PATS Telford, the leading pet industry exhibition forced to cancel because of COVID-19 restrictions, has launched a new initiative aimed at bringing buyers and sellers together online.

The PATS Telford Forum is taking place on the exhibition’s website during August, September and October, and offers exhibitors the opportunity to showcase their new products as well as offer deals and discounts to retailers.

There will also be up-to-date information on all PATS Telford Forum exhibitors and links to their websites, grooming demonstrations to be viewed online, and educational seminars from industry experts, which can be watched at a time to suit the viewer.

Organiser Gordon Thomas said: “We were extremely disappointed and sad that PATS Telford 2020 as a ‘live’ event will not take place this September, but there is still a thirst for suppliers and manufacturers to talk to buyers, and vice versa. We are therefore delighted to introduce The PATS Telford Forum.

“By running the Forum across August, September and October, we are not limiting activity to just a few days of online interaction but offering a long-term facility for online communication and trade between PATS exhibitors and buyers.”

To access the PATS Telford Forum visit www.patshow.co.uk.