The “CONNECT ZONE” A major exhibition opportunity for entrepreneurial SMEs — without the major exhibition cost
Many entrepreneurial SMEs have valuable products and services to offer the paper and tissue industry, but do not have the substantial budgets normally required to exhibit at a major international event.
Recognising this, the organisers of the Paper & Tissue Show London, taking place at ExCeL London on 11–12 November 2026, have created the Connect Zone.
This dedicated open area will offer compact micro-stands at a significantly reduced rate, giving smaller and resource-conscious businesses the opportunity to establish a professional presence at the show, meet potential customers and assess the value of exhibiting on a larger scale in future.
The paper industry is vast, and the opportunities within it extend far beyond paper production itself. Companies providing machinery, engineering, maintenance, energy, automation, packaging, logistics, consultancy, software and specialist services can all find potential customers within this market.
The show is expected to attract exhibitors and visitors from across the UK and internationally, including:
• major paper and tissue manufacturers
• converting companies supplying the retail and away-from-home markets
• mill engineers, maintenance teams and technical decision-makers
• machinery and equipment manufacturers
• wholesalers, distributors and product buyers
• retailers and procurement professionals
There will also be industry conferences, structured business-to-business meetings and a dedicated supermarket-style product display area, giving exhibitors direct exposure to buyers from across the market.
For an entrepreneurial SME looking to enter the paper industry, raise its profile or develop new commercial relationships, this is a highly accessible opportunity.
The question is not simply whether you can afford to exhibit.
Can you afford to miss it?
For further information about the Connect Zone, please contact me directly — and remember to ask for the Saxon Machinery discount.
Mark Livingstone
Saxon Machinery Ltd
