The Sports Merchandise & Marketing Exhibition

Exhibition News

Olympic Year! Olympic Show! Olympic Success!

As the doors close for another successful SMMEX – Sports Merchandise and Marketing Exhibition, we are already looking ahead to 2013 with the Rugby League World Cup and the Rugby Union World Cup set to take place in England across the course of the next 3 years. Attendance figures were up 10% from 2011 and exhibitor numbers were the highest ever, making 2012 our most exciting show yet. With visitors from over 20 countries stretching as far as Canada, USA, Brazil and Tokyo, exhibitors had the chance to meet clubs, retailers, brands and distributors from all different sporting disciplines at mixed professional and grass root levels. A new element to this years show saw more specialists in epos/till systems, marketing services and digital technology. New features included digital mannequins, a club branded car, electronic sign boards and outdoor signage for stadium car parks and event locations. This area will develop for SMMEX 2013, which will be back at Wembley Stadium on Monday 4th March 2013. For anyone looking to book their stand location for next years show and benefit from an early bird discount get in contact with Michael or Alex by Monday 26th March on +44 (0)20 7821 8221 or Michael@smmexevent.com

Arvato Success At SMMEX

We are delighted to hear that arvato entertainment Europe the global outsource experts had fantastic success at SMMEX 2012, their first UK sports exhibition. Not only did arvato deliver a prominent interactive stand that proved successful with a strong amount of traffic throughout the exhibition, they also sponsored the pre show networking event and dinner. Simon Staines, Executive Director at arvato Entertainment Europe, said: "We were very impressed with SMMEX and the platform it gave us to engage the sports market. The level and caliber of the visitors was perfect for our proposition and we opened a number of very interesting opportunities with some of the key clubs. Our services allowing customers to maximise their merchandising margins, open up new markets like China and explore new revenue opportunities in the digital environment were of particular interest." This was arvato sports first real exposure in the UK sports market and the first stage of its plan to revolutionise the outsource market in the sports sector using its global infrastructure and digital experience to benefit its customers.

CAR ESSENTIALS

Car Essentials, British manufacturers of branded car mats, low minimum order quantities, Competative prices direct from the Manufacturer.

A Host Of Premier Companies Descend On Wembley Stadium For SMMEX

Clap banner the hand held banner and noisemaker in one. The choice of teams, sponsors and fans specifically created for crowd participation. The Clap banner creates a unique and exciting visual effect, giving clients maximum advertising space and brand awareness. Clap banner Ltd have now developed a new Premium sized Clap banner, allowing even more clients to use Clap banners in greater numbers, especially where crowd choreography is required or when faced with a restrictive budget. Clap banner are exhibiting at Stand No 92 and every visitor will be receiving a free Clap banner which has been inserted in the visitor goody bags.

Team Box

The Team-Box offers collectors and lovers of autographs a practical storage for collecting and archiving. It bears your club`s emblem or companies logo and can be customized to your existing corporate design. Also, individual and independent design proposals can be easily taken into account. Team Box will be on stand 249 at SMMEX 2012.

Exciting News For Ties International

Ties International are pleased to announce they have been chosen to supply and hold the official license of WRU (Wales rugby union). This is fantastic news for their expansion of licensed products within the UK. The range will include ties and scarves with the official WRU crest. At present the Wales Rugby Team are wearing Ties from Ties International in RBS 6 nations.

Female Football Fans Don Their Teams Colours

THE SUN has documented how female supporters at the Newcastle United v Wolverhampton Wanderers game took to the stands wearing lingerie in their clubs colours after both teams launched the underwear range made by PREMIER LINGERIE. The range includes a variety of styles produced in club colours. The company manufactures bras, briefs, French knickers, stockings, suspender belts and camisoles and is currently in talks with a number of Premier League and nPower Football League clubs about expanding their range.

A Practical Unit And A Unique Marketing-Tool

The BEVBALL is the first real alternative to the 5 l can for beer and all other types of beverages. It is a new creative way of advertising. It will help you to open up new target groups and new markets. Take advantage of the BEVBALLs unique selling proposition and come and see them at SMMEX 2012.

arvato Entertainment Europe Launch into the European sports market

With over 50 years of continued success in the global film, music and gaming sectors arvato will bring its considerable expertise to help sports clubs, manufacturers, retailers and events maximise their commercial opportunities. The arvato sports division has plans to revolutionise the outsource market in the sports sector and has the global infrastructure and technology base to realise these goals.

