Dear Colleagues, Players and Football Fans, On behalf of all your colleagues at B. Braun Medical Ltd in the UK, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 16th Eurofoot tournament held this year in London – the capital of the United Kingdom which is, of course, the original home of football!
England has played host to some memorable European finals over many years. Who could forget Manchester United’s 1968 European Cup victory over Benfica? As well as the unforgettable 1966 World Cup victory over West Germany and of course, many in these islands are still trying to forget the Euro 1996 semi- final defeat against Germany! Nevertheless, football is a unique sport which generates unrivalled passions, emotions and, of course, lasting friendships. It is in the spirit of sportsmanship and friendship that everybody within B. Braun Medical Ltd welcome you to our country from your locations around Europe.
B. Braun Medical in the United Kingdom is a fast growing member of the B. Braun Group. We are successfully active in all areas of the B. Braun business operations and are also moving into innovative new areas of business growth and we are delighted that we have been chosen to host the 2007 Eurofoot tournament.
Our BBM UK organisation team has worked hard to ensure that the tournament is a success and I do hope that you enjoy your time with us. As you will know, London is a vibrant and dynamic city, truly a global capital and home now to one of the world’s finest football stadiums, the recently completed new Wembley. Alongside this new show piece is the fact that the world’s oldest football team, Sheffield FC was formed in 1857. It is remarkable to think that 150 years ago the formalised birth of football took place in the UK base of B. Braun Medical Ltd.

Eurofoot 2007 promises to be a keenly contested affair. Country pride and passion is at stake. Trophies and medals will be won and once again, friendships will been enhanced in the B. Braun European family. I wish you all an enjoyable and successful tournament. May the best team win, and of course, I wish you a safe return home to your individual countries following Eurofoot 2007.

With best regards,
Hans Hux
Chief Executive Officer