According to independent ABC audit data, 20,965 people visited the CV Show over three days in April at the NEC, Birmingham.
Registration data revealed that visitors came to the event from all over the UK and beyond, and included a number of highly influential and authoritative figures from within the haulage and logistics industry.
They were able to see products and services from 460 exhibitors, including a record number of debuts from the light commercial vehicle sector such as the Citroen Despatch, Peugeot Expert and Toyota ProAce.
Other newcomers included the Toyota Hilux, Fiat Fullback, Renault Master Passenger, DFSK C-Series, Volkswagen Crafter Tipper and Isuzu D-MAX Centurion, as well as a return to the UK for LDV with its new V80 and G10 model ranges.
CV Show director Rob Skelton says anecdotal evidence from exhibitors proved visitor quality was “the best ever”, adding: “The higher attendance clearly shows that the CV Show remains the essential event for those involved in the road transport industry and continues to merit its reputation as the best opportunity there is to come face-to-face with decision makers from across the sector.”
Next year’s CV Show will be on 25-27 April 2017 at the NEC.