India's gems and jewellery exports are expected to grow by 15%-20% in the current financial year, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council's-GJEPC estimates, reported the media.
The overall exports of gems and jewellery for the first quarter ended June 30, 2008 rose 22.7% to Rs. 21,602 crores, from Rs.18, 050 crores in the year ago period. The overall exports of cut and polished diamonds was Rs.15, 402 crores for the June quarter, revealing a 31% growth from the comparable period last year. Imports of rough diamonds were up 27.6% at Rs.13, 172 crores.
Data from GJEPC however, showed that trade in cut and polished diamonds has declined 5.5%. This is because the imports of polished diamonds have grown much faster than exports. Gold jewellery exports decreased 4.1% in the first quarter ended June 30, 2008.
The Chairman of GJEPC, Sanjay Kothari reportedly attributed the high commodity prices and global economic slowdown to the sluggish business and said that he expects the international trade show in India would help boost interest, added the report.
Source-rttnews.com
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Dubai to Host Diamond & Jewellery Summit
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced Tuesday that it will organise the first Dubai Diamond and Jewellery Summit, with the objective of providing the international jewellery trade with a forum to initiate relationships in the Middle East - the fastest growing market for diamonds.
The inaugural two-day summit will focus on Middle East-China diamond and jewellery trade, and will be held from November 8 - 9, 2008 at the Atlantis Hotel, Palm Jumeirah.
The summit builds on a visit to China by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, and reinforces ongoing efforts to further strengthen trade relations between both countries. It also follows two strategic agreements signed earlier this year by DMCC with the Government of Panyu, China and with the Gems & Jewellery Trade Association of China, for increased cooperation towards mutual growth and promotion of diamond and jewellery trade.
Diamond trade in the UAE alone witnessed record growth in 2007, crossing the stellar $10 billion mark. Dubai's rough diamond trade alone witnessed a 32 percent growth in the first quarter of 2008 as compared witho 2007, standing at a total of $1.5 billion while polished diamond trade reached $2.7 billion. The Chinese jewellery industry has also achieved record sales in 2007, with a growth of 11 percent compared to 2006, to reach $26 billion.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman, DMCC said: "Emerging economies such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are all set to become the centre of the fast-growing jewellery business in the next three years, with Dubai being the natural gateway for the wider region. In fact, the UAE and Hong Kong are among the prominent markets experiencing exponential growth. This summit will focus on the growing business potential between China and the Middle East, two major global trading blocs."
According to Peter Meeus, executive director - Diamonds, DMCC, the summit will serve as a platform for the manufacturing, trading and retail jewellery communities between both countries to mutually grow trade opportunities. He added that the event is poised to further boost the diamond trade industry, promote Dubai as a major diamond hub and present DMCC as the facilitator of the growing diamond trade in the region.
Many businesses in the area of precious metals and colored stones and gems are turning their attention to the Middle East which has become one of the fastest growing consumer markets. This is reflected in the exponential increase of polished diamond imports to Dubai by 69 percent in the first quarter of this year," said Meeus.
Commenting on the opportunities for the diamond industry, Meeus said: "Although diamonds are relatively new in the Chinese and Middle Eastern markets, leading retail jewellery companies have witnessed phenomenal growth in the past decade. DMCC's strategic objective in hosting this summit is to bring these companies together and create opportunities for them to further grow their business."
Source-diamonds.net
The inaugural two-day summit will focus on Middle East-China diamond and jewellery trade, and will be held from November 8 - 9, 2008 at the Atlantis Hotel, Palm Jumeirah.
The summit builds on a visit to China by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, and reinforces ongoing efforts to further strengthen trade relations between both countries. It also follows two strategic agreements signed earlier this year by DMCC with the Government of Panyu, China and with the Gems & Jewellery Trade Association of China, for increased cooperation towards mutual growth and promotion of diamond and jewellery trade.
Diamond trade in the UAE alone witnessed record growth in 2007, crossing the stellar $10 billion mark. Dubai's rough diamond trade alone witnessed a 32 percent growth in the first quarter of 2008 as compared witho 2007, standing at a total of $1.5 billion while polished diamond trade reached $2.7 billion. The Chinese jewellery industry has also achieved record sales in 2007, with a growth of 11 percent compared to 2006, to reach $26 billion.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman, DMCC said: "Emerging economies such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are all set to become the centre of the fast-growing jewellery business in the next three years, with Dubai being the natural gateway for the wider region. In fact, the UAE and Hong Kong are among the prominent markets experiencing exponential growth. This summit will focus on the growing business potential between China and the Middle East, two major global trading blocs."
According to Peter Meeus, executive director - Diamonds, DMCC, the summit will serve as a platform for the manufacturing, trading and retail jewellery communities between both countries to mutually grow trade opportunities. He added that the event is poised to further boost the diamond trade industry, promote Dubai as a major diamond hub and present DMCC as the facilitator of the growing diamond trade in the region.
Many businesses in the area of precious metals and colored stones and gems are turning their attention to the Middle East which has become one of the fastest growing consumer markets. This is reflected in the exponential increase of polished diamond imports to Dubai by 69 percent in the first quarter of this year," said Meeus.
Commenting on the opportunities for the diamond industry, Meeus said: "Although diamonds are relatively new in the Chinese and Middle Eastern markets, leading retail jewellery companies have witnessed phenomenal growth in the past decade. DMCC's strategic objective in hosting this summit is to bring these companies together and create opportunities for them to further grow their business."
Source-diamonds.net
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Gems & jewellery exports likely to grow by 15-20 pc
MUMBAI: India's gems and jewellery exports is likely to grow by 15-20 per cent this fiscal, a top industry official said today.
"We are expecting the whole gems and jewellery basket to grow by 15-20 per cent this year with gold export forming the major chunk of total exports," Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Vice-Chairman Vasant Mehta told reporters here.
Gold jewellery could contribute as much as 25-30 per cent in the total export growth, he said.
India accounts for almost 55-60 per cent of the world's total diamond production and its diamond export has reached an almost saturation point, Mehta said.
"The growth in diamond export is likely to remain in single digit, he said.
Gems and jewellery include cut and polished diamonds, gold jewellery, coloured gem stones among others.
The overall export growth of gems and jewellery has seen a 22.67 per cent jump to USD 5.3 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal as against USD 4.3 billion in the same quarter, last fiscal.
Source-indiatimes.com
"We are expecting the whole gems and jewellery basket to grow by 15-20 per cent this year with gold export forming the major chunk of total exports," Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Vice-Chairman Vasant Mehta told reporters here.
Gold jewellery could contribute as much as 25-30 per cent in the total export growth, he said.
India accounts for almost 55-60 per cent of the world's total diamond production and its diamond export has reached an almost saturation point, Mehta said.
"The growth in diamond export is likely to remain in single digit, he said.
Gems and jewellery include cut and polished diamonds, gold jewellery, coloured gem stones among others.
The overall export growth of gems and jewellery has seen a 22.67 per cent jump to USD 5.3 billion in the first quarter of the current fiscal as against USD 4.3 billion in the same quarter, last fiscal.
Source-indiatimes.com
Export ban on steel bars, cement?
KUALA LUMPUR: Is a temporary ban on export of steel bars and cement on the cards?
It looks like the Government may impose some kind of restrictions to help the construction industry overcome the rising prices of these and other raw materials.
Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said he had received lots of requests from developers and contractors that there should be restrictions to control the outflow of essential items.
Ong said his ministry was talking with the Finance Ministry on the matter and was mindful of the fact that priority should be given to meet local demand.
However, for the moment, he felt it would be better to allow the free market system to determine the supply and demand of steel bars and cement, while the Government closely monitors escalating prices and their supplies.
“But if the situation persists, I think the Government has to intervene. We have to make it our priority to the local industries rather than overseas market even if it (the raw material) fetches a better price,” he said.
Ong said this at a press conference after witnessing the signing of a mutual co-operation agreement between I-Bhd and Kompakar Group for the development of a Tier 4 Ready Data Centre in the RM2bil i-City integrated commercial-cum-residential development in Shah Alam.
Meanwhile, the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) has warned that many medium and small contractors from Class D, E and F may be forced to stop, delay or even abandon projects as a result of the steep price hike of essential building materials.
“The Government should act quickly. If the situation continues to worsen, it should step in and ban export of steel bars and clinkers to ensure building materials manufacturers would supply the needs of the local construction industry first,” said MBAM president Ng Kee Leen.
He said the 10% import tax for cement should be waived as well because contractors and developers were facing great pricing pressure and any form of import tax relief would be appreciated.
Although cement liberalisation was announced on June 5, Ng said the import of cement was still not in place due to logistics.
With liberalisation, cement price had continued to rise from RM10.90 during the government price control period to RM13.20 (22% up) immediately after liberalisation and now another increase by RM1, or 30%, per 50kg bag to RM14.25.
In the case of steel bars, he said, although it was liberalised on May 12, the liberalisation process was not well implemented.
“It was difficult to import steel bars and there are still cases of Customs Department officers demanding for approved permits and/or impose import duty on certain steel bars.
“MBAM hopes the Government would simplify (matters) by making clear the process to import steel bars for local construction use,” he added.
