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Title: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: RichardBardsley on February 14, 2012, 06:55:27 pm
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Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: glen parva on February 14, 2012, 07:15:31 pm
http://www.windex.co.uk/press-office/view/industry-agrees-to-postpone-carpex-windex-until-october-2012
been postponed
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 14, 2012, 07:20:08 pm

Bring back the Fed Show
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: Jeff Brimble on February 14, 2012, 07:42:22 pm
Bring it back ?? I didnt know it had gone, isnt it about October as well ?
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: www.com on February 14, 2012, 07:49:04 pm
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As you work for ionics, what does your company think of it being cancelled?
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: William McCafferty on February 14, 2012, 08:07:02 pm
Excellent News ;D
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: j.v. price ltd on February 14, 2012, 08:37:55 pm
Hi All

Some wil be aware that The Price Group was going to be at this years Windex, the reason for the show being postponed is lack of commitment from industry companies, it was the best solution and all companies involved will be behind the decision.

It will give everyone to spend more time getting ready for the show and make it the best show ever, all the companies going plan to have a meeting to make the show better.

The Price Group is 100% behind the show and can't wait for the new show as it is going to be special, well for sure the price group stand will be with its four pricettes!!!!!
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: Dean Taberner on February 14, 2012, 08:42:53 pm
Hi All

Some wil be aware that The Price Group was going to be at this years Windex, the reason for the show being postponed is lack of commitment from industry companies, it was the best solution and all companies involved will be behind the decision.

It will give everyone to spend more time getting ready for the show and make it the best show ever, all the companies going plan to have a meeting to make the show better.

The Price Group is 100% behind the show and can't wait for the new show as it is going to be special, well for sure the price group stand will be with its four pricettes!!!!!

Pricettes sound good mate  ;D
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: Smudgeoff Cleaning Services on February 14, 2012, 08:47:24 pm
Gutted, I even printed my name badges etc ... Lol
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: D woods on February 14, 2012, 08:47:55 pm
The show needs to come back to London (where the money is)

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Post by: Frankybadboy on February 14, 2012, 08:48:29 pm
no great lost really :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: j.v. price ltd on February 14, 2012, 08:52:33 pm
The show needs to come back to London (where the money is)



Hi Dave

I think that would be a good idea as well, save me time on the travel ha ha
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: j.v. price ltd on February 14, 2012, 08:54:44 pm
They are pretty special!!!

Hi All

Some wil be aware that The Price Group was going to be at this years Windex, the reason for the show being postponed is lack of commitment from industry companies, it was the best solution and all companies involved will be behind the decision.

It will give everyone to spend more time getting ready for the show and make it the best show ever, all the companies going plan to have a meeting to make the show better.

The Price Group is 100% behind the show and can't wait for the new show as it is going to be special, well for sure the price group stand will be with its four pricettes!!!!!

Pricettes sound good mate  ;D
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: D woods on February 14, 2012, 09:01:54 pm
I know there would be more support from potential exhibiters if they thought they would be exposed to a different range of punters (professional contractors)

Plus I would not have so far to go :)
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: j.v. price ltd on February 14, 2012, 09:04:05 pm
I know there would be more support from potential exhibiters if they thought they would be exposed to a different range of punters (professional contractors)

Plus I would not have so far to go :)

Think your 100% right also with the cleaning show being in Birmingham London is crying out for a show!
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: www.com on February 14, 2012, 09:23:56 pm
Windex is dead unless it moves to London. It's a second rate Cleaning Show at best. Hope this is a lesson to the organisers, the Ricoh is cheap venue for a reason.
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: Erithwc on February 14, 2012, 09:51:30 pm
The show needs to come back to London (where the money is)



Hi Dave

I think that would be a good idea as well, save me time on the travel ha ha

if it was at london excel i would go  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: William McCafferty on February 14, 2012, 09:54:49 pm
I think you need to look at the costs these venues charge.

The show can be located anywhere, but if the suppliers do not recoup their costs for exhibiting, why bother going.

as for excel, it all well and good if you live within the m25, but its a royal pain in the butt, trying to get there by train and tube.
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: Craig Trevain on February 14, 2012, 10:00:22 pm
I know there would be more support from potential exhibiters if they thought they would be exposed to a different range of punters (professional contractors)

Plus I would not have so far to go :)



You love your trip out of the m25!!!!
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Post by: Tom White on February 14, 2012, 10:29:29 pm
the price group stand will be with its four pricettes!!!!!

Pics!

