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Months of hard graft and careful planning
finally paid off at Lockex 2016, the debut
locksmith exhibition organised by the publisher
behind The Locksmith Journal, which is why
this issue is a little later than usual so that we
could include a comprehensive review from the
show’s visitors and exhibitors. The bumper 46page Lockex 2016 review begins on page 32.
»»OUR ROVING REPORTER, HELEN
Williams, was there for the duration of
the three-day event in September from
16th to 18th at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
Helen said: “The overall feedback
was that the show was informative,
interesting and brilliantly laid-out, helping
locksmiths get to grips with some of the
latest products on the market.”
For some exhibitors, Lockex was their
first ever trade show while others used
it to launch new products, target new
business and network with customers.
There was loads on offer for visitors too.
One lucky locksmith hit the jackpot when
he scooped £1,000 in the promotion run
by Brisant, the cylinder and security trade
specialist. Doncaster locksmith, Andrew
James of Andrew James Locksmiths,
picked the winning key to open the box
full of dosh on Brisant’s stand.
The show played host to over 80
exhibitors, some international. Total
visitor numbers stood at 1,723 with
Saturday the busiest day when 751
visitors came through the doors.
There was brisk activity in the Autolocksmith area and, after a busy day on
Saturday, exhibitors enjoyed a chance to
relax at a party with a live band.
Over the three days of the show there
were more than 68 free workshops and
seminars exploring the cutting edge of