The Trade Only National Show 2010 has been hailed as the most successful ever, breaking previous records with nearly 2,400 visitors through the doors of the Ricoh Arena in Coventry over the two days – 18% up on 2009.

The massive increase bucks the trend for other trade shows in the promotional products market, which have almost all seen a decline in recent years.

Initial analysis has the final number of visitors at 2,349, compared with 1,932 in 2009. The number of unique distributor visitors was also up (2,182 against 1,848).

Show attendees were offered a superb package including a record 250 exhibitors, world class speakers, free holte, free travel, free wi-fi and even a free lunch.

The Trade Only National Show was also a big hit with the exhibitors.

Glenn Hyams of BTC Activewear said: “Congratulations to Trade Only for putting on the best UK Industry Trade Show ever! We were busy from start to finish and a constant recurring comment I heard was: ‘We had to come back a number of times to see you, as you were always so busy.’ And we had 15 staff on the stand each day!”

Graham Winter of PF Concept added: “This year it was particularly good in terms of the quality of attendance, with people serious about business coming along with agenda points in mind.”

“It’s been amazing,” said Neeta Varia of Brunel Trade Services. “It’s been non-stop since we came in.”

Nigel Bailey, Event Director for Trade Only, said: “It has been a phenomenal few days, without doubt the biggest and best show this industry has ever seen.

With over 70% of exhibitors re-booking at the show, we are already hard at work planning the 2011 event. Feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike has been very positive.”

With a record attendance on the 1st day, some 36% ahead of 2008, the Trade Only National Show at the Ricoh Arena was in the words of one top five distributor “the best show they had ever been to”

Exhibiting suppliers were equally enthusiastic and delighted with the location, organisation and “fantastic atmosphere” where over 2000 industry colleagues were able to meet and discuss plans and opportunities for 2009.

New products and catalogue launches are a huge feature of the show, and a top three distributor reported more new items than they had ever seen before,  commenting that “the team have seen enough today to keep them busy with new ideas for the whole year”

The location of the show is perfect, just a minute off the M6 junction 3, car parking is plentiful and best of all it is right outside the door, and we even have free wireless internet for you so that you can grab a coffee and catch up with emails and messages during the day.

If you have already registered, just come along and enjoy the show, if not, just bring a business card on the day and you will be registered and enjoying the show in minutes.

Opening times today the 29th January are 9.30 am – 4.00 pm

With more suppliers, more product launches and more Power Sessions, this is an event that you can not afford to miss and the ideal way to find new products to delight your clients.

Kind regards

Nigel Bailey
Event Director

PS. Admission and parking are free, and you don’t have to be a member The only prerequisite is that you’re looking for ways to grow your business!

The Trade Only National Show is open to resellers of business gifts and promotional products.

Confirmed dates for 2009 are the 28^th and 29^th of January at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

For more information visit the Trade Only National Show website or contact General Enquiries on 0844 880 2751.