More than 160 companies have already booked stands for PATS 2024 in a show of support for the exhibition’s move to a three-day format this year.
The 2024 Pet & Aquatics Trade Show takes place at Telford International Centre from Sunday September 29 to Tuesday October 1. With eight months still to go, organisers are predicting that the final number of exhibitors will be well over 300, making it the biggest PATS ever staged.
Companies and brands to have already secured their stand space include Whitebridge, Schesir, Skinners, Pedigree Wholesale, Ancol, Dorwest Herbs, Petface, Snug & Cosy Pets and Kong. Newcomers include Happy Pet, Holistic Hound, Bullybillows and Doodlebone.
This year’s three-day formula has also enticed Supreme Petfoods to return to PATS. Marketing director Claire Hamblion said: “The pet industry has grown phenomenally in recent years and it’s an exciting time to be returning to PATS. Having an event like PATS, where we can all get together under one roof, provides a unique opportunity to catch up and share insights.
“I think it’s even better that PATS has been consolidated into a single all-encompassing show. Having one large pet trade event not only streamlines the experience for exhibitors and delegates but also helps to elevate the UK pet industry’s prominence on a global scale and we are excited to play our part.”
