British flag flying high at Rehacare 2008

The British flag was flying high in Germany last week (15 -18 October) when 51 UK companies showcased their innovative products at Rehacare 2008; the world’s leading trade fair for rehabilitation and assistive technologies.

[ClickPress, Wed Oct 22 2008] The British flag was flying high in Germany last week (15 -18 October) when 51 UK companies showcased their innovative products at Rehacare 2008; the world’s leading trade fair for rehabilitation and assistive technologies.

Having the largest international presence at the entire show, UK companies used the exhibition to showcase their cutting-edge products and create international business partnerships.

Many of these, were supported by Medilink Yorkshire and Humber (Y&H), who managed the UKTI sponsored British Pavilion - the largest ‘country pavilion’ at the exhibition.

Innovations included the worlds only fully combined shower toilet system designed specifically for less-able or infirm people, which was showcased by Total Hygiene and the latest in emergency escape chairs, a product unveiled by Basingstoke based Evacusafe.

Experia, based in West Yorkshire, showcased their groundbreaking sensory room, which provides a calming and stimulating learning environment for people with special needs.

Glanmor, from Swansea, were also at the event to launch a unique range of canopies and rain hoods for scooters and wheelchairs and Hampshire based Traxsys showcased a range of innovative computer accessories and mouse alternatives to help people use computers independently.

Repeat exhibitor Gordon Ellis & Co, from Derby, also showcased a wide range of assistive technology products for the home; including commodes, toilet seats and shower stools.

John O’ Brien, owner of Glanmor, said: “Thanks to the support of Medilink Y&H, we were delighted to attend Rehacare 2008. It was a fantastic platform for us to exhibit our new range and it enabled us to establish some excellent contacts with distributors from across the world.”

Medilink Y&H is a membership-based professional association that unites the health technology sector to stimulate new profitable developments and improve patient care. This covers a range of specialist services; including export, public relations, product development and events management.

With the support of UKTI, a key service delivery of Medilink Y&H is to proactively help healthcare companies to expand their international presence; acting as a gateway for distributors and research organisations across the globe to partner with UK companies, hospitals and universities.

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