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Andrew Kennedy Director Perton Signs Ltd ESSA Chairman
ESSA delivery of member services. Thanks must go to Nick Marshall, my predecessor, for two very progressive years as Chairman as well as all the ESSA Board for their commitment to finding the time to continually drive ESSA and its various initiatives.
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of our members direct to exhibitors. We look forward to seeing the impact of this year long campaign and hopefully beyond, which will have both an online and faceto-face impact.
ESSA has also continued to listen and represent its Congratulations to the members on wider industry secretariat, headed up initially issues. From its representation by Chris Skeith and now under on key cross association the stewardship of Andrew working groups to the difficult Harrison for maintaining such issue of Construction Design high levels in all that you do. I Management, ESSA has made have had the pleasure of sure its members are witnessing first-hand the level represented, their voices of commitment, care and heard and will continue to be professionalism from each heard moving forward. I find myself in the very member of the ESSA team in fortunate position of being delivering and supporting our Finally from me, in the 8 years one month into my two year members and their since ESSA formed from the tenure as ESSA Chairman and businesses. merger of BECA and the AEC, able to look back on another 2014 represented more than strong 12 months. Superbly There were many highlights in ever the strength of the ESSA run and well attended 2014, but notable mentions community, demonstrated by member events, our member for the progress made with the sheer number of members conference in November being regard to the ‘Use an ESSA engaging with ESSA to a highlight and not just for the Member’ campaign, with more support their businesses and content, but the sheer number organisers than ever officially their industry. I truly believe of members in attendance. endorsing the use of ESSA that in 12 months’ time I will members on its shows and be writing about even greater Progress in key areas of you may have read recently successes and we thank you industry representation, the exciting news of ESSA for your continued support as record number of new becoming a key partner of members. member applications leading FaceTime’s Exhibitor to a very healthy growth in Masterclasses. This will Thanks membership and finally, provide an unprecedented Andrew investment in people and level of brand awareness for resource to continue the ESSA and the promotion of all
Breaking News We have recently announced a twelve month partnership to support the Association of Event Organisers' (AEO) Exhibitor Masterclasses, a series of one day learning events that will run throughout 2015. The partnership agreement includes a portfolio of branding opportunities for our ‘Use an ESSA Member’ campaign leading up to each Masterclass event, a prominent position for the campaign throughout the year and at each event. Following the successful pilot of the Masterclass series last September at the NEC, AEO will be rolling out a series of further events this year. The next Masterclass takes place at ExCeL on 12 February, followed by a return trip for the Masterclass at the NEC in June and two further locations still to be confirmed in the north of the UK later in the year. Keep up to date at www.essa.uk.com
On that note, a quick thank you to Chris Skeith who, for the first time since its inception will not be taking ESSA into a new year. In his new role as AEO CEO I look forward to working with him closely for the benefit of all.
Entering into a New Year, I can honestly say I wasn’t expecting to be writing for the annual review as Director of ESSA, it is however, an absolute pleasure and privilege to be doing so.
having seen record levels of new members, record number of members attending our events, ever increasing groundswell of support for our ‘Use an ESSA Member’ campaign, increase in member services and finally, representation across key We set ourselves areas and issues affecting extremely high targets our industry and our every year within the members. We also laid secretariat and we share a the foundations and put passion for the plans in place for a very development and exciting year ahead. progression of this industry that is only The dedication and rivaled by you our support of our members is members. We left 2014 in key to driving the outputs a very strong position and success of ESSA, a
fact we fully appreciate and our commitment to continue to listen to all of our members, big and small, will never change. I also echo the words of our new chairman in thanking the Board and Nick Marshall for his two years as chair of ESSA. Their appetite to drive ESSA and its members forward will guarantee even greater success over the coming years.
Andrew Harrison ESSA Director
the day and welcomed 3 speakers to the stage.
