“A bad day in London is still better than a good day anywhere else.”
This famous quote from an unknown source describes indeed our trip to Facilities Show 16.-18. May. It was the first time for our company to join this particular event and we were curious to see what it would have to offer. We decided not to have our own stand this year, but explore the venue by foot.
London ExCeL was convenient to reach with the new Elizabeth Line and all the event arrangements were well organized. When getting to the Facilities Show hall, we were surprised to notice that there were no competitors nor bigger Facility Management companies exhibiting.
After the exhibition opening hours, by nice pints of local beverages, we wondered the reason for this. Maybe our niche field of industry is not too well known among the FM services companies and may suffer lack of attention when offering a service package to the end customers?
Also when having a chat with a couple of event exhibitors, the message was clear: “Handling mail and parcels – indeed there is nobody to raise this issue here, but should be!”
We had our accommodation in the Canary Wharf area and what an amazing part of the city it was. As of 2023, having five out of the top ten tallest buildings in the UK and with numerous headquarters of well known companies, Canary Wharf represents an excellent example where our products and services could be used. So, our next trip to London will be either exhibiting in the next Facilities Show or making an elevator speech tour to the city’s central business district.
London for sure is a city that seamlessly blends history and tradition with modernity and innovation. We were lucky enough to also spend a couple of hours in Central London to see the most iconic landmarks and feel the atmosphere of this unique capital.
Best regards,
Petra & Hannu
