Briefs

IT consumer product fair Commart Comtech saw total visitor spending of over Bt3.2 billion during its four-day run to Sunday.

About one million tech fans passed through the turnstiles, event organiser AR Information and Publication said yesterday.

Notebook computers were hot, with 42,000 units going out the doors, while LCD monitors sold Bt166 million, digital cameras Bt160 million, printers Bt55 million and other IT products Bt700 million. - The Nation

Trading house bullish on exports

CI Group expects to export more freezers and refrigerators next year, thanks to expanding new markets, particularly the Middle East.

Aree Poomsanoh, president and CEO of the trading house, said yesterday that despite the US crisis, the company is bullish, given its small exposure to that market and the financial strength of its customers.

Its nine-month net profit reached Bt135 million, up Bt48.51 million from the same period last year.

It stays on track to doubling last year's sales of Bt1.3 billion. - The Nation

A British focus on environment, climate, energy

McKinnon & Clarke, an independent British energy consulting company, in association with the British Embassy will organise a forum on environmental management, climate change and energy efficiency.

The event will be held on Thursday at the Bangkok Club in Sathorn City Tower. For more information, contact the commercial section of the British Embassy at (02) 305 8257/8205. - The Nation