Organisers of PATS Telford, which takes place on September 25-26, have reported that more than 160 companies and brands have booked to exhibit at the Autumn showpiece with still four months to go.

As a result, the stand space has been expanded into hall three of the Telford International Centre in Shropshire.

Companies to have already booked their stands at the show include: Ancol Pet Products, Beco, Burgess Pet Care, Burns Pet Nutrition, Canagan, Company of Animals, Danish Design, Forthglade, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Johnson’s Veterinary Products, KONG, Mr Johnson’s, Sharples Pet, and Trixie.

Organisers have also announced that a number of brands are exhibiting at PATS Telford for the first time.

Organiser Gordon Thomas said: “There is a tremendous buzz surrounding the show. So much is happening at PATS Telford over both days of the exhibition, it really is a must-visit event for retailers and buyers – you won’t be disappointed.

“All the latest new product launches will be unveiled and there will be great workshops from the country’s top groomers. I can promise it will be a great buying experience so make sure you travel to Telford and attend the biggest pet industry exhibition for years.”

All visitors to PATS Telford will receive a free catalogue, free tea and coffee, and free parking, and you can register online for free entry at the PATS website, which is located at www.patshow.co.uk.