Case Studies

12 January, 2006
CIBC has completed a market research study assessing worldwide financial services training providers for delivering training programs to Chinese banks such as Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of Communications, Guangdong Development Bank, China Minsheng Bank etc.. The study, to be presented this month, names New York firm, The Edcomm Group's Bankers Academy (www.bankersacademy.com) "The Best Worldwide Provider of Training to the Banking Industry" and recommends steps for bringing Bankers Academy's teller, compliance, and other training programs to the Chinese market.

CIBC finished a market research project for NEK Products Inc. (www.thehealthyhangover.com) of US on dietary supplements products to support its expanding to China market, esp. focus on sober-up products.

CIBC finished a Business Trip accompanying with Nettle Lynx Corp.(www.nettlelynx.com), an American company on silicon steel. With our help, the client visit BaoSteel, TISCO, WISCO, Tebea Electrics, Tianwei Transformer Groups etc and make solid foundation for future cooperation.

CIBC finished a market research for an American company on silicon steel. This survey covers most of the big transformer makers and electric machines makers in China.

CIBC finished a investment research for Nonna & Sons Sp. z o.o, (www.nonna.com.pl) a Poland Exp & Imp company. We recommend on the best places to set up its branch offices and analyze the relevant favorable policies professionally.

CIBC helped i.Netmarks (www.i-netmarks.com), a Singapore IT company find qualified distributors in China who are in accordance with all the requirements raised by the client.

CIBC arranges Virginia Transformer Corp. (www.vatransformer.com), a US transformer factory site visit to the Chinese transformer factories.

CIBC helped Sinotrading & Operations Ltd., a Greece company source the Chinese suppliers of wheel tire and rim.

CIBC helped Mathios Refractory SA (www.mathios.gr), one of largest refractory manufacturers in Europe source Chinese refractory for buy-out.

CIBC conducts a market research for the US Chamber of Commerce on the end users of the Customs system in China. The purpose of the project is to understand the status of the application of electronic custom clearance in China and work towards cooperation in this field.

CIBC helped Olimpica S.A. (www.olimpica.com.co), one of largest chain stores in Columbia source Chinese consumer products. Visits to factories and suppliers are completed and this opens new gate for bilateral trade between the two countries.

CIBC signed contract with Industry Europe (www.industryeurope.net), a well-established UK publisher to print their magazine in China and export to Europe.

CIBC sourced 30 Chinese prospects for Virginia Trade Mission to China, the largest ever headed by Governor Mark Warner. The event was jointly organized by US Chamber of Commerce and China Channel Limited at Beijing Grand Hyatt on 7 - 8 June. Members of the Virginia missions are from industries of oil products, safety and security, real estate, trade, logistics and telecom.

CIBC finished one research project for Lincra S.p.A. (www.lincra.it) one of the leading tie makers in the world, which is based in Italy. The research covers the necktie interlining market of China - market size, quality and standards, concentration level, main manufacturers and exporter.

CIBC closed a project with HiStar Inc. (www.sportbinox.com), a US firm specializing in patented binoculars for sports. We files on its behalf for Chinese patent and will look for OEM manufacturers and also market the products.

CIBC conducted a sourcing project for a Japanese firm to import special Chinese tea - what is generally referred as "art tea" - which would blossom with stalks and flowers in fresh colors once in water. The special tea is faring good prices in Japan.

CIBC finished a project for Marcom Japan Inc. (www.e-marcom.ne.jp) to collect trade show data in China for the remaining months of the year. Marcom is a firm specializing in promoting trade shows.

CIBC completed a sourcing project for Sinotrading & Operations Ltd. of Greece to find agriculture nets for olive nets.