28th - 30th September 2025  |  NEC, Birmingham
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PATS Exhibitor Manual

Please take some time to read the full PATS 2024 Exhibitor Manual which covers all aspects of exhibiting at the show.

We’ve done our best to include all the information you’ll need to help make your run up to the show smooth and hassle-free. All the forms are listed below along with the manual and forms checklist. 

Under the Construction, Design and Management regulations (CDM), the Site Induction document must be read by all exhibitors before coming on-site.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on +44 (0)1892 862848 or email Jo Scotting in Operations.

Forms Checklist
Sponsorship Opportunities
Venue Map
FAQ's
Manual

Forms and Reference Documents for all exhibitors

Shell Scheme & Space only Stands 

Compulsory forms are in lightblue on the following lists

PATS Exhibiting Manual

On-Site Timetable

Form 1 - Risk Assessment

Form 2 - Livestock on Stands

Form 3 - Show Leaflets

Form 4 - Show Offers 

Form 5 - Lifting & Forwarding

Form 6 - Contractor Wristbands

Form 8 - Electrical Order 

Form 11 - Additional Furniture

Form 14 - Compressed Air (via TIC login)

Form 15 - New Product Showcase Entry (entry is now closed)
New Product Entry Terms & Conditions

Shell Scheme & Space only Stands 

Form 16 - Communications/Internet (via TIC login)

Form 17 - AV Equipment Hire (via TIC login)

Form 18 - Catering & Hospitality (via TIC login)

Exhibitor Badges (via LiveBuzz exhibitor hub)

SmartScan App (via LiveBuzz exhibitor hub) to access your data from PATS 2024

Marketing Materials (via LiveBuxx exhibitor hub)

Event Staff (via LiveBuzz exhibitor hub)

Vehicle ID Hall 1

Vehicle ID Hall 2

Vehicle ID Hall 3

Vehincle ID Aquatics Zone Hall 1a

Media Pack (PATS Show Guide Advertising)

PATS Daily Rate Card (advertising opportunities)

Delivery Labels

Site Induction (CDM)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Forms and Reference Documents for specific stands

Shell Scheme Stands

Form 9 - Shell Scheme Accessories

Form 10 - Fascia Nameboard

Shell Scheme Stand Packages

Shell Scheme Specifications

Shell Scheme Upgrades

Space Only Stands

Form 7 - Stand Plan Submission

Form 12 - Space Only Floorcovering

Contractors Manual

E-Guide

 

Aquatics Zone Exhibitors

Form 13 - Water on Stand/Special Risk

Form 19 - AZ New Product Showcase Entry (entry is now closed)
AZ New Product Entry Terms & Conditions

Manual Addendum - Please read

On-Site Timetable for Hall 1A Only

Vehicle ID Hall 1A

We are thrilled with the incredible response from our very first exhibition at PATS! The three days were absolutely brilliant, giving us the opportunity to connect with many new and existing customers. PATS proved to be the perfect platform for launching our new catalogue and introducing over 350 brand-new SKUs. We can't wait to be a part of next year's event at the NEC!

Tom Gwilliam
Sales & Marketing Director |  HugglePets

I think it’s a great idea to add a third day to PATS. We’re here for all three days, giving us enough time to meet everyone and make informed decisions about stocking new products. We also like PATS because of all the networking opportunities.

Tina Quest
Redpaw Pet Supplies, Devon

At PATS 2024 it was lovely to reconnect with our existing customers while also having the opportunity to meet potential new ones. We were thrilled to launch three new ranges during the show, Canagan Petite, Canagan Raw (Freeze Dried Treats and Toppers) and Symply Little, all of which have sold amazingly well, further highlighting the value of this event for showcasing our innovations. Looking ahead, we believe that the Birmingham NEC could offer significant advantages, including improved transport links and a larger venue to accommodate a growing number of exhibitors and visitors, both will enhance the overall experience.

Charlie Williams
Joint Managing Director |  Canagan Group

We’ve been rushed off our feet on all three days. It has been an excellent show and I love the fact you can spend more time with visitors. I will definitely need a larger stand in 2025

Cyril Geoffray
UK & Ireland national Sales Manager |  Zoo Med
We’ve missed going to Aqua so we’re really happy to be visiting the Aquatics Zone at PATS. We’ve come to see the new products, find out about deals on offer and meet people face to face. It’s also a great opportunity for networking with other shops and companies and building new relationships – something we have missed out on during the Covid years
Mark Warren
Partner |  West Dorset Aquatics
We’ve come to PATS for the whole three days because you just can’t do it justice in only two. For us, as we deal with the whole spectrum of the pet industry, we spend day one wandering through the halls to see what catches our eye and day two doing our buying – but we’ve found that by the end of the second day we haven’t always got round to everyone. So the third day is a real bonus. There is less of a rush to get it all done and we can spend more time building relationships and ensuring we’ve caught all the deals and found all the new products we might want to stock. PATS is an important highlight of the year and we wouldn’t want to miss any of it!
Toni Thornton
Managing Director |  Four Oaks Pet Supplies, Scarborough

It was great to see the Aquatics Zone sold out and full of exhibitors. For us at J&K it was a pleasure, as always, to catch up with a good number of our longstanding customers as well as meet with and introduce our brands and product ranges to potential new ones. Hopefully the new format for 2025, moving into a larger venue, capable of accommodating even more exhibitors, and with better air, road and rail access, will encourage even more visitors, allowing the show to grow in the years to come.

Ben Windeatt
Sales & Marketing |  J&K Aquatics
I’m a big advocate of having three show days because it gives you more time to spend with clients. PATS keeps growing in a good way because it gives more companies – big and small, old and new – the platform to make their mark. I had a look at the New Starter Zone and loved the buzz that these new companies were creating. PATS is great for the UK pet industry
Greg Van Praagh
Head of UK |  RPFC Group

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