ProPak Asia 2012 celebrates 20 years with Biggest-Ever event. UBIFRANCE and the Trade Commission of the French Embassy in Thailand are delighted to announce that a French Pavilion will be hosted during the Propak Asia from 13 to 16 June 2012 in Hall 104 at BITEC, Bangkok.  7 key players in the food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging industries will be exhibiting at the French Pavilion: POITTEMILL, CEISA PACKAGING, ELECREM, GECITECH, KARLVILLE DEVELOPMENT, LAGARDE, PACCOR FRANCE, and SOCAPS.  French Pavilion company profiles: POITTEMILL (Booth U22) LABORATORY MILLS, GRINDERS The new generation LABLINE range of FORPLEX mills offers innovative, personalized grinding and micronizing solutions for the foodstuff and pharmaceutical industries. The ergonomic conception of the line ensures safe, easy use and rapid dismantling for cleaning. Raw material potential is maximized as product retention is virtually eradicated. Our use of 316L stainless steel guarantees that FDA / GMP hygiene standards are safeguarded. FORPLEX mills can be adapted to conform to ATEX standards. www.poittemill.com   CEISA PACKAGING (Booth U26) FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PACKAGING Established in 1962, Ceisa Packaging is a market leader in printed shrink film for multipacks, shrink & stretch sleeves and wrap-around labels. The key to success for Ceisa Packaging is continuous innovation: over the past 5-10 years, the company has introduced revolutionary new products to the market such as ultra-thin printed shrink film, products using both recyclable and renewable materials and super-stretch sleeves. Currently present in 50 countries worldwide, Ceisa Packaging offers a local presence all over the world. www.ceisa-packaging.com   ELECREM (Booth U25) Elecrem: manufacturing and selling milk processing equipment for 60 years in over 60 countries · Cream separators for fresh cream · Butter churns for butter · Yoghurt makers for yoghurt · Pasteurizers for pasteurizing milk · Packaging units for filling and sealing milk pouches Elecrem also offers modular mini-dairies which handle from 250 to 2,000 litres of milk per hour, ready to be installed with technical assistance. Elecrem provides an after-sales service. www.elecrem.com   GECITECH (Booth U21) HOSES AND FITTINGS MANUFACTURER Manufacturer of flexible hoses and stainless steel fittings for food, chemical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Silicone, rubber and PTFE hoses and stainless steel fittings assembled in accordance with to the NRS® design (Non Retention System). www.gecitech.com   KARLVILLE DEVELOPMENT (Booth U28) Shrink sleeve and handle application equipment Karlville Development designs, manufactures and sells a wide-range of shrink-sleeve converting and shrink sleeve application equipment as well as handle application machinery, tape bundling and pouch-making equipment. High-speed tamper-evident (cap seals) shrink sleeve applicators up to 1 000bpm (Scheidegger Technology) and the CEFMA HANDLE’s wide range for drink multipacks, big bottles and bulky bags make Karlville the choice of leading line integrators and FMCG companies throughout the world. www.karlville.com   LAGARDE (Booth U24) STERILIZERS FOR FOOD INDUSTRY / HORIZONTAL BATCH RETORTS Lagarde manufactures full range of standard or tailor made static and rotary retort complying with all your requirements, even most specific (size, process). With his new Steam & Air technology, Lagarde has supported sustainable development thanks to his 30% energy saving compared with other process existing on the market. Lagarde offers additional services: - Efficient After Sale Service - Regional R&D centers - Heating and Cooling optimization (glycol water group, chilling unit …) - Heat distribution study and FDA validation www.lagarde-autoclaves.com   PACCOR (Booth 23) BARRIER PLASTIC PACKAGING IN REELS FOR FORM / FILL /SEAL MACHINE AND THERMOFORMED CUPS PACCOR France is specialized for more than 40 years in the manufacturing of barrier plastic packaging for the food industry. Thanks to our expertise and know-how, our multilayer sheets (PP/EVOH/PP and PS/EVOH/PE) in reels for FFS (Form/Fill/Seal) machines are used to create medium and high barrier packagings for sensitive products in aseptic, hot filling or sterilization process. With the capacity to extrude up to 9 layers, we produce also thermoformed containers (PP/EVOH/PP) offering a very strong protection against oxygen and water vapor for all the products which have very long shelf life (up to 24 months). www.paccor.com   SOCAPS (Booth U27) INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL SERVICES SOCAPS is a cooperative company that provides technical assistance to industrial