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Experts Predict The Development Of The Automotive Industry In Europe Will Encounter A Bottleneck Pe

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Recently, Germany “report to westdeutsche” has reported industry experts Ferdinand Duden Hove forecast on the development of the automotive industry in Europe. This professor of the University of Duisburg – Essen was pointed out, in 2013, European car manufacturers will face the most serious challenges in the past few decades, and the trend of decline in car sales in Europe only may be able to slow down after 2014.

According to Ferdinand Duden Hove forecast, for the European automotive industry, 2013 will be the most difficult year in decades. He pointed out that in Europe, especially in the automotive industry in southern Europe, is facing the most severe test since World War II. In the past year, car sales in France and Spain suffered huge losses

The University of Duisburg – Essen CAR Automation Research Center director said: “The euro area long-term economic slowdown of the European car market will face a more difficult situation in 2013.” 2013 and 2014 will be the bottleneck, and downward trend may stop after 2014. Duden Hough added: “so far have not been able to detect the signs of recovery since the economic crisis.”

Russia and India will overtake Germany as the auto market
Under Duden Hough forecast, in 2013, Europe car sales will less 3.5 million than the same period in 2005. This figure is equivalent to the annual sales of 12 plants. Duden Hough also speculated that most of the region will face a situation of overcapacity in the future. Whats more, he also believes that the government of the southern European countries will be funded aid the car manufacturers.

Duden Hove further pointed out that the balance of power of the global automotive industry will change. Although the United States as a sales market leading position will not change, but the German car market has gradually lost its importance. To Duden Hough estimates, “From 2015 onwards, Germany will no longer be the top five of the world’s largest auto market.” Russia and India are likely to overtake Germany before that.

Spain’s car industry assistance projects
While German Automobile Industry Association (VDA) submitted to the 2012 sales statistics on last Thursday, the automobile industry in France and Spain also announced its sales in 2012 this black year. French car manufacturers (CCFA) announced on Wednesday, in the past year, there is only nearly 19,000 new cars registeredwhich is the lowest figure in 15 years. Compared to the same period in 2011, new car sales fell by nearly 14%.

According to the Automobile AssociationANFACStatistics, Spain car annual sales in 2012 has a decrease of 13.4% over the same period last year. In order to promote sales, the Spanish producers and the government have drafted an aid proposal in November 2012. Until March of this year, if the Spanish car owners to scrap his more than 12 years old car and purchase the more environmentally friendly cars, they will get a bonus of 2000 euros.

India’s Biggest Construction Expo To Be Held In Mumbai

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THE BAUMA CONEXPO SHOW – bC India 2011 is set to establish itself as Indias top quality construction machinery show at Bandra Kurla Complex from February 8 to 11, 2011. It will be the international trade exhibition for construction machinery, building material machinery, mining machinery, commercial vehicles and allied industries. The visitors of the show therefore will have the opportunity to see and compare latest technologies and innovations from manufacturers from all over the world.

According to Thomas Loeffler, CEO, bC Expo India, this business platform will bring together global market leaders and industry representatives to India. bC India is a joint venture between two internationally successful trade show organizers. They are Germany-based Messe Muenchen International (MMI), organizer of BAUMA and US-based Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), organizer of CONEXPO-CONIAGG. .The Builders Association of India (BAI) is the joint organizer of this gigantic event.

The exhibition space covers 80,000 sqm, which is divided in an outdoor area of 65,000 sqm and a hall area of 15,000 sqm, with participation from over 420 exhibitors from more than 28 countries. More than 65 % of the exhibitors have their headquarters abroad. About 35 % of the exhibitors are from India. This will have 9 country pavilions, which furthermore underlines the international character of the show. The country pavilions are : Australia, China, Finland, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain and UK. Thomas claimed 100 more exhibitors are on their waiting list.

Dagmar B. Fleming, Director, Global Business Development, AEM, is confident this show would transfer quality and professional organization for the fast growing construction sector in India. Accordign to her, the services that likely provides include professional service prior, during and after bC India for exhibitors and visitors; cooperation with internationally experienced service partners, clear and professional communication of exhibitors and professional exhibition venue in partnership with industry groups.

The organizers are planning to organize this show every two years in India to showcase the innovative technology in the construction and infrastructure sectors. The organizers are expecting about 20,000 trade visitors from various destinations of India and also from Europe, Middle East and Asian Countries like Saud Arabia, Iraq, Iran, Dubai, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bhutan and Bangladeshi.

Why international business students choose Barcelona to study

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Why in the recent years more and more students chose to study in an international business school in Barcelona and the number of international students has more than tripled in the last five years in this beautiful Mediterranean city? The answer to this question lies in all the advantages that Barcelona has to offer for those studying business and wishing to become successful business professionals and entrepreneurs.

To start with the location ofBarcelona between the bulk of Spain and the northern heart of Europe, and also facing the Mediterranean sea and the emerging markets of north Africa remains a strategic advantage for the economic success of Barcelona and for the international companies located in the city. Barcelona is home to more than 60% of all foreign companies located in Spain. Because of its excellent location, it is not surprising, that Barcelona attracts highly qualified international professionals, embraces mobility, and serves as a development point for new ideas, products and services.

The authorities of Barcelona offer different instruments to help foster innovation and access to knowledge and technology in companies with the aim of generating new business opportunities and opening new markets. Thus, a special district called 22@ has been created in Barcelona which enlists innovative companies to work with their network of associations, which included members like: the Network of Science and Technology Parks of Catalonia, the Association of Science and Technology Parks of Spain, and the International Association of Science Parks.

Apart from this, according to European Cities Monitor, Barcelona is recognized as one of the best cities in Europe and in the world for doing business, and the city best promoted as a business center after London. Mild climate, nice sandy beaches and low level of criminality, as well as good transportation and the existence of a big international airport, also make Barcelona as the top European city for the quality of life for workers. European Cities Monitor is not the only report that gives Barcelona a high world ranking. While Ernst & Youngs European Attractiveness Survey for 2011 ranks it as the 6th most attractive city in Europe to be based in, their “Citizens for Citizens” report presents the city as the most admired for its urban development model.

Considering the good climate for doing business, Barcelonais a particularly entrepreneurial city. Its multicultural environment and stable economy attract ambitious entrepreneurs not only fromSpainbut from many European and non-European countries.The capacity for entrepreneurial initiatives, talent and creativity of entrepreneurs in Barcelona are constantly rewarded by local governmental organizations, such as Barcelona Activa, which promote entrepreneurship as means for developing local economy and attracting foreign investment into the region. The economic indicators show how the city has been opening up to the outside world: exports that have grown by nearly 15% with respect to 2010 and the year-on-year increases in the tourist industry are over 15%.

For students studying business in an international business school in Barcelona, being based in this city, gives a great opportunity for developing a network of like-minded people and business professionals who live and work in Barcelona. Barcelona also opens doors for the future business graduates to many of the foreign companies located in the city, thus providing them with better internships and employment opportunities. Choosing an international business management in spain is also not difficult different business schools in Barcelona offer management specializations of all kind; so each student can study whatever is more interesting for them.