News, Events and Articles
Record attendance for Congress of the Committee for European Construction
Equipment (CECE)
The October 2008 congress, held in York. drew an attendance of
nearly 250 industry leaders, experts and guests. These included
a record participation of UK based companies – and delegates from
16 countries worldwide, including Russia, Korea and Brazil. The
event, organised by ASL for the Construction Equipment Association,
earned a whopping 89% "good or better" approval rating in a post
event delegates' survey. Amongst the highest rated speakers were
KHL Inaugural Lecturer Matthew Taylor (CEO, JCB), industry trends analysts David Phillips (Off-Highway Research) and Scott Hazelton (Global Insight). Top marks too for British Cycling team psychiatrist
Dr Steve Peters who proved to be an informative and inspirational closing speaker
– a suitable tonic after three days of economic and technical
analysis. The Congress included two networking dinners; at the
National Railway Museum and Castle Howard.
New Website provides better access to all
ASL is pleased to announce that it has been directing a Working
Group of The European and Platform Stairlift Association (EPSA)
to produce a fresh, user-friendly website on behalf of the organisation
and its members.
The website is designed to assist EPSA members to promote safe,
high quality access solutions at affordable prices to people with
impaired mobility, architects and planners. The new logo and website,
together with promotional and marketing materials for EPSA, will
be launched in Autumn 2008.
Scientific and Technical Communicators Sign On
ASL is pleased to announce the agreement of a contract with the
Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicators (ISTC) for
the provision of secretariat services.
Established for more than 50 years, the ISTC is the largest UK
body representing professional communicators and information designers.
It has nearly 1,000 members and associates who work within a wide
variety of backgrounds and fields. The results of their work can
be seen in user guides, manuals, online information, the internet
and product design.
ASL's Elaine Cole comments; "The Institute has a wide range of
involvements from conferences to education provision. As the organisation
has grown, it was important for them to have a more in depth and
flexible resource to look after their administration. This is
why they chose the Association Management Company (AMC) option.
Working with them to confirm and implement their longer term strategy
will also become an important part of our mission".
For further information about ISTC, see www.istc.org.uk.
ASL – Projects in China and India
ASL’s Joanna Oliver made her 7th client trip to China in October
2007. Her mission was to build on existing contacts in the Republic
– and find new opportunities for the sponsoring client industry.
This year her visit comprised the organization of a trade show
exhibit in Beijing – and a series of technology seminars in Jinan
(Shandong Province).
Directly from her China assignment, Joanna visited India. This
time the purpose was to hold a series of research meetings with
companies, government and international agencies. Her trip was
sponsored by UK Trade & Investment (a British government body)
and was part of a 3-stage strategy to bring together British and
Indian trading partners. She held meetings in Chennai, Pune, Bangalore
and New Delhi.
Joanna commented; “It is noticeable that many national and international
trade associations are seeking to establish links and memberships
in both China and India. Both countries are seen to be the economic
powerhouses of the future and they are just too big to ignore.
We are planning further visits and can arrange some on the spot
research for any clients that need it. It is good now that we
are developing an extensive network of contacts in both countries.”
The visits have already led to membership enquiries from both
countries.
Pictured: Mr Wang Zhi Zhong, Chairman of the Board of the Shandong
Construction Machinery Group and member of National Party Congress
meeting with Joanna Oliver.
The U.S. and Us
The autumn of 2007 was a busy time for ASL in the USA. ASL MD
Rob Oliver made one of his regular client visits for the annual
meetings of one of our international clients based in Washington
State.
Returning home via Chicago provided Rob with the opportunity to
meet with a representative of the British Consulate and other
client contacts. In particular it was a chance to catch up with
first hand accounts on prospects for the US economy – something
of particular interest to many European clients.
In addition, Rob was pleased to meet some of his AMC Institute
member counterparts; Rob Patterson from the Centre for Association
Resources Inc. (in Schaumberg) and Karen Renk from Association
Enterprise Inc. (in Naperville). ASL firmly believes in establishing
sound links between association management companies around the
globe. Sharing experiences and best practice across continents
can provide invaluable assets to both AMCs and their clients.
We are looking forward to the opportunities of working with our
U.S. colleagues in the future - both on behalf of clients and
in terms of general business development. Rob plans at least three
visits to the US in 2008 – including the AMC Institute Annual
Meeting in New Orleans (February). This trip will provide ASL
more opportunities to forge links with other AMC Institute members
worldwide and any potential new clients looking for European representation.
ASL has over 20 years experience in supporting exhibition groups
in North America and is once again organizing a British group
of companies at the major international trade show, Conexpo, in
Las Vegas (March) - A triennial event regularly attracts over
100,000 industry professionals.
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