MAN OF THE MATCH

Ever wondered how you can interact with fans during a game and generate some real people power? Collstream has the answer with its Man of the Match service. This innovative service allows fans to vote for their man of the match by sending a text message to a designated five digit number. At the end of the match votes are tallied and one of the fans who voted for the winning player can be awarded a prize. Magic! In addition, Collstream also offers a Crowd Control service allowing fans the opportunity to anonymously text in rowdy or racist behaviour to the stewards. More great ways to interact with your fans.

"I WANT A CUSTOM WATCH"

Looking to place an order for custom watches? Deuce Brand currently has minimum quantities in which we customise our watches. The perfect way to advertise & promote in style for any sports team, company or event. Having already customised watches for EVERY NBA team in America we are now bringing this opportunity to the UK sports teams!

Promotional Products At Their Best

Aposta an cor are a Portugal based company and certainly know how to make satisfactory and above products. They produce promotional and communication material for the best teams. Their sticker albums, acrylic silhouettes, magnets, keychains, personalised framed pictures are all produced with precision and detail making them distinctive. They specialise in sports photography and video which means each image translates the athletes emotions and those fractions of time when success is achieved.

The Official Football bottle

Eurobottle have been the makers of the official football bottle, The Lucozade Bottle for over 20 years. If you play football, watch football or support the beautiful game you will have seen the stars drink from it. You may use it yourself or you may have bought it for your children or play in a team that has a crate of them. The Lucozade bottle is synonymous to football as is the quality. Eurobottle also manufacture the Umbro bottle Kit suppliers to England and also make The Barclays Bottle; the official sponsors to the Premiership. An impressive portfolio!

Win a DRIVING EXPERIENCE PRIZE With Colchester Print Group

WINNING could not be simpler at SMMEX 2012. Go and collect a wrist band from the Colchester Print Group at stand 5b and you could win this fantastic fun PRIZE. The wrist bands all have individual numbers on them and all you need to do is check their website on 13th March to see if you have won! The prize comes in the form of a voucher valid for 12 months on selected dates at Brands Hatch or Oulton Park.

Bringing You Innovated and Designed Products From Around The World

World Innovators will be at SMMEX exhibiting their arm wallets and high end fashion accessories

Wild Thang Product Voted One Of The Most Innovative.

A humorous Ball Scratcher produced for Liverpool PCT to raise awareness of testicular cancer has been voted one of the UKs most innovative merchandise campaign products at the British Promotional Merchandise Association awards 2012. A serious issue but delivered with a humorous message, the campaign did indeed increase awareness & checkups. A great start to 2012 for Wild Thang! Come and see more great products at SMMEX.

Your Brand, Our Bottled Water

Promotion for your brand could not get more simple with Water Promotions. Water Promotions handles the whole process, from producing your personalised bottle and water labels, to delivering it direct to your venue. They offer low minimums, volume discounts and quick turnarounds.

An Innovative And Green Product

Water To Go Limited are introducing a truly innovative and exclusive product at SMMEX, a water bottle which can take water from almost any source, and through a patented filter sited in the neck of the bottle, can deliver pure drinking water of a better quality than branded bottled water. You can even personalise your bottle by transferring your logo on to it, their branding sleeve can deliver a three dimensional multi coloured club or society logo.

Engage, Inform And Excite With Interactive Technology

At SMMEX, Vueinti will be demonstrating innovative technology and solutions to promote your merchandise and interact with the public. Including their unique user interactive data capture and trigger solution, which will report back to head office, the age, gender and what product the consumer picked up or what advert they watched or clicked on. Vueinti is more than a supplier they are your perfect partner to deliver the technology required to improve your product promotion and sales.

Ultimate Incentive Limited

Ultimate Incentive Limited provide a selection of promotional gifts good enough for any company or club to utilise. Club Shop Goodies, Eco Friendly Products, Bespoke Clothing and Dye Sub Printed Mugs are waiting for your branding.

No Tie Should Be The Same

Ties International can design a tie exclusively for you. Whether there is a specific logo, crest, colour, material, pattern and quantity Ties International can create your vision. From the first graphic design a sample tie will be made for you. This enables you to see the finished product before your order is put into production.

Branding Promotional Wear

Thermal Patch is a manufacturer of modern textile marking systems, as well as the newest patch technology transfers and emblems for a professional corporate design or advertising representative for fabrics.

Ball Personalisation. Complete Customisation

Why not use your love of sport to help you promote your name, team or brand to the world. The Promo People Limited makes it easy for you to create a unique ball design to stand out in the crowd

Improve Communication With Your Supporters

Team Sims enables sports clubs to have their own fully functional and branded PAYG mobile phone network. This creates clubs a retail, marketing and commercial revenue that cannot be achieved anywhere else. Improve communication with your supporters directly via their mobile phones with Team Sims and come to Smmex to meet the team in person and find out more information.

