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Toulouse is the world headquarters for Airbus and has the largest concentration of civil aeronautics activity in Europe. It is also home to the world's leading test centre for aeronautics structures and materials. This dynamic aerospace cluster is centred around the Airbus headquarters, but includes ATR, EADS SOCATA, EADS SOGERMA, Groupe SAFRAN, Latecoere, Ratier Figeac, Liebherr Aerospace and many other companies.

Today Defence is a significant part of the South West Region of France and particularly in Aquitaine. Major Defence and Security industries such as Dassault Aviation, EADS Astrium, SNPE, Roxel, SNECMA Propulsion Solide, Thales Aerospace, Sabena Technics and SAFT represent a large potential market for the business.

For companies seriously interested in accessing the French Aerospace Defence and Security market, a presence in Toulouse is essential. A|D|S Toulouse was established in 1999 for UK companies wanting to increase their awareness and access to the French aerospace market. The increasing importance of the aerospace cluster around Toulouse offers opportunities for companies at all levels of the supply chain and on all major programmes.

A|D|S Toulouse can help your company research the local market and establish the contacts so important in winning new business. It offers a range of services that can be tailored to your business needs. These include the provision of a permanent private office, hot-desk facilities and onsite support.

A|D|S Toulouse organises regular briefings and updates with senior executives from Airbus and the other major companies operating in the region. It provides networking opportunities for members to share their experiences and gather market intelligence.

• To facilitate business development opportunities through value added services to meet individual company objectives.
• To provide representative facilities in Toulouse with a view to generating market access opportunities for business development activities.

Services and Benefits

Networking Services

• Identification of key contacts and introductions
• Coordination of visit programmes and meetings
• Communication and networking events with key stakeholders

Organisation of Events

• Working Breakfasts and Lunches with key personalities and one 'social event' per year

Intelligence Gathering

• Provision of real-time marketing intelligence, Monthly Reports and 'News flashes' on newsworthy events and leads
• Access to a database web portal restricted to Toulouse members

Logistics

• Logistical and office provision plus conference room facilities, and support including accommodation and transport arrangements, social activities etc.
• Translation services as required through fluent French/English/German speaking staff

There are three service tiers:

• Tier 1: the provision of a permanent office
  • rate per annum: 26,000 € + VAT
• Tier 2: a hot-desk office, when required
  • rate per annum: 15,000 € + VAT
• Tier 3: affiliate membership - participation in 4 networking events & on circulation list for the 'Toulouse Monthly Marketing Report'.
  • rate per annum: 4,000 € + VAT

For any further information please contact:

A|D|S Toulouse General Manager

A|D|S Toulouse directions

Aeropole Batiment 2, 5 Avenue Albert Durand, 31700 Blagnac, France
Tel: +33 (0) 5 34 60 69 29 Fax: +33 (0) 5 34 60 69 30