28th - 30th September 2025  |  NEC, Birmingham

Deliveries cannot be accepted outside of the show timetable dates.

Company Name, Stand Number, Hall 1                    
PATS 2025, 28th – 30th September 2025                              
NEC                                                   
Birmingham
B40 1NT

For all venue queries please visit the NEC website

Unfortunately there are no storage facilities available for our use on-site at NEC.  Please ensure you make arrangements for the removal and storage of any excess stock or cases.  Exhibit 3Sixty Logistics will be happy to quote on any storage during the show, their contact details can be found on page 8 of this manual.

The halls will be open at 0800hrs for exhibitors each morning, and the show opens at 0930hrs on all three open days.

Yes, throughout build-up and breakdown periods high visibility clothing must be worn in accordance with CDM regulations. If you forget yours these are available to purchase from either Expo Supplies of Londis on-site at the NEC

Parking is free of charge for exhibitors during the build-up and breakdown periods of the show.  On the open days the NEC will issue exhibitor parking passes which are valid in the outer area car parks.  These will be given out from the Organisers’ office on Saturday 27th September.

Parking and Traffic Information - for all exhibitors to read

The NEC has put together this guide, link above, to help you find your way around site and make your journey as simple as possible. The Voyage Control vehicle access system is used for:
Build
Open day delivery
(prior to show open time)
Restocking (post-show close time)

Please note: The Voyage Control system is not used for breakdown - for breakdown procedure please refer to the exhibitor manual or view the extracted section here.

All vehicles unloading, whether cars or lorries, need to obtain an Event Delivery Pass in advance using the NEC's online delivery system powered by Voyage Control.

Parking & Traffic Handy Tips for Exhibitors

NEC Site Plan

All exhibitors should bring their own trolleys as these are not available to hire on-site.  You can also book a forklift for the transfer of materials through Exhibit 3Sixty Logistics (see contact details on page 8).  Please advise couriers to bring their own trolleys and arrange their means of unloading before arriving on-site. 

If you have a space only stand then you can build to a maximum height of 4 metres.  No stands will be permitted to be built above this height – please refer to the Stand Construction section of this manual.  All space only stands must submit a plan for their stand to the Organisers in advance of the show by 29th August 2025 – make sure you take into account the build-up & breakdown time available when planning your stand build.  If you have a shell scheme stand then the maximum height for interior display is 2.43m to underside of ceiling grid.

Space only sites will not be carpeted and floor-covering will need to be ordered separately. Only NEC approved low-tac carpet tape will be permitted and must be removed at the end of the show.  All shell scheme stands will be carpeted in grey cord carpet; gangways in blue cord carpet.

If you have a shell scheme stand, then the lighting which is included as part of your stand package will be positioned behind the fascia of your stand.  Exhibitors with space only stands will need to order lighting directly with LX Exhibition & Events.

Your company name will be displayed in keeping with the image of the show - please complete your Fascia Nameboard Form in the PATS exhibitor manual. If you wish to also display your logo please contact Showlite directly to arrange this – it will involve an additional cost.  

The shell scheme is not designed to bear any significant weight.  For more information on appropriate fixings or display please contact Showlite (contact details at the front of the manual).

Lighting is included in the shell scheme packages, but not an electrical socket.  If you require power to your stand, you would need to order this directly with LX Exhibition & Event Services.

A set of technical drawings for every space only site must be submitted to the Organisers by 29th August 2025, together with a risk assessment, method statement and construction phase plan.

If stand plans are not received, or submitted after the deadline date, building will not be allowed to begin until approval has been received from the Organisers.  Late submission can result in non- approval of stand plans.

Please refer to the Space Only part of the Exhibitor Manual for full information and if you have any queries please contact +44(0)1892 862848.

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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