customers worldwide (machinery manufacturer, wholesalers, or end-users) in several industries including packaging, agri-food, printing, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Since 1984 our 250 associated technicians support our customers for engineering (mechanical or electrical design, project management), machinery building (mechanical, electrical, welding), installation, commissioning or maintenance of the equipments. Based in France, SOCAPS is also implanted in Atlanta, Sao Paulo and Singapore to deliver faster to its customer the best service at the right cost. www.socaps.asia   UBIFRANCE (Booth U27) UBIFRANCE, the French agency for international business development, comes under the aegis of France’s Ministry for the Economy, Industry & Employment. With 64 Trade Commissions in 44 countries, UBIFRANCE offers a comprehensive range of products and services aimed at accompanying French-based companies in their development on export markets. www.ubifrance.com   For more information, please contact: UBIFRANCE Ms. Arielle GERNEZ Tel: +33 (0)1 40 73 36 71 E mail: arielle.gernez@ubifrance.fr

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  www.edhec-mba.com   EDHEC’s brand new Campus in Singapore hosted in early April its first Global MBA Business Trip. Focused on the theme "Doing Business in Asia”, the agenda included academic lectures, meetings with leading international companies such as McKinsey, Google, BIC, Hermes, OCBC Bank and STMicroelectronics , as well as insights from the SMU ( Singapore Management University). Participants also had the opportunity to visit exceptional sites such as the Hyflux desalination facility and the Port of Singapore , which ranks as the world’s second biggest merchant seaport. EDHEC Global MBA participants were thus able to analyse Singapore’s unique business model, which has proven extremely successful for businesses intent on investing in Asia. “It was like having detailed access to the secrets of a thriving 300-billion dollar company: Singapore is the world’s best case study,” says EDHEC International Programmes Director Pierre d’Huy, who designed this innovative learning expedition. The trip was undertaken by the “ Global Leadership Track ” participants of the EDHEC Global MBA. Delivered entirely in English, the EDHEC Global MBA is intended for managers from all walks of life who wish to change the direction in which their professional career is going. There are two intakes a year, one starting in September and the other in January, which host more than sixty students at the EDHEC Campus located in Nice, on the French Riviera. With over 25 nationalities and an average age of 32, the EDHEC Global MBA is acknowledged as N°1 worldwide for the diversity of its student body (The Economist 2010). ABOUT THE EDHEC SINGAPORE CAMPUS The opening of the campus in the centre of Singapore’s business district resulted from a successful response by the EDHEC Group to a call for tenders, after being asked by Singapore Authorities to take part in a cluster of excellence, working on the development of education and finance in Singapore. The   Campus provides part-time courses (PhD in Finance, MSC Risk and Investment Management). It also hosts the EDHEC-Risk Institute-Asia centre, which develops research programmes with Deutsche Bank, Amundi ETF, Axa Investment Managers, Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, Eurex, and CME Group.   EDHEC: Key figures 2012 6,000 students and 10,000 executive education participants 17 degree programs: Master in Management, MScs, 2 MBAs, PhD in Finance… 23,000 participants in conferences and seminars organized in 28 global financial capitals 24,000 alumni in 116 countries 134 permanent professors (49% of international origin) and 810 adjunct faculty members 13 research and teaching chairs 75 million euros budget, 1/3 from corporate funding and 20% invested in research 5 campuses: Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore EQUIS – AACSB – AMBA accreditations   About EDHEC Business School EDHEC Business School aims to be recognized for its research and training, innovative ideas and tools that have a high impact on businesses. This “EDHEC for Business” strategy is underpinned by excellent academic research, the results of which are systematically disseminated through EDHEC’s programs (MScs, MBAs’, PhD, etc.), to the business world and to society. More information is available on the EDHEC Business School website: www.edhec.edu More information is available on the EDHEC Global MBA website : www.edhec-mba.com   Contact: Christel RATHLE, Marketing Director Christel.rathle@edhec.edu   Press contact: Regional press contact (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia): Ms. Ratchaneekorn MEKCHAI French Trade Commission - UBIFRANCE, French Embassy in Thailand Tel: + 66 (0)2 352 41 19 Email: ratchaneekorn.mekchai@ubifrance.fr www.ubifrance.com/th  