MBAM also requested cement and steel bar manufacturers to provide at least six months' lead time for any announcement on price increase to enable contractors to allocate provisions to mitigate their cost.
Ng said the Lafarge Malayan Cement Bhd's announcement on price increase for cement effective Aug 1 would hurt the construction industry.
Meanwhile, ready-mixed concrete operators in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur yesterday announced revised prices for ready-mixed concrete of various grades by 5.2% to 6.2% effective Aug 1.
Source-thestar.com.my
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
India FY09 gems, jewellery exports seen up 20 pct
MUMBAI, July 29 (Reuters) - India's gems and jewellery exports are expected to rise by 15 to 20 percent in the current fiscal year, the top official of an exporters' body said on Tuesday. "Every year it has been growing around that rate... this year also it will grow by 15-20 percent," said Sanjay Kothari, chairman of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, at a press meet to announce a trade exhibition next month in Mumbai.
In fiscal 2007-08, net exports of gems and jewellery were at $20.9 billion, data from the Council showed.
Kothari said the global economic slowdown and high inflation would affect the business, but trade shows such as the one next month will "persuade people to increase their spending power." (Reporting by Ruchira Singh; Editing by Harish Nambiar)
Source by in.reuters.com
NDRC considering hike in export tax on coke
It is reported that China’s National Development and Reform Commission held a foreign trade policy conference on July 22 to discuss import and export policies for some products. NDRC officials solicited opinions from related industry analysts and did not comment on coke export tariff rise.
A senior official from CCIA believes that export tariff on coke would rise in the second half of this year.
Mr Huang Jingan chairman of China Coking Industry Association also attended the conference. Mr Huang said earlier that China may raise export tariff on coke, in view of tight domestic supply and increasing exports.
Mr Gao Hucheng vice minister of Ministry of Commerce also iterated on July 22nd that the country should restricts exports of heavy polluting, energy intensive and resource intensive products.
A senior official from CCIA believes that export tariff on coke would rise in the second half of this year.
Mr Huang Jingan chairman of China Coking Industry Association also attended the conference. Mr Huang said earlier that China may raise export tariff on coke, in view of tight domestic supply and increasing exports.
Mr Gao Hucheng vice minister of Ministry of Commerce also iterated on July 22nd that the country should restricts exports of heavy polluting, energy intensive and resource intensive products.
Banning sugar export, allowing imports can hurt industry, farmers: PSMA
The government’s decision of banning sugar export and allowing import will destroy the local industry and this will make the farmers prone to become the victims of the sugar-mafia, industry stakeholders told Daily Times Monday.
They lamented that it seems the decision is aimed to provide relief to Indian farmers at the expense of local industry and farmers.
Industry sources observed that the local stocks are already in surplus and there was no need of importing the commodity. They said that the decision would ultimately help the Indian farmers and the local farmers would be at losing end, as the sugar mills have already not paid the farmers for sugarcane.
“When imported sugar will land in the country, the stocks of sugar mills would not be sold and the millers would cut the payments of sugarcane growers,” the sources said. In the past India sent sugar to Afghanistan through transit trade but majority of stocks were dumped illegally in Pakistan. They said that around 200,000 tonnes of sugar landed in Peshawar market and it pushed the sugar industry towards crisis while the payments to sugarcane growers were delayed and in many cases no payment was made to the growers.
Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Vice Chairman, Iskandar M Khan said that the government should have allowed import of raw sugar only, as it would have been more beneficial. “The raw sugar is cheaper in the international market while the refined sugar is expensive,” Khan said. Currently refined sugar costs $400 (freightage cost inclusive) while raw sugar is available for $200 only. He said calculating all the taxes one would find that imported sugar will be prices at Rs 30to Rs 31 per Kg. “There would be no price parity of local and imported sugar but it would create problems for the millers, who already have surplus sugar stocks,” he said.
“The refining of raw sugar also creates employment opportunities while having a downward impact on prices thereby providing much-needed relief for the consumers,” Khan said.
He decried that the decision would have negative impacts on the economy. He accused that India will send its “injurious to health” sugar to Pakistan.
He said that the PSMA has assured the government for selling the sugar at Rs 30 per Kg but no one paid any attention.
Farmers Association Pakistan Coordinator, Muhammad Idrees Khokhar, said that the sugarcane payments of farmers were already delayed and the decision would be a major set back for them. “The government, before taking any decision, should take all the stakeholders into confidence,” he demanded.
Source-dailytimes.com.pk
They lamented that it seems the decision is aimed to provide relief to Indian farmers at the expense of local industry and farmers.
Industry sources observed that the local stocks are already in surplus and there was no need of importing the commodity. They said that the decision would ultimately help the Indian farmers and the local farmers would be at losing end, as the sugar mills have already not paid the farmers for sugarcane.
“When imported sugar will land in the country, the stocks of sugar mills would not be sold and the millers would cut the payments of sugarcane growers,” the sources said. In the past India sent sugar to Afghanistan through transit trade but majority of stocks were dumped illegally in Pakistan. They said that around 200,000 tonnes of sugar landed in Peshawar market and it pushed the sugar industry towards crisis while the payments to sugarcane growers were delayed and in many cases no payment was made to the growers.
Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Vice Chairman, Iskandar M Khan said that the government should have allowed import of raw sugar only, as it would have been more beneficial. “The raw sugar is cheaper in the international market while the refined sugar is expensive,” Khan said. Currently refined sugar costs $400 (freightage cost inclusive) while raw sugar is available for $200 only. He said calculating all the taxes one would find that imported sugar will be prices at Rs 30to Rs 31 per Kg. “There would be no price parity of local and imported sugar but it would create problems for the millers, who already have surplus sugar stocks,” he said.
“The refining of raw sugar also creates employment opportunities while having a downward impact on prices thereby providing much-needed relief for the consumers,” Khan said.
He decried that the decision would have negative impacts on the economy. He accused that India will send its “injurious to health” sugar to Pakistan.
He said that the PSMA has assured the government for selling the sugar at Rs 30 per Kg but no one paid any attention.
Farmers Association Pakistan Coordinator, Muhammad Idrees Khokhar, said that the sugarcane payments of farmers were already delayed and the decision would be a major set back for them. “The government, before taking any decision, should take all the stakeholders into confidence,” he demanded.
Source-dailytimes.com.pk
Monday, July 28, 2008
Indian imports to flood Pak markets New trade policy sets $22.10bn exports target
The new trade policy sets the export target at $22.10 billion and limits the country’s imports bill to $30 billion as compared with the last year’s $39.97 billion. At the same time, the policy eases restrictions on import of various items from India.
Federal Commerce Minister, Ch Ahmed Mukhtar announcing the trade policy on the state TV said, “Cheaper raw material from India will make Pakistan’s exports more competitive in the international market. The trade policy will allow the import of diesel and fuel oil from India to also help address the growing trade deficit.”
The government has decided to allow the import of machinery or equipment for mining, quarrying and grinding of minerals from India, he said. In the new trade policy, importable items like CNG buses, stainless steel, cotton yarn, academic, scientific and professional books, specialised printers, laminators and rollers would be allowed from India.
The import of these items from India would also help address the trade deficit, said the policy. In order to enhance exports of minerals and rice, the new trade policy will also allow imports of mining and paddy machinery from India.
The minister said if we look at the performance of various export sectors in comparison with the available detailed figures for 11 months from July 2007 to May 2008 during the same period of the previous year, there was an overall increase of $1.755 billion.
The minister had earlier postponed his press briefing scheduled for Saturday on the direction of the prime minister in view of the prime minister’s first TV address to the nation. However, he asked the media men to attend the briefing soon after the PM’s address. Later, briefing the journalists at the Prime Minister Secretariat, the minister emphasized the need for effective measures to arrest the growing gap in trade deficit affecting the economy. He attributed a number of unavoidable factors, which contributed to the deficit gap to rise to $20.7 billion.
“We inherited a very difficult economic situation where the public is facing more hardships than it has in the recent history,” he said. This was due to external and internal factors of the past year, he added. Moreover, the commerce minister said the doubling of international oil prices from around $68 per barrel to $145 per barrel during the year and increase in international prices of food items Pakistan needed to import during the year, especially wheat and edible oil, enhanced the import bill.
“The total imports during the year 2007-08 amounted to $39.97 billion, raising the trade deficit of $20.7 billion”, he added. He emphasised the need for promotion of regional trade, which according to him, was the only way to reduce freight and trade deficit.
The new trade policy for 2008-09 enlarges the list of importable items from India, which is based on the requests of stakeholders. The list will be issued separately later. About giving Most Favour Nation (MFN) status to India, he said it did not suit Pakistan as India had technical and other trade barriers whereas Pakistan did not have such restrictions.
When asked about R&D scheme for textile, the minister who also has additional charge of commerce & textile ministries said that he would hold a meeting with the prime minister today (Saturday) and hopefully, the issue would be settled.
Imports measures: To any Indian manufacturer of CNG buses who makes a firm commitment to establish manufacturing unit of such buses in Pakistan, the commerce ministry may provide special dispensation for import of 10 buses by road via Wagah from each possible investor as test consignment.
Under TR scheme, import of buses not more than 10 years old are allowed. This facility will help the returning overseas Pakistanis with limited means to create an economic opportunity for themselves as well as ease the shortage of such buses on inter-city routes.
