Bristol-based custom exhibition stand contractor CLIP International has achieved accredited status of the Event Supplier and Services Association in recognition of its commitment to achieving the highest standards of health and safety.
Launched by the association in 2019, accredited status is a quality assurance programme designed to offer peace of mind to exhibitors, event organisers and venues. 
CLIP, which has its head office at Wick, achieved the standard after being independently audited against a robust checklist of criteria.
The firm helps stage 250 innovative and engaging events every year across the world. At each one it ensures that all aspects of design, installation and management are underpinned with the type of stringent health and safety measures that represent the gold standard for the sector.
CLIP managing director Geoff Barrett said: “Continually challenging ourselves to ensure we are leaders in safety practices while delivering the very highest standards is embedded in our core ethos.
“I am very proud of the whole team at CLIP who together achieved this landmark industry accreditation during what has arguably been the most exacting 19 months for the sector.
“Receiving this honour in time for the re-emergence of the events industry cements our resolute commitment towards service excellence and continual quest for improvement.” 
Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) director Andrew Harrison added: “It has been no small feat for any company to achieve accredited status during the past year or so.
“I take my hat off to CLIP for their dedication in continual development and leading by example during such testing times.
“Their focus on health and safety alongside their unfaltering commitment to excellence represents the best-in-class we look for at ESSA and serves as a solid blueprint from which many others can benefit.”
The ESSA represents suppliers of goods and services to the events industry and has a particular focus on health & safety, education, business development and shared best practice.
