PATS
PATS (Pet & Aquatic Trade Show) is the UK’s leading trade exhibition for pet industry professionals, bringing together retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and suppliers from across the sector. Pet Gazette provides in-depth coverage of both the Sandown and Telford shows — including exhibitor highlights, product launches, networking opportunities, and trend insights. We report on how brands position themselves to trade buyers, new-to-market innovations, and strategic announcements made at the event. This tag is essential reading for pet businesses looking to stay connected to the UK’s core B2B pet trade showcase.
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Feb- 2014 -28 FebruaryManufacturers
VARIO System leading the way with UK pet retailers
flexi, the company behind the world’s most popular retractable dog lead, has seen a surge of interest from retailers following the announcement and confirmed launch of its innovative new VARIO System in the UK. Following the products preview at PATS Harrogate 2013 and subsequent unveiling of its high profile marketing…
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10 February
flexi unleashes UK marketing campaign to support VARIO launch
flexi has kick-started a heavyweight marketing campaign to support the launch of its new VARIO system product as it launches in to the UK. The aim of the marketing campaign is to introduce the VARIO to consumers and pet retailers, showcasing the features which makes this unique modular based system…
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Nov- 2013 -1 NovemberEvents
Record delegates attend Pet Industry Forum and Awards
The 2013 Pet Industry Award winners were announced at a Hollywood-themed event held at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Warwickshire in front of nearly 200 industry movers and shakers. Introduced to recognise entrepreneurial talent, commercial acumen and quality customer service, the awards were organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and…
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Oct- 2013 -2 OctoberRetailers
PetSafe promotes the importance pet hydration
Following a successful launch at PATS Harrogate, PetSafe’s Ceramic Avalon Pet Fountain is proving a popular way of providing a free-falling, continuously filtered fresh water stream that entices pets to drink adequately throughout the day. The fountain’s ceramic design is hygienic and easy on the eye, making it a popular…
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Mar- 2013 -22 MarchEvents
PATS Sandown attracts record number of visitors
A record number of visitors were in attendance at this year’s PATS Sandown to make it the biggest and busiest in the event’s five-year history. In total, 1,847 retailers visited the show – an increase of 8 per cent on the number who attended PATS Sandown in 2012 and 34…
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11 MarchProducts
SureFlap
Since its launch at PATS Harrogate last year, SureFlap’s pet door for larger cats and small dogs has proved popular with the trade. Designed with both pets in mind, the SureFlap Microchip Pet Door keeps even the most persistent intruders at bay and features the company’s renowned microchip technology. Inventor…
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Jan- 2013 -25 JanuaryEvents
PATS Sandown visitors offered CPD points
Visitors to PATS Sandown will be able to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points if they attend a special seminar by animal healthcare specialist Merial. The CPD points will go towards the on-going development of Suitably Qualified People (SQP) working in the pet industry. An SQP is registered with the…
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Dec- 2012 -20 DecemberEvents
PATS Sandown now officially biggest ever
Organisers have announced that with three months to go before PATS Sandown opens its doors, all exhibitor stand space has been sold. Having attracted a record number of 141 exhibitors, more space has been allocated at Sandown Park – making it the biggest show ever, as was expected earlier in…
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Nov- 2012 -19 NovemberEvents
PATS pet trade exhibition returning bigger than ever
Following the busiest and biggest PATS pet trade exhibition in September, 102 exhibitors have already snapped up stands four months ahead of the next show in Sandown on 19 to 20 March. Twelve new companies have joined the line-up among many returning faces in the hope that this exhibition and…
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Oct- 2012 -19 OctoberEvents
Peregrine partners with Frances Baines to run workshop on UV lighting for reptiles
Peregrine Livefoods will run a one day workshop concerning UV lighting for reptiles in conjunction with Frances Baines on 16 November. Held at Peregrine’s head office site, the workshop offers an opportunity to learn about the importance of UV lighting from one of the UK’s leading authorities on reptile lighting.…
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