Rob Oliver Chief Executive CEA (Construction Equipment Association) said, “Now that the starting gun has fired, it will further concentrate all our minds on what we want to see in a new EU-free UK in just two years’ time. It was heartening to see that in the Prime Minister’s letter to the European Council that there was welcome recognition of two things. The aim to provide “as much certainty as possible, as early as possible” and the benefit of implementation periods to adjust in an orderly way to new arrangements. The emphasis on a smooth regulatory pathway in the letter was also helpful as this is vital to business. The Brexit chatter has perhaps been too dominated by talk about tariffs and customs arrangements, which although important are only part of the story. Companies need to know what the regulatory rules of the game will be in our home market and well as the trading terms overseas. The CEA Beyond Brexit conference next month (25th April) will provide us with an early opportunity to get further feedback from our members, shed some light on some of their questions and no doubt generate more questions for us to work on”.
The Brexit Briefing addresses:
· What is needed from the transition process for the construction equipment sector?
· What are the considerations for exporters and importers?
· What are the implications of leaving the Single Market on customs and tariffs?
· What are the opportunities for OEMs and supply chain companies?
· What effect is it having on UK and overseas markets?
· What will happen to existing EU standards and legislation for the UK market?
· What do CEA members need from their specialist trade body?
Invited contributors include:
Virginie Colaiuta LLD, Partner, Brown Rudnick LLP
Paul Verrips, Director Nordic & EU Affairs, Customs Connect Ltd
Paul Lyons MBA, Market Information Manager, Construction Equipment Association
Rory Keogh, President of the CEA & Managing Director, Gomaco International
Joanna Oliver MBE, Director of Global Programmes, Construction Equipment Association
Rob Oliver BA (hons), FIAM, Chief Executive, Construction Equipment Association
Chris Sleight BEng, Senior Consultant, Off-Highway Research Ltd
Colin Timms BA (hons), Senior Consultant, Off-Highway Research Ltd et al
Tuesday, 25th April 2017
The venue:
Management Development & Conference Centre,
Woodland Grange, Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, CV32 6RN.
Programme
9.15 hrs – Registration and Refreshments
9.45 hrs – CEA Annual General Meeting
Including ratification of by-law amendments on operational structure and reports.
11.00 hrs to 15.30 hrs – Conference
