2017
The UK’s largest aquatics & watergardening
trade show18th & 19th October 2017Telford International Centre
REGISTER TO VISITCall our hotline 01892 862848
or visit www.aquatelford.co.uk
In association
with
AB Aqua Medic
Anglo Aquatic Plant
AQUA One
Aquadip
Aquael
Aquaja
Aqualogy
Aquarium Connections
Aquatics Express Distribution
Aquatlantis
BCUK/MaxSpect
Beaver Plants
Berry Ring
CASCO Pet
Certikin
Cloverleaf
Colombo
DD The Aquarium Solution
Dennerle
Easitill
Eastern Connections
Eco Pond
Eheim
Evolution Aqua
FishScience
Gordon Low
gov.uk
Hamac Trading
Heritage Distribution
Hertford Shelving
Hozelock
Hydor UK
Industrial Leisure
Interpet
ITC Aquatics
JBL
JMC Aquatics
KoralSea
Lotus-Atlantis
Marine Arts
Mars Fishcare
Natures Grub
Nauticalia
Neil Hardy Aquatica
Nishikoi
NT Laboratories
OASE
OATA
OCTO by Reef Octopus
PBW News
Pedigree Aquatic Wholesale
Petra Aqua
Pettex
PondXpert
Real Aquatics
Red Sea Aquatics
Rockways
Seachem
Seneye
Sibo
Sicce
Simply Aquaria
Soell GmbH
Tetra
Trade Mark Aquatics
Triton
Tropica
Tropical Marine
Tunze UK
UK Pond Products
Unipac
United Aquatics
Velda
Waterlife
World Feeds/Vitalis Aquatic Nutrition
Zoo Med
Confirmed exhibitors includeDates and Opening TimesTelford International Centre, St Quentin Gate, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH
Wednesday 18th October 9.00am – 5.30pm Thursday 19th October 9.00am – 4.00pm
How to get thereTravelling by Road: Situated 15 minutes from the M6 motorway. Northbound from M6 join M54 at Junction 10A and travel west to Junction 4 and follow signs to the International Centre. Southbound from M6 take Junction 12. Take westbound M5 to Gailey Island, take first exit onto A449 to M54 Junction 4 and follow signs to the International Centre.
Travelling by rail: Telford International Centre is just over a mile from Telford Central Station and a courtesy bus service will operate regularly on both show days. There are regular connecting services from either Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton or Shrewsbury.
Travelling by air: Flights into Birmingham International, Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.
Parking is free with up to 1300 spaces available at the venue. For more information, including a list of places to stay, visit www.aquatelford.co.uk
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INVITED BY
SEE US ON STAND NUMBERS F61 / F61A
Countless networking and buying opportunities with over 90 exhibitors.
The whole trade under one roof – the UK’s dedicated Water Gardening and Aquatics business-to-business trade event.
Visitor focused – free entry, free parking, free lunch, free show catalogue.
AQUA New Product showcase identifying new trends and best sellers for the coming season.
AQUA Dinner – free to attend – unwind, relax and network at the end of a busy show day.
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Make the most of your visit to AQUA
A very warm welcome to AQUA 2017 – the UK’s Water Gardening and Aquatics Trade Show.
AQUA 2017 returns to the Telford International Centre on Wednesday October 18th and Thursday October 19th.
With more than 90 UK and International exhibitors, excellent rail, road and air links, AQUA 2017 at the Telford IC is ideally located in the heart of the UK.
Conveniently accessible whether you are simply visiting for a day or staying for both show days.
Entry is FREE, simply register online at www.aquatelford.co.uk or call the AQUA visitor hotline on +44 (0)1892 862848.
AQUA 2017 is your opportunity to be part of the UK’s Water Gardening and Aquatics trade event. Taking place over two days – it’s the ideal event for the whole trade to meet and discuss the trends and see all the latest new products.
AQUA New Product Showcase – in association with
We are delighted that PBW News will again be sponsoring the AQUA New Product Showcase. A key feature to AQUA – showcasing over 170 of the latest new products from across the exhibition. A great place for you to see all that’s new in one place.
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TRADE ONLYEntry is FREE simply go to www.aquatelford.co.uk
“The show was a huge success. It was very well presented to the retailer with lots of ideas on what products to stock.”Phil Lawton, of Kidsgrove Tropicals & Water Garden Centre
“It is a great business opportunity that provides all sectors of the industry the chance to come together under one roof which, in turn, engenders a feeling of community.” Kevin Rose, of Lynchford Aquatics
AQUA DinnerThe AQUA Dinner, a 3 course meal plus drinks, takes place on the evening of the first show day – Wednesday October 18th. It’s FREE to attend and is a great opportunity to network with the trade, in a uniquely relaxed and informal environment. To book your place – visit the AQUA website www.aquatelford.co.uk.
“AQUA goes from strength to strength. It gives me a chance to catch up with all my suppliers in one place and see what’s new and upcoming. The AQUA dinner is an excellent opportunity to informally network and form new connections. I am very much looking forward to AQUA 2017.”Peter Carey, Aquatic Operations Manager at Pets at Home
Welcome to AQUA 2017