EastPort UK to sponsor Offshore Europe stand
Tuesday 2nd December 2008
EastPort UK has confirmed sponsorship of the Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft - East of England stand at Offshore Europe 2009, supporting up to 20 local companies.
GYMI (the Great Yarmouth Marketing Initiative), EEEGR (East of England Energy Group) and Waveney District Council, the partnership behind the impressive 115sqm stand has made the announcement in the run-up to the launch event to be held on December 8.
Speaking for the partnership, project manager Stephanie Pimlott said: "We are delighted for EastPort UK's support at Offshore Europe. It is such an important oil and gas exhibition."
The sponsorship will see EastPort UK take a prime position on the custom-built stand and also host one of the popular daily stand receptions which have drawn crowds in previous years.
Eddie Freeman, Chief Executive, EastPort UK said: "We recognise the huge importance of the oil and gas industry in the Southern North Sea and the continuing role we can play in this industry. It is vital for EastPort UK to promote its services to offshore companies and also show our support for the supply chain in the Great Yarmouth area."
Details for local companies to participate on the stand will be unveiled at an event on December 8, 5pm at the Cliff Hotel, Gorleston, and is open to all interested businesses. For more details contact Stephanie Pimlott 01493 846108 E: gymi@gymi.co.uk.
"Around 40 companies have expressed their interest in participating on our ‘community' stand and we are expecting a high turnout at the launch," added Mrs Pimlott, endorsing the need for interested businesses to make early contact to avoid disappointment.