Storm International

Since its inception Storm has evolved to become one of the fastest growing companies in the sports merchandise industry and is proud to be an official licensee for many of the largest clubs in the English Premiership League as well as supplying both indirectly and directly to other football leagues and industries. Storm International will exhibit their full Christmas range, toiletries and accessories at SMMEX 2012.

Announcements From Source Lab

Source Lab are proud to announce they have added some new and exciting faces to their already impressive portfolio. New contracts have been signed with Manchester City and Arsenal FC, they are already well into these partnerships so look out for new ranges in the club shops and on the high street.

S.M.I Merchandising GmbH

If you want a watch or clock with your logo on it then look no further than S.M.I Merchandising GmbH as they can create genuine jewellery for you.

Schur Comes To Smmex

Schur is an international team of 20 companies offering packaging, packaging machines and packaging systems. Come and see their various products at SMMEX 2012.

NEW PHOTMENTS BRACELETS

Collect photos of your football stars as stainless steel elements and they can become part of your matching bracelet

A Style Icon For Home, Office Or On The Run

Introducing Bulb Bottles new product: The BULB B2, this will quench your thirst like no other bottle. The unique style is just right for everyone with the highest standards of design, quality and functionality. The BULB B2 has many features that make it extra special. Come and see them at SMMEX 2012.

J.P. Flag Co. Ltd Established In 1989

J.P. Flag Co. Ltd are professional manufacturer for all kinds of flags including soccer fans using products. They have dealt with FERRARI flag, F1, Disney, UEFA European Cup, FIFA World cup, Nascar, NFL and Collegiate Licensed products. Why not visit them at SMMEX 2012.

J & K Henderson Ltd

The UK's leading watch manufacturer can now offer own label watch collections at extremely competitive prices.

PUTTING CLUBS IN FRONT OF BUSINESSES AND BUSSINESS IN FRONT OF FOOTBALL CLUBS

The Football Trade Directory is a Yell.com for football, putting businesses in front of over 28000 clubs registered on the site. They provide clubs from the Premier League with services including kit suppliers, pitch and light maintenance, insurance services, legal advice, marketing and PR, trophies and engraving, health and safety, catering, printers, event management and more. They even have a free weekly newsletter that gives you the latest sponsorship and commercial news in football as well as featuring guest columnists.

Fast And Flawless Laser Engraving

Firefly Laser offer you a range of tasteful, stunning metallic cases for smartphones, mobiles and tablets. Massively successful for our current clients over Christmas 2011, our cases offer fantastic margins on a unique product range.

Epos4U Established In 1999

Epos4U specialise in PoS software for the small independent to the large multinational stores. They develop standalone systems to networked systems and also server based systems. Their software is designed for ease of use, designed and programmed by retailers for the retailers. To find out more information visit them at SMMEX 2012.

Step Forwards For Floor Applied Graphics

A development in floor applied graphic has transformed busy locations. Applied Medias graphic panels are quick and easy to install, extremely durable and slip resistant in wet and dry conditions. The unique properties of the graphics offer huge potential for a wide range of locations both indoors and outdoors, including football and sports arenas. The unique properties of the panels are a revolutionary step forward and offer advantages such as the ability to be quickly lifted and changed. Spectator stands, steps, walkways, refreshment areas and car parks can now be made into high impact branding and advertising spaces. For more information come and see Applied Media at SMMEX 2012.

Brenta d.o.o

Check out Brenta d.o.o and their line of sports bottles at SMMEX 2012.

Arvato International and Chesterfield Borough Council Shortlisted For Award

Congratulations to the Public Sector team at Chesterfield! After winning Public Sector Outsourcing Project of the Year in the 2011 National Outsourcing Association Awards, their partnership with Chesterfield Borough Council has now been shortlisted in the Public-Private Partnership category at the 2012 LGC Annual Awards.

Time For Toast

Ari International have a new product waiting for you. Burn your logo on the toast of your customers. The logo toaster can be individually designed in colour and print. Come and see more of Ari Internationals innovative products at SMMEX 2012.

A New Way Of Utilising The Outdoors

Outdoor advertising is the fastest growing traditional media in the world so utilise the largest billboard in the world. Car parks, access roads, internal and external walkways are waiting for your creative input and Applied Media can help you.

