As PATS Telford prepares for its biggest show ever in September, the boss of an award-winning company said the UK’s pet industry exhibition is a “fantastic platform for business”.

Tracey Voss, managing director of pet product manufacturer Tailor-Grace, attended the very first PATS show at Sandown Park in Surrey in 2009.

Ms Voss, the founder of pioneering products such as ‘Huskaloo’, the world’s first eco-friendly compact cat litter made from coconut husks, said she felt “tied up with the history of PATS”.

She said: “I feel I’m tied up with the history of PATS because I exhibited at the very first one, at Sandown in 2009. I saw what PATS did for the industry early on, by creating an independent platform for visitors to attend and exhibitors like myself to showcase new products.

“Having been there from the very beginning, I’ve watched PATS go from strength to strength. It’s now a fantastic platform for businesses, particularly PATS Telford. The site is accessible, easy to park at, central and it’s housed in a big, roomy hall.”

PATS Telford is taking place at the Telford International Centre on Sunday and Monday, September 25 and 26.

Visitors to the show can register online for free entry at the PATS website www.patshow.co.uk. A full and up-to-date list of exhibitors is available on the website, together with information on how to reach the venue and regularly updated show news.