PATS pet industry trade show attracts record number of exhibitors

The pet industry trade show, PATS, has attracted a record number of exhibitors for the sold-out show, taking place September 15-16 at Harrogate International Center in Yorkshire, UK. With 160 exhibitors, the show will cover three halls of the exhibition center with new pet products.

August 11, 2013

The pet industry trade show, PATS, has attracted a record number of exhibitors for the sold-out show, taking place September 15-16 at Harrogate International Center in Yorkshire, UK.

With 160 exhibitors, the show will cover three halls of the exhibition center with new pet products. Companies exhibiting will include Beaphar, Sharples & Grant, Burgess Pet Care, Mars Petcare, Eurostitch, Vitakraft and Trixie.

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