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Summer Bonanza Trade Show 2024: Building on Success

We hosted our 2nd annual Summer Bonanza at our Colchester branch on Thursday, 27th June.

It was a day to remember — 20+ leading suppliers, local builders, contractors, industry supporters and DIY enthusiasts came together to network, explore the latest products, and discuss upcoming projects.

Visitors enjoyed a free wood-fired pizza from The Mobile Pizza Co, baked fresh on-site. The first 50 visitors got to take home an exclusive gift bag filled with goodies. We also had instant win raffle and a prize draw throughout the day to win a PlayStation 5.

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A special guest: Jessica Fitch-Hall — Colchester based, Senior TKM racer, Club 2000 O Plate Winner 2022 and British Championship contender 2023. Jess joined in the demo’s and performed a few tricks to visitors in the afternoon, ahead of a packed summer racing schedule.

We enjoyed live tool and product demonstrations, which provided a great opportunity to explore new solutions for upcoming projects. In addition to the fun and games, exclusive trade deals were available throughout the day.

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The event was not only about showcasing products but also about building strong relationships within the community. A big thank you to our Summer Bonanza 24 exhibitors: Brett Martin, SSQ Natural Slate, Fernco Ltd, Long Rake Spar Co Ltd, JB Kind Doors, Pavestone UK Limited, Bradstone, Clark-Drain, Everbuild Building Products, TIMCO, Toolbank, FP McCann, Mannok, Joule UK and Haemmerlin UK.

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We can’t wait for next year’s Summer Bonanza, date to be confirmed. Thank you to everyone who came along to make the day such a success. Trade events are new to us, and we plan on building on experience.

Watch this space for more exciting events at Collier & Catchpole – your trusted local building supplier.

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Collier & Catchpole Hosts 1st Summer Bonanza Trade Show Event

On Friday, 23rd June, Collier & Catchpole hosted its first-ever Summer Bonanza Trade Show Event at their Colchester branch. The event brought together customers, suppliers, and industry experts for a day packed with networking, demonstrations, and fun activities.

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The event was an opportunity for customers to meet the Collier & Catchpole team and discuss their projects with over 60 industry professionals.

Experts representing a range of product categories, including bricks, blocks, timber, and drainage, were available to provide advice and guidance. Customers could also explore the vast selection of building materials and landscaping products that Collier & Catchpole offers for both delivery and collection from their Stanway, Ipswich, and Lawford branches.

Guests had a blast playing on the retro Pac-Man machine, racing in driving simulators and everyone who visited had a chance to win a 50-inch Samsung TV—which was taken home by Graham from IFIX at the end of the event. To keep energy levels high, over 280 freshly cooked wood-fired pizzas from The Mobile Pizza Co were served to customers throughout the day, as well as burgers and hot dogs.

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The first 50 visitors were treated to gift bags filled with goodies, including Pavestone mugs, Collier Hats, Pick&Mix sweets and TuffStuff workwear socks, making the experience even more memorable.

32 leading building material brands came to exhibit including, Ox Tools, Haemmerlin, Pavestone, Toolbank, Azpects, ACO Group, TuffStuff Workwear, and Brett Martin.

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Velux brought their famous show-trailer, featuring a fully fitted loft space with Velux skylights, giving visitors a tangible experience of how these products can enhance their homes.

Rockwool demonstrated their fire and water insulation capabilities in a 10m-long mobile display and Millboard impressed attendees with their exhibition showroom.

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Colchester Branch Manager Matt Whymark said, “It was fantastic to see customers and suppliers come together. It was a brilliant turnout, and the entire team put in an amazing effort. We can’t wait for the next Summer Bonanza!”

Commercial Manager and Event Organiser Karl Flintoff added, “The event was an excellent opportunity for our suppliers to demonstrate their expertise and product range. The feedback has been phenomenal, with many asking, ‘When’s the next one?‘ It’s a testament to the strong relationships we’ve built with our suppliers.”

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The success of the event, with some calling it “the best trade show they had ever been to” sets the stage for more exciting events at Collier & Catchpole. Keep an eye on our social media for event highlights, supplier updates, and news on future trade shows.