Clean It Up
UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: brianbarber on February 22, 2010, 09:33:43 pm
-
Hi guys
thinking about going to the show, anybody been before ?
Is it worth a look?
Just thinking about giving up a days earnings!
Mr B
-
Went to the last one at the Ricoh (a couple of years ago).
It's OK if you're in the market to buy.
It runs parallel to Windex so worth a look if you do any crossover work.
Not a massive show but all the big players should be there (not sure about Alltec now though as last year they changed their marketing strategy to concentrate on training / marketing at their own site).
Not sure I would sacrifice any earnings to go but if you can schedule around then you have nothing to lose.
-
My personal opinion it is worth going too.
Its a fairly small show and half of it is window cleaning.
There are seminars over the 2 days as well.
Plenty of time to stop and chat with exhibitors rather then dashing around I got to see this and got to see that.
Its every 2 years, the next show will be in 2011 at the NEC and that is a very big one and need 2 days there.
-
was gonna go but doing 3 days training at alltec next week so can't afford any more trips this half of the year.
-
Doing hard floor training Derek?
Shaun
-
yeah me and me part timer, (soon to be full timer) are booked in for the 3 days, should be interesting
-
Nice place in Stoke that does the hard floor hands on Ricky knows where it is.
Shaun
-
bit late now shaun, booked it packed it.
-
Nice place in Stoke that does the hard floor hands on Ricky knows where it is.
Shaun
Can you post a link/details
Regards,
Paul
-
Definitely worth going to. Don't look at it as a day's lost income. you charge what you charge in order to finance such trips as a way of keeping upto date with what is available in the market.
I must confess to also enjoying the dinner on the first night as well; a good chance to get together socially with other cc's.
The seminars are usually very good.
this year they will be even better than usual.......
......I'm one of the guest speakers! :o :o :o
-
I'll arrive Thursday morning, stay over on the night plus awards dinner, there Friday too.
As Roger and Joe say, it's more than looking at shiny new machines. You are investing time in the future of your business. You're making contacts. You can see many of the machines on your wish list and compare them for size/bulk, weight, ergonomics etc. etc. Some may even be powered up so you can get a feel for the performance. That wand you always fancied could turn out to be too heavy for you. You might see a power wand that will just fit in with that new contract you are chasing. Like the CFR hand tool? Or Wonder Wand. Just talk to karl, Karen et al to find out more about them.
If you are planning new kit next year, that personal contact with a company/rep could make negotiations easier next time.
Thinking about hard floors? Plenty of people to advise. Hell, a conversation about tile and grout with Keith Robertson could take half a day on it's own!!!
And then there's the networking. A little bird told me that Dave Ingram will buy the coffee if you say the magic word "Phoenix" ;)
Not a massive show, but there's a hell of a lot to miss. Perhaps the biggest collection of manufacturers that you'll get under one UK roof all year.
Hope to see you all there.
Safe and happy showtime :)
The Ken
-
I agree, plenty to do there and chance to gain lots of knowledge.
Ken
It takes half a day just saying hi & catching up with Keith ;D Really nice bloke though. Lots of knowledge to be gained from him.
Richie.
-
Looking forward to seeing you ken, nice new machines on the Dry Fusion very large stand.Look forward to having a chat
David
Dry Fusion(Scotland)
-
Yes David, I saw the advert for the new Dry Fusion machine, or was it just in some Quartz/Carpex promo?
Whilst you're there David, would you know if the Dry Fusion E 460 vacuum is the same as the Sebo BS46? Apart from colour they look identical. Or would it be more diplomatic of me to ask, If I had an E460, and it needed some spares, should I be confident that if ordering from Sebo they would fit and be of the same quality and specification?
I'm asking 'cos I might be needing a new Sebo and the E460 is cheaper! And my Sebo has proved to be one of the better all round vacs I've ever had.
Safe and happy cleaning :)
The Ken
-
Hi guys, a question for David or Ken.
I recently bought a second hand Dry Fusion machine, but it did not come with the shot of steam attachment.
Is it worth spending over a £100 for a new one.
Cheers
Rab.
-
Robert
I'll sell you the one I took of mine. Only used for one week. £50, no V.A.T.
Safe and happy cleaning :)
The Ken
-
Hi Ken. Why did you take it of ?
-
IMO Robert, the system with genuine Dry Fusion solutions doesn't need it.
I've spoken to many others who are of the same opinion too.
Safe and happy Fusioneering :)
The Ken
-
might be interested in a dry fusion for com maintenance, what sort of discount are we looking at if bought off the stand?
-
Derek
Many manufacturers will have on the day special offers at trade shows, and Dry Fusion have certainly done this in the past.
It wouldn't surpise me if David did not know anything until he arrives at The Ricoh Arena, and I suspect that if he did, he may not be allowed to divulge the information anyway :-X
Your best bet is to go along and see what's on offer and what you can negotiate.
Because Sterling is valued lower these days against both the Euro and $Aus, this may not help your cause.
David is only an occasional visitor to CIU.
Safe and happy bartering :)
The Ken
-
Many thanks guys
will get the diary out and do some shuffling !!
Mr B
-
Hi Ken
Im unsure at the moment of prices for the show, but will be special deals available.there is going to be a lot of new machines available to see and chemicals lol, email me ragarding sebo/columbus.
dryfusionscotland@hotmail.com
David
-
hmmmmm!
-
Me and Mr Ware (south coasts second best carpet cleaner) will be coming up thursday morning and staying overnight.
For those who have not been before the show its self is not that big but you will learn a hell of alot over a few pints in the evening.
Does anyone know if Hydramaster will be there?
-
Anyone got a link to the hotels you're staying at on the thursday night ?
-
Ste I know some really good places to stay if your going with out the Mrs ;)
-
Steve
I'm staying at the hotel on site, but I gather it's now full.
There are quite a few others available locally, so a quick Google should reveal all.
Safe and happy showtime
The Ken
-
;D Hi Ken would like your thoughts on the Mytee 450 psi twin heater in line ???
-
Me and Mr Ware (south coasts second best carpet cleaner) will be coming up thursday morning and staying overnight.
For those who have not been before the show its self is not that big but you will learn a hell of alot over a few pints in the evening.
Does anyone know if Hydramaster will be there?
Bob
Any chance you can get him to brush his hair, put a pair of jeans on (not cut down) and not turn up in a vw camper ;D
Probably be the friday for me. Not sure if Kev and Doug can make it but me and Dave will be there on the Friday.
Pete
-
Will people be staying in town or nearer the Arena?, Will be out in the evening for a few beers
-
lot of people will be staying on site that I know :)
-
bob let me know where you and billy book, might make the trip our selves
-
I seem to recall there is a Novotel just off Junction 3.
Stayed there about 7 years ago. Needed a refurb if I remember right but that may well have been done by now.
-
Here's the link: -
http://www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-0506-novotel-coventry-m6-j3/index.shtml