The 7th G50+Conference sponsored by Towergate Coverex took place in November at Arena MK (Milton Keynes) with a record number of attendees at our flagship member event. The day started with a networking breakfast as over 130 members arrived in readiness for the day. The conference was opened by ESSA director Andrew Harrison, who welcomed the room before handing over to our chair for the day Andy Gibb of GES. Andy, returning to the role of chair after a 5 year break, set the scene for
Mark Stevenson was first up. A noted futurologist, Mark introduced delegates to a future which for some was described as ‘mind blowing’, ‘eye opening’ and a little ‘daunting’. Next up was the launch of ESSAbuy, our very own group buying scheme that was piloted during the summer and autumn with promising results. The scheme, as detailed in the presentation from Hawtrey Dene (procurement specialist heading up the scheme) is now live and further information on how to register with the service are available via your ESSA account manager. Last before lunch was Debrah Harding COO of the Market Research Society who
provided the facts and figures following concerns that businesses, society and individuals currently have and how to respond to such concerns moving forward if businesses want to continue to be effective and profitable.
information we have on our customers now.
Following this, our much anticipated panel session took place, chaired by Sarah Cox of Freeman. The panel brought together all key areas of the industry, Austen Hawkins - f2f Over an extended lunch, Events, Jeremy Rees - ExCeL, delegates were invited on a Jason Stead - GES and finally tour of the venue whilst Laura Moody - The Mayridge having the opportunity to have Group. In their 45 minutes on their picture taken in our very stage, the group discussed a own DeLorean, sponsored by world run by Generation Y, Octanorm. Ravi of DT what the relationship between Structures even won the supplier, venue and organiser chance of a ride in Doc looks like in the next 5-10 Browns’ time machine! years and what the next ‘big game changing technology’ to We then welcomed Graham emerge may be. Henson, a long term friend of ESSA to launch the afternoon ESSA director Andrew Harrison sessions. He lead everyone provided a brief update through the importance of following the ‘Use an ESSA understanding our customers Member’ campaign, with a as a focus for where our recap of 2014 and what is new industry will be in 5-10 years for 2015. and understanding the current
Then after a tea break, we were extremely privileged to welcome our first ever MP to the conference, Nick De Bois. 25 years spent running a successful events company in our sector has helped position him within government as a champion of our industry. Nick spoke openly and frankly with regard to the political landscape and opportunities to drive support for the world of events direct from Number 10. The conference closed with Shed Simove. His 45 minutes on stage were nothing short of inspirational, brimming with ideas and perspective on life and business that challenges the status quo on a daily basis. Andy Gibb brought the conference to a close and those staying on for the evening networking dinner, were treated to a warm welcome from Pete
Winkleman, eccentric owner of Milton Keynes Dons FC.
partners from the day, Towergate Coverex, Vividink PR and Social Media, Octanorm, Europa This year also saw the first International, Jungheinrich, ESSA ‘Services to the Events Perton Signs, GES and Arena Industry’ award which was presented to Richard Armitage MK. A big thank you to Andy Gibb of GES for chairing the on behalf of ESSA by Steve day and to all of our Murphy, MD of Europa International, in recognition of speakers. his services to this great industry. For all images and reviews visit: ESSA would like to thank all of www.essa.uk.com/events our sponsors and event
In the Rough 2014, the Event Industry Charity Golf Day was held last July, at the Forest of Arden with The NEC returning as sponsors. 18 teams, 72 golfers and warmer climates than the Canaries - ESSA, can be pleased with chalking off another successful summer event. Raising money for charity has become a key focus of In the Rough in recent years and this year was no exception. At the previous two events we had managed to raise a combined total of £10,000 for our nominated charities and this year they were Events for Namuwongo and The Lord’s Taverners. This year alone, our very generous guests raised £7000. Truly amazing and hugely appreciated by both charities. It was also announced that In the Rough 2015 will be taking place on 16th July at The Belfry and we anticipate another sell out - so book early to get your space!
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The O2’s exclusive Chairman’s Lounge before being welcomed Last April, ESSA’s AGM took by The O2’s General Manager place at The O2 London with Rebecca Kane. Rebecca took a over 80 member delegates moment to thank ESSA for attending. choosing The O2 and it was their honour to host such a The AGM has very much become prestigious group of event an event in itself in recent suppliers and service providers. times. Gone are the days of simply performing a legal Then ESSA Director Chris Skeith requirement, the ESSA AGM spoke of 2013 as a year of a doubles as a member noticeable increase in networking day with external engagement, understanding and speakers having been invited to optimism. Internally, members talk at the last 3 AGM’s. were engaging more and more with ESSA, its events and core Firstly all delegates enjoyed a services and externally, ESSA leisurely networking lunch in and its members were engaging
in more and more industry and governmental groups that directly affect our industry.
