CBEX, CCIFER, and the Francophone Business Club of Brașov are pleased to invite you to the Business Marathon, taking place from November 18-19, 2024, in Brașov.

We offer a comprehensive program of visits and meetings, providing an overview of the traditional industries in the region and numerous opportunities for expertise sharing, partnerships, and collaboration with local companies and authorities.

Why participate?

• Gain in-person access to local business leaders and public authority representatives.
• Identify business opportunities and tangible possibilities to become a supplier, partner, or collaborator.
• Gain a better understanding of company specificities and work practices in the private sector, including insights into needs and industrial best practices.
• Access to exclusive tours of factories and production facilities.
• Position and promote your company’s expertise in a professional setting.
• Build new contacts and strengthen ties with the local business community.

Program

A subsidiary of TotalEnergies Group, Hutchinson’s Romanian factory was built in 2007 on a 10,000-square-meter production area. The company specializes in rubber parts manufacturing, mainly for the automotive industry, with applications in precision sealing (gaskets, rings), body sealing (weatherstrips, sliders), and anti-vibration systems (bushings, engine mounts). Hutchinson also partners with local schools, universities, and high schools, offering internships and various programs to cultivate young talent in the automotive industry.

17:30 – 18:30 – Working with Canam – CBEX Member

Founded in 1960, the Canam Group employs approximately 3,500 people worldwide, with 10 factories across Canada and the United States and engineering offices in Canada, Romania, India, and the Philippines. Specializing in metal component manufacturing, Canam has a reputation for excellence in building, steel structure, and bridge sectors. They work closely with architects, consulting engineers, general contractors, project developers, and manufacturers to ensure each project’s success.

BWB’s Romanian facility features a state-of-the-art automated anodizing line for aluminum component surface finishing, mainly for the aerospace industry and other sectors. Their services are complemented by additional finishing with liquid paints and coatings.