West Midlands companies specialising in environmental technologies are being invited to investigate opportunities in the UK's second largest export market in South East Asia. 

UK Trade & Investment's West Midlands international trade team is organising a market visit to Malaysia on 19-26th February 2011. The closing date for applications is 19th January 2011. 

Malaysia is one of the UK's fastest growing markets - in 2008 our exports to the country were valued at £1.14 billion. Malaysia's rapid economic growth coupled with its progressive policies and legislation are driving the demand for environmental goods and services. 

Key areas of opportunity include: 

• Solid waste management 

• Air pollution control 

• Consultancy work 

• Water and waste water 

While these are key areas, there is a demand for all types of goods and services within the environmental sector. 

Participation in this visit is free of charge. Some of the benefits provided by UK Trade & Investment include: 

• High Commission briefing on conducting business in Malaysia 

• Meetings with key stakeholders from business and government 

• Meetings with Malaysian environmental associations

• Opportunity to commission an individual business visit programme 

• Grant of £500 towards travel and accommodation costs. 

James Ahearne, UK Trade and Investment's West Midlands International Cluster Coordinator for Environmental Technologies said:

"English is widely spoken in Malaysia and its business law is based on the British system meaning the country offers an ideal entry to the fast growing Asian markets. This visit gives companies a great opportunity to explore this exciting market at an important time when progressive legislation is driving increasing demand for environmental goods and services"

To book your place on this market visit, or request further information please contact James Ahearne on Jamesahearne@advantagewm.co.uk