the secretariat and the ESSA Board in moving ESSA forward once more over the past 12 months, through the actions of the secretariat, the Board and our members, ESSA is going from strength to strength with noticeable growth in member representation. Nick also ESSA Chairman Nick Marshall, in touched upon his final 8 months his final year as ESSA Chairman as ESSA Chairman as possibly being the most exciting in its expressed how he had thoroughly enjoyed working with short history with the rolling out
of the new ESSAbuy.com and continued success of the revamped ‘Use an ESSA Member’ campaign.
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Strong membership numbers with above average retention rates, a strong financial position and an association that was leading the way on industry representation was also recorded as notable 2013 highlights.
With regards to understanding, ESSA fed back to attending companies how in 2013 it undertook its most in-depth member research programme to date. The findings of this research, once digested by the ESSA Sub Strategy Group, have since enabled ESSA to form a far greater understanding of ESSA member’s priorities, goals and ambitions for the association. This greater understanding has since enabled ESSA to re-align its own core services and has
Last year’s AGM, like most other year saw 4 members of the ESSA Board having to stand down by rotation. All 4 wished to re-stand alongside an additional candidate which meant for the second year running we would see an election. Once all votes (one per member company) had been counted and verified, the following members were elected: ● Peter Bowen Access Displays Ltd ● Peter Allen 4D Design and Display Ltd ● Martin Cairns Reeds Carpets Ltd ● Alex Robertson JMT Indisplay Ltd Following the business of the AGM there were three presentations, firstly from
now moved resource and focus to where ESSA members highlighted as key drivers behind association success. Optimism, amongst the many services ESSA provides, as an association it also feels the industry’s pain and successes, a barometer of the industry if you wish. 2013 felt different to the previous 4-5 years. ESSA sensed everything was becoming a little ‘freer’, the buzz was returning to the industry and investment in growth, people and skills was talked of often at our events, on the phone and by email.
ESSA’s now Director, Andrew Harrison who updated the ‘Use an ESSA Member’ campaign and its very recent success in securing the endorsement of 8 organisers, 4 freelance Ops companies and began to receive pledges of support internally from various members. Next on was Richard Foulkes Vice Chairman of the BVEP (Business Visits and Events partnership) who took us through the importance of governmental representation, parity of voice for our industry within these circles and the importance of ESSA maintaining its voice at this level on its own and via its ties with the BVEP. And finally, bringing the day to a close were our friends from Hawtrey Dene, not only are they one of our newest members they are also leading the way with ESSA’s newest initiative ESSAbuy. For all images and reviews visit www.essa.uk.com/events
The Association with Benefits… Help grow your business… * Support the ever increasing demand for ESSA members by using your ESSA credentials to clinch tenders, within your marketing and sales communications, websites, adverts and email footers. * Discounted stand space at major event industry exhibitions (subject to availability). * Opportunity to network with exhibitors, organisers, venues, contractors and suppliers at numerous association events. * Approved supplier listing on the ESSA/AEO/AEV websites and help with supplying to the fellow ESSA members. * Opportunity to provide a member only offer. * Benefit from the ongoing ‘Use an ESSA Member’ campaign, aimed at your prospects and clients. * Networking opportunities with our sister organisations AEO (organisers) and AEV (venues). * Attend events including ESSA’s G50+Conference, AGM, In The Rough, AEO awards, AEO conference and forums. * Free category entry into the AEO Excellence Awards. * Raise your profile by sponsoring an association event or becoming a marketing partner. * Tailor your membership with a 1-1 meeting with your ESSA account manager.
Save you time… * Have all your event industry questions answered - we’ll either know the answer or know someone who does. * Get industry news delivered to your doorstep e-newsletter, technical updates and more.
Save you money… * ESSAbuy.com - have you registered for ESSA’s newest group buying scheme? * ESSA discount card. * Discounted insurance.
* Find critical information: Health & Safety helpline, ESSA Answers, legal and VAT helplines.
* Discounted event industry breakdown and recovery services.
* ESSA technical - find all your technical queries answered in our library of technical support.
