Catering Expo, Newcastle — 1,500 Attendees, Scanners & Lead Retrieval

Location: Newcastle, UK | Date: April 2026 | Sector: Catering / hospitality trade | Client type: Repeat client

A large catering trade expo in Newcastle brought together 1,500 attendees, and Contact Media returned as the trusted supplier for both on-site badge printing (using our Epson printers) and hired scanners for exhibitor lead retrieval.

Trade expos live and die on the quality of lead data exhibitors walk away with. Our scanner hire meant every exhibitor at the event could scan attendee badges directly, instantly capturing contact details rather than relying on business cards and handwritten notes — a huge improvement in both speed and data accuracy.

Event breakdown:

• 1,500 attendees processed through full-colour, on-the-day badge printing
• Exhibitor scanner hire for real-time lead retrieval across the expo floor
• QR code-based check-in for fast, accurate registration
• Returning client for another year of the event

Lead retrieval technology has become an expected feature at trade expos, and combining it with reliable on-site badge printing means exhibitors and organisers both get more value from the event — exhibitors get better data, organisers get a smoother show floor.

Contact Media provides badge printing and lead retrieval scanner hire for trade shows and exhibitions across the UK.