As part of the expansion of their product range into new markets local firm FM Environmental Ltd hosted visitors from the Russian Federation at their offices on the Greenbank Industrial Estate. The visit which included marketing and training sessions and visits to sites is part of a number of inward visits from different export markets. Nicola Whyte of FM stated that it is an important part of cementing the relationship with our partners overseas. Russia and former Soviet states have potential for businesses in Northern Ireland, but companies have to work hard at it and be persistent.