* Free monthly VAT consultation.
* Free recruitment listing across all three association websites.
* Free legal helpline with event industry solicitor.
* ESSA marketing - the ESSA marketing bucket provides you with marketing resources to help promote the fact you’re members. This area is purely driven by member requests. * Download free Health & Safety and environment templates, or have your existing documents audited. * Access top industry research. * Solve time consuming problems and network with industry peers by involvement in ESSA and x-association working groups.
* Savings on accommodation with a range of hotels both in the UK and overseas. * Discounted Health & Safety consultancy services plus discounts on safety training. * Up to 35% off PR services. * Special employee health scheme rates. * Discounted short term contracts on material handling equipment. * Merchant service and card payment terminal discounts. * Access to over 160 ferry routes across Europe at discounted rates. * Discount on CHAS certification.
Use An ESSA Member It’s been pleasure over the last 12 months to announce a further tranche of companies who have publicly pledged their support of the ‘UAEM’ campaign.
ESSA’s four independent operations companies, Maelstrom Event Solutions, EventShare, EPM and Ways and Means Events joined leading organisers in their support for the campaign to drive up standards at
conferences, exhibitions and live events.
Other notable backers of the campaign in 2014 were:
The decision by these four operational and event management businesses to add their voices to the campaign demonstrates that the campaign is continuing to extend its reach and impact. We also took the campaign on the road by exhibiting at EPS, Confex and a great couple of days at Marketing Week Live, talking to marketers about the virtues of face-to-face marketing and using ESSA members to power that message.
Construction Design Management - CDM The majority of you will know of ESSA’s leadership of the industry action group tasked with understanding, consulting and relaying information on this topic in partnership with the Health and Safety Executive. ESSA has taken the lead in making sure our members are not only protected, but fully consulted on the new CDM regulations that are scheduled to be enforced upon our
4 things for 2015 Every member can help themselves in 2015 by doing the following to get your membership up and running and helping your business. 1. Get your renewal documents back to ESSA ASAP. This includes your certificate of public liability. One of the single biggest delays in getting your renewal processed is missing supporting documentation.
If you missed any updates on this subject, they can be accessed in full via the member This early engagement with the area on our website, Including links to the draft CDM HSE has been very well regulations and further updates received by them and they on our progress. have commented on the professional, mature and cooperative approach made by ESSAbuy.com the association and its member representatives throughout the Officially launched back in process. November 2014 at our G50+Conference, ESSAbuy Unchallenged and without essentially aims to provide opening up a dialogue with the ESSA members with a HSE, CDM would have been collective buying power of all enforced without consultation our members combined on as from its stake holders. many of your cost centres as industry by April 2015 by the HSE.
basis how you can best use your membership and to get brought up to date on all things ESSA. This is also an opportunity to directly feedback to ESSA on industry issues.
technical issues, health and safety matters, HR, British Standards, ISO’s and much more. ESSA Technical is an amazing resource and not to be overlooked.
3. Commit to attending one of ESSA’s member events next year - the AGM, Golf Day or the G50+Conference. Reviews of this year’s events can be seen in full at www.essa.uk.com/events.
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4. Take advantage of our Technical Services - guidance to help you and your business 2. Organise a visit from Simon Perry to go through on a 1-2-1 on everything from industry
Introduce your clients, partners and associates to ESSA and you will receive John Lewis Vouchers to the value of £50 when they become members. The new member will also receive a 5% discount on their first year membership fees.
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possible. The scheme was launched with some very basic buying groups to get started and now, Hawtrey Dene the ESSA member and procurement specialists behind the project need you to engage and help them develop further categories. This is a very exciting project and one that will deliver a very unique proposition for all of our members. For more details, please get in touch or register to take part at www.essabuy.com.
If you actively assist in putting a prospective member in touch with our Sales Manager, Simon Perry, and you are the first person to have done so, then you will receive this thank you from us as soon as their application is received, with payment, and is successfully processed. To find out how you could take part in the scheme and what you would need to provide, please contact simon@essa.uk.com for more information.
