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Provide a puppy with a strong nutritional foundation that will support him for life
It’s only natural to want the best for our pets
£17 million factory expansion for Butcher's Pet Care
PATS Telford prepares for its biggest ever show
Register to attend the UK's No 1 pet trade show
Beco Pets to launch ingredients showcase at PATS
HOWND hits the Catwalk at London Fashion Week
AmPet to distribute innovative goDog toys in the UK
Who will be crowned winners at PetQuip Awards?
Bucktons and Nature’s Feast get ready for PATS Telford
Barking Heads launches £350k TV and radio campaign
Lily’s Kitchen unveils cat range, its biggest launch to date
Vitalin launches new Premium Cat Food range
PIF offers free bubbly to pet business who join at PATS
Benyfit Natural set to showcase Lifestage and Special Diets
Pedigree Wholesale to launch SmartBones at Pats Telford
Relaunch of Walter Harrison's wild bird care range
Cash grants available to British companies exhibiting in PetQuip group at Global Pet Expo 2017
Pets Corner announced as finalist in two categories of National Business Awards
Survey reveals growth in licensed pet boarding sector
Lord Lieutenant visits Lintbells' offices in Herts
New Pets at Home store opens in Nottingham - bringing 19 jobs
New recipe added to GA's Grain Free range
A tasty antidote to over-priced pet snacks
Edgard & Cooper announces UK launch
Rising star Cotswold RAW makes PATS debut
AATU set to unveil wet food products at PATS Telford
WildWash to unveil new range at PATS Telford
Exclusive pet accessories from Italian company Petitamis
alcott retractable leashes are leading the way
Breed-specific dog shampoo set to be launched at PATS
Radical new tortoise home to be showcased at PATS
Charles Owen hangs its hat on The Hub at trade fair
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PATS Telford prepares for its biggest ever show


An impressive number new products – over 260 in total – will be unveiled in the New Product Showcase when the doors to PATS Telford open on Sunday (September 25th) at 9am.

The number of entries to the Showcase is a positive sign that PATS exhibitors are really excited about their latest products and can’t wait to show them to visiting retailers and buyers.

All the products entered into the Showcase will be judged by a panel of independent pet retailers on the first day of the show, and the winners of each category will be announced at lunchtime.

“It’s great to see so many exhibitors putting their new products forward,” said organiser Annie Foord. “Speaking to visitors, we know that a lot of them head to the Showcase first. They can see all the latest items in one place, and once they’ve seen what they like, they then head off to the stand of the manufacturer or supplier of that product to discuss it in more detail.”

There are eight categories in the New Product Showcase – cat, dog accessory, dog food or treat, bird, small animal, pet care, grooming and giftware – and past winners admit that winning an award can certainly increase the profile of the items to the trade.

Katie Goldsmith, of Collarways, said:“We were bombarded with inquiries after winning a New Product Award for our Zogoflex Toppl toy at Telford last year. The award gave the team a real boost. The first PATS Telford was a brilliant show and we can’t wait until we exhibit again this year.”

Supa Ltd are another company to recognise the prestige of a New Product Award, having won at previous shows. “The awards certainly focused attention on Supa and led to some new listings with current customers and also helped us to open new accounts,” said managing director Chris Goodlad.

The Showcase is designed to help visitors to find easily the latest and most exciting products to hit the pet trade, as they are gathered together in one, extensive display. There is an information card beside each product, giving details such as suggested retail price and where in the show you’ll find the item’s exhibitor.



With so many new products on show and more than 200 exhibitors attending PATS Telford this year, the exhibition is set to draw an equally impressive amount of visitors.

The organisers have also secured a strong line-up of speakers for two days of seminars designed to give pet retailers ahead-of-the-game ideas on new lines, new approaches and new profit potential.

Visitors will also be able to witness demonstrations from the country’s leading dog groomers.

Other PATS features aimed at making it a great day out include free entry, free catalogue, free tea and coffee, and free parking. Visitors arriving before 10am will also receive a free refreshment voucher, redeemable throughout the day (subject to availability).

Visitors still have time to register online at the PATS website www.patshow.co.uk. A full and up-to-date list of exhibitors is available on the website together with information on how to reach both venues and regularly updated show news.

Opening times
  • Sunday, 25th September, 2016: 9.00am-5.00pm
  • Monday, 26th September, 2016: 9.00am-4.00pm
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