Offering You The Latest In Technology

If you want your business to grow then embroidery is the answer and so are Amaya products. They offer the latest in technology but at the same time give you the best value for money. Embroidery is turning up everywhere, on caps, jackets, shirts, gifts, and more. Amaya offer a complete line of computerised embroidery machines that enable you to create embroidered goods for wholesale or retail sale. Come and see their Embroidery Machines and Garment Digital Printers at SMMEX 2012.

Onis Sportswear Since 1998

Onis Sportswear will showcase their customisable football boots and trainers that are made in Italy at SMMEX 2012. Their workshop is structured to produce any type of footwear, not even the size of the order matters and the prices stay fair and amazing. Check out their Bergamo shoes, dedicated to their home city, they feature embroidered Bergamo badge and old city skyline. Try creating your own style of trainer with Onis Sportswear.

Football Fans Dont Stop At Lingerie

Fluk Limited provides a service for the boys and girls. Female football fans can cheer on their team while wearing their own lucky football lingerie and male football fans can have a dream turned into reality, to see their wives or girlfriends in attractive lingerie in their own team colours.

Products For You

Check out Fling Promotions Ltd fun and amusing promotional products and advertising gifts at SMMEX 2012. Ranging from wristbands, Snap-hats to Logo Jumpies you are guaranteed to find the right product for you.

Customise Your Products

Founders Total Spectrum have now designed and created a unique range of sport specific Membership packaging, to run along side their existing design services. Check out their Official Corporate and Fan Membership Pack Solutions at SMMEX 2012.

Getting Down to Business

FC Business is the business magazine for the UK and Republic of Ireland football industry. Each issue focuses on the work being carried out by clubs, governing bodies, and stakeholder groups such as the FA, FAI, SFA, Football Foundation, the LMA plus many more. Their news and events page is updated regularly with product reviews, case studies, interviews and research.

More Than A Message

Newcastle United came to Collstream Ltd as they wanted to send non-premium text messages to their members and season ticket holders to alert them to the latest home and away team information, as well as final scores as soon as the match was finished. Thanks to Collstream, Newcastle United are now able to keep in touch with events as they happen, even when they are far away from the match itself. Connect to your fans with Collstream.

School Sports Kit

Welcomed by sports departments and parents, Hagley Sports provide a comprehensive range of school sportswear including rugby shirts, football shirts, basketball kits and polo shirts.

Meet Your Sporting Hero

There is something unique about All Star Signings. They show you real proof of their signings as all their autographed products come from privately arranged or public signings. They have an exclusive agreement with Manchester United Legend Denis Law and two time European Cup Winner John McGovern. Their website details all the up and coming public signings which means you could meet your sporting hero!

Ksox Merchandising

KsoX are proud to be Official Licensed Product suppliers to Munster Rugby. They can produce bespoke products for any team, federation, or organisation, no matter how large or small the order may be.

Keen For Keenpac

Keenpac are retail and product packaging specialists. Their packaging expertise covers all sectors, including fashion, cosmetics and beauty, watches and jewellery, specialist retail, and charity as well as on-line retail. Starting with initial creative concepts to finished design and production, they work closely with you every step of the way, managing the process completely, right through to delivery at store.

Party Planning

Amscan are manufacturers and suppliers of balloon, disposable tableware and party products to the trade. Create your own sport and nation related party products for your event.

Headware

Drew Pearson will be exhibiting Licensed Headwear and Accessories for Manchester United, Chelsea FC, Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC. The products include Caps, Beanies, Trappers, Scarves, Gloves and Ear Muffs.

Forever Collectibles

Come and see a wide selection of football gifts and souvenirs at SMMEX 2012.

The Sporty Network

For the first time in the history of sports business, iSportconnect combines business networking, an in depth look at the latest sports business news and the market data, listings of business events and executive jobs as well as market analysis to provide a one-stop shop for the sports business community. An exclusive network for sports executives to connect.

Simpson Group Launches New Poparc

The pioneering world of 3D movies and television has been developing for over a century and it is their aim to emulate the process. With the latest, most innovative printing technique, Simpson Group has embraced this challenge and created Poparc; a patented process which produces 3D effects in printed displays.

News And Opportunities

Sportsglobal the publishers of the footballdirectory.com website and annual magazine is bringing more news, more opportunity and more excitement to you via the Goalkeeper Coaches Association.

Chip And Pin Solutions Ltd

Various products will be on show at SMMEX, mobile payment terminals, fixed line payment terminals, Bluetooth payment terminals, EPOS systems, merchant services, e-commerce solutions & payment gateways.

