AN event usually held in the North-East to help companies make new contracts with business partners abroad is being moved to Germany next year.

InterTech has led to the establishment of links between dozens of North-East companies and overseas businesses.

In October, 250 people from 98 companies from countries including Germany, Finland, Italy, China, Belgium and the US met at County Hall, in Durham, in what was described as a speed dating format.

Next year, the event will take place in the German city of Magdeburg.

Registration for InterTech 2005 is free until May 31 next year, after which there will be a charge of 100 euros.

For details, contact Phil Eadon on 0191-415 7340 or 07834 730929.