Attendance up 23 per cent at Backer Spring Show

H.H. Backer’s 23rd annual pet industry spring trade show, held on 13-15 April in Atlantic City, drew close to 6 000 registered buyers from 1 869 firms. These attendance figures are up 23 per cent compared with last year’s show. According to the organiser, a total of 314 exhibitors displayed products in 560 booths. In addition, 60 exhibitors displayed at the Backer show for the first time. The next show is the 45th annual pet industry Christmas trade show on 13-15 October in Rosemont, Chicago.