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12 Sep 2024

Biggest-ever PATS 2024 attracts over 340 exhibitors

Biggest-ever PATS 2024 attracts over 340 exhibitors
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Hundreds of pet companies have confirmed there is only one place to be this Autumn…and that’s exhibiting at PATS 2024.

The showpiece event, taking place over three days from Sunday, 29th September to Tuesday, 1st October will be packed solid with more than 340 leading companies eager to exhibit their products and services to visiting UK and international buyers.

The mood amongst the exhibitors is one of keen anticipation as the biggest-ever Pet & Aquatics Trade Show moves closer.

Julian Grindey, the new managing director of Pedigree Wholesale, summed up the level of excitement by saying: “We’re thrilled to be exhibiting at this year’s three-day PATS. This will be my inaugural visit to PATS, and I warmly welcome the chance to meet with our customers and partners.

“This event presents a fantastic opportunity for us to highlight the very best of Pedigree Wholesale, and we’re proud to showcase our brand and extensive wholesale offerings.

“The extended show will now make it easier for more customers to visit us over the three days, while allowing us to spend more valuable time connecting with suppliers and exploring the exciting new products available. We’ll be at stand D10 and look forward to seeing you there.”

Inventor Cat director Victor Carpio, who won investment from Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden when he appeared on the BBC hit series earlier this year, announced he will be showcasing his innovative Dental Wand product at PATS. He said: “We cannot wait for the show to arrive. There isn’t a better place to introduce everyone to our product range.”

Tracey Powiesnik, of No Fuss Fill, commented: “Following the success last year at our first-ever PATS, we are thrilled to be exhibiting again. It’s the perfect platform for new companies to launch their product ranges into the market. We eagerly anticipate catching up with our customers, meeting new retailers, and showcasing the exciting enhancements to our range for 2024.”

PATS is definitely THE place to be this Autumn so make sure you register for free entry to the show at www.patshow.co.uk where you’ll also find a full list of exhibitors.

Here’s a taste of the visitor features at PATS 2024:

  • The biggest ever New Product Showcase and Awards, with over 350 entries to date
  • Dedicated Aquatics Zone for reptile, aquatics and watergardening specialists
  • New Starter Zone for start-ups and new businesses
  • Unrivalled show offers and competitions
  • Grooming Workshop including insightful demonstrations, competitions and talks
  • Unique networking opportunities
  • Free entry, free show catalogue, free parking for up to 1,300 cars and a complimentary tea/coffee voucher.

Opening times

Sunday, 29th September 2024: 9.30am-5pm



Monday, 30th September 2024: 9.30am-5pm

Tuesday, 1st October 2024: 9.30am-4pm

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Photographs of PATS Telford 2023 are available to download at
https://stewartwrittle.dphoto.com/album/dollqv

 

For further media information please contact Neil Pope by email press@impact-exhibitions.com

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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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