On behalf of the City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and the people involved in the business sector in the region, it gives me great pleasure to invite the representatives of the specialist and commercial vehicle industry to joint the SVTEA for the next edition of the International Industrial Vehicle and Body Trade Show which will be held in our city from August 29 to September 1, 2006.

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is strategically located between Montréal and the American border. It is ranked 11th in Quebec and is inhabited by 82,000 citizens on a 225-square kilometre territory. At the industrial level, the city is home to a number of businesses operating in many areas of which several are connected to the world of transport. Holding the SIVIC in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is a logical step for our city and our region.

The City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is proud to welcome the second Quebec edition of the International Industrial Vehicle and Body Trade Show. We hope that you can join us to follow up on great commercial trading and business opportunities.

Looking forward to meeting you, I remain,

Sincerely,

Gilles Dolbec, Mayor
Mayor of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

It is with great pride that the Special Vehicle and Transportation Equipment Association (AMETVS) is presenting the second edition of the trade show specifically dedicated to the industrial vehicles and specialized equipment industry.

The International Industrial Vehicle and Body Trade Show (Salon International des Véhicules Industriels et de la Carrosserie - SIVIC), which will be held from August 29th to September 1st 2006, at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is the concrete means implemented by the people involved in the industry to ensure visibility and to generate growth and employment. In 2004, the first edition of the SIVIC brought together major manufacturing leaders, managers of the most important fleets from the Eastern part of the United States and Canada, distributors of parts and equipment, as well numerous representatives from French, German, Italian and American delegations. The 2006 edition has now become the most spectacular event of the sector.

Focused on networking and linkage, SIVIC is a unique opportunity for all those involved in the sector to meet and exchange on their short, middle and long term needs. In addition, the presence of foreign delegations will foster technological partnerships that will help to better serve the North-American market and export our know-how and experience in terms of vehicle fleets.

I hope to see you from August 29 to September 1, 2006 at the Fort Saint-Jean Campus.