Bradford firms are being invited to become trade partners with major players in the Indian chemical industry.

Six representatives from leading Indian firms which import chemicals worth £180 million per year are visiting West Yorkshire next month in a bid to develop new links with local firms.

The firms are involved with a range of products including paint, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, paper and textile chemicals.

Graham Percival, Trade Partners UK's deputy international trade director for Yorkshire, said: "I am sure this small group representing leading chemical industries from India is going to attract a lot of interest from Yorkshire companies looking to develop their overseas portfolio.

"We would like to hear from any companies who are interested in meeting the group as a whole or those who would like us to arrange one-to-one meetings with individuals."

Anyone interested should contact Swaran Dahele on (0113) 3949823.