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Meet the ESSA Board… Chairman Andrew Kennedy Andrew is a Director of Perton Signs Ltd and he has 28 years of graphics experience within the event industry. He was a council member of BECA for 4 years and was involved with the merger that created ESSA and continued to serve as a Director of ESSA for 2 years. During this time he saw many changes and opportunities and was very impressed with the way that ESSA had developed and grown in the 2 years he wasn’t directly involved. Andrew sees on a daily basis how ESSA makes a difference and he enjoys very much being a part of the team that continues to drive ESSA into the future. Vice Chairman Simon Ridout Simon is MD of Dimension 8 and has sat on the ESSA Board for the past 3 years. Combining daily responsibilities on the exhibition/workshop floor and in the boardroom enables Simon a 360 degree view of the industry we work in and it is this insight he brings to the ESSA Board when understanding the needs of the ESSA membership. Simon is a huge advocate of the ‘Use an ESSA member’ campaign and can often be found preaching to the industry regarding the benefits of using ESSA members to power live experiences. Simon is also vastly experienced in the field of exhibition installations on the continent and is happy to speak to anybody seeking advice in this area. Treasurer John Robson Having landed in the exhibition industry by accident 15 years ago, John found himself running an IT supplier to the industry that in time, he is proud to say, has become one of the industry’s leading AV suppliers. In 2004 Aztec became a founding member of the AEC, which subsequently merged with BECA to form ESSA and John has been on the Board since this inception becoming Chairman in 2011. John is also on the Board of the Event
Industry Alliance (EIA) and has been since 2009, chairing it in 2012. John’s view of association life is that together we can make the industry a better, safer environment for all suppliers by setting and developing best practice whilst also maintaining parity of voice with organisers and venues. Pete Allen Pete is MD of 4D Design and has over 26 years of experience of working with leading clients on delivering the very best in design and customer experience. In driving 4D, Pete embraces the concept of continually evolving/improving, challenging the norm and seizing upon opportunities as being the key to the events industries future progress. Pete joined the ESSA Board in 2010 and he hopes to continue to bring elements of his own company ethos of surpassing expectations to ESSA’s future plans. Martin Cairns Martin has worked in the events and exhibition industry for over 20 years at the floor covering company Reeds Carpets, holding the position of commercial director since 1999. Reeds Carpets have represented member interests on the BECA Council and then the ESSA Board for over 15 years. Martin has personally been on the Board for 4 years and has drawn great pleasure out of contributing to the strategic direction of ESSA as a fledgling association and helping it navigate a course through climatic economic conditions since its creation. Martins role at Reeds Carpets is very hands on and he is often on site, enabling him great insight into industry issues from both a supplier and contractor perspective. Martin Cottrell Martin is MD of family run business, A1 Event & Exhibition Cleaners. He has 25 years experience in the exhibition and events world and has
an in-depth understanding of how to operate in a modern and continually evolving industry having worked at numerous exhibitions and outdoor events over the years. Martin joined the BECA Council in 2004, was a member of the AEC/BECA merger team and an ESSA Board member since its inception in 2008. Martin is also a member of the AEV/AEO/ESSA Sustainability Working Group and is keen to remain on the ESSA Board for the foreseeable future to ensure that the voice of the smaller run/family business continues to be represented on the ESSA Board. Sarah Cox Sarah joined Freeman in January 2015 as Director of Project Management. Sarah previously held positions at Mayridge, Hemmington Scott, IBC Conferences (now Informa) and Touchstone Exhibitions. Sarah is also a member of ESSA’s Sustainability Working Group and very active in industry promotion of best practice particularly in the area of H&S. Chris Criscione Chris has worked in the exhibition industry for 40 years, first as a Designer with three large design agencies and then in 1983 he decided to start Equinox Design with business partner Jim Reilly. Chris is MD of Equinox which is a privately owned company but he still keeps his finger on the pulse by keeping some key clients and looking after their day to day needs. Chris was previously on the BECA Council and became President for 2 years. The exhibition industry is set very deep within his heart, and he hopes it continues to do so for many more years. Nick Marshall Nick is a qualified chartered accountant by profession and joined GES in 1985. More recently, Nick became Executive Chairman of GES EMEA, overseeing much of the development in more recent times with the coming together of
Melville with GES. Melville, and now GES, have supported and represented BECA/AEC and latterly ESSA for many years, with Nick being part of the merger team and he has served on the ESSA Board since it was formed in 2008. Having served as ESSA Vice Chair for the previous 2 year’s he is very keen to continue the associations growth under his tenure as Chair. Alex Robertson Alex is MD of JMT Indisplay, a business that has been at the forefront of our industry for over 25 years. Alex was successfully elected to the ESSA Board in 2014, feeling that the Board lacked representation from a key part of the supply chain – namely specialist furniture suppliers, whom he believes share many of the same industry issues with others whilst also facing unique challenges. Prior to joining JMT in 2013, Alex was MD of GL Events UK for over 7 years and MD of HL Display for 9 years prior to that. Alex has a history of delivering and developing change within companies to drive success, attributes he hopes to continue to bring to the ESSA Board. David Wootton David is MD of CME Ltd and has been involved in the exhibition industry for over 40 years. David was a member of BECA and a founder Board member of the AEC, where he served on the Board and was a member of the merger committee which oversaw the bringing together of BECA and AEC to form ESSA. David served as a Board member of ESSA from its inception until standing down in 2009, rejoining in 2011. David is an active member of the recently formed ESSA Stand Builder Forum.
