The most ambitious enterprise undertaken by the European Union has been the implementation of a “Single Market” across Europe.

One of the major obstacles to overcome in allowing manufacturers to sell their products right across the continent was the existence of different standards and safety requirements in each member country.

The programs implemented by Europe to bring in common standards for use across Europe have been CE Marking, the REACH program for chemicals, the WEEE program for waste electrical and electronic equipment and their associated programs.

Each of these programs is a “made in Europe” answer to the challenges they found.

Each program also has to be dealt with by manufacturers who want to export to Europe.

At MAWW, we help Canadian companies enter European markets by explaining and coordinating all of these, and by overcoming the challenges they represent for our Canadian clients.

Would you like a team of people with specialist knowledge to take care of all the annoying technical and bureaucratic details?

We can help you. We specialize in helping Canadian companies enter European markets by quarterbacking the entire project for them, including the difficult regulatory and bureaucratic issues.

To learn more, please call Tony Baker at 416-500-7287
or toll free (in Canada & USA):
1.855.222.6299 (MAWW)

The following are some of the specialist areas where we can help::
- CE Marking
- REACH
- WEEE
- Appointment of agents
- Appointment of 'Only Representative'
- Exporting to Europe
- Setting up a business in Europe.

ALREADY INVOLVED IN EUROPE? 

• If you would like to expand by opening an office in Europe

• If you are looking for a distribution or fulfilment centre for the European market

Please: either call us at 416 500 7287
or call toll-free (in Canada & USA):
1.855.222.6299 (MAWW)
or CLICK HERE to email us.

We carried out the following project for a Canadian software company who were planning to enter the European market:

First, we researched their market. Then we advised on appropriate marketing strategies; researched locations for their European headquarters; met with European value-added re-sellers; worked with the client and resellers to establish an office in the Netherlands; and helped them exhibit in trade shows in the UK and Europe.

How can we keep costs down, profits up, when
entering European markets?

EUROPEAN FACTS 

• Population: more than 500 million people.

• Single market of 27 countries.

• GDP of $16 trillion, making the EU the largest economy in the world: larger than the US, Japan, or China.

• Trading barriers between countries lower than between Canadian provinces.

• Standard of living comparable with Canada - so it's likely they will be interested in buying similar products.

• A large proportion of the population understand English (particularly so at the business management level).

• Currently negotiating a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with Canada.

• Canadian businesses which succeed in Europe include manufacturers, service providers, software suppliers and professional firms.

Wondering if the European market is for you?
Call for a complimentary consultation at:
416-500-7287
or toll-free (in Canada & USA):
1.855.222.6299 (MAWW)
or CLICK HERE.

To read more about EU facts, figures and history, please CLICK HERE.