MLA EXPO
25 REVIEW
Gala Dinner & Community Spirit
» THE EXPO25 GALA Dinner was a highlight of the weekend, made possible thanks to our generous sponsors Codelocks. A huge thank you to Matt, Paul, and Terry for organising
a fantastic evening, and to Lopay, who supported payments for the Charity Auction and Raffle. The Gala Dinner was a wonderful opportunity for exhibitors, visitors, and colleagues to connect in a relaxed, celebratory setting.
LOOKING AHEAD TO MLA EXPO27
» PLANNING IS ALREADY UNDERWAY for MLA EXPO27, and the aim is clear: to make it even bigger, better, and more connected. Exhibitor bookings are open, and prime stand locations are filling fast. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for companies looking to raise their profile and connect with thousands of locksmiths, business owners, and security professionals.
Got a new product to launch? EXPO27 is the perfect place to showcase it— with the added opportunity to feature it through the MLA’ s training programme, giving hands-on exposure to the people who matter most.
For locksmiths wanting to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry, EXPO27 will bring the latest training, tools, and insights— all under one roof.
Save the date- 15 – 18 October 2027
Scan here to register your interest and be first in line when visitor tickets go live.
Supporting the Men’ s Mental Health
» IN ADDITION TO CELEBRATING excellence, EXPO25 showed the heart of the locksmith community. Together, we raised £ 7,615.33 for Andy’ s Man Club! Generous contributions from affiliates, exhibitors, raffle participants, and auction bidders— including a special creative twist from Dave Stapleton— made this possible. Jeff Turner’ s Bring & Buy sales added an incredible £ 1,040.90 to the total.
Mental health is a vital issue in a trade where many work independently or in small teams. Andy’ s Man Club provides a safe space for men to talk, listen, and support each other, helping to break the stigma around mental health.
Support can still be given, just scan here:
Want to exhibit or interested in being a show sponsor? To secure your stand or discuss sponsorship opportunities, email admin @ locksmiths. co. uk today.
Let’ s build on the success of EXPO25 and make MLA EXPO27 the biggest celebration of our locksmith community yet— connecting, learning, and growing together.
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