Information regarding elected members of the Board, how to get in touch with them or information with regard to becoming a Board member can be obtained by contacting christine@essa.uk.com.
Member Roll Call* 123 Hire Ltd 2 Heads Global Design Ltd 24/7 Exhibition Services 4D Design & Display Ltd A1 Event & Exhibition Cleaners Ltd AA Signs Abbey Design Display And Exhibitions LtdAboveline Ltd Advent Exhibitions Agility Logistics Ltd Aim Exhibitions Ltd Aiver Contracts Ltd Alchemy Expo Limited Alfa Display And Design Ltd Aluvision NV AMC Exhibitions Andy File Associates Limited Apex.co.uk Arc International Event Insurance Specialists Arena Group Aspect Exhibitions Aspect Visual Services Ltd Aston Display Limited Astro Exhibitions ATD Electrical Aztec Event Services Ltd B Brown Display Materials B2 Exhibitions Ltd Bang on Ltd Beck Interiors Limited Bill Moule & Sons Ltd BJA Design And Exhibitions Ltd Brand Saint Ltd Bray Leino Events C6(n) Technology Limited CC Exhibitions LTD Central Display Productions Ltd Central Event Services Ltd CEVA Showfreight City Creative Ltd Clearview Imaging Services Ltd Clements & Street Ltd Clements And Street Design Build Limited Clip International Ltd Coker Exhibition Systems Ltd Communication By Design Compass New Media Ltd Concept Furniture International Ltd Corps Security Courts Design Ltd Creative Marketing Environments Ltd Creative8 Limited Cvent inc. D Donovan And Sons (Carpet Services) Ltd D2i Systems Ltd DB Systems Ltd DD Exhibitions DHL Trade Fairs & Events (UK) Limited DMN Ltd T/a DMN designbuild DSA Limited DT Structures Ltd Dalesgate Exhibitions Ltd DataLead - Registration Division of Index Decrofloor Ltd Diamond Exhibitions Ltd Dijon Exhibition Design Co Ltd Dimension 8 Ltd Display Graphics Display Wizard Ltd Duncan Sword Construction D-ZineFurmnishing Solutions Ltd ELS Displays Ltd ESM Ltd EVENTSHARE EXSA (Exhibition Association of Southern Africa) East Coast Exhibitions Ltd Edge Exhibition Design Limited Elevations Exhibition Design And Management Enigma Creative Solutions Ltd Envisage Equinox Design Ltd Etherlive Limited Etouches Europa International Exhibition Services Ltd Event Exhibition And Design Limited Event Exhibition Services Ltd Evolve Creative Solutions Exhibit 3 Sixty Ltd EDPA Exhibition Services Ltd Exib Ltd Exmedia Ltd Expo Floors Ltd Expose Designs Extreme Exhibitions Ltd Finesse Group Ltd Floorex Carpets Ltd Focal Exhibitions Formula Exhibitions Ltd *List correct at time of publication
Freeman Freightlink Solutions Ltd Full Circle Events & Exhibitions Ltd Genesis 3D Design Ltd Global Displays Ltd Global Experience Specialists (GES) Hamilton Rentals Hart Wilcox Production Company Hawtrey Dene Ltd Heckford Advertising Ltd Henson Franklyn Ltd Hirex Ltd Hytex Communication Services Ltd Hytner Exhibitions Icon Exhibitions And Display Ltd Idea International Inc. Iguana Exhibitions Limited Indalo International Ltd Index Group InEvexco Ltd Interchange Communications Ltd Interlink Design And Display Ltd International Lifting & Shipping JMT Indisplay Ltd JNM Exhibition Services Ltd Joe Manby Ltd Jungheinrich UK Limited KR Exhibition Services Kingston Smith Korten Ltd Kristal Design Ltd Lawford Exhibits Ltd Lea Valley Colour Limelight