More than 330 tilers, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers from across the UK came together at Pro Tiler Tools’ annual Tiler’s Trade Day reinforcing the event’s growing reputation as one of the industry’s premier networking and product showcase events.
Held on Friday 31st July at Pro Tiler Tools’ 140,000 sq ft headquarters in Northampton, the event welcomed representatives from more than 30 leading manufacturers, alongside customers, trade professionals and industry media for a full day of technical demonstrations, product launches, networking and exclusive Trade Day promotions.
Building on the success of last year’s headquarters launch, the event has continued to evolve into a key date in the tiling calendar, providing manufacturers with the opportunity to engage directly with installers, gather valuable feedback and showcase the latest innovations shaping the industry.
Throughout the day, visitors had the opportunity to explore the latest products from leading brands including Schlüter-Systems, Mapei, PREMTOOL, Kerakoll, RUBI and Instarmac, while receiving hands-on demonstrations and technical guidance from manufacturer representatives.
Sam Bucknall, Director of Pro Tiler Tools, said: ‘This event is about bringing the industry together. It’s an opportunity for manufacturers, suppliers and installers to have meaningful conversations, demonstrate new products and strengthen the relationships that keep our industry moving forward. Every year we challenge ourselves to make the event bigger and more valuable, and the response from both suppliers and customers this year has been outstanding. As a business, we’ve always believed our role extends beyond simply supplying products. We want to support the trade, champion innovation and create opportunities for people across the industry to connect, share knowledge and learn from one another. Seeing so many familiar and new faces under one roof was a real highlight.’
Alongside exclusive one-day offers, supplier competitions and giveaways, attendees also supported a charity raffle, with thousands of pounds worth of prizes donated by Pro Tiler Tools and its supplier partners. The raffle raised £595 in total, with 60% going to Alzheimer’s Society and 40% to Lighthouse Charity.
Attendee, Andrew Curry, Training Manager at Schlüter-Systems Ltd, added: ‘Pro Tiler’s Trade Day was unquestionably the best trade event I have attended, not only in terms of footfall but also the quality of attendees. I’d like to thank the Pro Tiler Tools team, from the moment we arrived, right through to the breakdown at the end, we had a fantastic time. Your willingness to help was greatly appreciated, and something I have rarely experienced at events of this type.’
Founded in 2008 by the Bucknall family, Pro Tiler Tools has grown into one of the UK’s leading specialist tiling suppliers, investing heavily in customer service, logistics, technical support and industry partnerships. Its purpose-built headquarters has become a destination for tradespeople nationwide, while its industry-leading 9pm next-day dispatch service and award-winning customer experience continue to set new benchmarks for specialist distribution.
The success of this year’s Tiler’s Trade Day reflects Pro Tiler Tools’ continued investment in the industry and its ambition to create an annual event that not only showcases the latest products and technologies, but also celebrates the collaboration, innovation and expertise that drive the tiling sector forward.
For more information about Pro Tiler Tools, visit www.protilertools.co.uk.