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Hong Kong - Nearly 2,800 visitors attended CARTES in Asia to see 115 exhibitors and 72 speakers on NFC & Contactless applications, E-transactions & E-banking, Mobile payments, ID and Government Security, RFID and the Internet of Things. CARTES in Asia smart technology exhibition and conference was held on 28 and 29 March 2012 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. Exhibitors from 23 countries descended on Hong Kong to showcase their applications and solutions to decision makers across Asia Pacific at the third edition of CARTES in Asia. They had the opportunity to meet 2,720 visitors from 55 countries especially Mainland China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and Taiwan from the banking & payment, security and smart cards industries. While a delegation from mainland China led by the Qingdao Economic and Information Technology Committee attended CARTES in Asia to look for solutions to implement a Smart City project in Qingdao. Exhibitor Christof Stutz, Deputy Head of Business Unit Public Sector, Trüb AG, Switzerland said: "We have exhibited at every CARTES in Asia since it was launched in 2010. We manufacture and supply polycarbonate based data pages for the Hong Kong and Macau electronic passport and since 2003 the electronic ID card for Hong Kong. Besides our government products we also showcased our EMV certified payment chip products for banking. CARTES in Asia is the perfect platform for us to grow our customer base in Asia as we can meet our existing customers and also showcase our products to potential new customers. We plan to exhibit next year as well."   The Asian Card Summit opened the co-located two day conference with an informative discussion around the Customer Centric Retail Payment Value Chain by six top-executives from Gemalto, Oberthur Technologies, China Union Pay, Ingenico and Watchdata. Directly after the Summit the winner of the Asian SESAMES Award was announced. The Asian SESAMES Award rewards the most innovative smart technology product or application developed for the Asian Pacific market. Watchdata from mainland China won the prestigious Award this year with their breakthrough NFC solution, SIMpass-SC. A spokesperson for Watchdata said: “We’re very happy to be part of an industry that provides secure, trustworthy and cost-effective solutions for our business partners and their customers. For the past five years Watchdata has been conducting research into upgrading mobile payment products and we’re very happy that this new multiple application solution invention won the award. The SIMpass-SC solution is a significant improvement in mobile payment technology, and we feel privileged to help advance the frontiers of knowledge in this market. "CARTES in Asia gives us the chance to meet many of our existing customers in Hong Kong and Asia. We were satisfied with the potential customers’ inquiries and we will attend again if we have new products to promote" added Watchdata.   Isabelle Alfano , Director of CARTES events, Comexposium, said: “Last week’s CARTES in Asia saw many new companies including China UnionPay, Ingenico and Oberthur exhibiting alongside returning exhibitors including HID Global, Trüb, Watchdata and Zebra Technologies. We also welcomed pavilions from mainland China and France presenting small and medium companies willing to develop their business in the APAC region. “The networking cocktail, sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, offered another occasion to all participants to network in a friendly atmosphere,” added Alfano. About next year’s CARTES in Asia Date:                         27-28 March 201 3 Opening times:       9.30am to 5.30pm Place:                         Hong Kong – AsiaWorld-Expo Organiser:               Comexposium Website:                    www.cartes-asia.com                                    For trade visitors only Follow us on Twitter @_cartes, and use the #cartesAsia hashtag CARTES in Asia is a regional Exhibition for the APAC market and a high-level Congress covering digital security and smart technologies. CARTES Network CARTES Network encompasses the leading international and regional exhibitions and conferences devoted to smart technologies. From its beginning in Paris in 1985, CARTES has grown to become the world number one Security and Payment event. Since 2010, CARTES exhibitions and conferences are now organised in Asia and North America. CARTES events are organized by COMEXPOSIUM, the leading French profe s sional trade fairs organizer, offering a high level of service and premium quality standards for exhibitors and visitors. The next CARTES take place in Paris 6-8 November 2012.  