Released on September 27, 1996
Deputy Premier and Economic Development Minister Dwain Lingenfelter
will join the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) on
STEP's first major trade mission since its August launch. The mission
will visit several European countries Oct. 3 to 17.
The trade mission will explore business opportunities in Germany, the
Czech Republic, France, Turkey and Ukraine. Several Saskatchewan
companies will participate to develop new export markets and expand
existing ones, as well as discuss co-operative business ventures with
European companies. The focus will be on agricultural equipment and
services, agriculture biotechnology, film, video and television, and
the oil and gas sector.
"This trade mission is an effective partnership between government and
industry to develop and strengthen business opportunities outside of
Saskatchewan," Lingenfelter said. "Trade initiatives of this nature
are vital to our future prosperity, considering that one out of three
jobs in this province depends on trade outside of Saskatchewan."
"STEP, the Saskatchewan Opportunities Corporation, Saskatchewan Energy
and Mines, and several industry partners have initiated this mission to
strengthen our export markets in Europe, as well as promote investment
in Saskatchewan," said Milton Fair, Chair and CEO of STEP.
Saskatoon-based agriculture and food equipment manufacturer LMC-Lewis
M. Carter Manufacturing (Canada) Ltd. is making its first trip to
Europe to develop export sales for its grain and seed cleaning
machinery.
"We see great potential for our products in European markets,
particularly Ukraine," said Steven Chivilo, Manager, LMC-Lewis M.
Carter Manufacturing (Canada) Ltd.
One of the mission's highlights will be a visit to the International
Field Day in Germany where Saskatchewan companies will have an
opportunity to demonstrate the latest in agriculture equipment and
technology.
While in Turkey, the minister will deliver the key note address at an
international conference on oilseed processing. Trade mission members
will meet with Turkish government officials and industry
representatives to discuss expanding trade relationships.
In Ukraine, Saskatchewan oil and gas companies will explore
partnerships in the development of Ukraine's energy resources. The
Deputy Premier will meet with senior government officials to build on
the strong relationship that exists between the province and Ukraine.
Lingenfelter will support the Saskatchewan Motion Picture Association's
marketing efforts at MIPCOM, an international television marketing
conference in France. Also attending the conference will be
representatives from Minds Eye Productions, The Edge Productions and
Cinepost Productions.
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For more information, contact:
Debbie Wilkie Milton Fair
Economic Development CEO, STEP
Regina Regina
Phone: (306) 787-7982 Phone: (306) 787-9210
COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN STEP TRADE MISSION:
(Germany, Ukraine, Turkey and the Czech Republic)
Flexi-Coil Ltd.
Saskatoon
This privately-owned company manufactures farm implements including
tillage, seeding and chemical application equipment. It specializes in
air seeding systems and employs 1,200 people at its Saskatoon plant.
Flexi-Coil is involved in a partnership which has developed a
demonstration farm in Ukraine.
Henneberg and Associates
Estevan
This privately-owned enterprise is a group of companies and individuals
interested in the development and exploration of oil and gas in
Ukraine. The companies involved in this venture operate more than 300
wells in southeast Saskatchewan.
Lateral Vector Resources
Regina
The Saskatchewan company identifies, acquires and develops oil and gas
properties using specialized recovery techniques. Formed in 1990, the
resource company has developed techniques which convert existing
vertical wells to horizontal ones. The firm has begun work on its
first overseas production-sharing agreement in China.
LMC - Lewis M. Carter Manufacturing (Canada) Ltd.
Saskatoon
This family business designs and builds processing equipment for the
food and agriculture industries. It specializes in grain and seed
cleaning machinery. This will be its first business trip to Europe to
develop export markets.
M.I.L.O.S. Inc.
(Menhart International Livestock and Overseas Services)
Regina
Milos Menhart is an international livestock services and technology
consultant. His company has helped establish a livestock operation in
the Czech Republic using Canadian bred cattle.
Morris Industries Ltd.
Saskatoon
This agriculture equipment manufacturer has its corporate head office
and training centre in Saskatoon and three manufacturing plants in
Yorkton, Manitoba and North Dakota. Its products include air seeding,
direct seeding and grain handling equipment.
Nautilus Exploration & Associates Ltd.
Regina
This oil and gas production company operates 120 wells in Western
Saskatchewan which it developed itself. Its American subsidiary will
soon have 200 wells drilled on jointly owned land in Wyoming. Nautilus
and industry partners will explore joint venture projects within
Ukraine's energy sector.
SaskPower Commercial Inc.
Regina
This company is a wholly owned subsidiary of SaskPower. It has a
mandate to market the crown corporation's technical and management
expertise and by-products to both domestic and foreign markets. The
company is undertaking or developing projects in such areas as the
Ukraine, Pakistan, India, the Caribbean, and Mexico.
Wilbar Farms (Registered Angus Cattle)
Dundurn
Wilbar Farms exports live Angus cattle internationally and is exploring
increasing its exports to Europe.
HIGHLIGHTS
EUROPE TRADE MISSION
STEP/MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Monday, October 7 - International Field Day
Golzow, Germany
This day of demonstrations by major international agriculture
equipment manufacturers will include Saskatchewan companies
and technology. The event takes place on a cooperative farm
about two hours east of Berlin.
Tuesday, October 8 - Agriculture Tours
Prague, Czech Republic
The Saskatchewan delegation will participate in a tour of
Czech farms, agriculture equipment manufacturers, dealers,
distributors and livestock breeders.
Wednesday, Oct. 9 - Thursday, Oct. 10 - World Oilseed Conference
Istanbul, Turkey
Minister Lingenfelter will deliver the keynote address to the
World Conference and Exhibition on Oilseed and Edible Oils
Processing. He will emphasize Saskatchewan's role as one of the
world's largest producers of canola and among the world leaders in
agriculture biotechnology. The Saskatchewan delegation will visit
state farms, manufacturers, and dealers.
Trade mission members meet with Turkish government representatives
and companies.
Friday, Oct. 11 - Saturday, Oct. 12
France
The Minister to attend the MIPCOM television festival where he
will join SMPIA and several Saskatchewan film, video and
television production companies. He will support their efforts to
market the Saskatchewan film and video industry.
Tuesday, Oct. 15 - Thursday, Oct. 17
Kiev, Ukraine
The delegation will visit a Saskatchewan-Ukraine demonstration
farm, which is a joint initiative between the Province of
Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan equipment companies, and Ukrainian
agriculture interests. The farm demonstrates Saskatchewan
agriculture technology and farming and livestock practices.
Energy companies will explore possible joint ventures in Ukraine.
