And for the first time, the Promota Exhibition will run concurrently in Hall 12 on two of the days - Monday and Tuesday, March 1 and 2.

Registration for the two events - which both celebrate their 21st anniversary in 2010 - will operate independently.

Exhibitors at both events were keen for the two shows to run alongside each other because of the natural synergy.

The co-location positions Printwear & Promotion as the premium event for the UK decorated garment industry alongside Promota, one of the UK's leading trade exhibitions, bringing together suppliers and distributors of promotional products.

Printwear and Promotion has a firmly established reputation for attracting serious buyers and decision makers while bucking the trend of other events where falling audiences are being experienced.

The event has shown a steady year on year increase in visitor numbers.

Since 2005 more than 4,000 visitors have attended the exhibition each year with 2009 producing a record high of 4292. No other UK event in this sector achieves anywhere near these figures. Further increases are expected with the benefit of the two day co-location with Promota.

An independent post show survey has shown that over a three year period, the Printwear & Promotion exhibition attracted up to 85% new visitors each year.

Comparing this year's show with past shows reveals:

• 81.9% new visitors - Compared to 2008;
• 85.3% new visitors - Compared to 2007;
• 81.72% new visitors - Compared to 2006

(Figures provided by Developing Data Ltd. ME3 8SN from event registration information).

Sales information and floor plans are now available for 2010. To exhibit, please call Richard Smith on 01622 699172 or email rsmith@datateam.co.uk. Alternatively contact your usual member of our sales team.

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