Since the Vermont Sales Open Trade Days were created back in 2000 they have grown from strength to strength and have always been hugely successful , but this year ' s – on 24 and 25 March – will go down as the best held to date .
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Vermont open days – simply the best
Since the Vermont Sales Open Trade Days were created back in 2000 they have grown from strength to strength and have always been hugely successful , but this year ' s – on 24 and 25 March – will go down as the best held to date .
“ We really put everything into this year ’ s open days ,” says Ryan Hunt , sales director for Vermont Sales . “ Again , we invited all our key international suppliers from our leading brands who were on their stands meeting with customers and demonstrating all their products . We have always had a great line up of overseas guests but this year is one of or our best , with many of the top executives from all our leading brands attending the show and rolling up their sleeves and getting actively involved .
“ Top suppliers like Paul Souber the managing director of Souber tools and Moshe Abraham the president from Nes Tools Israel . The lively owner and CEO of Alpen Drills Austria Max Reischl who launched their all new revolutionary technically advanced Sprint MASTER and Professional range over the two days , which offer three times the service life , are 30 % faster , tougher , highly accurate and precise , the ultimate in HSS twist drill design from the leaders in drills and drilling technology ,” says Hunt .
“ It was the perfect opportunity to meet with international experts , to discuss these hugely successful brands and products , view the demonstrations and see the latest products in action . The new power tools and accessories were mind boggling , the technology that is now available is really out of this world , along with the really clever range of new products , taking tools and accessories to a completely a new level ,” says Dale Engelbrecht , commercial director , Vermont Sales .
“ These open days allow us to interface with our customers , demonstrate the tools and accessories which is a huge benefit to our clients as it allows us to demonstrate , educate and offer solutions for customers . They can also see all the tools in action , ask the questions and see what they are capable of . Trade customers can also sign up on the day for any of our many free training courses that we run each year ,” adds Engelbrecht .
This year ’ s Open Trade Days had a record 180 display stands with more than 60 brands on display and product ranges running into the 1 000s . Over the two days , more than 100 demonstrations took place in the main arena and on the international stands . Customer attendance was excellent with well over 1 000 guests attending .
Some of the 60 display stands .
The Vermont Sales team laid it on as they normally do , supplying all refreshments throughout the day , a very impressive coffee bar , refreshment station and continued announcements kept the guests informed and up to date with all that was happening over the two days .
LATEST TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
“ This has to be the one of the best shows ever , if you are into this sort of business and did not attend you missed a fantastic opportunity to see the latest tools and accessories ,” says a trade customer .
“ There was everything and more on display , new products , with some outstanding specials so much so that I attended both days , for a retailer like myself it was like Christmas . They left nothing to chance and catered for all , better than most international fairs that I have attended overseas , these Vermont Sales guys are truly a professional operation ,” he adds .
This year ' s Open Trade Days had a record 180 display stands with more than 60 brands on display and product ranges running into the 1 000s .
12 JUNE / JULY 2017 //