Omar Nasser, from Fiep*
Curitiba – Companies from all over the world now have up-to-date information on industries in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná. The Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (Fiep) has just launched the Paraná Industry Registry 2007. Available in both printed and electronic versions, the publication includes information on 5,602 companies active in the state. Among them are 850 certified quality companies, 1,415 exporters and approximately 1,000 importers. The information is available in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
The Registry is a consultation tool that facilitates commercial exchange between the Paraná industries and the world. It is available to interested parties all over Brazil and abroad, at the cost of R$ 80.00 (US$ 37,00). Orders should be made via email cin@fiepr.org.br or by telephone (+55 41) 3271-9107. Inclusion in the registry is free of charge, but subject to a thorough screening process.
Services
The publication of the Industry Registry is but one of the services provided by the International Business Centre (CIN), a department at Fiep that provides support to companies in the state, aimed at entry and consolidation in the international market. In addition to the Registry, the CIN issues origin certificates, provides consultancy in foreign trade, European certifications and promotion of events, fairs and international business missions.
In 2006, the CIN organised 23 missions, five of them abroad: the Hannover Messe (Fair in Germany), China (Catao), Italy (Cersaie); the United States (IMTS) and France (Pollutec Salon). It also promoted another 18 missions from foreigners who came to Paraná: AIERA (Argentina), Caen Port (France); ITRI (Spain); Rosario (Argentina); Tampa (US); 2X (Taiwan); Paraná Pão (Mercosur); Venezuela; Washington (US); Zhejiang (China); Okaidi (France); Maison Kenzo (France). Also, 24 events were carried out, including conferences, workshops and lectures, attended by more than 1,700 people.
*Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná. Translated by Gabriel Pomerancblum
