Another bumper CV show in store

The sixth annual Commercial Vehicle Show takes place at the Birmingham NEC on April 25-27. Expanding upon the proven formula of the past while adding some notable improvements into the mix, this year’s extravaganza promises to be even bigger and better than ever.

The Commercial Vehicle Show has been a resounding success since its inception in 2000, growing significantly each year since its genesis to become the single largest road transport and logistics event taking place in the UK. With major purchasing decision makers from every sector of the transport industry and commerce flocking to the NEC to learn about the latest advancements in the distribution and storage of the goods they handle, this three-day event has become almost a mandatory visit.

Almost 27,000 business visitors attended the CV show in 2005 to ensure that they gain every possible competitive edge in the intensely competitive world of storage/distribution, and it is confidently predicted that the three-day ’06 event will be even more popular.

A number of enhancements have been made for this year’s event including: new larger halls; a new show layout; key sector grouping; weekly visitor updates; and the provision of a centrally-placed Skills Centre.
Spread across five larger halls, the layout for the 2006 CV Show is designed to clearly signpost key sector groups. Similar products and services will be placed strategically within easy reach of each other, within the same general area. Availing of this layout, visitors will be able to make the most efficient use of their time, visiting directly the primary points of interest instead of wandering around aimlessly.

The Skills Centre, which was introduced last year to address the skills shortage in the industry, will highlight career and training opportunities across the full spectrum of transport/logistics. This will be centrally placed, at the heart of the show, and will focus strongly on personnel, training and HR media (coordinated by IRTE).
The exhibitor portfolio is being widened to include materials handling and storage equipment, tracking organisational developments within the operator business, where a single function now controls product movement from rack to end user. Within the past two years, fork lift trucks, dock levellers, racking, logistics software and telematics have all joined the show with mutually-beneficial outcome to visitors and exhibitors alike.

More exhibitors than ever were on hand to meet visitors at last year’s CV Show, where the floor area exceeded 90,000 sq metres for the first time. Pre-registered visitors can gain entry using fast-track passes, ensuring that there are no delays and that they make maximum use of their precious time.
As a face-to-face sales opportunity, the CV Show is unequalled in its sheer scope. For exhibitors and visitors alike, the value of the show is obvious as it opens up an array of new avenues of opportunity.
With every conceivable product and service of use to the transport and logistics operator in evidence, purchasing decisions that could otherwise take weeks or even months can be reached confidently on the spot, all of which has positive implications for business efficiency.

Research indicates that 91% of past exhibitors generated high levels of sales leads from their participation in the CV Show. If you wish to avail of the opportunity of meeting tens of thousands of specifiers and buyers in April, then contact the organisers to book a stand on 0044 1634 261262 or email sales@cvshow.com Exhibitors can book either spaces only or Shell Scheme (which includes walls, carpet, fascia and a stand name/number panel.
One of the key challenges facing organisers is to market the show to potential visitors, ensuring thorough satisfaction for the exhibitors. Past history shows that even the busiest of executives are prepared to make the trip as the Commercial Vehicle Show has developed into a compulsory event for the key players in the transport, distribution and logistics sector.

Promotion of this year’s event has been ongoing since last September and the 2006 Commercial Vehicle Show is already the most anticipated yet. The CV Show’s PR team has been working closely with all forms of print and broadcast media to encourage attendance and participation from those involved with the road transport and logistics industry. In short, anyone who doesn’t attend is in danger of finding themselves at a competitive disadvantage as a result.

Besides the obvious business aspect, the show is also an enjoyable event, with plenty going on to make sure a good time is had by all and a wonderful atmosphere permeating throughout the NEC from start to finish. Thus, it’s certainly not a case of all work and no play at the Commercial Vehicle Show!
The extensive list of products that will be on display can be viewed on the official website www.cvshow.com, which gives full details on what to expect at this year’s event. This list covers everything that might be of use to a haulier, from air conditioning and heating systems to battery chargers and accessories, chassis straightening and computer software systems, electrical components, fuel systems, demountable systems, lifts, lighting, lubricants, paint, livery, safety wear, security, tachographs and speed limiters and everything in between.

The Commercial Vehicle Show is Britain’s largest and most successful road transport event. Since 2000 when the IRTE Show and Tipcon merged with the Commercial Vehicle Show, it has gone from strength to strength, delivering more exhibitors and visitors every year. In 2006, the Show moves within the NEC to occupy halls 1 through to 5 with a combined area of over 90,000 square metres.

The CV Show attracts a vast number of people from all areas of the industry, including fleet engineers, transport, fleet or logistics managers, owners, MDs and other senior management from every sector of the UK road transport business. They all come to the NEC specifically to meet with suppliers, find out what's new within the industry, discuss deals and to talk serious business.

For three days, the NEC is the hub of the industry. Manufacturers and importers use the CV Show as the primary platform to launch new products while supporting sectors view the event as the foundation stone of their marketing activity. For visitors, the Show puts everything, from a new tractor unit to those who supply the most obscure component all in one place, under one roof and guarantees truly productive time away from the office environment.