Over 2 000 visitors

A total of 2 009 visitors came through the doors at the impressive Telford International Centre, just 27 people fewer than last year's record-breaking event. The show closed with visitors and exhibitors agreeing it had been a huge success, with the event delivering an unrivalled platform for the launch of hundreds of exciting new pet product innovations. 
Organiser Gordon Thomas said many of the companies exhibiting at PATS Telford were eager to point out that the quality of people visiting their stands had been of the highest standard. "Exhibitors told us they met key decision makers and buyers, and that was good to hear because we put in place measures that ensured the right people attended."

Edgard & Cooper announced their arrival in the UK at the event, and the company's representative Rebecca Owens said: "PATS is a fantastic opportunity for businesses like us to meet a wide range of retailers under one roof. PATS really facilitated Edgard & Cooper's launch in the UK by giving us a great platform to shout about our brand and have important conversations over the course of two days. Edgard & Cooper have developed the world's first fresh meat kibble using no meat meal. As this is a new concept, it was paramount for us to be able to explain the product range to retailers in the UK, and PATS Telford allowed us to have those conversations in abundance," said Owens. 

Cotswold RAW made their first appearance at the exhibitions and owner Chris Brierley said: "PATS was everything we'd hoped for and more - our stand might have been one of the smallest but interest, kind words and enthusiastic enquiries were the norm and it will take a good few days to sieve through all our leads. For a fledgling, rural brand it was fantastic to meet new potential customers from every corner of the country - and beyond - as well as catch up with many of the brand loyalists who've manfully championed our cause from day one."

Pet Munchies has been attending PATS shows for the past six years and its staff feel that it just gets better and better with every show. "This year has been phenomenal," said managing director Suzanne Rothman.
Award-winning retailer Piers Smart, of Scampers Natural Pet Store, summed up…