Don't blame me, it's forum rules!
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: d s windowcleaning on February 14, 2012, 11:10:50 pm
Its time these shows came up yorkshire way stuff london .
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Post by: G & M on February 14, 2012, 11:32:51 pm
London would be ok if it wasn't so expensive, what about Newcastle or somewhere else for a change of scenery. :)
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: poleman on February 15, 2012, 12:00:31 am
The show needs to come back to London (where the money is)

WELL SAID THAT MAN  ;)
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: CraigBlues on February 15, 2012, 02:00:59 am
The Cleaning Show @ NEC it is then. :-)
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: clarkson on February 15, 2012, 10:00:26 am
Gutted, I even printed my name badges etc ... Lol

hi
so did i , and i promised the lads a few beers make it a bit of a jolly, so they arent going to be pleased.

held of a new cc machine as well was waiting to compare at show.

cheers

john
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: concept on February 15, 2012, 10:33:27 am
So, not enough people going?

Or, not enough suppliers attending to attract enough people?

Why would I want to go and visit a show where the biggest stand was sold to a competitor of mine, and yours? JV Price. Yes they supply, but I have no intention of using them as a supplier, as they are a competitior on the window cleaning front.

The list of exhibitors simply was not attractive enough to fill the place with excited prospects, running round with open wallets.

Venue is pretty irrelevant really as "build it and they will come" springs to mind with this...if Gardiners, Purefreedom, and other "preferred" suppliers were there, I'm sure it would have been better attended.
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Post by: D woods on February 15, 2012, 11:55:38 am
Someone said to me they were so desperate for Gardiners to attendthat offered to pay them £5,000
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: Ian Sheppard on February 15, 2012, 12:06:15 pm
Gutted, I even printed my name badges etc ... Lol

I was looking forward to a wonder and a bit of chat Never mind Interclean Amsterdam is not far of. Coventry or Amsterdam Choices choices  ;D
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: concept on February 15, 2012, 12:09:12 pm
Gutted, I even printed my name badges etc ... Lol

I was looking forward to a wonder and a bit of chat Never mind Interclean Amsterdam is not far of. Coventry or Amsterdam Choices choices  ;D

We're you due to exhibit at Windex?
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: Ian Sheppard on February 15, 2012, 03:27:02 pm
Gutted, I even printed my name badges etc ... Lol

I was looking forward to a wonder and a bit of chat Never mind Interclean Amsterdam is not far of. Coventry or Amsterdam Choices choices  ;D

We're you due to exhibit at Windex?
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: Ian Sheppard on February 15, 2012, 03:29:46 pm
Gutted, I even printed my name badges etc ... Lol

I was looking forward to a wonder and a bit of chat Never mind Interclean Amsterdam is not far of. Coventry or Amsterdam Choices choices  ;D

We're you due to exhibit at Windex?

In Short No - although some of our distributors were. I was going to use the show as a chance to catch up with some of the cleaners who use the systems and controls and get some feedback.

Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: concept on February 15, 2012, 04:12:43 pm
This isn't a dig at you, but because you are kind enough to come on here and impart valuable knowledge to us, I can ask you...

I know it's different for you as we are not your customers directly, the various suppliers of equipment are, however, they may be interested to see what you have coming out, or give you some ideas, likewise we, the end user could give feedback to you.

Maybe your mindset is shared by other suppliers who just simply don't see it as a return on investment.

Maybe it's more of a goodwill thing, and for me, the chance to see and play with some toys, well, I'd be spending money, as I'm sure lots of others would.

Truth is, suppliers can't be bothered, neither can I.

Will they lose out? Probably not, as I still need to buy gear from somewhere!
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: Ian Sheppard on February 15, 2012, 05:46:41 pm
Our Website gives a flavour of what we have coming along in the very near future. I am sure distributors will have most of these on show for you to look at and play with.


As for feed back as a company we need to listen to what people are saying even if we do not supply direct to the end user.

The down side is that it can take time to action some of the common comments and thoughts and it can make it seem we are not taking notice. Or in some cases it may not be possible. I feel being on the forum is invaluable and important a view my Boss shares.

There are some very good suppliers out there and on the whole they listen and feedback to us too so it all a good thing.

I see no harm in giving advice where I can even if people will not always agree and if it is our equipment or not

I respect different points of view to mine and hope that comes across

Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: Ian Sheppard on February 15, 2012, 06:22:01 pm
Got Me thinking about how best to support our distributors and be available to visitors to the show.
Title: Re: Windex 2012 CANCELLED
Post by: LWC on February 15, 2012, 06:46:33 pm
Windex cancelled??  :o

Oh well