PATS Telford prepares for its biggest ever show
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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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