The very first Fastener Exhibition & Conference was a huge success, and the organisers can’t wait to make it even bigger and better for next year!
This year was the very first year for the Fastener Exhibition & Conference , welcoming big names from across the fastener industry. The event was the ultimate networking hub, showcasing the latest industry products and services , to help visitors keep up with the fastener trends.
The Fastener Exhibition was truly unmissable, holding a fantastic award ceremony where the most innovative industry product was commended. On top of this, the show welcomed a number of inspirational expert speakers who shared their insights into the wonderful world of fasteners.
The Fastener Exhibition & Conference is already set to welcome even more visitors through their doors in 2020 !
Show Statistics
On 11th & 12th September 2019 , the show welcomed some big names through their doors. 74 percent of visitors were the ultimate decision makers of their companies, including CEOs, Managing Directors, Directors, Finance Directors, Operations Directors, and the like. The exhibition saw companies represented across the board , including huge businesses like BUFAB, Fastenal, Siemens, ScrewFix, Kier, Kingfisher, Jaguar Land Rover, and Rolls Royce. Overall, 92 percent of the visitors had an influence on decisions made within their companies. So, all the exhibitors who showcased their ideas at the show made real, worthy contacts who would contact them in the future. The 71 percent of the exhibitors rebooked on-site for 2020, and 87 percent of visitors said they would attend next year!
Testimonials From Exhibitors
It’s not just us here at The Fastener Exhibition & Conference that are calling the exhibition a massive success this year. Visitors and Exhibitors alike commented on how good The Fastener Expo was this year, with everyone from Students to Managers, and Managing Directors to CEO’s, there has been overwhelmingly positive comments coming from the industry:
“The Fastener Exhibition represented a fantastic stage to show our cutting edge 100 percent Inspection Machines. After two days of meetings and conferences, we are extremely thankful to all whom came to visit us in Birmingham. We will be glad to see you in the next edition.”
Champs Inspection Technologies
“We had a great time in London, and exhibiting at the Fastener Exhibition & Conference. Thank you to everyone that came to hear me speak.”
Jackie Luciano, VP of Zago Manufacturing
“We have made some very good contacts which we will make business from. We will come back next year, as there is always the opportunity to make new business.”
Luca Brancaleoni, VITAL SPA
“We would like to thank everyone who came to see us at the stand, and look forward to seeing you again in 2020.”
Phil Chambers, Simpson Strong-Tie & QuikDrive
A Final Word From the Fastener Exhibition & Conference Event Director
The Fastener Exhibition’s Event Director, Henry Kirkpatrick , worked so hard to pull this show off. He had a great time at the exhibition, meeting and greeting all the individuals he’d spoken to over the phone, and seeing the show come to life. Henry had only
great things to say about how the show went, saying:
“As the Fastener Exhibition and Conference ’s inaugural show, we couldn’t have hoped for anything better! We were blown away by the quality of visitors that attended this year. It is a testament to our exhibitors that we haven’t stopped hearing good things about the show. “It is always tough to launch a show, but it is safe to say that 2019 was extremely successful. Our focus is now on making 2020 even bigger and better. I look forward to seeing you there.”
