Screwfix LIVE 2026 hits a record 37,000 visitors, marking a 19% rise in turnout as UK tradespeople gather for product demos and trade discounts.
Omnichannel trade retailer Screwfix welcomed more than 37,000 trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts to its annual Screwfix LIVE exhibition at the Farnborough Exhibition and Conference Centre. The turnout represents a 19 per cent increase in visitors compared to the previous year, setting a new attendance record for the gathering.
The event serves as a major fixture in the UK trade calendar, bringing together major tool manufacturers, building product suppliers, and working tradespeople. Over the weekend, attendees gained access to live product demonstrations, exclusive trade deals, and previews of upcoming product lines across power tools, hand tools, workwear, and plumbing and electrical supplies.
What does this mean for a UK tradesperson or DIYer actually buying this kit — does it change what they should pay, buy, or watch out for?
While the physical show has concluded, the record-breaking turnout signals aggressive competition among major power tool brands and retailers attempting to capture trade spend. Screwfix routinely uses the exhibition to launch exclusive product bundles and regional promotion vouchers. Tradespeople who missed the live event should monitor the retailer's catalog updates and digital channels over the coming weeks, as promotional pricing introduced at the show frequently filters into national store networks and online trade accounts.
The 19 per cent surge in visitor numbers highlights strong engagement across the UK construction and maintenance sectors despite broader economic headwinds. For local electricians, plumbers, and joiners, keeping an eye on post-show inventory clearances at local Screwfix branches can yield substantial savings on core consumables and platform upgrades.
Reported by Electrical Times — original article
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