Imports of used cryogenic containers/cylinders by industrial consumers, cement trailers, without prime movers in second-hand/used condition, prime movers with age limit of 5 yeas and minimum fleet requirement of 5 prime movers were also allowed.
In order to reduce the cost of raw material imports and thereby make the country’s indigenous export products more competitive, the import of job lots and stock lots of raw material, which attracts duty up to 5pc would now be allowed.
Similarly, imports of old/used waste disposal trucks of municipal bodies (the imported trucks shall not be older than 10 years) will also be allowed. Stainless steel and cotton yarn is importable from India by train. In order to further reduce the cost of doing business, it has been decided to allow their import by trucks through Wagah as well.
Import of academic, scientific and reference books, specialised printers, laminators and laminator rolls used for printing visa stickers and passports by Nadra would be allowed from India. Only recognised manufacturers would be allowed to import crude palm oil for further processing and refining. Furthermore, manufacturers who import palm oil in crude form will not be allowed to sell it to non-manufacturers. However, commercial importers who have invested in large bulk storages will be allowed to continue importing crude palm oil subject to a safeguard mechanism to be drawn up by FBR.
Import of CFC-based compressors remains banned. The imports of rollers would be allowed, but not more than 10 years old, and the capacity should not exceed 12 tons. Export measures: As export enhancing measures, the new trade policy suggests the intensification of market intelligence, trade promotion, enhancing competitiveness, coordination with other public departments, improving physical infrastructure, discouraging subsidies, diversification and encouraging quality.
Plant, machinery and equipment imported to set up a unit in DTRE scheme will be exempt from duty and taxes. Import of inputs for DTRE will also be allowed from India, even if these are not included in the importable items from India, or manufactured locally.
To increase the exports of gem and jewellery and to encourage investment and remove all anti-export biases, gold, silver, platinum, palladium, diamond and precious stones would be exempted from levy of customs duties and sales tax.
Exporters are allowed to send $25,000 worth of samples to foreign buyers. Since automobiles have higher unit value therefore it has now been decided to increase the limit to $50,000 in the case of automobiles.
The TDAP with its revamping would also establish new clusters of surgical instruments, gloves and personal protective equipment, sports wear, leather & leather products in Sialkot and Charsadda, weaving and textile processing sector in Faisalabad, light engineering sector in Gujranwala, auto parts in Lahore, ceramics in Multan and Halla, ajrak and bangles in Hyderabad/Halla and embroidery in Balochistan.
APP adds: Earlier, the federal cabinet in a special meeting with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in chair approved the Export Policy 2008-09 emphasising increase in country’s exports.
The cabinet also approved in principle the establishment of NFC University of Engineering and Technology in Multan to cater for ever-increasing demand for higher education of students of Southern Punjab.
The prime minister had announced the up-gradation of the Institute of Engineering and Technology Multan in May. Presently the Institute of Engineering and Technology Multan is affiliated with Bahauddin Zakriya University and is conducting B.Sc courses in the disciplines of Chemical Engineering and Computer Engineering. The Higher Education Commission recommended the up-gradation of the institute to the status of university level as a degree awarding institution.
Source-paktribune.com
First Ever International Jewellery Fair in South India Comes to an End on a High Note
HYDERABAD, India, July 28, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ ----The curtains finally came down on the much awaited Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl & Gem Fair 2008 organised by CMP, which brought to an end 4 days of intense business interactions between exhibitors, trade visitors and buyers, both from India and overseas. 10,223 visitors attended the exhibition from throughout India.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080728/NYM067 )
The Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl & Gem Fair 2008 was inaugurated on Thursday, 24 July by the Hon'ble Dr. (Mrs.) J Geeta Reddy, Minister for Major Industries, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Speaking to the presspersons after the inauguration she said the fair would provide an opportunity to entrepreneurs to learn about the global trends of the industry. She added that the state government was setting up an exclusive jewellery mall in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad with all modern amenities and requested the industry players to utilize this opportunity.
Leading exhibitors from India and overseas showcased the most exquisite fine finished jewellery, pearls, diamonds, gems and other precious stones at the HITEX Exhibition Centre. A vast range of international designs were on display at the fair including diamonds from Antwerp and diamond-studded jewellery from Thailand & Hong Kong. A jewellery encrusted car from an overseas exhibitor was a special attraction with crowds thronging to catch a glimpse of it. Another overseas exhibitor displaying wellness jewelry had such a fantastic response that they had booked all products on display and were only very happy to book further orders.
The first two days saw a steady stream of trade visitors and High Net Worth Individual's who were keen to know about the latest designs in fine jewellery crafted out of the finest diamonds, pearls, gold, gems, precious and semi precious stones. All the major Jewellery Associations from South India were there in full strength with their member delegations in large numbers and they were very impressed with the wide variety of jewellery on display, both form India and overseas. These delegations were very well received by the exhibitors who ensured that the delegations spent their time fruitfully.
Over the next 2 days, visitors came in large numbers and were very excited and impressed with the innumerable choices and a wide range of designer jewellery in fascinating styles that were on display at a single location. By the end of the closing day, many exhibitors went home with good business done and were very optimistic that the contacts made at the fair will translate into firm business deals. Cine and other celebrities also added sparkle to HJF'08 and left with lasting impressions of the high quality and wide variety of jewellery on display at the fair.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. M. Gandhi, Managing Director of CMP India, the organisers, said, "We definitely intend to make this an annual feature. Our intentions are very much to have a longstanding relationship with the jewellery fraternity here in India."
On day two, an evening of jewellery and beauty dazzled exhibitors and select invitees at a glittering fashion show at the HICC Convention Centre.
CMP organized HJF'08 with the support of the Twin Cities Jewellers Association, Hitech City Jewellery Manufacturers Association and A.P. Gold, Silver, Jewellery & Diamond Merchants Association and the Jewellery Manufacturers Association - Kerala.
Quotes from Exhibitors & Visitors
"This is the first time we are in South India. The response over the last four days has been fantastic. Customers here are well-informed and knowledgeable about diamonds and we are happy with the response we have had to our product line. We are sure that the business contacts we have made over the last 4 days will yield excellent business. We look forward to once again coming back next year." Smart Arts, Exhibitor from Thailand
"The visitor attendance has been overwhelming. The quality of visitors has been excellent and we have been able to establish contact with a lot of highly potential trade visitors from all over the country. We are sure that this will translate into meaningful business. Our sincere thanks and appreciation to CMP, the organizers, for putting together an excellent Show. Your credentials as a global leader in Jewellery fairs stands vindicated with the super success of HJF 2008. Keep up the good work!!!" Inder Prakash Agarwal, Proprietor, Ram Prasad & Sons, Exhibitor.
"Very impressed with the vast array of jewellery on display at the fair. Was happy to see for the first time a number of international jewellery houses showcasing their products in South India". Mr. Appa Rao, Jewellery Merchant Trichur
"Was happy for the opportunity to interact with an excellent cross section of jewellery manufacturers from both India and abroad. Closed some fruitful transactions and made a large number of networking contacts". R.K Raj, Jeweller, Bangalore
About CMP India
CMP India, a part of CMP Asia, is owned by United Business Media Limited, one of the world's leading global business information companies. The company's businesses include trade exhibitions across various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, hospitality, security, jewellery & technology sectors, conferences, online technology & print brands, health care communications and news distribution. Globally this translates into more than 200 newspapers, magazines and directories, 200 websites and 300 events around the world.
SOURCE CMP India
Saturday, July 26, 2008
International Company MouraStarr Leads the World Luxury Furniture Industry: Now with New Showrooms in New York, Los Angeles and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
MouraStarr didn't set out to be a sustainable company. We set out to be conscientious and respectful, and we evolved into a 100% sustainable company. Long before "being green" was trendy, MouraStarr created furniture with integrity, solid design principles, and knowledgeable engineering. By respecting nature and our limited natural resources, by making a product that is meant to last for generations, by creating classic designs you'll love for the rest of your life, by creating over three hundred, one of a kind pieces from a single fallen tree, MouraStarr evolved into one of the most sustainable luxury furniture companies in the world.
In contrast to today's throwaway economy, MouraStarr never wastes precious resources. We use only the resources that we are allowed to use, while always using the best and most beautiful natural materials possible. Our ability to work with specialized materials sets us apart from other manufacturers. For example, when we use lacquer, we are certified to perform a method in our factory that allows us to recycle every single chemical, so that pure water is returned and the chemicals are reused.
MouraStarr is a design company and manufacturer, not just a showroom of products made by other companies. Our collection of three hundred pieces can be drawn on to furnish every room in your house. And even though we have over 300 original designs, each one that is produced is unique do to the natural differences in the materials that we use or our client chooses, and because of the options that buyer's have to choose from regarding different woods, leathers, lacquers, lacquered crystals and other materials to customize their piece.
So much thought goes into every single prototype, all the intricate moving parts, the detailing of the bevel on each piece of crystal to avoid chipping, how each individual wood grain will actually read on a particular design, to the carbon steel tubing that runs through a dining table to give it is strength and power.
Every piece of furniture from MouraStarr is 100% designed and produced in our state of the art factory. And while we have a recognizable design aesthetic, we specialize in diversification. Our creativity is never limited by physical constraints. Our understanding of engineering is so powerful that nothing we can imagine is impossible.