Medocs TSM Tetail Suite

A new product will be displayed at SMMEX by Medoc Computers Ltd. This well proven solution is installed in many clubs and includes touch screen point of sale, stock and purchase order management, catalogue and telesales mail order together with a fully integrated online superstore. All elements of the solution work from a single stockfile enabling club retail managers to have a clear single view of each supporter. Find out more information at Smmex.

Make Your Brand Unforgettable

MRS are excited about joining the SMMEX exhibition to show off their web development services. They have been proud to work within the Promotional Marketing Industry for many years which equips them with knowledge and experience in the areas of web that matter, design, social media marketing and emails.

Leading Suppliers Of Fan Wear

MSV Sport has grown to be one of the leading suppliers of fan wear clothing and accessories to some of Europes leading Football and Rugby Clubs. Their latest plan has been to develop their vision for bespoke fan wear into other sports basketball, ice hockey and American football.

On The Look Out

Personalised Football Gifts are looking for new Clubs, Brands and Associations to partner. They can produce a range of fully personalised individual gifts for any club however large or small, if interested come and see them at SMMEX 2012.

Gazebos For You

Pitbitz will be exhibiting its range of tough robust instant pop up shelters and mini marquees, a range of colours and sizes are available.

A Mugs Game

William Pottery is a long established decorator of earthenware and bone china mugs, at competitive prices. They offer a variety of print processors namely screen printing and dye sublimation and are able to offer dishwasher safe dye sublimation mugs.

Personalise Your Socks

With Valbro Hosiery you can design your own socks, you can personalise your feet!

Get Lifelong And Loyal Fans

Rising Star Products unique product range differ from interactive and educational baby and small children products, toys to classical and exciting accessories. They also supply fashionable organic products made by the finest organic cotton/ bamboo material for a competitive cost.

A Football Shirt Fit For Heroes

The Score Draw brand is the leading supplier of official retro football shirts in the World. Every Score Draw football shirt is meticulously researched and designed to represent the original garment worn by your favourite team and players. They are widely accepted by football clubs, football players and football supporters.

Style, Quality And Value For Money

Sekonda have been Britains best selling watch brand for the past 23 years. The brand is proud to be the provider of personalised products for many premiership football clubs. Come and see their popular products at SMMEX 2012.

Spoilt For Choice

Taylors Football Souvenirs have many assorted official football souvenirs for you to choose from.

Sydsvensk Form Reklam AB

Come and see their club pennants, flags and tabletop-flags at SMMEX 2012.

Adding Visual Power To The Game

Sporting iD are dedicated creators of heat transfers for licensed players names, numbers and badges with global distribution to brands, clubs, leagues and nations for application to professional team and replica sportswear.

Not Just A Watch

Sphere Time International S.A create and design complete new watches starting from the original sketch, then to 2D and 3D designs, manufacturing of the moulds and then handmade samples to the delivery of a unique original new timepiece.

Challenge The Ordinary Inspire Creativity

First pick your electronic device and then cover it with a vinyl skin from SCS Trade UK Limited. These skins set your device apart without sacrificing any of your products usability. Made from the highest quality adhesive materials, the skins will not lose their looks or peel away until you are ready to replace them.

Customised Graphics

Sachsen Fahnen based in Germany is one of the biggest screen and digital printers in Europe. They specialise in printing on fabric, PVC & board. They offer customised graphics printed and finished.

As Seen On Dragon's Den

Rollersigns will be exhibiting their unique Media product that retrofits & transforms industry standard Retractable Belt Barriers and Crowd Control Stanchions. A Rollersigns Banner Cassette can compliment barriers to create valuable media space.

Authentic Sports Apparel

Come along to SMMEX and see the headware and accessories collection from Refuel Ltd. They have knitted hats, fitted caps and stylish apparels.

Lucky Mascot

Come and see Rainbow Productions designs and manufactures walk-about sports mascots at Smmex. Mascots can act as the focal point for developing a range of merchandise and will also help promote existing lines of merchandise through personal appearances within venues such as club shops. Our clients include Arsenal, Aston Villa, London 2012 and the Sochi 2014 Winter Games.

Quantum Leap

Specialise in sports memorabilia and collectables storage and display solutions. There is certainly a wide range to choose from all of which can be personalised to your club or association.

Pukka Pies Dont Compromise

Pukka Pies are an integral part of the match day experience for many football fans. Please visit their stand to try Pukka Pies for yourself

Premier Lingerie To Reveal All At SMMEX

LEADING sports related underwear supplier Premier Lingerie has unveiled its new look website and launched its latest offer to female football fans. The official Premier Lingerie website at www.premier-lingerie.co.uk features a host of new imagery and content enabling customers and clubs alike to see whats on offer. The company is set to expand its range in the coming weeks and months, with more information being available at SMMEX.

