BROTHERS UNDER STARTER’S ORDERS FOR A NEW CHAPTER AT G&H FENCING
THE AFI HAS BECOME A MAJOR INVESTOR IN FENCEX
Planning to take the lead role to enlarge the show in future years viewing it as a significant part of its plans for the industry.
Negotiations had taken place over several months with the AFI taking a pro-active stance to buy into the show which encompasses all sectors of the perimeter protection industry.
‘We are highly delighted that we have brought this to a successful conclusion and view it as a major steppingstone in our ambitious plans to expand the AFI in the coming years, ‘said the Association’s Chairman Chris Hackett.
‘Over the years Fencex has cemented itself as an essential part of the industry and we are excited what the future holds,’ he said. ‘We will work alongside of the organisers this year to understand the basics of the exhibition and then take the lead on Fencex into the future.’
AFI executives will work alongside the current organisers for this year’s show being staged on October 11th at Stoneleigh Exhibition Park near Coventry and afterwards will take a controlling interest for subsequent exhibitions.
‘We have the chance to gain valuable experience with this year’s show and put down the foundations for the future,’ said Hackett.
‘This has been something we had on the horizon as we look to build recognition for the organisation and its members,’ he said.
Fencex now in its 20th year, is staged once every two years and moved to Stoneleigh Exhibition Park some 15 years ago where it has remained.
Prior to that it had been at Edgbaston in Birmingham but soon outgrew the venue.
This year the show has attracted companies from Turkey, Italy, France, and major UK manufacturers.
‘We are delighted that AFI have taken this step,’ said Ian Law, organiser of Fencex. ‘’The AFI continues to establish its credentials as an organisation and Fencex will give it yet another string to its bow that will benefit the industry as a whole.’
CEO of the AFI Pete Clark said that this was a ‘golden opportunity’ for both the industry and Fencex.
‘It is an exciting prospect and we have many plans to extend Fencex in the future,’ he said.
FENCEX is heading to another sell out with some 30 companies set to exhibit at the one-day show. Registration is now open through the AFI & Fencex websites.