In the meantime, let us tease you with our Iguatemi Coffee Table, made of imbuia wood, a tree that is 300 years old and requires very special machines just to cut and shade the logs, due to the density of the wood. Contrasting these gorgeous rustic logs are, sleek contemporary diamond guard crystal top.
Or notice the Tao Dining Table, sleek contemporary, bold, edgy, very architectural, unique and undefiably MouraStarr, yet perfectly at home in a classic Cape Cod cottage.
The Ramses Dining Table is classic, with a simple design that is easy to work in any environment, or it can be extremely contemporary because of its clean and simple lines. One Rameses dining table found a home in Vermont in a building that was once a barn.
The Kromus Home Theatre Cabinet fascinates one with all its moving elements, different modular units all working together. Sliding panels move to hide or reveal your electronic equipment, making a seamless connection between the elegant cabinet and your high quality home theatre components.
The Curio Cinema is flanked by two modules of rustic imbuia wood, juxtaposed with finely polished lacquer; so shiny it looks like crystal. The contrast highlights the beautiful natural grain of the wood (never stained) - valued even more because it's a natural limited resource, certified for our use by the government.
The wood pieces radiate with the lush, pure beauty of the specialized materials from which they are made: imbuia, scuipira, acai and cabreuva woods, each with its own individual and distinctive colors and grains. But even within the wood from a single tree, there are different tones and colors. No two pieces will ever be exactly the same. And none of the woods are every stained.
Custom-created, MouraStarr furniture is created with transition in mind. Just by changing materials, you get a completely different feel. Set your dining room with classic China one night, modern glass the next afternoon and it will always look like it was meant to be. Our designers always create with the idea of just how many different things a piece can be. And because we keep our lines very linear, clean and classic, our designs never go out of style. It's one thing to build something that's sustainable; it's another thing to be sustainable in your life. MouraStarr means timeless design you never grow tired of, never outgrow. Transitional means that every piece will be different yet mix beautifully. Change the wood, and you have an entirely different piece. And every piece has the individuality that comes with working with natural, unstained wood.
Transitional also means that we can create a diversity of styles and feels. From sleek and powerful, to raw and strong, from clean and classic, to dynamic and futuristic, all is possible within the MouraStarr portfolio. We work with you to find what's right for your home, for your life.
Moura Starr is an international furniture design and manufacturing company doing business in the US and around the world. Our luxury home furnishings can be viewed in our showrooms located in New York, Los Angeles, San Paulo and in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia or online at www.mourastarr.com.
The new Los Angeles Showroom is re-opening in a vast 11K square ft location on Fifth Floor of the PDC in the Blue Building. The exclusive showroom, open only to the trade, expresses the MouraStarr style with its use of luxurious construction and interior design materials: white porcelain floors, rich wood paneling, bright steel details, rich silks and linens, and exquisite leather walls, all of which will evoke the identity of MouraStarr. The showroom will highlight the diversity of the line - and it's applicability in many different styles of homes from traditional to ultra modern. Even 11K sq ft will not be enough to show the entire line, which will rotate every four months. The Los Angeles showroom is located at 8687 Melrose Ave. The phone number is 310-854-9100. The showroom is open Monday-Friday from 9AM to 5PM.
MouraStarr will continue to set new standards for the industry with the opening of its new showroom in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Founder Shelley Starr said, "We have a tremendous amount of international business throughout regions such as the Middle East, Europe, Russia and Asia. Jeddah happens to be the first of several places we are to open internationally, and this decision was based off of consumer requests." From here we plan to open in Dubai and Russia in the coming year. "Our company is unique in that it is completely vertical, which affords us the ability to control all of its aspects from the design, to the manufacturing, to the logistics of all our international shipments to our clients around the world, as well as to our final destination of the MouraStarr showrooms." The Jeddah Showroom is located at #6 Alghadi Plaza, Prince Sultan Street, P.O. Box 2529 Jeddah, 21461, Saudi Arabia, Tel: +96626980498, Fax: +96626980385 The showroom is open Monday-Saturday 9:30AM to PM. For more information, visit www.mourastarr.com.
The New York showroom which has only recently completed its expansion of adding an additional 5K square ft to its original 5,400 square ft, now totally an impressive 10,400 square ft and a complete face lift in the beautiful Soho district of Manhattan, which is located at 121 Wooster Street. The phone number is 212-219-1110. The showroom is open Monday-Friday from 10AM to 6:30PM and on Saturday from 11AM-7PM. For more information, visit www.mourastarr.com.
MouraStarr is the passionate work of the creative team Shelley B Starr and Graca Kazan, a trained interior designer, and Luiz Mario Moura, a sophisticated engineer and architect. All Moura Starr products are created in their newly complete 333,000 square ft. eco-friendly factory that has been awarded multiple green certifications.
The company has spent 14 years building a rock solid foundation from its factory to its import/export companies, to its showrooms to launch its product to the world. Moura Starr is the first of its kind to be so design driven, completely focused on their factory that is 100% green and all products being 100% sustainable. Moura Starr is the future of what businesses are striving for and a leader in setting new standards in the design and manufacturing of furniture.
Source-24-7pressrelease.com
In contrast to today's throwaway economy, MouraStarr never wastes precious resources. We use only the resources that we are allowed to use, while always using the best and most beautiful natural materials possible. Our ability to work with specialized materials sets us apart from other manufacturers. For example, when we use lacquer, we are certified to perform a method in our factory that allows us to recycle every single chemical, so that pure water is returned and the chemicals are reused.
MouraStarr is a design company and manufacturer, not just a showroom of products made by other companies. Our collection of three hundred pieces can be drawn on to furnish every room in your house. And even though we have over 300 original designs, each one that is produced is unique do to the natural differences in the materials that we use or our client chooses, and because of the options that buyer's have to choose from regarding different woods, leathers, lacquers, lacquered crystals and other materials to customize their piece.
So much thought goes into every single prototype, all the intricate moving parts, the detailing of the bevel on each piece of crystal to avoid chipping, how each individual wood grain will actually read on a particular design, to the carbon steel tubing that runs through a dining table to give it is strength and power.
Every piece of furniture from MouraStarr is 100% designed and produced in our state of the art factory. And while we have a recognizable design aesthetic, we specialize in diversification. Our creativity is never limited by physical constraints. Our understanding of engineering is so powerful that nothing we can imagine is impossible.
In the meantime, let us tease you with our Iguatemi Coffee Table, made of imbuia wood, a tree that is 300 years old and requires very special machines just to cut and shade the logs, due to the density of the wood. Contrasting these gorgeous rustic logs are, sleek contemporary diamond guard crystal top.
Or notice the Tao Dining Table, sleek contemporary, bold, edgy, very architectural, unique and undefiably MouraStarr, yet perfectly at home in a classic Cape Cod cottage.
The Ramses Dining Table is classic, with a simple design that is easy to work in any environment, or it can be extremely contemporary because of its clean and simple lines. One Rameses dining table found a home in Vermont in a building that was once a barn.
The Kromus Home Theatre Cabinet fascinates one with all its moving elements, different modular units all working together. Sliding panels move to hide or reveal your electronic equipment, making a seamless connection between the elegant cabinet and your high quality home theatre components.
The Curio Cinema is flanked by two modules of rustic imbuia wood, juxtaposed with finely polished lacquer; so shiny it looks like crystal. The contrast highlights the beautiful natural grain of the wood (never stained) - valued even more because it's a natural limited resource, certified for our use by the government.
The wood pieces radiate with the lush, pure beauty of the specialized materials from which they are made: imbuia, scuipira, acai and cabreuva woods, each with its own individual and distinctive colors and grains. But even within the wood from a single tree, there are different tones and colors. No two pieces will ever be exactly the same. And none of the woods are every stained.
Custom-created, MouraStarr furniture is created with transition in mind. Just by changing materials, you get a completely different feel. Set your dining room with classic China one night, modern glass the next afternoon and it will always look like it was meant to be. Our designers always create with the idea of just how many different things a piece can be. And because we keep our lines very linear, clean and classic, our designs never go out of style. It's one thing to build something that's sustainable; it's another thing to be sustainable in your life. MouraStarr means timeless design you never grow tired of, never outgrow. Transitional means that every piece will be different yet mix beautifully. Change the wood, and you have an entirely different piece. And every piece has the individuality that comes with working with natural, unstained wood.
Transitional also means that we can create a diversity of styles and feels. From sleek and powerful, to raw and strong, from clean and classic, to dynamic and futuristic, all is possible within the MouraStarr portfolio. We work with you to find what's right for your home, for your life.
Moura Starr is an international furniture design and manufacturing company doing business in the US and around the world. Our luxury home furnishings can be viewed in our showrooms located in New York, Los Angeles, San Paulo and in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia or online at www.mourastarr.com.
The new Los Angeles Showroom is re-opening in a vast 11K square ft location on Fifth Floor of the PDC in the Blue Building. The exclusive showroom, open only to the trade, expresses the MouraStarr style with its use of luxurious construction and interior design materials: white porcelain floors, rich wood paneling, bright steel details, rich silks and linens, and exquisite leather walls, all of which will evoke the identity of MouraStarr. The showroom will highlight the diversity of the line - and it's applicability in many different styles of homes from traditional to ultra modern. Even 11K sq ft will not be enough to show the entire line, which will rotate every four months. The Los Angeles showroom is located at 8687 Melrose Ave. The phone number is 310-854-9100. The showroom is open Monday-Friday from 9AM to 5PM.
