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22 Mar 2024

Pipsbootique - 2024 Winner of Exceptional Pet and Animal Technology

Pip's Bootique Stand: Q4

Pipsbootique - 2024 Winner of Exceptional Pet and Animal Technology — Pet and Animal Care Awards 2024 Winner

Got a really exciting and frankly unbelievable post to make about the Pipsbootique company.

A few months back we put in for some awards in the pet industry for innovation, customer service and social value in the Business Awards UK 2024.

Today, we are proud to say that not only did we win “Exceptional Pet and Animal Technology” but are finalists in “Innovative Animal Health Technology”. We were in open competition with 70 other companies making this a fantastic achievement for Pipsbootique especially as some of the companies were major players in the pet industry.

We want to thank all our customers, most importantly those that tell us where we can make improvements as well as the loyalty from our repeat customers.

This achievement means that over the next few months we are hoping to appear in some news publications both local to Wales where we contribute to the employment in the Welsh Valleys and nationally.

Here is the winning statement from Business Awards UK

"Congratulations on winning the Exceptional Pet and Animal Technology award! Your innovative soundproofed snood has made significant strides in pet care, offering solace to dogs frightened by noise. Your journey from a heartfelt initiative to a business that supports local craftsmanship and gives back to animal charities is truly inspiring. This award recognises your dedication to enhancing animal lives while positively impacting your community. A well-deserved honour!"

https://business-awards.uk/2024-pet-and-animal-care-awards-results/

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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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