Door Industry Journal - Summer 2015

96 THE door industry journal summer 2015 building hardware Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk MLA Expo 15 - the biggest show of its kind The MLA are delighted to announce that MLA Expo 15’ will be the biggest Expo ever; cementing its position as the leading show for locksmiths and physical security. Taking place at the Telford International Centre (sponsored by the award-winning supplier, ERA) from the 2nd to the 4th of October, MLA Expo is expecting to see over 90 exhibitors from across the world, showcasing their latest products. Dr Steffan George – Director of Business Development for the MLA said: “Stand sales got off to an amazing start and we knew the show was going to be big, but we’re delighted to see that all the stands have actually sold out, well in advance of the show itself. Added to this, visitor registrations are tracking well ahead of previous events, so all in all, it’s promising to be an event not to be missed!” Having started from humble beginnings – being run in hotels for many years – MLA Expo is now in its 18th iteration. The purpose-built exhibition venue, with 3,000+ m? of space, plays testament to the show’s crown as the UK’s largest show within the locksmithing and physical security arena. What’s more, offerings from specialist and niche manufacturers/suppliers will have a presence, showcasing; locksmith tools, locks, key blanks, key machines, CCTV and alarm systems, Electronic Access Control systems, door hardware…etc. A full list of the exhibitors can be found on the MLA Expo website (inc. details of how to register to avoid the queues!): http://www.locksmiths.co.uk/mla-expo/ Meanwhile, work is currently being undertaken on generating the training schedule for the show. Content includes; safe locks, lock picking, decoding and bypassing, Access Control, standards, Health & Safety (including Abrasive Wheel and Electrical Safety certification courses), together with various business related courses.