CV Show 2012 proves to be one of the best yet
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ATTENDANCE AT the CV Show 2012 topped 16,000 visitors this year, beating last year’s turnout, according to an independent ABC audit.
More than a quarter of show visitors (26%) were MDs, owners or partners, while a third (33.8%) were transport managers.
SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt says: “2012 was another great year for the CV Show with a high number of quality visitors and a great response from exhibitors. We’re already looking forward to 2013 when the show will have official international accreditation, recognising the significance of the event and the UK road transport industry.” Of those who attended, 61.6% were responsible for buying trucks, 47% for vans, and 25% for trailers.
Road Haulage Association chief executive Geoff Dunning says: “It’s encouraging to know that, despite the uncertainty in other areas of British industry, the optimism that exists in the road freight sector remains buoyant.” Nick Jones, chief executive of the Society of Operations Engineers, says: “It was excellent to see so many visitors involved in the technical side of the business.
“The range of exhibitors at this year’s show underlines the fact that there really is something there for everyone.”