Premier Licensing Limited

Check out their diverse range of licensed golf accessories at SMMEX 2012 including head covers, towels, umbrellas, balls, bags, gloves and club grips.

Merchandising And Advertising

Passamar will bring a selection of their products with them to SMMEX 2012. Circular knitted scarves, woven scarves, printed scarves, beanie hats, pennants, flags, key rings, badges and pillows!

Branded Earphones

OBuds are brandable earphones with a hands-free smartmic that incorporate tangle free technology. The product and its packaging is entirely brandable in team or corporate colours and liveries.

North Eastern Sports Limited

Mini kits, mugs, mousemats, stationery and knitwear come to SMMEX 2012

Something Different

Introducing a totally different, new, unique, exciting and FUN product concept to arrive into the market place. MODABOTS are a range of Build it yourself paper robot characters that can be fully customised in countless ways to suit your company or team branding, promotion or event.

The Perfect Personalised Gift

Personalise your calendars and cards this year with Danilo Promotions. They do not only specialise in film and popstars they now cater to all sporting fans.

Raise Your Club And Brands Profile

Hampshire Flag Company will help you stay ahead of the game with its superior selection of sporting and marketing products perfect for raising the profile of your club and brand. As one of the UKs leading display and event product manufacturers, its extensive range includes hand-sewn national and international supporters flags, printed flags and digitally printed banners.

Gorenler AS

Gorenler AS exhibiting their complete range of promotional items from cushions and pennants, and bags to badges, from flag, and scarves to gloves and labels.

Textiles

Deko Graphics will be exhibiting their heat applied product qualities for textile embellishment including the original Lextra product range and the newly developed Tackle Knit Textile product range.

A Proud Company

FBF International is a supplier of socks, flip flops and other accessories in the sporting goods and professional club markets. They are proud to be associated with Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Newcastle United and Manchester United.

Dizayn Etiket AS

Dizayn have developed a special production unit for scarf manufacturing, which has been attracting a lot of attention from sports and fan clubs. They have also been developing their creative resources for the production of promotional materials such as miniature carpets, woven purses, key chains and decorating cloths.

A Customised Car

Come and see Car Essential’s Car Mat Sets and Tax Disc Holders at SMMEX 2012. They can be branded and embroidered to your sporting choice.

Winners

Congratulations to BriefYourMarket.com for winning The IPS Innovation of the Year Award 2011. They beat off stiff competition from a very strong field so we look forward to seeing them at SMMEX 2012.

A Happy 2012

Alpha Duplication are looking forward to working with customers and catering for all their CD duplication, DVD duplication, printing and packaging needs in 2012

Creative Lounger

Instant Marquees announces new product for Spring 2012. A new breed of designer tented structures. The Creative Lounger is fully printable for branding. It can be erected in five minutes and highly engineered for semi permanent and permanent use. Pop up for the day or lock down for the summer season.

Unrivalled Selection

Grange offers an unrivalled selection of official products to suit every taste and age group from Dr. Who to Manchester United. Browse our fully licensed range or search by keyword to find the perfect gift. All titles can be ordered online from the comfort of your own home. Personalise your product with a sporting team of your choice.

Create Your Own

The Gourmet Candy Club has developed several brands all of which are unique in their own way. Create your own unique sweets by branding them with the sporting team you support.

Welcoming A New Team Member

Imagineear welcomes Emma Thompson to the London team as Creative Coordinator. Emma takes principle responsibility for managing the growing external network of creative collaborators, from studios and audio engineers to subtitlers and video editors which are named the imagineear eco system.

Euro Sports Merchandise Limited

Euro Sports is a promotional merchandise company specialising in the supply of souvenir items to professional sports clubs and associations throughout Europe. This March at SMMEX 2012, they will be exhibiting their new range of souvenirs and accessories for 2012

Bringing Fashion Into Football

Eternitys objective is to bring fashion into football and they have now established themselves as one of the leading suppliers of active sportswear and fashion leisurewear to the UK and Europes leading football clubs. Offering the very latest in designs and fabrics they are a company that stands for quality with an aim to improve profitability for all clubs involved.

Clap-Banner

We are pleased to announce that Clap-banner, who in 2011 were associated with the British Volleyball Federation after supplying Clap-banners for the CEV 2011 Volleyball European League, will be returning to SMMEX 2012.

Bunjee Products Limited

With over five billion Mobile handsets in the world being used on a daily basis, what better way to promote or advertise your club or team than on myBunjee. myBunjee grips to the top of any phone and clips to either an item of clothing or your bag. myBunjee can be made in any colour and can be printed on with up to four colours.

