LOCAL companies are being invited to take part in a new trade fair in the Isle of Wight due to be held next year.

Euro Trade 2004 is a two-day exhibition with international opportunities and the chance to forge contacts and 'do business' across Europe and is due to be held in May next year.

This high-profile exhibition is set to promote composites, electronics, marine and engineering trade sectors in the UK to create an environment for British businesses to make fresh

contacts and work with European companies.

Euro Trade 2004 is being launched by Heriot Spence Corporate Events and supported by Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner, IoW Chamber of Commerce; Economic Business Partnership; IoW Council and the European Information Centre, Southampton, which gives advice, information and assistance to businesses trading within the European Union.

More than 100 stands will be available and there are corporate sponsorship opportunities for local, national and international companies.

To register your interest e-mail: eurotrade@heriotspence.co.uk