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Structural Fixings and Fasteners
News Release from: Fastener Fair Exhibitions
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 July 2008
Biggest ever Fastener Fair for UK and
Ireland
"With the fastener industry preparing for less settled times, Fastener Fair Coventry provided new opportunities for a profitable future," says Organiser.
The 12th Fastener Fair for the UK and Ireland took place in Coventry on 11 and 12 June, with 140 exhibitors taking up more space than ever before Just over 1000 visitors attended from all over the UK and Ireland, 75% of whom had purchasing responsibility for their companies
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 26 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fastener Fair Coventry 2008 at the Ricoh Arena
Fastener Fair Coventry is exclusively for the markets of the UK and Ireland, and represents all aspects of the fastener and fixing market.
"Almost exactly the same number of visitors came as two years ago," says Ramsdale.
"In fact, there were slightly more, which is a remarkable achievement for a mature event that's been running since 1995".
"It shows that Fastener Fair Coventry is the industry's key exhibition, and that with the help of our exhibitors we've managed to keep things fresh, lively and compelling for visitors".
One of the key events that exemplifies Fastener Fair Coventry's place at the heart of the UK and Ireland's fastener and fixing industry is the ever-popular Gala Dinner.
Comedian John Moloney entertained 230 guests at the industry's famous networking event.
He also helped support an auction and other fundraising events that raised about GBP3000 (euro3800 / $5900), almost tripling the previous record.
This has been presented to the Dreams Come True charity, which was put forward by Gary Dickson of Caparo Atlas Fastenings, and gives terminally or seriously ill children the chance to live their dreams.
Feedback from both exhibitors and visitors was that the venue, its facilities and location were all ideal for the show, so the next Fastener Fair Coventry will again take place at Coventry's Ricoh Arena.
Dates are to be confirmed, but are likely to be in June 2010.
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