A HELPING hand is being offered to Herefordshire defence companies that trade or want to trade overseas.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has appointed Nic Organ as international trade adviser.

Eric Brown, director of international trade at the chamber, said: “Nic’s appointment is critical for ensuring local defence companies maximise the opportunities that exist to them across the world.”

Mr Organ is organising an event at the Sixways Stadium in Worcester on November 24. This will focus on local and national Government support available to help export objectives.

For more information, call the international trade team on 0845 6411641.