Next Autumn’s PATS trade show in Telford is to have a dedicated zone for the aquatic trade.
The three-day exhibition, which takes place at Telford International Centre from Sunday, September 29 to Tuesday, October 1, 2024 is marking the addition by reverting to its original title of the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show.
The Aquatics Zone will be a dedicated area for aquatics and watergardening exhibitors and will showcase the latest launches from leading manufacturers and suppliers. Confirmed exhibitors include ALF, Aqua One, Aquadip, Cloverleaf, Fluval and Exo Terra, OASE, Pettex and Zoomed.
The Zone will be located in Hall 1A of Telford International Centre, next to the show entrance, and can accommodate up to 40 exhibitors. It will also feature its own dedicated New Product Showcase and refreshment area.
Event organiser Gordon Thomas said: “The launch of the Aquatics Zone at PATS is really exciting and has been welcomed by the aquatics and watergardening sector.
“We know from our previous attendance figures that 615 retailers who visited PATS Telford in 2023 had an interest in aquatic products, and that was without any of the major content we have now planned for 2024.
“To emphasise the importance of the Aquatics Zone we have revived the original name for PATS – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show. We will be working hard in the coming months to ensure the leading suppliers and the right buyers make the Aquatics Zone a great success at PATS 2024.”
Aquadip commercial director Joey Abrahams added: “As a Dutch-based supplier of live, frozen and dried fish food, aquarium plants and water treatments to UK retail outlets, public aquaria and zoos, I am thrilled to hear that PATS is introducing a dedicated aquatics section into its trade show.
“The fusion of pets and aquatics under one roof promises a great three-day event. It is ideal for us to connect with our existing customers but also to meet potential new ones.
We can showcase our whole range of products and explain that customers do not have to worry about customs or other paperwork since Brexit. This is all covered by our UK entity allowing customers to order without any worries.”
