Exhibitor space at NEC trade show Coach & Bus UK 2017 is selling out, with only 5% of the allotted space still available as this issue went to press.
The two-day biennial show, taking place from October 4-5, is expected to have almost 200 exhibitors in the 16,000 square metre exhibition space of the NEC’s halls 17-19. SmartDrive, 21st Century Technology, E-Leather, Kiel Seating, Lytx Europe, Timespace Technology, Tranzaura, TruTac, and Webasto are among the companies to double their stand presence, while Maha UK and Mercedes-Benz have more than tripled theirs.
Arriva Bus and Coach has opted for a second stand this year, while Irizar UK has taken an extra 100 square metres to promote its Integral range.
Distinctive Systems, INIT, Novadata, Parma Group, Tecalamit Garage Equipment, Thorntons Bus Refurbishments, Ticketer, and Transmach Systems have also increased their footprint.
Along with a number of returning exhibitors, there are many first timers this year, with key names including Caetano UK, Treka Bus, Auto-CUBY (custom built minibuses), Phoenix Seating, NMI Safety Systems, Harrison Hire and Sales, Ceramex (DPF cleaning and refurbishment), Freeway Fleet Systems, Tachosys, Fivebars Mobile, Sure24 (commercial vehicle protection and surveillance), Barrett Steel, K and M Acoustics, Cgon (emission reduction technology), ServMetric (customer engagement solutions) and Fit2go TPMS.
Event Director Helen Conway said: “Coach & Bus UK 2017 is an unmissable opportunity to experience first-hand the next-wave of new vehicles, products, technologies and services from leading industry innovators, many of which won’t be exhibiting at any other event in the UK this year.
“Visitors will be able to compare what’s on offer in the market, and get advice, ideas and inspiration to ensure they make the best decisions for their business.”
