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ON THE MOVE
It’s safe to say that one of the major attractions of Lockex 2016 was the free
training seminars. This year, the workshop area – complete with eight demo
zones – has been relocated right into the heart of the Ricoh Arena, meaning
that guests won’t have to miss a second of the show by leaving the building to
‘get to class’ and exhibitors will benefit from increased footfall to their stands
situated around the central learning space. With workshops for locksmiths,
autolocksmiths, security and fire safety across all three days of Lockex, there’s
something for everyone and it’s all FREE!
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‘ALL INCLUSIVE’
If there’s one thing that springs to mind when it comes to trade shows it’s the
(often over-inflated) costs that go along with them. Tickets, parking, food and drink
all add up, but not at Lockex 2018 – Security & Fire Safety. Once you have your
ticket you will be provided with free parking, meal vouchers and even a breakfast
butty on arrival. All workshops, seminars and classes are totally free and there
will be no hidden surcharges to listen to the keynote speech. This isn’t just good
news for the guests either, an ‘all inclusive’ package means that exhibitors will get
more visitors to their stands for them to showcase their products and services to.
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GREAT SPORTS
Sports fans take note: Lockex
2018 – Security & Fire Safety will
be held at on the earlier dates of
the 8th, 9th and 10th June, around
two months shy of the two-year
mark since Lockex 2016. With
2018 boasting a super summer
schedule of sporting events
including the World Cup in Russia
and Commonwealth Games in
Australia, Lockex is perfectly situated
on a weekend that avoids any
major international football, cricket,
athletics, golf, tennis, cycling or
motor racing. This is also great news
for anyone about to sit exams as
they’ll be able to leave the study
books at home for the weekend and
benefit from practical hints and tips
from the best people in the industry
before they take their assessments.
KEY NOTE
ASSA ABLOY UK’s Neil Vann will
be conducting an exclusive key
note speech at this year’s Lockex;
a not-to-be-missed opportunity for
visitors from every field. Holding
the position of CEO and Market
Region Manager of the world’s
leading supplier of intelligent lock
and security systems, it’s safe to
say that Neil really knows his stuff
when it comes to the industry and
anyone that has seen his talks
before will know he is a fantastic
speech-giver. Neil’s presence at
Lockex 2016 was a real highlight
for all involved so it’s great to
hear he will be at this year’s
exhibition.
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IN SAFE HANDS
Last but not least, one of the
main points of feedback from
Lockex 2016, is that while the
show was excellently organised
and offered a fresh perspective
on the trade show format, lots
of visitors didn’t realise who
was behind it! In fact, Lockex is
brought to you by the same team
behind the UK’s industry-leading
locksmith magazine and online
news publication; The Locksmith
Journal. As the only independent
trade magazine dedicated to the
locksmith industry and with 10
years experience, The Locksmith
Journal is the gateway between
some of the biggest names
in the business right down to
independent one-person locksmith
and autolocksmith companies.