MLAEXPOREVIEW
SEP/OCT 2013
MLA EXPO 2013:
THE BIGGEST AND BEST YET
Dr Steffan George, development director
of the Master Locksmiths Association.
Locksmiths, suppliers and security industry professionals from
across the globe flocked to MLA Expo 13 last month, with the
event being declared one of the biggest in its 30 year history.
Held at The International Centre in
Telford from September 13 to 15, MLA
Expo 2013 attracted 77 exhibitors – a
significant increase on the 64 exhibitors
who attended the last MLA Expo, held in
2011.
Hosted by The Master Locksmiths
Association (MLA), the UK’s largest
trade exhibition for the locksmithing
and security industry saw exhibitors
and delegates showcase products
and services, discuss industry trends,
network and attend training courses
on subjects including CCTV, Safe Lock
Picking and Lock Related Standards.
TOP SPONSORS PLAYED
A LEADING ROLE
The event was opened by Jim
Maddan, National Chairman of the
Neighbourhood and Home Watch
Network, an official partner of The
Master Locksmiths Association, and
was sponsored by global businesses
Abloy, Mul-T-Lock and Yale, together
with ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions.
Dr Steffan George, development
director for the MLA, said: “I’m
delighted to say that MLA Expo 2013
has been one of the biggest and best
yet.
“The International Centre proved again
to be a superb venue and it was great to
see so many people exchanging ideas,
making new contacts, sharing knowledge
and swapping business cards!
“There was a real ‘buzz’ in the hall and
the event got off to a great start on Friday
13, which was anything but unlucky for
us as we were particularly busy - we even
had to lend one visitor a trolley because
they had purchased so many products!
“The training provided at MLA Expo
2013 also proved hugely popular, with
three safe-related courses selling out
prior to the event.”
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