LIVEBUZZ Lotus Exhibitions MH Exhibitions & Display Systems Ltd Maelstrom Event Solutions Limited Markey Coffee Communication Mayridge Group MEMS International Moore People MSP N200 NJM (UK) Ltd Nest Studios New Dimension Exhibitions Ltd Nimlok Ltd Ottimo Digital Ltd Park Display Ltd Penny Banks Ltd Perton Signs Ltd PICO EUROPE Precision Exhibitions & Shopfitting Ltd Project::4 Promotions Exhibitions Ltd Qdos Exhibitions Ltd Quality Registration Services Ltd Quantum Exhibition Quattro Display Ltd R S Displays & Exhibitions Ltd RTD Systems Rapiergroup Red 4 Exhibitions Rede-Resource Design Pty Ltd Reeds Carpeting Contractors Ltd RefTech Services Ltd Resolutions Ltd Richard Norman Electrics Ltd Rocket Exhibition And Events Rocket Graphics Ltd Russell & Twining Blooms Ltd SDD GES Exhibitions Saturn Exhibitions Scena Schenker Fairs & Exhibitions Service Electrical Wholesale Ltd Service Graphics Ltd Sharman Shaw Exhibitions Ltd Show Data Systems Ltd Showlite Ltd Showplans Ltd Sirius Conference And Events Skala Contracts Ltd Skyline Whitespace Exhibitions Ltd Smart AV UK Ltd Solutions2(UK) Ltd Standit Displays Ltd Symbiosis UK Ltd T2 Display Ltd Target Promotions Ltd T/A DiscountDisplays The Barista The Event & Exhibition Partnership Ltd The Intershell Group The Oasis Graphic Co The Private Health Partnership Ltd Thorns Group Towergate Coverex Toyota Material Handling UK Ungerboeck Systems International GmbH United Aluminium Ltd T/a Unibox
VividInk Ltd Ways and Means Events West End Studios Ltd White Rose Exhibitions Ltd Whitwam Ltd Worldwide Exhibition Specialists Ltd X-Venture Global Risk Solutions Ltd Zero 1 Exhibitions Zing Insights Ltd Zone Exhibitions
Research Update.
Dates for your 2015 diary Being the organised bunch that we are and so we have the best chance of squeezing our events into your busy diaries, please note down the following: AGM
ESSA are excited to announce a new programme of research to provide a detailed picture of the size and scale of the events industry in the UK. This will be a 3 year programme which in years 2 and 3 will provide trends, benchmarking and quality metrics for industry together with future projections for the events sector. Data will be collected via an online system which will go live next month. The study will be available to members for free once completed. Please do get in touch if you have any questions about the research.
30th April ArenaMK - Milton Keynes In the Rough Golf Day 16th July at The Belfry ESSA G50+Conference 19th November, venue tbc. Working Groups As usual we’ll be holding regular cross-association working groups throughout the year. Keep an eye out for dates coming up at www.essa.uk.com
Meet The ESSA Team We’ve grown! The ESSA team has welcomed in Kay Wilmerson, our new Marketing Executive. If you have any queries, or just want to say hi, feel free to get in touch.
Andrew Harrison Director 01442 285 808 andrew@essa.uk.com Simon Perry Sales Manager 01442 285 207 simon@essa.uk.com
Kay Wilmerson Christine Hasler Membership Executive Marketing Executive 01442 285 819 01442 285 807 christine@essa.uk.com kay@essa.uk.com James Shelley Project Manager 01442 285 805 james@essa.uk.com
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