Exhibitors
Exhibiting at our annual conference, which has become a platform for innovation and thought leadership, is one of the most cost-effective ways to reach 300-plus key decision makers and influencers from the housing sector.
The exhibition co-exists with the refreshment area and there are many opportunities throughout the day, and during the evening drinks reception, for attendees to browse the stalls and engage with our exhibitors.
Interested in finding out more? Email us at conference@echelonip.co.uk
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See below to find out more about this year’s exhibitors:

design build facades
design build facades is the UK’s leading design build overcladding specialist focused exclusively on external refurbishment of occupied buildings within the residential, healthcare and tertiary education sectors. It is decarbonising the built estate through a fabric first approach with particular expertise in delivering remediation and overcladding works via the Hyde Building and Fire Safety Framework, managed by Pretium Frameworks.
The business provides a turnkey package of integrated professional services taking single point responsibility from design through to completed building, assuring compliance with the Building Safety Act.
Its Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours (SKEB) are unrivalled within the industry.
Global HSE Group
Global HSE Group are industry leaders in comprehensive fire safety, specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy, as well as delivering sustainability and MEP building services, and its own in-house training academy.
It places people and compliance at the heart of everything it does and prides itself on its highly knowledgeable and experienced, multi-disciplinary team who work seamlessly to keep occupants safe and deliver safer buildings.
It operates nationally across the UK and Ireland, and its clients include some of the UK’s largest housing associations, leading student accommodation providers, hotels, universities, consultants, architects, councils and developers.
Gunfire
Gunfire is a family-owned construction company specialising in passive fire protection, compartmentation surveys and Fire Risk Assessments and has been providing peace of mind for building owners and occupiers for 25 years. Its sister company, Virtuscan, offers laser scanning, measured surveys and fire strategy consultation services that can support clients in creating their Building Safety Case under the new Building Safety Act 2022. All its works are endorsed by highly reputable third-party accreditation schemes, demonstrating its commitment to high quality, and its detailed records assist clients with evidence for the Golden Thread and satisfying Building Regulation 38.
Huws Gray Supply Chain Solutions
Huws Gray Supply Chain Solutions is the public sector specialism within Huws Gray Ltd. It has over 200 public sector partners within its customer base. They are all provided with a bespoke service solution that aligns with the requirements of their operation and ensures that the ‘Right Product, is in the Right Place, at the Right Time’.
It prides itself on its ability to innovate and move this industry forward through technology. Its current solutions include:
- Stock & Go 2 van stock management
- Public Sector Distribution Centre
- Lock & Go
- Pop-up stores (with RFID technology)
Northgate Vehicle Hire
Northgate’s core business is the hire of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) to businesses on flexible and minimum term contracts, giving customers the flexibility to manage vehicle needs without capital outlay or long-term commitments.
With 68 UK locations and deals with the UK’s leading van suppliers, it can help you to build and flex your fleet. Alongside LCV and specialist vehicle rentals – which, for peace of mind, include servicing, maintenance and breakdown cover – Northgate also offers a range of mobility solutions to help customers manage their fleets more effectively, reducing costs, improving efficiency and ensuring they are able to meet legal and duty of care obligations.
Northgate can also provide expert consultative advice across all aspects of operating electric vehicles (EVs), helping customers with everything from choosing the right e-LCV through infrastructure to driver training and advice – it’s here to help customers make the switch.
Travis Perkins Managed Services
As a supply chain and procurement solutions partner, Travis Perkins Managed Services works with repairs and maintenance workforces to deliver a bespoke solution.
Providing an unparalleled supply chain and procurement service, across the Travis Perkins PLC Group, the largest distributor of building materials, it uses over 600 branches, which include over 40 dedicated customer branches nationwide, to source the very best materials from known, trusted, ethical, and sustainable suppliers.
It is leading the industry towards net zero and helping communities thrive, working closely with its customers to help them navigate a changing world.
At the core of every partnership is its common goal to deliver a better service to its customers and in turn their tenants. It achieves this by implementing solutions that increase the productivity of organisations’ repairs and maintenance services while reducing the associated costs.