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Casco shows its products After massive expansion at its UK headquarters, Casco is opening the doors to its new showroom and training facilities. This recent expansion will give customers the opportunity to view at first hand the products the company has to offer. Visitors also have the chance to attend a comprehensive training session, enabling Casco to demonstrate how to use the equipment and perform routine maintenance on the displays. This service will promote complete customer confidence in the products and won't even cost visitors a penny. Industry event in Poland Once again, over 90 exhibitors from all over the world and 6 000 visitors are expected to attend the 11th International Fair of Pet Shop Merchandise in Lodz. The Pet Fair takes place from 8 to 10 May 2009. The show is to be complemented by an international cat show and festivities to mark the 100th anniversary of fish keeping in Poland. PET in Europe becomes PET worldwide The trade magazine PET in Europe is changing its title. With effect from this issue, the magazine will appear as PET worldwide. The reason given by Dähne Verlag for the change of name is that globalisation is advancing even in the pet supplies business. The new title reflects the adjustment in our reporting to meet these requirements and the stronger focus on events, markets and companies outside Europe. The international magazine PET in Europe first appeared in January 2001. The country reports published in each issue were a primary factor in ensuring that the publication soon became required reading in the pet sector. Dähne Verlag assures its readership that the basic orientation of the magazine, which prioritises sound information on trade and industry in the pet sector, will be retained by the editorial team under the new title of PET worldwide too. Award-winning packaging The German packaging manufacturer Bischof + Klein has been chosen by Procter & Gamble to receive the "Supplier of Excellence Award 2008" as a supplier of flexible packaging. Bischof + Klein supplies Procter & Gamble with flexible packaging for female and baby hygiene products, detergents and cleaning agents and pet food. Procter & Gamble cited innovative potential, a first-rate commercial partnership and lasting high quality as the factors on which the award was based. Fair premiere in Dubai The Aquariya Expo 2009 will be held in Dubai from 2 to 4 March. The organisers are expecting over 100 exhibitors and more…