MouraStarr will continue to set new standards for the industry with the opening of its new showroom in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Founder Shelley Starr said, "We have a tremendous amount of international business throughout regions such as the Middle East, Europe, Russia and Asia. Jeddah happens to be the first of several places we are to open internationally, and this decision was based off of consumer requests." From here we plan to open in Dubai and Russia in the coming year. "Our company is unique in that it is completely vertical, which affords us the ability to control all of its aspects from the design, to the manufacturing, to the logistics of all our international shipments to our clients around the world, as well as to our final destination of the MouraStarr showrooms." The Jeddah Showroom is located at #6 Alghadi Plaza, Prince Sultan Street, P.O. Box 2529 Jeddah, 21461, Saudi Arabia, Tel: +96626980498, Fax: +96626980385 The showroom is open Monday-Saturday 9:30AM to PM. For more information, visit www.mourastarr.com.
The New York showroom which has only recently completed its expansion of adding an additional 5K square ft to its original 5,400 square ft, now totally an impressive 10,400 square ft and a complete face lift in the beautiful Soho district of Manhattan, which is located at 121 Wooster Street. The phone number is 212-219-1110. The showroom is open Monday-Friday from 10AM to 6:30PM and on Saturday from 11AM-7PM. For more information, visit www.mourastarr.com.
MouraStarr is the passionate work of the creative team Shelley B Starr and Graca Kazan, a trained interior designer, and Luiz Mario Moura, a sophisticated engineer and architect. All Moura Starr products are created in their newly complete 333,000 square ft. eco-friendly factory that has been awarded multiple green certifications.
The company has spent 14 years building a rock solid foundation from its factory to its import/export companies, to its showrooms to launch its product to the world. Moura Starr is the first of its kind to be so design driven, completely focused on their factory that is 100% green and all products being 100% sustainable. Moura Starr is the future of what businesses are striving for and a leader in setting new standards in the design and manufacturing of furniture.
Source-24-7pressrelease.com
Car, component exports accelerate
South African car exports this year are expected to increase by 50% more than last year, with the component production for locally produced vehicles increasing in tandem, National Association of Automotive Components and Allied Manufacturer's (Naacam's) Executive Director, Roger Pitot tells Engineering News.
"Local car manufacturers like Toyota are growing their export programmes, and Mercedes Benz is increasing its C-class exports this year, enabling this growth in the automotive component sector. This is in the face of the local market showing a downward trend," he comments.
"The challenge is to remain competitive in the export market, because every year the Motor Industry Development Programme (MIDP) incentives are decreasing. The challenge to remain globally competitive is increasing, with countries like China and India making huge strides in the production quality, and thus taking their place in the automotive components industry."
Pitot says that there have been significant changes since the MIDP was established. "The MIDP was introduced in 1995, prior to which the automotive industry was very protected. When the markets were opened, with the advent of democracy in 1994, the industry had to compete in an open, global market, without many of the previous protections."
Put simply, the MIDP is an import/export complementation arrangement, whereby the local content value of components or built-up vehicles exported, earn credits that can be used to rebate import duties on components and vehicles. The arrangement is due to come to an end in 2012.
However, the industry is still facing significant cost-pressures, and this is not helping its global competitiveness.
Pitot explains that power cutbacks, power price hikes and fuel price hikes are all affecting the global competitiveness of the local automotive industry. "Naacam members are supplying parts to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and they have to meet set target prices.
To be competitive on the global scale the local set-up has to be conducive to global pricing. In South Africa the infrastructure costs penalise the manufacturers and port costs are also very high. Cargo dues have to be paid on all imports and exports, and South Africa is the only country in the world that has this penalty payment. This makes it the most expensive automotive port in the world."
Another challenge to cost competitiveness is South Africa's inefficient and congested rail and road transport systems. Many of the road links, like the corridor between Gauteng and the Eastern Cape, are underdeveloped. Pitot states that a lot of money has to be spent on upgrading this infrastructure, which is essential for the transportation of goods within the industry, as well as to ports for export.
In addition to the problems above, Pitot says that South Africa's automotive industry suffers at the hands of monopolistic raw material suppliers. "Local prices are just one or two percent lower than the import prices, including duty and transport."
Another problem the local industry is encountering is the country-wide demand for wage increases. The industry has a three-year wage agreement with the unions that was negotiated in 2007. Pitot says that it remains to be seen if the unions will be honouring this agreement. "From a humane point of view it will be understandable if the workers say that they have a problem surviving in the face of the rising inflation, but we cannot afford the cost penalty."
Pitot believes that growth in the industry depends on the MIDP announcement in August. "The industry has been liaising with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and its task team for a while now, and is reaching the final stages. The industry has pointed out the shortcomings of the MIDP programme, and has indicated what the industry believes is required for the future.
What is required is a discretionary incentive investment package that is globally competitive. I think the government is beginning to understand this better," he says. "Local manufacturers also have to look at reducing costs by becoming more efficient, less energy reliant, and find other innovative ways to reduce costs to remain competitive."
International exposure
Building on previous successes in other international exhibitions, Naacam set up its first national pavilion at the Automechnika in Dubai, in early June to help its members stay globally competitive, and to grow awareness of the South African automotive industry internationally. The association plans to make this an annual event.
Pitot reports that nine South African companies exhibited at the show this year, and were happy with the exposure, especially to the fast growing, lucrative Middle Eastern market.
In October Naacam will take a trade delegation to China to promote some South Africa's products there. This is all part of a drive to inform other countries and expose the automotive industry to the world. "A lot of the world is not even aware that South Africa makes cars," says Pitot.
In preparation for the Automechnika in Frankfurt this September, Naacam has already sent out 800 of its directories, to advertise and expose the South African automotive component industry. This is apart from the directories the association plans to hand out at the show itself.
Pitot adds that, 'Naacam has also endorsed and is fully behind South African Automotive Week (Saaw) in October 2009. The association understands the expected significant benefits this will bring to South Africa's automotive component industry. To this end Naacam has recommended its members participation and has also scheduled its annual general meeting during Saaw."
Lags
Locally Naacam has started an initiative called the Local Action Groups (Lags). There are a number of Lags in Gauteng, the North West and the Eastern Cape. The first meetings were held in September last year and the first groups were formed from these meetings.
Lags is a clustering process, where a few companies who share geographical proximity, are clustered together to share skills development, training opportunities and HIV/Aids awareness.
A local partnership that Naacam's head office, with members in its proximity, has fostered is with the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, on the issue of HIV/Aids. This partnership has helped members become aware of what is available in the area for awareness training, counselling and treatment, who is responsible for the clinics and if there are problems, whom to contact. In this way HIV/Aids awareness can be carried out at a town or regional level.
Other local issues where working together as a group will help decrease costs, time and efforts and where non-production materials, like protective clothing or photo copy paper, can be bought through this buying collaborative or Lags.
To build the power of Naacam's members as a buying collaborative, the association has signed up with international company Quadrem. Quadrem supports the collaborative purchasing process of industries with similar interests through the use of the internet, to facilitate cost saving initiatives at a national level. "This means a pooling of the buying power of over 200 companies, which employs over 50 000 people," adds Pitot.
Quadrem is in the processing of gathering data from Naacam's members to ascertain what their requirements are. The internet-based system will enable members to go online and access a choice of three companies that Quadrem has researched, and found to have the most competitive pricing, from which to make purchases. One of the three choices would be a highly rated black economic empowerment company.
Source-engineeringnews.co.za
Friday, July 25, 2008
Import tax concession on Ceylon tea likely to continue despite tax hike-The Daily News
Source : www.teainfo.ru
Monday, July 21, 2008
Market Access Initiative Scheme to promote exports
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) cleared proposed amendments to the Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme to enhance its scope and effectiveness. The MAI Scheme is implemented by the Commerce & Industry Ministry (Department of Commerce) to act as a catalyst to promote India’s exports on a sustained basis.
The existing scheme was formulated on focussed product -- focussed country approach to evolve specific strategy for specific market and specific product.
Financial assistance under the existing Scheme is provided to export or trade promotion organisations / exporters etc. for enhancing India’s exports through accessing new markets or through increasing the share in the existing markets. Financial assistance is also provided under the scheme for various activities such as participation in trade fairs abroad, opening of showrooms and warehouses etc.
Based on the feedback and suggestions received from all the stakeholders, the MAI scheme is now amended to include the following:
i) The scope of the scheme is being widened by allowing, inter-alia, the following additional activities to be eligible for financial assistance under the scheme: (a) Organising “Trade Festival of India” in select centres abroad to promote “Brand India” by showcasing India’s strength in services like health (Ayurveda and Yoga), Indian cuisine, tourism, culture etc., besides merchandise; (b) Capacity building and imparting training, upgradation / improvement of laboratories, universities, research institutions etc. for fulfilling sanitary & phyto-sanitary (SPS) measures; (c) Providing assistance for all trade related studies including Free Trade Agreement (FTA) / Regional Trade Agreement (RTA) etc.; and (d) Developing foreign trade facilitation web portal as well as to support cottage and handicraft units.
