With seven months still to go before opening its doors to visitors, PATS Telford has announced that 121 companies have confirmed they will be exhibiting at PATS – the UK’s Number One Pet Industry Event.
As the pet industry comes together under one roof, PATS Telford exhibitors can expect to welcome quality UK and international buyers on to their stands at the Telford International Centre on Sunday September 27th and Monday September 28th.
According to Sammie Hunt, owner of award-winning Redpaw Pet Supplies in Plymouth, if you have an interest in the pet trade, then you have to visit PATS.
“PATS is a must-visit twice-a-year exhibition for me – it's the best way to see and try new exciting products, as well as being able to meet the faces behind the companies,” said Sammie. “It gives great opportunities to build working relationships, along with offering exclusive show deals.”
Sammie’s thoughts were echoed by Laura Palmer, of Mutleys Pet Supplies in Norfolk, who said: “PATS is a great platform to find new products, get inspired, find out the latest fads and trends and network with companies new and old.”
Regular exhibitors Anco, Beco Pets, Bern Pet Foods, Danish Design, flexi, Fold Hill Foods, Forthglade, Inspired Pet Nutrition, James & Steel, Johnson’s Veterinary Products, Marriages, Natures Menu, Pedigree Wholesale, Pero, Royal Canin, Sky Pet Products, Trixie and Versele-Laga will be joined by a growing number of companies making their first appearance at Telford.
Natures Menu successfully exhibited at the recent PATS Sandown exhibition and the company is already looking forward to Telford. “Both PATS shows are good for delivering the right level of visitor. It may be still seven months away but our thoughts have already turned to Telford,” said director Peter Roy.
And Liam Goodwin, of Goodchap’s, said: “Both PATS shows are great for promoting Goodchap’s, and our eco-friendly products are always very well received. The exhibitions are perfect for catching up with our existing customers, and we never struggle to make new contacts. We always come back with new and exciting opportunities.”
Rowena Caesar, of Fold Hill Foods, added: “PATS Sandown was such a fantastic show, and we can’t wait to see everyone again at Telford.”
As well as a growing number of new exhibitors, Westland Pet and Pets Choice will be returning to PATS Telford where both will be showcasing their popular brands.
PATS has been held at the Telford International Centre for over five years and this year’s event will grow in size with expansion into a third hall. The extra space will be used essentially to improve the visitor experience. As well as providing additional catering and seating, key visitor features like the Grooming Workshops, Seminars and International Buyers’ Centre will now be relocated into Hall 3.
Leading trade association PetQuip will again be working with PATS to tempt international pet retail chains and distributors to the Autumn showpiece, and will be hosting the International Buyers’ Centre where visitors can sit down and meet prospective new suppliers at the event. PetQuip team members will also be available to provide business services, sourcing advice and arrange introductions to UK pet companies.
The association’s involvement doesn’t end there. It will be again be staging its prestigious PetQuip Awards after the first day of PATS. During an evening when outstanding success in the industry is celebrated, the PATS Telford New Product Awards, sponsored by pbwnews, will also be presented.
Parking is free at the Telford International Centre, and everyone will receive free cup of tea or coffee, plus a free show catalogue.
All the latest news about PATS Telford plus a full list of exhibitors can be found on the new-look website www.patshow.co.uk, where visitors can also register for free entry.
