Anniversary contract wins for Joe Manby

EXHIBITION and conference service provider Joe Manby is celebrating its 35th anniversary by winning two major contracts.

The Harrogate-based firm, which is now headed by Andrew and Richard Manby, has secured an extension of its current all services agreement with the Conservative Party for its annual conference and exhibition portfolio through to 2012.

The party has commissioned the firm since 1985 and Joe Manby will continue to provide the main party stand, information desks, security marquees as well as graphics, floor coversings and signage throughout the site.

The team has also clinched a further two-year deal to provide traditional shell scheme and electrical services for the 100% Design Show – the UK’s leading design events at Earls Court in September 2009 and 2010.

Richard Manby said: “As the recession bites the events industry is facing the same challenges as all industries.

“The commitment of our long standing clients to provide us with extended contracts underlines the strength of our ability and approach.”