The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2018 - Issue 54 | Page 36

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IT ’ S LOCKEX – BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT

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WITH JUST FOUR MONTHS to go until Lockex 2018 - Security & Fire Safety , registration is already up by 20 per cent from Lockex 2016 and some people may be surprised to learn that it isn ’ t just locksmiths and auto-locksmiths signing up for tickets …
As the overall response to Lockex 2016 was that it offered a fresh perspective on a trade show ; from the free bacon butties on arrival and lunch vouchers , right up to the money-can ’ t-buy workshop sessions . The
motto for the next show was ‘ bigger and better ’ from the very beginning and with that in mind the organisers decided to expand Lockex to reflect the ever-increasing concerns and considerations of architects and building specifiers ; those of security and fire safety .
Now with their eyes fixed firmly forward to the show in June , the Lockex team has taken all the key parts that visitors loved from the first event and added some extra aspects to make sure newcomers and past
guests alike will be satisfied . While the show may have expanded its reach , however , there will be no compromise on the quality of displays , demonstrations or exhibitors at the event .
Rob Exley , director of The Locksmith Journal and organiser of Lockex 2018 - Security & Fire Safety explains , “ The all-new Lockex will be a one-stopshop for builders , planners , and designers to advise and inform everyone in the industry of the latest designs and developments from
across the globe . Trade shows can be very expensive – as well as taking up a lot of time – but with Lockex we wanted to get a real mix of exhibitors all under one roof and now visitors can just circle one weekend in the calendar and not have to spend more of their valuable weekends – and money – at lots of different trade shows . We ’ ve scheduled it a little earlier than usual as well to avoid any clashing with summer sporting events as we wouldn ’ t want to mess with any football fixtures !”
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