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How Coface Helps Abbey Pipework Build a Secure Foundation for Growth in a High-Risk Sector
Abbey Pipework has been a trusted supplier in the construction industry for over 50 years, contributing to prestigious projects like The Shard, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Buckingham Palace. Operating in the high-risk construction sector requires strong financial management leading Abbey to choose Coface credit insurance for protection and growth. Based in Essex, Abbey Pipework specialises in the manufacturing of bespoke mild & stainless steel pre-fabricated pipework for commercial contractors. From its 22,000 sq ft facility, the company delivers prefabricated pipework to construction sites across the UK.
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Coface Q2 2024 Barometer: An overview from our UK economist, Jonathan Steenberg
Jonathan explains why there were no changes to sector and country assessments for the UK and Ireland despite the positive and negative forces at work in both countries.
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Five minutes with Sam Ashdown, Risk Underwriting Manager for Light Industry and Services
Sam Ashdown, Risk Underwriting Manager at Coface UK & Ireland, leads the Mid-Market Team’s underwriting division for light industry and services. With extensive experience and a passion for cultivating strong client relationships, Sam provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of risk management and the specific challenges facing light industry sectors in the UK today.
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Nearshoring in Mexico: A Growing Opportunity or an Overhyped Trend?
Whether it’s intentional or a negotiation tactic, US President, Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on imports puts Mexico at a crossroads. Our North America Economist, Marcos Carias shares his insights on the history of Mexico’s economic development and how the US plays a role in its outcome.
18 / 12 / 2024
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Cocoa prices soar ahead of the festive season
Every month, find out the latest news and trends in world commodity prices, thanks to the analysis of our sector economists. This month, the focus is on cocoa, whose price per ton has reached its highest level for 6 months, exceeding 10,000 USD/ton. An increase of 50% on the previous month!
16 / 12 / 2024
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Poland Payment Survey 2024: shorter payment delays amid improving economy
The latest study on payment behaviour in Poland reveals a reduction in average late payments to 46.2 days thanks to the improvement in the economic situation, driven in particular by the recovery in household consumption. Although certain sectors such as transport and textiles continue to face difficulties, the outlook for 2025 is encouraging, with economic growth expected to strengthen further.
26 / 11 / 2024
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How Coface’s solutions Can Help You Transform Export Risk Into Business Growth
Don’t let uncertainty stop you from expanding internationally. Coface’s solutions provide the support you need to turn export risks into business growth.
09 / 12 / 2024
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Understanding the importance of completing your Turnover Declaration with Coface
A turnover declaration is a key part of managing your credit insurance. At the end of your policy period, you’ll report the actual value of your insurable sales or revenue generated during that time. This allows us to adjust your premium, if needed, so it accurately reflects your business’s activity.
22 / 11 / 2024
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Navigating risks and opportunities: a data-driven approach to managing trade risk
In a recent webinar, Coface, a leading global trade credit insurer, shared insights on how businesses can leverage data to navigate risks and seize opportunities. The session featured a panel of experts including Andrew Share, BI Director for the UK and Ireland, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Data for the UK and Ireland, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist for the UK, Ireland, Nordics and Construction. They presented recent global economic data, and discussed Coface's strategies and the importance of data in decision-making.
07 / 10 / 2024
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Data & Tech @Coface - Ep 4: Meet Martin Cepeda, Data Scientist & Machine Learning Engineer from the Coface Data Lab
Advanced analytics, predictive scoring, Deep Learning, Data Mining, financial modelling... Coface's Data Scientists leverage our smart data, artificial intelligence algorithms and Machine Learning models, both to design predictive risk management solutions and to tailor the client experience. At Coface, innovation is connected to business!
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How Coface Helps Abbey Pipework Build a Secure Foundation for Growth in a High-Risk Sector
Abbey Pipework has been a trusted supplier in the construction industry for over 50 years, contributing to prestigious projects like The Shard, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Buckingham Palace. Operating in the high-risk construction sector requires strong financial management leading Abbey to choose Coface credit insurance for protection and growth. Based in Essex, Abbey Pipework specialises in the manufacturing of bespoke mild & stainless steel pre-fabricated pipework for commercial contractors. From its 22,000 sq ft facility, the company delivers prefabricated pipework to construction sites across the UK.
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How Coface’s solutions Can Help You Transform Export Risk Into Business Growth
Don’t let uncertainty stop you from expanding internationally. Coface’s solutions provide the support you need to turn export risks into business growth.
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