Organiser Upper Street Events has claimed Gadget Show Live was a success, after it attracted 79,775 visitors.
DIVERSIFIED UK CHANGES SITS EUROPE LAUNCH DATE
EUROPE – Diversified Business Communications UK has confirmed new dates for its new trade show for the IT service management and support industry.
MESSE MUNICH PREPARING FOR BIGGER BAUMA
EUROPE – Messe Munich is expecting its next Bauma show to earn the venue €75m.
New owners for Ocean Business show
Diversified Business Communications UK are delighted to announce the acquisition of Intelligent Exhibitions Ltd, who organise one of the UK’s most important ocean technology events – Ocean Business – for an undisclosed sum.
The bi-annual trade event, which was launched by Intelligent Exhibitions in 2007, has rapidly established itself as one of the most successful events for the sector. The acquisition also includes Offshore Survey and Ocean Careers, which will continue to be organised by the Intelligent Business team, headed up by Versha Carter, from their offices in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. The acquisition also includes LIDAR International and LIDAR Europe, which will be transferred to Diversified’s offices in Portland, Maine.
Ocean Business attracts over 4,000 visitors from the UK and internationally, and over 300 exhibitors.
Diversified UK’s Carsten Holm commented: “We are delighted to be welcoming Intelligent Exhibitions and their fantastic team headed up by Versha Carter to Diversified Business Communications. We have known Versha for many years, and feel that their personal approach and attention to detail is very similar to our own way of doing things. With the same team in place and a shared vision but with the added resources of Diversified, I hope the industry will enjoy working with us as much as you have enjoyed working with Intelligent Exhibitions over the years.”
Versha Carter, managing director of Intelligent Exhibitions, added: “We are very proud of what we have achieved with Ocean Business and this is an exciting new chapter for our event. Diversified share our passion and enthusiasm for creating exceptional events, with a reputation for delivering a great visitor and exhibitor experience. With the Intelligent Exhibitions team being transferred to Diversified and the show continuing to be organised from our offices in Nailsworth, it really is business as usual and great news for the show.”
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Silverstone announced as ESSA venue partner for 2013/14
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced that Silverstone will be the association’s venue partner for the coming year. Silverstone will be hosting the ESSA AGM, 26 April 2013 and will contain information from the Stand Builders’ Forum, the Strategy Group and FaceTime. The AGM will commence at 10.30 with registration and conclude official business at around 1pm to be followed with a tour of the venue, and is open to all members. In addition, Silverstone will play host to the association’ annual forum the ESSA G50+Conference on 21 November 2013, where delegates will also be able to sample some more activities available at the venue.
ESSA director Chris Skeith said, “We are delighted to have Silverstone as our venue partner, this relationship allows ESSA to have a home for its key annual events the AGM and the G50+Conference. Members feedback requested a central location with a ‘twist’, so using some of Silverstone’s unique facilities and offerings we have been able to introduce some additional elements to each event which will help us deliver the best events yet in 2013.”
Richard Phillips, Managing Director for Silverstone Circuit commented, “As part of our long term strategic plan for the Wing, Silverstone is committed to raising its profile within the exhibitions community and the relationship with ESSA will help us engage with the industry and showcase the Wing to potential future customers. Exhibitions are an integral growth area and as well as standalone events we also have the opportunity to work alongside existing race meetings to improve our fans experience. Footfall to the venue exceeds 1.5 million visitors a year. The commercial opportunities for exhibitors are endless due to the flexible space we can offer and the opportunity of combining a visit to the exhibition whilst enjoying a family day out at a race meeting.”
Details of the AGM and the G50+Conference are available on the ESSA website.
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New Director Appointed for The Hydro and SECC Glasgow
The SECC, Glasgow has announced the appointment of John Langford as Director, Concerts, Events & Ticketing.
John was previously Chief Operating Officer of Big Concerts, listed as South Africa’s top international concert promoter, and brings with him a wealth of experience in attracting and negotiating contracts with artists as well as a sound knowledge of the ticketing market.
In the newly created role, John will be responsible for overseeing and developing the sales activity within the concerts, events & ticketing sector and to position The Hydro (and wider SECC campus) alongside the best premier live entertainment venues internationally.
Announcing the appointment, John Sharkey, Chief Executive, SECC said: “John brings particular expertise in the areas in which we perform and has a proven international track record of building successful relationships in the concert and ticketing business. He will play a major part in our commitment to make The Hydro a top 5 world arena and we are delighted John has agreed to join us at such an exciting time.”
John Langford also commented on his announcement: “It’s a privilege to be joining the SECC team at this time. The City of Glasgow, the SECC complex and of course the iconic and soon to be completed Hydro present so many exciting opportunities in the live entertainment and event space. I am looking forward to the manner in which the skyline and the face of events in the city are about to change”.
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Diversified announces new dates for SITS Europe
Diversified Business Communications UK, the organisers of SITS Europe – the major new trade show for the IT Service Management (ITSM) and IT Support industry – has announced that the show launch will be changed to take place in September 2014 for operational reasons.