Source : fibre2fashion.com
The existing scheme was formulated on focussed product -- focussed country approach to evolve specific strategy for specific market and specific product.
Financial assistance under the existing Scheme is provided to export or trade promotion organisations / exporters etc. for enhancing India’s exports through accessing new markets or through increasing the share in the existing markets. Financial assistance is also provided under the scheme for various activities such as participation in trade fairs abroad, opening of showrooms and warehouses etc.
Based on the feedback and suggestions received from all the stakeholders, the MAI scheme is now amended to include the following:
i) The scope of the scheme is being widened by allowing, inter-alia, the following additional activities to be eligible for financial assistance under the scheme: (a) Organising “Trade Festival of India” in select centres abroad to promote “Brand India” by showcasing India’s strength in services like health (Ayurveda and Yoga), Indian cuisine, tourism, culture etc., besides merchandise; (b) Capacity building and imparting training, upgradation / improvement of laboratories, universities, research institutions etc. for fulfilling sanitary & phyto-sanitary (SPS) measures; (c) Providing assistance for all trade related studies including Free Trade Agreement (FTA) / Regional Trade Agreement (RTA) etc.; and (d) Developing foreign trade facilitation web portal as well as to support cottage and handicraft units.
Source : fibre2fashion.com
Increase in rupee value may decrease exports
| The recent appreciation of rupee by 9 percent between August 2006 and April 2007 is affecting Indian exporters severely. With cheaper US dollar, it is feared that the imports are going to increase. Currently imports are on the higher side with 35 percent while exports have registered a growth of 22 percent. This trade deficit will put pressure on foreign exchange earnings. In this situation, exporters are withdrawing from entering new contracts as the booming retail sector seems an easy option. Federation of Indian Exporters Organization President Ganesh K Gupta was concerned with this situation and expressed hope that Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath would address exporters' cry in Foreign Trade policy while the Reserve Bank of India would look into the issue in the forthcoming credit policy. Source : fibre2fashion.com | |||
Steps to eliminate child labour from export-oriented industries
Government has taken a series of steps for elimination of child labour from export oriented industries.
This includes various measures taken by the export promotion councils to eliminate use of child labour and also the awareness and monitoring programmes conducted by the Export Promotion Councils for the purpose.
Government of India has taken up this issue of use of child labour in the export-orinted industries with all the Indian Embassies/High Commissions abroad to sensitize them on the issue of child labour and their possible impact.
Government has also taken up this matter with various trade councils to ensure that no child labour is employed by the member exporters.
Further, the steps taken by the Government in the carpet sector also include regular surveillance on child labour undertaken by a professional agency, setting up of National Level Steering Committee, formulation of a code of conduct for the various Carpet Export Promotion Councils to ensure that no child labour prohibited by law is employed.
For the rehabilitation of children withdrawn from hazardous work including the export-oriented industries, Government is also implementing the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme in 250 districts of the country which include the areas form where exports are being made from the country.
Action under the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 is initiated against the employers who are found to beviolating the provisions of the Act.
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Shri Oscar Fernandes in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Source : fibre2fashion.com
This includes various measures taken by the export promotion councils to eliminate use of child labour and also the awareness and monitoring programmes conducted by the Export Promotion Councils for the purpose.
Government of India has taken up this issue of use of child labour in the export-orinted industries with all the Indian Embassies/High Commissions abroad to sensitize them on the issue of child labour and their possible impact.
Government has also taken up this matter with various trade councils to ensure that no child labour is employed by the member exporters.
Further, the steps taken by the Government in the carpet sector also include regular surveillance on child labour undertaken by a professional agency, setting up of National Level Steering Committee, formulation of a code of conduct for the various Carpet Export Promotion Councils to ensure that no child labour prohibited by law is employed.
For the rehabilitation of children withdrawn from hazardous work including the export-oriented industries, Government is also implementing the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme in 250 districts of the country which include the areas form where exports are being made from the country.
Action under the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 is initiated against the employers who are found to beviolating the provisions of the Act.
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Shri Oscar Fernandes in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Source : fibre2fashion.com
EU to Scrap Many Farm Import, Export Licences
As part of its drive to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), many of the licences required for commodity import and export will be abolished, or at least brought into line with a single set of rules, the European Commission said on Thursday. EU licences are now needed to import around 500 commodity products, a number that will be cut to 65 as of July 1. For cereals, for example, the number of products for which an import licence is required will be reduced from 133 to 21, it said.
From August, wine traders will be allowed to import any wine product permitted under EU regulations without a licence. At the moment, around 100 wine products must have import licences.
For exports, only 43 products will have to be accompanied by a licence. Export certificates for cereals will apply for just nine products, compared with 133 products now.
The EU licensing obligation would also be abolished for imports paid at full duty in the beef, veal and dairy sectors. But licences would continue to apply to some products imported under preferential trade terms, the Commission said.
"Operators will no longer have to apply for licences and deposit costly securities, and national authorities will no longer need to process them, thereby saving time and reducing costs," the Commission said in a statement.
"Many traders, importers and exporters will no longer need to apply for and subsequently manage licences at all -- those that do so will have fewer licences to deal with," it said.
Using licences allowed the Commission to carry out detailed monitoring of trade in often sensitive product areas and made it easier to anticipate trade developments.
Licences also allowed EU regulators to manage farm trade measures such as tariff quotas and export refunds, the statement said.
Last year, EU ministers agreed to strip dozens of layers of red tape from the CAP to simplify the lives of farmers producing everything from poultry, eggs and cereals to potatoes.
Much of EU bureaucracy was sliced through, with around 40 different regulations covering 21 commodity policy areas being replaced with just one framework law.
Source : flex-news-food.com
From August, wine traders will be allowed to import any wine product permitted under EU regulations without a licence. At the moment, around 100 wine products must have import licences.
For exports, only 43 products will have to be accompanied by a licence. Export certificates for cereals will apply for just nine products, compared with 133 products now.
The EU licensing obligation would also be abolished for imports paid at full duty in the beef, veal and dairy sectors. But licences would continue to apply to some products imported under preferential trade terms, the Commission said.
"Operators will no longer have to apply for licences and deposit costly securities, and national authorities will no longer need to process them, thereby saving time and reducing costs," the Commission said in a statement.
"Many traders, importers and exporters will no longer need to apply for and subsequently manage licences at all -- those that do so will have fewer licences to deal with," it said.
Using licences allowed the Commission to carry out detailed monitoring of trade in often sensitive product areas and made it easier to anticipate trade developments.
Licences also allowed EU regulators to manage farm trade measures such as tariff quotas and export refunds, the statement said.
Last year, EU ministers agreed to strip dozens of layers of red tape from the CAP to simplify the lives of farmers producing everything from poultry, eggs and cereals to potatoes.
Much of EU bureaucracy was sliced through, with around 40 different regulations covering 21 commodity policy areas being replaced with just one framework law.