Contact For more information , obtain photographs or to arrange interviews please contact Mandy Queen (English) at CRED Communications Ltd on +852 96847365 or email mandy@credcommunications.com or Alisdair Chan (Chinese) on +852 96337995 or email alisdair@credcommunications.com. Or contact: Regional press contact (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia): Ms. Ratchaneekorn MEKCHAI French Trade Commission - UBIFRANCE, French Embassy in Thailand Tel: + 66 2 352 41 19 Email: ratchaneekorn.mekchai@ubifrance.fr www.ubifrance.com/th

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May 2012 – At the heart of a market set to account for 30 to 40% of new vehicles by 2025, and 20% from as early as 2020, pure electric cars (battery-run) and hybrid rechargeable cars, with extendable battery life or fuel-cell battery, are receiving strong input from industrial players and government authorities in France, keen to address environmental concerns, boost the sector’s competitiveness and secure its energy independence.  A charter signed with the French Ministry for Industry in September 2011 lists the ten commitments which industry professionals must make when offering low-carbon vehicles and related products and services to consumers, featuring high performance benefits, quality, ease of use and safety. Highway companies, parking operators, traders and dealers have also signed up to the effort.  1-France’s fleet of electric passenger and lightweight utility vehicles is the largest in Europe (15,000 units) and the third-largest in the world, after the United States and Japan [1] . PSA launched the Peugeot 3008 hybrid in 2011, the world’s first mass-produced hybrid diesel car. In spring 2012, the Citroen DS5, operating on the same technology, is arriving on the market, along with the top-range Peugeot 508 RXH. In 2012, Toyota will produce a hybrid version of the Yaris III, in Valenciennes (Nord-Pas de Calais region). For city use, Venturi (Eclectic), Goupil G3, Lumeneo (Smera and Neoma), MEGA, Micro Vett (Fiat), Tracetel (Whoop), and Courb (C Zen) are developing engine-powered tricycles and quadricycles, while Gepebus (PVI), Tecnobus, Irisbus and Gruau are bringing out buses, and Renault-Trucks a line of trucks.  Batteries are produced in France by SAFT (Lithium-Ion) and Batscap-Bolloré (Lithium Metal Polymer) . Renault will start producing electric engines in Cléon (Haute-Normandie region) in 2013, and batteries (after Nissan NEC paves the way) in Flins (Paris region) in 2014. Pivotal to BMW’s partnership with PSA is a hybrid components plant in Mulhouse for 2014 (Alsace region). Parts manufacturers such as Valeo are involved in the electrification of the powertrain, power electronics and vehicle weight reduction. 2- A government-backed environment. The French government’s Automobile Bonus, in place since 2008, has channeled a total of €2.3 billion into the market, fostering the acquisition of 3.9 million new low-pollution vehicles. The 2012 scale maintains ambitious support through incentives ranging from €2,000 to €5,000 per low-carbon vehicle. An incentive scheme from the French Environment and Energy Management Agency ADEME also exists for quadricycles and certain heavy-duty vehicles.  Significant funding (€100 million) has been allocated to emission reduction and low-carbon vehicles, within four innovation clusters dedicated to automobiles and transport solutions (Mov’eo, Id4Car, Vehicles for the Future and Lyon Urban Truck and Bus). More general s upport for R&D is also available through France’s Research Tax Credit and the innovation agency OSEO.  Initiated in 2009, France’s Plan for the Development of Rechargeable Electric and Hybrid vehicles illustrates the commitment of the French government to promote low-carbon vehicles. The Multi-Year Land Transport Program (“ Predit N°4”, backed with €400 million of funding) allocates an average 50% of its funding to electric and hybrid vehicles. Two technological platforms are running today: Steeve Grenoble & Amiens (energy storage, piloted by the French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission CEA and the French National Institute for Industrial Environment and Risks INERIS) and  Movéo’DEGE Saclay (piloted by the French Institute of Petroleum IFP). French Environment and Energy Management Agency ADEME’s first two research demonstration funds on “low greenhouse gas road vehicles” have been approved (€108 million). They also support experimental efforts such as Kléber (rechargeable hybrid vehicle in Strasbourg), SAVE (Seine Aval VE), CROME (CROss-border Mobility for Evs) with Germany, VERT (in Réunion). BMW meanwhile experimented with a French fleet of Mini E cars up to the end June 2011, and will launch an operational fleet with ActiveEs in 2012.  