That’s a wrap on PATS 2026!
That’s a wrap on PATS 2026!
After three busy days at the NEC Birmingham, PATS 2026 has officially come to a close - and what a fantastic show it was for the Buitelaar team.
Returning to PATS for our second year, the show gave us another great opportunity to bring together our pet food raw material and natural treat offering, while catching up with existing customers and making new connections from across the pet industry.
Showcasing our pet food offering
Throughout the three days, visitors to Stand B30 were able to discover more about the breadth of products and solutions available from Buitelaar.
Our team was on hand to showcase our raw material offering for pet food manufacturers, alongside our range of natural treat solutions, and to talk through individual requirements with both existing and prospective customers.
More importantly, PATS gave us the opportunity to have conversations face-to-face. From catching up with long-standing customers to meeting businesses for the first time, we came away with plenty of conversations to continue beyond the show.
A little fun on Stand B30
It wasn't all business!
Our mascot Waffles was back in action throughout PATS, making his way around the stand and getting involved in the fun.
Our branded treat grabber also proved popular with visitors, who had the chance to put their claw-machine skills to the test and win a bag of treats. But there was an added surprise – selected prizes had an additional reward waiting on the back, giving some lucky winners an extra treat to take home.
We also loved meeting some of the four-legged visitors to the show. One particularly enthusiastic dog even had a go at the grabber machine!
Giving our show products a good home.
Once the doors closed on PATS, we were pleased to make sure the products from our stand could continue to be put to good use.
Our remaining raw materials and treats were donated to charity following the show, including a donation to Birmingham Dogs Home, helping ensure the products displayed throughout the event didn't go to waste.
Until next time
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to visit Stand B30, meet the team and find out more about Buitelaar.
PATS continues to be a valuable opportunity for us to connect with the wider pet industry, showcase what we can offer and, most importantly, have meaningful conversations about how we can support our customers.
Thank you for another brilliant PATS - we’ll see you next time!
