Foreign Trade and International Relations at MAI Participants:
Mr. Ran Tuttnauer, CEO of Tuttnauer
Mr. Aharon Benjamini, Asia Pacific Regional Manager at Bermad
Mr. Issey (Israel) Ende, former GM of Greater China at Camtek and NICE Systems
Mr. Dov Ofer, CEO of Lumenis Mr. Ilan Maimon, CEO of Elan Industries Mr. Zvi Shalgo, CEO of PTL Group and the Chairman of IsCham Shanghai Mr. Jackie Eldan, Consul General of Israel in Shanghai
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