Glasgow fitness show acquired by QD Events

A Glasgow-based fitness exhibition has been acquired by one of Scotland’s top event organisers, QD Events.

The event giant has acquired independently run Scottish Fitness and Nutrition (SFN) Expo, which has experienced significant growth since it was founded by friends Neil Maclean and Jamie Rose in 2014.

QD Events, which acquired 25 per cent of SFN Expo in 2016, bid for the remaining 75 per cent after the show’s record attendance last year.

Greg Cherry, managing director of QD Events, said: “We are delighted to add SFN Expo to the QD Events portfolio. We have worked closely with SFN’S organisers over the past few years to help it reach its true potential, scale and accessibility to the mainstream fitness market.”

Maclean said: “I’m still going to be heavily involved. I was running the show single-handedly, but you have to be realistic about how far you can take it by yourself. This new arrangement will take the event to new heights.”