Steady growth at Spring Trade Show

More than 8,100 qualified buyers from approximately 2,500 firms attended the 17th annual Pet Industry Spring Trade Show at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Attendance was up approximately 3.4 per cent on last year’s total of 2,495 firms. More than 715 exhibitors displayed products in 1,136 booths – 76 exhibitors more than at last year’s show. In addition, 147 exhibitors displayed their products at the Backer show for the first time. H.H. Backer Associates’ next pet industry trade show is the 39th annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show, from October 7-9 in Rosemont, Chicago. Next year’s Spring Trade Show will be held from April 7-9 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.