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    Default What about the "Hands-On Expo"?

    The Hands On Expo is coming up in November and looks like it's going to be bigger than the Wood Show if the list of exibitors is anything to go by. The list so far is in the Australian Woodworker, the website is a little behind. Get your tickets ahead of time to avoid the line up trying to get in like the Wood Show was.


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    I intend to go and have a look. I did not go to the one earlier this year. As you say the list of exhibitors seem good. Not sure that Brisbane or anywhere else in Australia can have 2 shows a year. I read this morning all the good things about the show in Melbourne.

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    we will be there...

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    WARNING: Look closely at The Australian Woodworker advertisement.
    It is actually a list of Exhibitors and BRANDS.

    Just because a brand name is mentioned does not mean that business will be there.

    U-Beaut Polishes is listed in the Woodworker and on the Hands-On web site.

    U-Beaut Polishes WILL NOT BE THERE AS AN EXHIBITOR, our products may be there, but we definitely won't be. Little bit misleading if you just look at names.

    That big list looks quite impressive, however...... If you take out the brands and list only the exhibitors the number will shrink very dramatically. Rather point this out here, than see people turn up expecting to find a business, only to be disappointed.

    Cheers - Neil

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    Quote Originally Posted by ubeaut View Post
    That big list looks quite impressive, however...... If you take out the brands and list only the exhibitors the number will shrink very dramatically. Rather point this out here, than see people turn up expecting to find a business, only to be disappointed.

    Cheers - Neil
    Ohh, very deceptive. It will be interesting to find out what Brisbane thought of it. Regardless, I hope it's a winner for those brands/exhibitors who will be there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ubeaut
    That big list looks quite impressive, however...... If you take out the brands and list only the exhibitors the number will shrink very dramatically.

    Cheers - Neil
    I see what you mean, counted 36 items in the list that is being exhibited by Carrolls on their stand. Jim will be busy with such a big range of products.

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    ill be there with my mill and a bunch of timber, slabs and furniture. just liten for the noise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ubeaut View Post
    Look closely at The Australian Woodworker advertisement.


    It is actually a list of Exhibitors and BRANDS.
    Just because a brand name is mentioned does not mean that business will be there.
    Hi Neil

    Here’s my 2 cents worth!!! The intent behind listing brands is to support our retailers. For almost 18 out of the past 20 years the Australian Woodworker Directory has promoted timber shows by listing EXHIBITORS & BRANDS. The Hands-On Expo simply follows that format.
    Why? Well, as the majority of exhibitors are retailers, we support them by letting everyone know about the products that they will be retailing at the Expo, not just the name of their store. The exhibitors themselves have supplied the list of brands they will be selling.
    Visitors like to know they can stock up on U-Beaut products at the show. Carroll’s Woodcraft Supplies have advised us that they will be stocking U-Beaut products so it is listed as a brand that will be available for sale. The website clearly indicates what brands will be on what stands.
    United Tools, as another example, have 500 square metres at the Expo and they have more than 20 companies and brands on their stand. Visitors want to know whether Festool is at the Expo and United Tools want to let people know that the Festool brand is on their stand. To not list all the brands on the United Tools stand would not give a complete indication of what the show is all about and what is available. For both visitors and exhibitors it’s normally a win-win benefit to promote what is on offer and for sale.
    As mentioned earlier this has been the format in The Australian Woodworker Magazine for most of the last 20 years, and it is the exhibitors themselves who have provided for publication the list of companies and brands that they will have for sale at the Expo.
    Hope no-one feels disappointed; the intent is not to mislead but rather provide something of value to both visitors and exhibitors – pretty much information and awareness of the products on offer!
    Cheers
    Collette

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    Quote Originally Posted by Collette View Post
    United Tools, as another example, have 500 square metres at the Expo and they have more than 20 companies and brands on their stand.
    Is this more ambiguity? Will there be "more than 20 companies and brands" on United Tools' stand, or just twenty brands? There's a very big difference!
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    Actually United Tools have advised they have over 30 companies subcontracting space on their stand at the Brisbane Expo! This is information provided by United Tools to us so hopefully that clears up any perceived ambiguity.


    Visitors to the Brisbane Hands-On Expo can check out the following companies at United Tools: Abrasiflex Atlas Copco BAR Group Bosch Cigweld Cooper Tools Gamers Agencies Hand Tool Australia Hitachi Hordern Husquarna Industrial Tool & Machinery Irwin tools J&J Tools JW Ross KC Tools Macnaught Makita MSA Nitto Panasonic Paramount Safety Promac Quick Drive Ravenn Spear & Jackson St Gorbain Stanley Sutton Tooltechnic Weldmaster Whites International.


    For people looking to test and try a range of options it’s a great place to start!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Collette View Post
    Actually United Tools have advised they have over 30 companies subcontracting space on their stand at the Brisbane Expo! This is information provided by United Tools to us so hopefully that clears up any perceived ambiguity.


    Visitors to the Brisbane Hands-On Expo can check out the following companies at United Tools: Abrasiflex Atlas Copco BAR Group Bosch Cigweld Cooper Tools Gamers Agencies Hand Tool Australia Hitachi Hordern Husquarna Industrial Tool & Machinery Irwin tools J&J Tools JW Ross KC Tools Macnaught Makita MSA Nitto Panasonic Paramount Safety Promac Quick Drive Ravenn Spear & Jackson St Gorbain Stanley Sutton Tooltechnic Weldmaster Whites International.


    For people looking to test and try a range of options it’s a great place to start!
    I'm in Melbourne and won't therefore be attending the Brisbane show, but thank you for clearing up any misunderstanding. I hope it's a successful show and everyone is happy with it.
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    Regards, Woodwould.

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    Online it should be possible to offer the options "Browse by Exhibitor" and "Browse by Brand".
    What about that for the future, Collette?. Seems to me it would be more informative.
    Brian

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    Looking forward to this show, but just out of curiosity. With just a few weeks to go why is there still no floor plan available on line. I would like to see just what I'm paying my hard earned for before I buy a ticket. If not the final floor plan at least a rough draft. Used to have one in the woodworker months before the show and the list used to show stand numbers. No where near as misleading as just listing names.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Darklord View Post
    Looking forward to this show, but just out of curiosity. With just a few weeks to go why is there still no floor plan available on line.
    Darky
    Hi Darky,

    Thanks for the feedback. The floor plan with final stand numbers will be ready by tomorrow and online soon after. In the interim you can find the previous floor plan here.

    I’m almost finished putting up the Hands-On Expo seminar & demonstration programs for Brisbane and the final overall program will be online tomorrow! For sneak preview here’s the link to the Woodwork Master Class and the Key Seminars!

    Cheers
    Collette

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wizened of Oz View Post
    Online it should be possible to offer the options "Browse by Exhibitor" and "Browse by Brand".
    What about that for the future, Collette?. Seems to me it would be more informative.
    Thanks for the idea! I’m technically semi-literate when it comes the web so I'll pass it on to the web designers!
    Collette

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