BBA member, Tractebel Engineering, one of Europe’s largest engineering consultancies, offers a wide range of engineering services for the energy sector, the industry, the tertiary sector, as well as for communities and national or international organizations. Tractebel Engineering has signed an important contract in India. Indian Gas Limited has entrusted a consortium including Tractebel Engineering and other Belgian companies, such as G-Tec, FITA and Logistics in Wallonia, with the study of a master plan for the development of the port of Manappad, at the far south of India. It involves gathering the basic information, drawing up the traffic and capacity forecasts, determining the works schedule and the phases of the project and lastly designing the infrastructure plans of the port and the terminal. The new port should be operational in 2012. Click here for more info on Tractebel Engineering pvt. ltd.
This and more new items related to the international endeavors of Belgian companies can be read in the publication ‘Belgium Unlimited’ (click on title of this news item, and jump to the economy & business section).

New Delhi, September 11, 2009: BBA member, Crystal Hues Limited, an advertising and translation company, launched a unique awareness campaign ‘Wash Away H1N1′ to generate awareness of H1N1 at Nehru Place, the largest commercial center in Delhi. H1N1, a fast spreading flu virus in India is expected to lead to explosive casualties in the coming months.
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, Crystal Hues Limited undertook this campaign to generate awareness on preventive care, symptoms and institutions to approach for H1N1 testing and cure. Parkland Hotels & Resorts, a chain of premium hotels in Delhi providing 5-Star luxury comforts at Budget hotel costs, supported this campaign.
The information on H1N1 virus is based on guidelines given by World Health Organization (WHO). “Crystal Hues Limited is the first corporate body which had approached WHO seeking their advice to undertake an awareness campaign on H1N1 virus”, said Dr Khanchit Limpakarnjanarat, Regional Advisor, Communicable Disease Surveillance & Response, looking after the WHO initiative for containing H1N1 spread.

On Friday, September 18, 2009, from 7.00-9.30 pm, BBA, with the support of AB Inbev, organised a Belgian Beer Night at Ivy Bar. Participants met old, mingled with new, and got to know potential BBA members. More than 70 people attended this event. Cover charge was Rs. 600 (including Stella Artois Draught and Hoegaarden, appetizers and finger food). Pictures below.

On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 09.30 am – 05.00 pm, in the Maurya Hotel (New Delhi), The International Federation of Spirit Producers (IFSP) India, with the support of US Embassy, British High Commission, European Union, OPPI, AMCHAM, BBG & SIAM, is organising a seminar on the issue of ‘Counterfeit Products & their Impact on Consumer Safety’ (more details below). For more details about the program, please contact Mr. Ajay Gupta, Brand Protection Coordinator IFSP India, directly at ajay@ifsp.in.

All BBA members are herby informed that the next Annual General Meeting of the Belgian Business Association shall be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 7.00 pm in the India Habitat Center (Conference room ‘Amaltas’). A notice with agenda and relevant documents were sent to the members by e-mail. For more information, please contact Nathalie De Spiegeleire at info@bbanewdelhi.org.