In order to guarantee fully-safe electric vehicle deployment, in particular in underground parking lots, tests have been carried out on electric vehicle battery safety, in conjunction with government authorities.  The Recharge Infrastructures Working Group for electric vehicles (GT IRVE), placed under the supervision of the Ministry for Industry, is responsible for consultation and coordination with sector professionals (Schneider Electric, Legrand, Parkéon, DBT, Saintronic, Sagem.com, EDF Sodretel, Hager, etc.) on all national government issues: provisions introduced under the Grenelle II Act (municipality consortia, building permits, office or apartment block parking lots), Green Paper recommendations on recharge infrastructures accessible to the public, a common definition of the “safe electric vehicle”, standardization, support (French Government Investment Bank CDC or the French Environment and Energy Management Agency ADEME) for experiments and recharge infrastructure deployment (eco-cities and pilot metropolitan areas having signed a charter in 2010).  The French government’s “National Investment Program” has helped boost support for electrochemical storage, through the “low-carbon energies” segment of its activities. The “ Vehicle of the Future" segment meanwhile focused on advanced electric powertrain and hybrid techniques as well as recharge stations, while also opening up a unit dedicated to funding recharge infrastructures on public highways. Already-published multilateral investment agreements (AMIs) have been granted a budget of over €500 million. Furthermore, the French government has announced an accreditation program and €54 million in funding for the VEDECOM Institute for Excellence in Low-Carbon Energies, specifically in the field of land transport and eco-mobility, which will set up a venue in Satory (Paris region) where transport players can work together to deploy new systems and new vehicles.  Lastly, the Orders Consortium steered by La Poste and coordinated by state procurement body UGAP announced in October 2011 the outcome of a call for tenders on the acquisition of 2,000 vehicles for four years. The UGAP has also signed partnerships with various representatives of the local authorities and plans to launch a new call for tenders in 2012.  David Appia, Chairman and CEO of the Invest in France Agency (IFA) stated, “ France offers a world-class platform for foreign industrial players who wish to develop low-carbon vehicles, taking advantage of an environment highly conducive to innovation and boasting top-tier training for engineers. France’s innovation clusters and government incentives dedicated to the automotive sector enhance France’s investment attractiveness in these technologies building the future”.  The Invest in France Agency (IFA) is the national agency responsible for promoting and facilitating international investment in France. It also coordinates initiatives to promote France’s economic attractiveness. The IFA network operates worldwide. In France, the IFA works in partnership with regional development agencies to offer international investors outstanding business opportunities and customized services. F or further information, please visit www.investinfrance.org For further information: Mr. Duc NGUYEN ASEAN Director Invest in France Agency (IFA) office in Singapore Embassy of France in Singapore 101-103 Cluny Park Road Singapore 259595 T. +65 6880 7879 M.+65 9295 6036 F. +65 6880 7880 duc.nguyen@investinfrance.org www.invest-in-france.org Regional press contact: Ms. Ratchaneekorn MEKCHAI French Trade Commission UBIFRANCE French Embassy in Thailand Tel: + 66 2 352 41 19 Email: ratchaneekorn.mekchai@ubifrance.fr www.ubifrance.com/th [1] Since 2011, a large number of vehicles have been available on the French market, for purchase or rent, including the following electric cars: Renault Fluence Z.E., MIA Electric (ex-Heuliez), Bolloré BlueCar (AutoLib’ in Paris), Renault Kangoo Maxi Z.E. (produced in Maubeuge) Combi, Citroën C-Zéro, Peugeot Ion, Venturi Fetish, Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi I-Miev, Tesla Roadster, Think City, Opel Ampera, Chevrolet Volt. They will be followed by Volvo C30, Renault Twizy, Renault Zoé (Flins, Paris region), Smart Ed (produced in Hambach, Lorraine region), Tesla Model S., Exagon Furtive eGT (Magny-Cours, Bourgogne region), Ford Focus EV, Ford Transit Connect, Hyundai BlueOn, Toyota RAV4 EV, VW Golf blue e-motion, Fiat e 500, Chevrolet e spark, BMW i3.