Source : flex-news-food.com
Thursday, July 17, 2008
First ever International jewellery fair of South India in Hyderabad
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 There's excitement in the air as the Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl & Gem Fair 08,(HJF) comes to Hyderabad. If you are wondering what the buzz is all about, this will be the first ever largest international Jewellery fair in South India and will bring the best of Indian and International Jewellery under one roof.Over 150 exhibitors occupying 250 booths are spread over 10000 sqmtrs, of show floor. HJF has special group pavilions from Thailand and Hong Kong. Apart from India over all HJF has confirmed participation from 15 countries and regions including Taiwan, Italy, Burma, Japan, Belgium, Israel, Turkey, Belgium, and Middle East. "South India is not only the country's major consumer market for Jewellery of all types but also a major manufacturer of Jewellery and a Gem and Pearl processing and trading centre, with long-established national and international centers. HJF'08 also aims to provide an international platform for buyers and sellers of fine jewellery, pearls, diamonds, gems and other precious materials to meet at the peak of the buying cycle of the festive season," says M. Gandhi, Managing Director, CMP India (UBM India) the organizer of HJF '08. When it comes to fine jewellery in South India, Hyderabad is one of the first cities to come to the mind. And for good reason, the exquisite Nizam's jewels rank amongst the world's finest. The city is also known for its rich craftsmanship and rare and exquisite gemstone and pearl Jewellery. Some of the world's most famous diamonds like the Kohinoor, Regent and Hope are from Andhra Pradesh. South India is the biggest jewellery market in the country and Hyderabad with its infrastructure and facilities is the ideal location for the Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl & Gem Fair, (HJF'08). The exhibition is scheduled from the 24th to 27th July, 2008 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre. It will coincide with the onset of the festive season and is bound to attract thousands of visitors from India and overseas. What makes HJF'08 unique is that it will be both a B2B as well as a B2C event and will cater to both the targets. It will function as an international trading platform which will facilitate domestic and overseas jewellery, diamond, pearl and gemstone suppliers to meet key buyers and open up new vistas of opportunities. The show will offer an opportunity to view a large range of jewellery from India and overseas right here in south of India. An international delegation from China and various countries are already confirmed to visit the event. Besides the domestic jewellery associations, have also confirmed their member are planning to visit the event in large numbers to strike suitable business partnerships. For the consumer, this will be an opportunity to discover a whole new world of designer jewellery in fascinating designs and styles like never before. They will be able to pick world class jewellery showcased in a luxurious setting where they can shop in comfort. Source by fibre2fashion |
Wal-Mart Offers Green Gold, Launches 'Traceable' Fine Jewelry
 Looks like the marketing road from relative political obscurity to mainstream America is shorter than ever: Wal-Mart says it is launching Love, Earth jewelry-a line of "completely traceable" silver and gold fine jewelry. The products, which will be sold both at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club, allow customers to go online and enter a batch number, tracing the path of their jewelry from places like Peru, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia and Switzerland right through to their local store, exploring the "chain of custody" at each step. The line is produced in partnership with Conservation International and the retailer's supply chain partners. Wal-Mart says it plans to expand the number of approved mining and manufacturing suppliers, and to add diamonds to the Love, Earth line. It also says the new line is its first step in making sure all the gold, silver and diamonds it sells "come from mines and manufacturers that meet Wal-Mart's sustainability standards and criteria." The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer says it plans to have at least 10% of its jewelry products reach that standard by 2010. With the tagline "Protecting our planet. Supporting our communities," The Earth, Love line is pitched as an environmental play--right down to the Tree of Life pendants and the Earth-Mothery Web site--and specifically addresses concerns about sustainability practices, an area that has shown an increasing amount of appeal for Wal-Mart shoppers. But by raising the issue of community, it also takes the retailer into relatively new territory: Social and political questions. Fair-labor practices are a major issue in the mining industry. And the addition of diamonds to the line will also bring up the question of "conflict" or "blood" diamonds, those gems that are mined in a war zone and sold to finance war efforts. The World Diamond Council says that African nations produce about $8.5 billion worth of diamonds each year--about 65% of the world's supply. The industry has greatly stepped up its efforts to police the source of diamonds--and claims that 99% of the world's diamonds are from sources free of conflict. But some activist groups say that isn't enough, and estimate that conflict diamonds have resulted in 3.7 million deaths in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Source by mediapost.com |
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Jewel Art recognised with Emerging India Award
Diamond company Jewel Art, a subsidiary of DTC sightholder Asian Star, has been honoured with the CNBC–TV 18 Emerging India Award. It won this recognition in the category of gems and jewellery category, through the hands of steel baron Lakshmi Mittal, on July 8 in London.
The awards for the year were based on the theme 'Think Global Go Global', and recognised those Indian small and medium enterprises, which have business practices on par with global standards.
Jewel Art is based at SEEPZ, Mumbai, the hub of diamond companies in India. It specifically caters to the diamond jewellery demands of international markets – tapping so far US, Europe, South East Asia, Australia & the Middle East.
ICA Congress 2009 undergoes change
The event is scheduled to host the maximum number of attendees
The ICA Congress for 2009 will be setting some milestones – its tenure will be extended for the first time since its inception in 1985 from a five day event to a six day event. Also, the Congress is expected to host the maximum number of attendees so far. The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) made the announcement.
ICA president Andrew Cody said in a statement, “In setting the agenda for the ICA Congress in Panyu, we discovered that the number of speakers, discussion sessions and activities could not be scheduled into our usual five-day format.” The agenda will include four days of sessions with speakers from around the world, excursions, registration days and golf and tennis tournaments.
ICA Congress Chairman Edward Boehm remarked that, “Excitement is already building as we set the agenda for bringing the world of gemstones to China.”
The sponsors for the ICA Congress 2009 are the National Gemstone Testing Center (NGTC) in Beijing, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Panyu Branch and Woldmart Jewelry & Gems Emporium (HK) Ltd. The 2009 ICA Congress will be held in Panyu, Guangzhou - China’s largest jewellery manufacturing area, from May 5-10, 2009.
Source by diamondworld.net
Monday, July 14, 2008
Jewel Art Wins Gems & Jewellery Award in India
Jewel Art, a subsidiary of Asian Star, one of the world’s leading diamantaires, bagged the CNBC –TV 18 Emerging India Award under the Gems and Jewellery category. ICICI Bank and CNBC – TV 18 instituted special awards in 2004 for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) called The Emerging India Awards to recognize the most sustainable value creators among SMEs in the country.
Through its theme 'Think Global Go Global' this year, The Emerging India Awards recognizes the SMEs for the crucial role played by them towards the growth of the Indian economy and rewarded the most globally competitive SME, whose business practices are at par with global giants.
The winners were met by L N Mittal, chairman and CEO, and Arcelor Mittal at a grand ceremony in London on the 8th of July 2008.
Speaking about the award, Priyanshu Shah, CEO of Jewel Art said, “We are pleased to bag the prestigious Emerging India Awards for SMEs. We feel greatly encouraged to be felicitated thus, and this recognition will further motivate us in our efforts to be the best in the Gems and Jewellery industry.”
Established in 1999, Jewel Art is one of the prominent jewellery manufacturers of India. Based in Seepz, Mumbai, Jewel Art caters to the international market and has its clientele spread across USA, Europe, South East Asia, and Australia & the Middle East.
About Asian Star
Asian Star’s major business activity is Diamond Processing, Jewellery Manufacturing and Retailing, with a turnover of Rs 1473.83 crores in March 2008. Asian Star exports its diamonds and jewellery to major diamond markets like the USA, UAE, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Japan, UK, Belgium, Israel, Germany and Switzerland. It has high-tech manufacturing facilities in Surat and Mumbai in India. Asian Star supplies to leading retail chains, in the Indian & International markets.
Through its theme 'Think Global Go Global' this year, The Emerging India Awards recognizes the SMEs for the crucial role played by them towards the growth of the Indian economy and rewarded the most globally competitive SME, whose business practices are at par with global giants.
The winners were met by L N Mittal, chairman and CEO, and Arcelor Mittal at a grand ceremony in London on the 8th of July 2008.
Speaking about the award, Priyanshu Shah, CEO of Jewel Art said, “We are pleased to bag the prestigious Emerging India Awards for SMEs. We feel greatly encouraged to be felicitated thus, and this recognition will further motivate us in our efforts to be the best in the Gems and Jewellery industry.”
Established in 1999, Jewel Art is one of the prominent jewellery manufacturers of India. Based in Seepz, Mumbai, Jewel Art caters to the international market and has its clientele spread across USA, Europe, South East Asia, and Australia & the Middle East.
About Asian Star
Asian Star’s major business activity is Diamond Processing, Jewellery Manufacturing and Retailing, with a turnover of Rs 1473.83 crores in March 2008. Asian Star exports its diamonds and jewellery to major diamond markets like the USA, UAE, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Japan, UK, Belgium, Israel, Germany and Switzerland. It has high-tech manufacturing facilities in Surat and Mumbai in India. Asian Star supplies to leading retail chains, in the Indian & International markets.
Diamond traders in Mumbai push rivalry with Antwerp
MUMBAI: The ambitions of Mumbai's diamond traders are grand, even if their offices are not.
They nurse dreams of rivaling Antwerp as the world's diamond-trading capital while sitting in aging tower blocks that are about as grimy as a cut diamond is sparkly.
Corridors are splattered bloody red with decades' worth of spat-out chewing tobacco. Elevator doors must be yanked shut by hand. Toilets must be entered gingerly. Traders' offices, though somewhat cleaner than the public spaces, tend to be cramped.
But, barring any last-minute bureaucratic spanners, the bulk of the trade should soon shift across the city to a new home more befitting one of India's biggest export earners.
India already polishes about 9 in every 10 diamonds, mostly tiny, cheaper stones less than a carat. Faced with growing global competition, India hopes to cling on to its position in polishing by spreading into an area in which it has lagged: the trade of rough diamonds.
"We're trying to make India the largest trading center and manufacturing center for diamonds," said Sanjay Kothari, the chairman of India's Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council. "Why should we go to Antwerp?"
A bullish confidence is common among Indian businessmen these days. Nonetheless, even if few see Antwerp being eclipsed any time soon, the ambition of Kothari and his colleagues is giving pause to at least some Antwerp traders.
In 2006-07, India imported $8.8 billion worth of rough diamonds and exported $10.9 billion of polished gems, much of which was sent to Hong Kong and the United States to be set in jewelry.
But its dominance is under threat. The consultancy firm KPMG said in a 2006 report that India's share of diamond polishing by value would drop to 49 percent by 2015, from 57 per cent today, as the global diamond industry spreads into new corners of the globe.
China is investing heavily in polishing midsize stones. Angola, Namibia and Botswana are increasingly determined to process locally some of the stones chipped from their mines, which once would have been promptly whisked off to the London clearing house of De Beers, the dominant player in rough trade.
To keep their foothold, India intends to spread out along the chain between mines and ring fingers. Indians' success in cutting diamonds has given them advantages elsewhere: about 40 percent of the trade in Antwerp is controlled by Indians, according to Kothari, while Indians make up about half of De Beers's elite customer list (much of the rest are Hasidic Jews).
The new Bharat Diamond Bourse - Bharat being the Hindi name for India - will house India's first international diamond-trading hall. It is intended to bring the trade back to the land where diamonds are said to have been first mined a millennia ago.
