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Newsletter 23 : June 2009
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Général - New investment projets - Expansion projects - Event Calendar - Printable version - Contact us
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> GENERAL
Belgium still more competitive
Belgium is still competitive! The country has even continued to improve its score on the international scene, judging from the annual competitiveness ranking drawn up by the Swiss management institute IMID (World Competitiveness Center).
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Marshall Plan: a positive assessment
Three years after its implementation, the Marshall Plan has been given a positive assessment, according to Walloon Minister-President, Rudy Demotte.
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A Namur company at the cutting edge of biotechnology
An important partnership, concluded between the spin-off BioXpr from the University Faculties of Notre-Dame de la Paix (FUNDP) in Namur, and the American company Meta-Informatics from Austin (Texas), will allow the creation of more accurate medical diagnosis thanks to better technological processing of several billion pieces of genetic data.
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Belgium in force at the Le Bourget Trade Fair
The Le Bourget Trade Fair, the Mecca of the aeronautics and space sector, will be attended by 60 Belgian companies from 15th June. This number includes 40 companies from Wallonia.
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> NEW INVESTMENT PROJECTS
Cargo B moves to Bierset
The inaugural flight of the new 747-400F of the air freight company Cargo B recently landed in Liège, marking the official "relocation" of its hub to Bierset.
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The American company Steelgate sets up in Liège
In its search for a European base capable of becoming a long-term equivalent to its Florida head office, the American company Steelgate has chosen the Wallonia region.
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> EXPANSION PROJECTS
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Skechers doubles distribution capacity in Europe
SKECHERS EDC SPRL, which is Iocated at ProLogis Park in Liège, Belgium, serves as the distribution facility for SKECHERS product to 12 European countries.
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Baxter deepens ties with Wallonia
Established since 1970 in Lessines, where it employs 1500 people, the American pharmaceutical group Baxter has confirmed its commitment to further strengthen ties with the region by investing €27 million, generating some 120 new direct jobs.
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STEF-TFE strengthens its position in Belgium
STEF-TFE, specialising in cold logistics within Europe, has announced the acquisition of its Belgian competitor DPF (Distribution Produits Frais), located in Courcelles.
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SD Worx opens a new office in Louvain-la-Neuve
In order to support its expansion in Wallonia, SD Worx has opened a new office in Louvain-la-Neuve. From this office, via its various divisions employing on-site specialists, the group will offer HR solutions for SMEs, large companies, public institutions and companies focusing on the international market in Belgium..
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World premiere for Belovo
Bastogne has been the world capital of phospholipid production since yesterday! Thanks to a first for the group BNLfood, better known as Belovo, the company took delivery of its new TLC (The Lipid Company) plant, which is unique in the world.
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Wallonia Export and Investment Agency
Av. des Dessus de Lives, 6- B-5101 Loyers (Namur)
Tel.+32(0)81.33.28.50 - www.investinwallonia.be
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