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TERREAL, one of the top leading players in building materials, has developed innovative solutions in terracotta facade-related products. The terracotta material, which is ecological by its very nature, features widely-acknowledged acoustic and thermal properties. Through innovating building solutions, TERREAL has the ambition to associate this warm and authentic material to the creation of a habitat that is respectful of the environment and of the people who live and work in it. TERREAL facade solutions are traditionally warm, decidedly technological and sustainable, and they open whole new horizons to architectural creation. The Ventilated Facade construction system developed by TERREAL consists of a terracotta panel from 20 to 60 cm in height and up to 1.80 m in length. The panel is fixed to a building back up wall using metal fastenings (aluminium or stainless steel), taking care to keep an air gap between the panel and the wall to ensure constant ventilation of the facade. TERREAL ventilated facades may be combined with external thermal insulation (Terreal CoolMax for instance, an aluminium base reflective insulation solution) to ensure thermal protection and optimal energy efficiency for new or renovated buildings. Terreal façade solutions provide high wind and shock resistance, and are maintenance free. The TERREAL sunscreen (or louvers) solutions act as a solar heat reduction system. Terreal Terracotta’s strong thermal inertia delays and reduces the release of absorbed solar heat towards the indoors while allowing indirect light to penetrate, better thermal; co m fort, optimized use of natural light. 100% natural and recyclable, TERREAL Terracotta facades do not deteriorate in case of high air humidity content, are non-combustible and maintenance-free.  TERREAL has developed particularly innovative fastening systems which facilitate the fitting of its ventilated facades and sunscreens. By using highly efficient firing methods, TERREAL is in a position to provide a range of outstanding width and breadth, whether in terms of colour, format or surface aspects. About the TERREAL Group : This French group was founded through the merger of three powerful, centennial and renowned brick and tile makers. It then went on to add other prestigious names in the construction sector, and today its yearly revenues amount 400MEuros and it employs 3,000 people on 25 production sites worldwide. It has subsidiaries in Europe, the United States and Asia, the latter being an area where it is experiencing sustained growth thanks to its facilities in Malaysia, Singapore and China.   For further information : TERREAL SINGAPORE Ptd Ltd Mr Olivier ROBER, Managing Director olivier.rober@terreal.com www.terrealinternational.com Regional press contact (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia): Ms. Ratchaneekorn MEKCHAI French Trade Commission - UBIFRANCE, French Embassy in Thailand Tel: + 66 2 352 41 19 Email: ratchaneekorn.mekchai@ubifrance.fr UBIFRANCE BLOG: www.ubifrance.com/th     (Thailand) www.ubifrance.com/sg    (Singapore) www.ubifrance.com/my   (Malaysia) www.ubifrance.com/id     (Indonesia)

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TERREAL, one of the top leading players in building materials, has developed innovative solutions in terracotta facade-related products. The terracotta material, which is ecological by its very nature, features widely-acknowledged acoustic and thermal properties. Through innovating building solutions, TERREAL has the ambition to associate this warm and authentic material to the creation of a habitat that is respectful of the environment and of the people who live and work in it. TERREAL facade solutions are traditionally warm, decidedly technological and sustainable, and they open whole new horizons to architectural creation. The Ventilated Facade construction system developed by TERREAL consists of a terracotta panel from 20 to 60 cm in height and up to 1.80 m in length. The panel is fixed to a building back up wall using metal fastenings (aluminium or stainless steel), taking care to keep an air gap between the panel and the wall to ensure constant ventilation of the facade. TERREAL ventilated facades may be combined with external thermal insulation (Terreal CoolMax for instance, an aluminium base reflective insulation solution) to ensure thermal protection and optimal energy efficiency for new or renovated buildings. Terreal façade solutions provide high wind and shock resistance, and are maintenance free. The TERREAL sunscreen (or louvers) solutions act as a solar heat reduction system. Terreal Terracotta’s strong thermal inertia delays and reduces the release of absorbed solar heat towards the indoors while allowing indirect light to penetrate, better thermal; co m fort, optimized use of natural light. 100% natural and recyclable, TERREAL Terracotta facades do not deteriorate in case of high air humidity content, are non-combustible and maintenance-free.  