Well, the CV Show (25–27 April 2017, NEC, Birmingham) is upon us again. And, as we go to press, it’s set to be even better than last year’s, with everything from big trucks, rigids and trailers, to minibuses, vans, pick-ups and specialist vehicles promised, as well as workshop equipment, service providers and the regulatory and enforcement agencies.
Alternative FuelsYesterday, at the first day of the CV Show (26—28 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham) no fewer than 13 new vans and pick-ups were unveiled – many seeing their world premieres.
Car Derived VansBandvulc, Bri-Stor Jaama, Voith, Volkswagen and WheelRight are the latest exhibitors to break cover with teasers for the CV Show (NEC, Birmingham, 26—28 April 2016)
Tyres & RetreadsThe future of the commercial vehicle industry’s skills resource is set to play a part in this year’s CV Show (26—28 April, NEC, Birmingham), which will again play host to the Manufacturing Institute’s ‘Make It’ Challenge.
ApprenticeshipsThe FTA (Freight Transport Association) says it will unveil this year’s annual logistics review on the first day of the CV Show (26—28 November 2016, NEC, Birmingham).
Fleet Management SystemsThermo King and Frigoblock say they will present the widest range of products and services for transport refrigeration applications at this year’s CV Show (26—28 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham).
Temperature Controlled VehiclesFast growing commercial vehicle rental specialist Enterprise Flex-E-Rent intends to make its public debut at this year’s CV Show (26—28 April, NEWC, Birmingham).
Finance & LeasingWant to know what to expect at the Commercial Vehicle Show – on 26, 27 and 2 April 2016 at the NEC, Birmingham? Here’s an early selection, from John Challen
Tyres & RetreadsCV Show partners IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers), RHA (Road Haulage Association) and SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) will be hosting the Make It Challenge at this year’s exhibition (NEC, 26—28 April 2016).
Driver / People ManagementLicence Bureau says it will relaunch its compliance managed services (CMS) web portal at the CV Show (NEC, 26—28 April) but with a Permits to Drive feature.
Driver / People ManagementTwo new vehicle lifts, which distributor Totalkare believes will offer commercial vehicle workshops even greater flexibility, are to make their public debut at the upcoming CV Show (26—28 April, NEC. Birmingham).
Lifting EquipmentBodybuilder Cartwright expects to run with its largest ever stand at the upcoming CV Show (26—28 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham) and will also be taking a separate stand for its new Cartwright Conversions division.
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