Pictured above: Matthew Mein (centre) shows trade association and exhibitor representatives around the new location for Glee 2014.

Time to say goodbye to another annual Glee exhibition! Unbelievably Glee 2013 has been and gone, with three hectic days of big business, networking and product launches already behind us.

This has been my first year at the helm of the show. Glee 2013 has been the culmination of 12 months of hard work, not just for my team and I, but for the industry as a whole. 

Walking the halls I have been incredibly impressed by the level of innovation, and inspiration on offer from exhibitors both big and small, as well as those new to the market, and long-established. I also know that the wider industry has recognised the same thing, as I have heard of a wealth of orders being taken and new accounts being opened, helping to build strong profits for many throughout 2014.

Looking ahead to next year Glee is set to begin helping the industry move into the next exciting chapter. Today we say goodbye to Halls 4 and 5 as we begin our relocation to Hall 17-20 within the NEC. 

The response to these plans has been incredibly well-received, with many big brands already having confirmed their space at next year’s show.  We’ve no doubt Glee’s plans for 2014 are going to help buyers and sellers to do even better business, and we look forward to many more of you taking up this opportunity next year.

Before I sign off I would like to thank you all for your hard work and use of Glee. Without your feedback we would not be able to continually evolve the show. Glee is your show, and we hope that together we can build an even brighter future for Glee, your business and for our industry.

Matthew Mein, Glee Event Manager