Auction Fundraising Ideas

If you are looking for auction fundraising ideas, British Sports Museum Charity and Fundraising can provide your organisation with hand signed sporting memorabilia.

Brand Your Baby

With Brecrest Babywear you can make it clear what football team your baby supports as they provide branded childrenswear from the top flight teams; Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal.

Eco Friendly Products

Big Bird Sports UK now offers a range of Eco Friendly Products. All of the products listed are either UK manufactured, UK recycled waste, sustainable, natural or organic materials.

A Life Time Investment

Arena Imaging is becoming renowned for their exceptional range of framed panoramic prints. Using their specialist equipment they are able to photograph and create images of your stadium or venue; the results are quite outstanding and will last a life time for your customers or clients.

New range for 2012!

Little Star Creations are launching a new headphone range for 2012 featuring a foldable headphone with very comfortable earpieces that comes with a zipped carry case with belt loop and carry strap. There is even an eyelet in the carry case to feed the headphone jack and lead through so no more dropped iPhones or iPods with your smartphone or pmp device safely inside the carry case at all times.

Jnius Design - The Sheet Metal Golf Ball

This golf ball is designed for all the golf lovers around the world. It is about 1,5 kg heavy and complete round. There are more then 350 dimples inside, divided over the 32 pieces. You can imagine that this ball will draw a lot of attention standing on your table or desk and will be a great reward for golf lovers. The ball can be painted in all different kind of colours and is also possible to make in different materials like stainless or copper.

A personalised drinking bottle for everyone

Why not delight your customers, team-mates or friends with a personalised drinking bottle? BULB Bottles' digital printing process enables you to completely individualise every single bottle. Let your imagination run wild - with texts, logos or photos.

Take your Till to your Customers

The ever evolving Point Of Sale experience now includes the iPad. G7 Computer Services Ltd being one of the first UK EPOS companies to offer the iPad as an integrated peripheral with their EPOS solutions. Improve your customer service and increase sales by offering a personal shopper experience - scan the products, hold the sale and just pay at the checkout. This will reduce customer queues and you can print to a wireless printer if you need to. Suitable in multiple business environments from Retail to Restaurants, all the security and functionality of your till & back office on your iPad.

New Licensee for Manchester United

DPI are the new Headwear and Accessories Licensee for Manchester United. Having recently signed a 4 year deal, DPI offer an extensive range of products at competitive prices across a wide range of categories to wholesalers and retailers. With a comprehensive understanding of the headwear industry DPI offer unrivalled service, product and pricing.

New Teams Added to Portfolio

Your Personalised Gift Shop (YPGS) continue to work with the best sports clubs in the UK and looking to grow their list of teams benefiting from a FREE revenue stream focusing on personalised merchandise. Rugby: Exeter Chiefs; Munster. Football: Accrington Stanley; Blackburn Rovers; Bolton Wanderers; Burnley; Bury FC; Derby County; Doncaster; Swansea City; Swindon Town; Southampton; Rangers.

LOOK GOOD PLAY GOOD WEAR DEUCE!

The worlds leading silicone sports watch! Originating out of San Diego California they have now hit the streets in the UK. Deuce Brand has been developed by athletes who were inspired to create a brand that reflects their love for athletics and fashion. Deuce is unique because we do not handcuff ourselves to one specific style or arena of athletics. We manufacture and design products that are individually created to have that wow factor, but also help athletes perform at the highest level! The latest trends, great comfort and exceptional quality is what sets Deuce Brand apart from the competition. It is important to feel your best on and off the playing ground.

Personalised Champagne

Park Lane Champagne has a new service offering customers the ability to have their own web site selling personalised champagne and wine for employees or for ordering by the general public. A bespoke store can be either publicly accessible or else hosted privately, for example on a customer's intranet. Personalised champagne makes the perfect gift and is a great way to enhance the reputation and prestige of any organisation. Park Lane Champagne is delighted to have recently opened a bespoke liquor store for Fulham Football Club: www.parklanechampagne.co.uk/fulham-football-club.

Now in Chrome!

The Worlds first soccer knockers - door knockers of your favourite club are available in chrome. Pushing the variety even further means more fans will be able to show their support from the front of their door. If you think your club will benefit from our soccer knockers, get in touch today.

New Product, New Website

Tozo the perfect branded spectacle and sunglasses holder as seen on DRAGONS DEN has launched a new web site now focusing on all markets, industries and SPORTS! Loved by the Dragons and every sports fan, get your own club Tozo today!

