Next year's Totally DIY and Totally Tools shows will be bigger than 2013's, show organiser Brintex said today.
The overall number of exhibitors has already passed 2013 levels, and the team is still taking more enquiries for the events, which run on February 16-18 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.

"Trade shows have broadly been a reflection of what's happening in their marketplace, and we're delighted that as the market has improved and seen renewed consumer and retail confidence so the Totally shows have also grown and attracted more exhibitors," commented exhibition director Paul Grinsell.

The latest confirmed exhibitors include Bob Mills, Darlac Garden Tools, Dekor Tools and JFA Brightspark, while two companies new to the show are SM Construction, showing its SplashStopper, and Toolfix Joinery & Construction Supplies, showing the US Toggler Anchor System.

This will be only the second time the shows have run at the Ricoh Arena, but their move to the new venue this year was well received by visitors and exhibitors alike. And next year, for the first time, the DIY Week Awards event will be staged during the show, taking place at the Ricoh Arena on Monday, February 17.

Show visitors will once again enjoy a free lunch, and will receive a free gift from the show as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations too. They will also have the opportunity to test their road reactions on a Formula One simulator.