CV Show 2013 exceeds expectations

April’s annual gathering of the UK logistics industry, The Commercial Vehicle Show at Birmingham’s NEC represents a fine opportunity for those in the tyre industry to connect with this side of their business. The 2013 iteration boasted the best exhibitor turnout since 2009, and the show itself seemed to have exceeded many expectations for visitor numbers, which usually number around 16,000 over its three days, the organisers say. Certainly Tyres & Accessories witnessed busy stands visiting the show on day two.

The opportunity to share exhibition space with the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, as well as communicate the latest tyre business developments – contributing to the efficiency, safety and reliability of these vehicles – to this customer base is an offer worth the effort for the likes of Continental, Bridgestone, Hankook and GT Radial, all of whom had imposing Hall Five booths close to show defining Mercedes-Benz, Ford and Volvo Trucks booths. Simon Tattersill, head of national truck, ATS Euromaster mentioned that the show’s first day was “above expectations”, and this optimistic impression of the show was clearly shared by many participants.