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PetQuip names 2016 awards finalists

Who will win the prestigious PetQuip Awards 2016? We’re one step closer to finding out. The international trade association of pet equipment suppliers has released the names of its finalists. The winners will be revealed on September 25th at the Ludlow Suite, International Centre, Telford. The awards themselves are in association with PATS Telford…

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GIMA award winners announced

Winners were announced at the GIMA Awards 2016 last night, which saw manufacturers, retailers, members of the press and industry figures celebrating the great and good of the garden industry. GIMA director, Vicky Nuttall, commented on the event. “I would like to be the first to extend my congratulations to all of the…

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What will Brexit mean for the pet industry?

Contradictory claims and political turmoil. There’s no doubt that the recent EU Referendum left much of the UK scratching their heads and asking ‘what’s going to happen next?’ The pet trade is no exception. Following a vote on June 23, 51.9 percent of voters within the UK chose to leave the European Union.…

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PetQuip: British petcare exports will ‘continue to increase’ following EU vote

Following the UK vote to leave the EU, trade association PetQuip has issued the following statement:  Amanda Sizer Barrett, MBE, Director General of the PetQuip and Gardenex associations said: “Now that the British public has made its decision regarding European Union membership, the PetQuip and Gardenex associations will continue to work hard…

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The EU Referendum and what it means for you

We’ve all heard the debates and seen the news stories but what does the referendum mean for your business? On Thursday 23 June the UK will decide whether it chooses to remain in the European Union or whether it leaves. In 1975, Britain held a referendum shortly after joining the…

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PATS Telford expects more overseas buyers

Pet trade show, PATS Telford, has predicted a surge in the number of overseas buyers attending the September 2016 event.  The exhibition will take place at the Telford International Centre, in easy proximity to Manchester and Birmingham airports. The event’s announcement follows high levels of interest in PATS at the Interzoo show in…

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British companies report Interzoo success

Interzoo has been celebrated as a success for British firms. The Nuremberg-based pet trade show took place from 26 and 29 May, 2016. The British pavilion was the largest ever and featured 62 pet care businesses. On the British pet industry information stand, organised and manned by PetQuip, visiting buyers represented firms from European markets, including Portugal…

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British companies visit Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai

The PetQuip association has announced that its members will obtain a range of benefits while visiting Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai in 2016.   Thanks to an arrangement made by the association with the show’s organisers, PetQuip members will receive a VIP welcome package, preferential rates in partners’ hotels and a 25…

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British pet suppliers can boost overseas contacts

Export associations Gardenex and PetQuip have announced the date of their next ‘Meet the Buyers’ event. On 8 June members will have the opportunity to increase worldwide sales by meeting overseas buyers. The event will be held at the Federation’s head office in Brasted, Kent. UK suppliers will meet on a one-to-one basis with buyers that…

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PetQuip’s international buyer database helps generate overseas sales leads

PetQuip, the International Trade Association of Pet Equipment Suppliers, has revealed one of the sources of UK companies’ success in Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida. The up-to-date international buyer database information provided by the PetQuip association was one of the many services that offered support to British exhibitors. Companies including Armitage Pet Care and…

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