The event launch, which has been subject to extensive research and which is based on the same model as the highly successful SITS – The Service Desk & IT Support Show in London, has received strong backing from the German and international ITSM industry. However, due to new developments that require more time to implement, the event organiser Diversified Business Communications UK has decided to announce new dates.
Carsten Holm, managing director of Diversified UK, commented on the decision: “We have been delighted with the response to the launch of SITS Europe and the high level of interest from exhibitors from both Germany and internationally, with many key players confirmed. However, due to several new developments, we have decided with our partners at Messe Berlin, that we need more time to implement the plans to ensure the best possible launch for the industry. Whilst this is disappointing for everyone, taking in the context of the long term and the importance of the launch to the industry, this is without doubt the right thing to do.”
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Tattoo Tea Party Reports 50% Increase in Visitor Footfall and Leaves a Mark on EventCity Boss!
The annual Tattoo Tea Party ran over the week end of 2nd and 3rd March 2013 at Manchester’s EventCity and cemented its place as one of the most eagerly anticipated shows of the year.
This year saw even greater numbers of the UK’s top tattoo artists attend, with all exhibitors reporting fully booked appointment cards.
To add to the carnival atmosphere, full size dodgems were offering free rides for the weekend, food and drink were in plentiful supply from the venues new caterers Smart Hospitality, and there was even an ice cream van for those who needed to cool down!
Attendances were up 50% on last year, illustrating the growing popularity of this art form, with the crowd being drawn from all walks of society.
In fact, the attraction of seeing all of the incredible artists performing proved too much for EventCity MD Andy Orr – who took the plunge and had Grizzly from Grizzly Art Tattoo based in Coventry emblazon his shoulder with a specially designed tattoo.
Andy said, “The tattoo means something personal to me, and I was delighted that Grizzly could interpret my thoughts and capture them so succinctly – it is a genuine art form.
“Everyone at EventCity looks forward to working with Sue, Sam and Richard Harrison from H2 Events who are co-organisers of the Tattoo Tea Party along with Neil Dallywater from Tattoo Revolution Magazine and Martin McIver from Tattoo TV – they are all professional, enthusiastic and dedicated, but also very warm, friendly and a joy to work with.
I look forward to continuing working with them over the coming years, to build an ever better show – although I can’t promise I will have another tattoo just yet!”
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Joe Manby Celebrates Record First Quarter
Owner managed event service specialist Joe Manby Limited is celebrating a record first quarter defying the tough economic climate by consolidating existing business and expanding into new shows. The first three months of 2013 have seen a 12 per cent rise in business for the Harrogate based company which supplies design services, shell scheme and bespoke stand construction, electrical installation and graphic services to shows throughout the UK.
Director Andrew Manby credits the company’s ongoing success with new business wins including nine shows for Centaur Exhibitions, part of Centaur Media PLC, annual conference and exhibitions for the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) for the next three years and securing an “all service package” for the newly launched Manchester Pet Show.
“We have secured more work by offering clients a fully integrated range of event services,” he said. “Equally important though, is the on-going support of existing clients such as the Harrogate Bridal Show (pictured), which is also key to growth.”
Andrew Manby commented: “We have continued to expand our range of services by enhancing our graphics package and our recently launched Floorplan Live event management system, which allows event organisers to efficiently manage their own floorplan layouts online. It also helps that we continue to focus on providing real value for money and genuine high standards of customer service.
“Our continued success, despite ever increasing pressure on all our time, reflects the fact that people still want to meet and share ideas and see first-hand new products and services, as well as enjoy the shared experience of being at a show. We are delighted to continue to build on our long term relationships as well as manage the event services for a new range of shows around the UK.”
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Acquisition means expansion and new appointments at Dimension 8
Exhibition and conference contractor Dimension 8 has expanded its operations in Newport, Wales, and made two senior appointments following a record year and the recent acquisition of furniture hire company, Design Matters
Dimension 8 has expanded into a further 2500sqft unit at its base in Newport, Wales where the newly expanded furniture business alone will total 5000sqft.
Alongside this comes two key appointments within the company to support this and the other aspects of the exhibition, events and conference business. Andy Havelot has been appointed as furniture operations manager expanding his role to cover the substantially increased furniture hire business, he will report to Liz Ridout who has been appointed to the post of furniture commercial manager as of 3rd May 2013.
Dimension 8 managing director Simon Ridout said, “I am delighted to announce the two appointments and the expansion into our new furniture facilities. Last year was a record year for Dimension 8 and we have plans to continue to build the business in the UK and overseas. The appointment of Andy is recognition of his experience, knowledge and passion for the event furniture side of our business, he will be responsible for managing all aspects of our furniture operations including build up and breakdown on site, logistics and liaising with operations managers/directors. The appointment of Liz strengthens our management team and carries responsibility for new business, communications with organisers and exhibitors as well as the financial management of the furniture business.”
“The investments, expansion and appointments we have made will reinforce the position of Dimension 8 as a highly capable full service event and exhibition contractor owned, managed and based in the UK,” concluded Ridout.
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