"Finally!" exclaimed Louise Prior, a spokeswoman for the De Beers marketing arm, Diamond Trading, when told by a reporter that the bourse's opening may be imminent. "It's been under construction for a seriously long time."
In fact it has been about 15 years, a few years less than it took to build the Taj Mahal, and its blue, glassy, cliff-sized facade already looks a little dated.
Disputes with contractors, local authorities and even its own members, who were increasingly reluctant to pay their dues as time dragged on, have all stalled the 9.5 billion rupee, or $222 million, project.
Still, every year or so, for the last decade, newspapers have confidently run stories saying the bourse is nearly ready. But this time they really mean it, says Anoop Mehta, the president of the bourse, which will house about 2,400 traders.
An onsite electronic customs office will replace the present need for export forms requiring 35 signatures. There will be about 100 food outlets, none of which will serve meat or eggs, in keeping with the sensibilities of the Hindus and Jains from Gujarat State that have long dominated the trade. Musical fountains are planned for the garden.
Officially, Antwerp is unfazed.
"We're not really afraid of the ambition of others," said Philip Claes, spokesman for the Antwerp World Diamond Center, which represents the city's trade.
"We hear every day the diamond dealers say they like Antwerp, they do not intend to leave Antwerp, it's nice living in Antwerp."
Prior, the spokeswoman for the DeBeers marketing arm, says India's trading aspirations will "take some time" to be realized. Some individual traders admit to feeling worried.
"I don't see why they wouldn't be able to take a big place in rough trading," said Christophe de Borrekens, a sales director for the Antwerp-based diamond company IGC Group.
"Since India became a very big manufacturing country, it's a logical move," he said. "It will take some part of the trade from Antwerp."
Gem and Jewelry Trade Deal Signed by Dubai and Thailand
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| By: Rachel Lieberman, Israel Diamond Industry Portal |
Gem, jewellery industry assured of govt support
PESHAWAR: NWFP Minister for Social Welfare, Women Development and Special Education Sitara Ayaz on Sunday said that the provincial government would extend all possible support to the gems and jewellery exporters so that maximum foreign exchange could be earned for the country besides creation of well-paid jobs.
She said this while inaugurating a gems bazaar at Namak Mandi here. Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company Director Khalid Sultan, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Haji Asif, APSEA founder Dost Mohammad and a large number of gems experts and exporters were also present on the occasion.
Sitara appreciated the establishment of Gem Exchange in Peshawar and said it would attract foreign companies and experts. She suggested that women should also be trained in gems and jewellery so that they could earn their livelihood to support their families.
She also appreciated the idea of establishment of a latest gems lab at the Gem Exchange and said that gems and jewellery should be polished and designed according to global market demands.
Source by dailytimes.com.pk
She said this while inaugurating a gems bazaar at Namak Mandi here. Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company Director Khalid Sultan, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Haji Asif, APSEA founder Dost Mohammad and a large number of gems experts and exporters were also present on the occasion.
Sitara appreciated the establishment of Gem Exchange in Peshawar and said it would attract foreign companies and experts. She suggested that women should also be trained in gems and jewellery so that they could earn their livelihood to support their families.
She also appreciated the idea of establishment of a latest gems lab at the Gem Exchange and said that gems and jewellery should be polished and designed according to global market demands.
Source by dailytimes.com.pk
Friday, July 11, 2008
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At Importers Direct, we offer the very best kitchen appliances without the high price tag. Our direct sales model and low overheads mean you get the very best European appliances at savings of up to 40% when compared to traditional retailers
http://www.importersdirect.com.au
78. AandS Importers for Magellan GPS, Garmin GPS, cheap mp3 players
AandS Importers goal is to provide quality products to our customers at the lowest possible price with the absolute highest level of professional service. Computer systems, GPS navigation, telecommunication equipment and laptop computers
http://www.aandsimporters.com
79. Importers and exporters of aftermarket automotive parts. From
Importers and Exporters of Aftermarket Autoparts
http://www.marnal.com
80. Iltrullo.Com Are Importers Of Exclusive Gourmet Italian Foods!
Importers Of Exclusive Gourmet Italian Foods Including Pasta, Vegetables, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Bruschetta, Snacks, Cookies, Etc. Corporate Gifts And Baskets Available.
http://www.iltrullo.com
81. Genco Imports - Importers Of Healthy Italian Food
Genco Imports - We Move A World Of Premium Products. Importers Of Great Healthy Italian Foods From Italy To New York And Hawaii.
http://gencoimports.com
82. Professional Association Of Exporters And Importers (P.A.E.I.)
Who Is P.A.E.I.? The Professional Association Of Exporters And Importers (P.A.E.I.) Is An Organization Of Professionals Involved In Import/Export Activities. Conceptualized In May, 1986, In Response To Changes In Export License Controls. P.A.E.I
http://www.paei.org
83. Welcome To Export-sources.Com For Volume Importers Worldwide
A Comprehensive Database On Export Sources Of Products And Suppliers On Hong Kong, Taiwan And China For Volume Importers, Distributors And Retailers Worldwide.
http://www.mbmags.com
84. Business Lithuania - Lithuanian companies, importers, exporters
Lithuanian companies, importers, exporters, producers, service providers
http://www.businesslithuania.lt
85. Construction Machines Importers,India Hydraulic Construction
Karthik Engineering- construction machines importers, hydraulic construction machines distributors and hydraulic construction machinery importers from India
http://www.karthikengineering.com
86. India Trade Lead, Exporters ,Importers, manufacturers directory
Online searchable business B2B directory of yellow pages of Indian Exporters, Importers, Manufacturers and service providers and also providing demands and offers from foreign business houses
http://www.indiatradelead.com
87. Importers, Wholesalers, and Dropship Distributors of 4000 of
We are Importers, Wholesalers, and Dropship Distributors of 4000 Wholesale Products. No membership fees required. Sell in single quantities or in bulk
http://www.jupiterdiscounts.com
88. Cutters, Polishers, Manufacturers, Importers and Exporters of Loo
R. Kantilal & Company, established in the year 1965, are Cutters, Polishers, Importers and Exporters of Loose Diamonds. The Company’s field of expertise lies in manufacturing and dealing in polished diamonds. We are known for our specialization in the lar
http://www.rkantilal.com
89. Global Auto Parts Importers Directory
Online B2B directory of Auto Parts importers, automotive parts and accessories from 240 countries
http://www.autoparts-importers.com
90. Nordic Log Cabin Company - Importers Of Log Cabins And Log
Uk Importers Of Quality Log Buildings From Finland, Including Log Cabins, Holiday Chalets, Garden Buildings, Home Offices, And Summerhouses
http://www.nordiclogcabin.com
91. Hookah Shisha Importers - Wholesale
Hookah wholesale offered by Hookah Importers. Stocking the largest selection of high quality hookah, shisha, hookah, sheesha, shishah, huka, products backed by industry leading customer service
http://www.hookahimporters.com
92. Dilipkumar & Co - Importers And Indenting Agents Of Chemicals
Dilipkumar & Co - Importers And Indenting Agents Of Pharmaceutical Raw Materials, Bulk Drugs, Chemicals And Poultry Feed Supplements.
http://www.dilipkumarandco.com
93. Abhay Exports Exporters Importers running online auctions
Importers Exporters and indenting agents for all kinds of chemicals, also running an online chemicals marketplace chembargains.Com
http://abhayexports.chembargains.com
94. Manufacturers in India: Indian Manufacturer, Suppliers, Importers
Manufacturer Directory - Suppliers, Manufacturers, Exporters & Importers, Bag Sellers and Buyers in India, Asia or World
http://www.manufacturersinindia.net
95. Hookah Shisha Wholesale, Importers, Wholesalers, & Distributors
Hookah wholesale offered by Hookah Importers. Stocking the largest selection of high quality hookah, shisha, hookah, sheesha, shishah, huka, products backed by industry leading customer service
http://www.turnkeyhookah.com
96. Houseware Importers,Buyers, Dealers, Kitchenware,Tableware
Houseware, Kitchenware, Tableware Importers Exporters Manufacturers, Buyers Directory of Household Utensils, Cookware, Cutlery, Cups & Plates, Table Top, Dinner Sets, Dishes, Knife, Knives, Brushes, Brooms etc
http://www.housewarebuyers.com
97. Bohemian Crystal And Gift Importers Tel/Fax: (847) 587-8665
Bohemian Crystal & Gift Importers, Inc., Purchases Only The Highest Quality Products Manufactured In The Czech And Slovak Republics, On A Factory Direct Basis. That Is Why You Will Find Our Products And Gifts, Are Substantially Lower In Price Than Any
http://bohemiancrystal.com
98. Manufacturers, Exporters, Suppliers Directory, Buy & Sell
Liveyellowpages.com is an Online searchable business (B2B) directory & yellow pages of indian exporters, importers & service providers as well as foreign exporters, importers & service providers
http://www.liveyellowpages.com
99. AgoraIndex - Import Export Agents - Manufacturers - Importers
AgoraIndex is a UK import export agency for manufacturers, exporters, importers, wholesalers and trade leads
http://www.agoraindex.co.uk
100. Importers of Vanda & Ascocenda Orchids from Thailand
We are one of the USA’s largest importers of Vanda and Ascocenda Orchids from Thailand. High quality & great price
http://www.siam-orchids.com
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