HNP Signs - the sign of a good business

Whether your company is looking for something traditional in slate or brass or funky in glass or acrylic, - from signs for the inside of your office building to banners on the outside - HNP Signs have a range of stock products and materials to manufacture bespoke signs to suit your needs. The company's experienced design led team are happy to advise on best materials to use for your project and help with the creation and innovation for the product.

New Membership Box Packs

Progress packaging have recently produced membership packs for both Manchester United and Liverpool FC as well as the hospitality box packs for Manchester City. All of these were produced in the UK on short lead times to great end results.

Firm adds framed photographs and 'gallery' style pieces to portfolio

GB eye is continuing to enjoy success with its collection of football posters and other related product. The firm now boasts the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle, Leeds, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland, Celtic, Rangers and Barcelona in its portfolio. Recent additions to the product offering include badges, badge packs, temporary tattoos and stickers. GB eye has also introduced framed photographs, available in three different sizes, which feature images such as player montages, historic shots and player line-ups. The firm is also now offering high-end 'gallery' style pieces, incorporating mounts and bespoke layouts, all finished by hand.

Soccer fans are the biggest spending tourists in Britain, according to VisitBritain

More than 750,000 people came to Britain to watch Premier League matches last year and they spent, on average, 38 percent more than other tourists at US$980 million. Manchester United's Old Trafford was the most-visited stadium, drawing 114,000 overseas fans. Liverpool's Anfield (89,000), Arsenal's Emirates Stadium (88,000), Chelsea's Stamford Bridge (54,000) and Tottenham's White Hart Lane (38,000) rounded out the top-five destinations. About 40 percent of visitors going to a match said attending a sporting event was the main reason for their trip. The largest number of visitors came from Ireland (164,000), followed by Norway (77,000), USA (56,000), the Netherlands (41,000) and Germany (39,000).

Fan Frames are the Innovators of Sports Branded Eyewear

Fan frames are excited to launch 'official' branded eyewear with English and Scottish premiership clubs including Celtic, rangers, Newcastle, Manchester United, Manchester City, Everton & Arsenal. We have also deals with two championship clubs Hull city and Nottingham Forrest. Fan frames is developing a complete range of official eyewear including optical frames, sunglasses, reading glasses & passive 3D glasses. The designs will celebrate the heritage of the club and the explosive passion of their fans!

UEFA Champions League Final

It's true the UEFA Champions League Final was indeed shot by Europe's leading panoramic photographic company, Arena Imaging. Surely there is no prouder moment in a fans life than watching their heroes lifting iconic trophies on the famous Wembley steps. This is precisely why Arena Imaging, specialists in panoramic photography approached UEFA for a license to capture these unique moments in history. Steve D'Arcy, Arena's Sales and Marketing Manager said "We were delighted to take on this shoot and the final produced stunning results both on and off the field" Using highly specialist equipment Arena capture a 195 degree panoramic photographic image of the stadium. The result is a product that will take pride of place in any fans household.

New Technique - Sublifix

Sublifix transfers are especially developed for textiles that have been dyed or decorated. It offers a solution when discolouration appears due to dye from the garment migrating into the transfer which is applied. This will ensure that the transfer maintains its original appearance, without garment colours showing through.

New company, new brand and new website!

Here at Soccer Knockers Ltd our aim is to give sports fans a brilliant alternative to the boring old Grecian urn door knocker whilst showing their allegiance to their favourite club.

Wonders in steel: The Sheet Metal Ball.

Jnius Design shows something new and exciting for sport fans. Our Sheet metal balls are very unique gifts. Football fans love to get this as exclusive reward and all sport lovers like to have some unique gift to show their friends and family.

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SMMEX 2012 - The Sports Merchandise and Marketing Exhibition is the only place to find and buy all you need to promote your club and brand. Held inside Wembley Stadium itself, SMMEX gives buyers and specifiers from sporting clubs and associations across Europe, the chance to meet up with premier suppliers of unique products and services in a relaxed, informal environment suitable for finding all of their sports merchandise and marketing needs.

As the sports industry continues to grow, we are keen to stay ahead of the game and the show has taken a new approach adding more marketing opportunities for all the clubs and retailers. From signage and wraps to security and till system specialists, from web site designers and digital media creators to those who specialise in fan interaction, SMMEX 2012 caters for all areas.

If you’re looking for retail merchandise, new souvenirs, something for corporate give away gifts, a unique idea in your hospitality rooms, new signage around the stadium, a new digital app or simply interested in how to raise revenue while promoting your club, then SMMEX is the perfect place to be.