TERREAL has developed particularly innovative fastening systems which facilitate the fitting of its ventilated facades and sunscreens. By using highly efficient firing methods, TERREAL is in a position to provide a range of outstanding width and breadth, whether in terms of colour, format or surface aspects. About the TERREAL Group : This French group was founded through the merger of three powerful, centennial and renowned brick and tile makers. It then went on to add other prestigious names in the construction sector, and today its yearly revenues amount 400MEuros and it employs 3,000 people on 25 production sites worldwide. It has subsidiaries in Europe, the United States and Asia, the latter being an area where it is experiencing sustained growth thanks to its facilities in Malaysia, Singapore and China.   For further information : TERREAL SINGAPORE Ptd Ltd Mr Olivier ROBER, Managing Director olivier.rober@terreal.com www.terrealinternational.com Regional press contact (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia): Ms. Ratchaneekorn MEKCHAI French Trade Commission - UBIFRANCE, French Embassy in Thailand Tel: + 66 2 352 41 19 Email: ratchaneekorn.mekchai@ubifrance.fr UBIFRANCE BLOG: www.ubifrance.com/th     (Thailand) www.ubifrance.com/sg    (Singapore) www.ubifrance.com/my   (Malaysia) www.ubifrance.com/id     (Indonesia)

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With its 19 th edition, the MILLESIME BIO tradeshow has confirmed the position it holds as an international exchange venue for the organic winegrowing sector. As a unique meeting place both in France and worldwide, the tradeshow is enjoying positive loyalty on the part of exhibitors and visitors. Exclusively open to organic certified wine, MILLESIME BIO has brought together 588 exhibitors with organic certification hailing from 13 countries, and 3,360 visitors of 38 different nationalities. Two business conventions (organic wine and food products) organised by Sud France Développement inside the tradeshow enclosure itself succeeded in attracting buyers from close to 75 companies working in major export and in European markets.  Exhibitors: building loyalty in the New World and promoting growth in Europe While France, Spain and Italy still represented the top 3 runners among exhibitors, Austria and Germany were boosting their attendance this year. Wine traders and producers from South Africa, Egypt, Argentina and the United States also came back in 2012, demonstrating their loyalty to the tradeshow for the third or fourth year running. Visitors: consolidating the Tradeshow’s appeal The higher attendance at the tradeshow (3,360 visitors against 3,200 in 2011) confirms the interest of players in this business channel for organic wine, as well as the market’s dynamism against a background of economic crisis. Coming in increasing numbers, foreign visitors this year represented 22% of the total, headed by professionals from Benelux (16.7%), Germany (13%), North America (12.5%) and Scandinavia (11.5%). Wine merchants (19%) were the main visitors to the tradeshow, followed by importers (13%), wine traders (10.5%) and caterers (cafés, hotels & restaurants) (7.5%).  The tradeshow’s strong points Wine sampling corners: an “enoteca” and an “Challenge Millésime Bio” contest award-winning wines area allowed visitors to sample each exhibitor’s vintages, as well as those that had received medals in the latest competition. This year, the tradeshow highlighted the know-how and excellence found in the Languedoc-Roussillon regional organic wine offer. At the sampling corner for wines labelled “Sud de France”, a wine waiter was helping visitors discover a selection of organic “Languedoc-Roussillon” wines that have garnered awards at several world-renowned competitions or mentioned in magazines. The tradeshow also promotes dialogue through roundtables and theme-specific conferences like the “Professional Meetings about Organic Winegrowing” whose theme this year was “French Organic Winegrowing within the European Context – Conditions and Prospects”. The growth of the organic wine market has now become an underlying trend. It involves most wine-consuming countries and the entire range of distribution channels (wine merchants, caterers, mass retail, specialised networks etc). Founded in 1993 by a small group of Languedoc-Roussillon winemakers, MILLESIME BIO brings together producers from the world over every year so they can sample quality wines made from organic farming. The tradeshow enjoys financial support from the Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Council and the European Union.    www.millesime-bio.com Press Contacts: Cendrine VIMONT vimont.aivb@orange.fr Tel : +33 4 99 13 30 43 AIVB-LR (Interprofessional Organic Wine Association for Languedoc-Roussillon) Arcades Jacques Cœur – Bât C 75, avenue de Boirargues 34970 Lattes - France For further information: Regional press contact (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia): Ratchaneekorn MEKCHAI French Trade Commission - UBIFRANCE, French Embassy in Thailand Tel: + 66 2 352 41 19 Email: ratchaneekorn.mekchai@ubifrance.fr www.ubifrance.com/th

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