Established as a leading international trade fair for the bus and coach industry in 2018, Euro Bus Expo returns on 30 October – 1 November 2018, at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham.
Visitor registration for the free-to-attend event is now open at www.eurobusxpo.com
The three-day biennial free-to-attend bus, coach and minibus trade show is Europe’s biggest in 2018.
The show organisers are expecting to welcome over 9,000 industry buyers and decision makers from across Europe.
Already, eight months out from the show open date, 91% of exhibition space has been sold, with almost 300 exhibitors booked.
Many are planning to use the show to publicly launch their new products.
Alongside the exhibition, a full seminar programme in the Master Class Theatre will be a major draw, with top speakers.
Major vehicle manufacturers and dealers already booked include: Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), Arriva, BASE, EVM, EvoBus, Irizar, MAN, Minis to Midis, Moseley, Optare, Scania, Unvi, Van Hool, VDL, Volvo, Wrights Group and Yutong.
Among the companies exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo for the first time are: Ceramex, Five Bars Mobile, Henkel, Herbert Kneitz/ Boyriven, Reacton Fire Suppression, Streamax Technology, The Tyre Equipment Company, Travel by Knight, Ultrafabrics Europe and Viriciti.
Exhibitors in the Technology Zone will showcase the latest software solutions, the latest IT equipment, mobile technology, onboard wi-Fi, ticketing systems, revenue collection services.
The Master Class Theatre will return again with seminars and keynotes from leading industry figures where you will gain in-depth knowledge on the latest hot topics.
The miniplus Area, hosted by leading trade title miniplus, is dedicated solely to operators of small- and medium-sized passenger carrying vehicles.
It will bring together exhibitors in the small vehicle sector to demonstrate the latest equipment and supplies available in this growing sector of the market.
Suppliers will display purpose-built vehicles fitted with modern accessible aids including step-free design, wheelchair lifts, seats and other safety items, along with showcasing conversion services for those buyers with bespoke requirements.
Britain’s coach and bus trade body, the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) is once again the show partner.
Says Event Director Helen Conway: “Euro Bus Expo 2018 is off to a flying start and the show is on track to sell-out well before the autumn.
“We’ve received tremendous support from across the industry and it’s clear that Euro Bus Expo is seen as a key event for 2018.
“Along with CPT we remain committed to delivering a quality show over three days which our audience can be proud of.”
The show is co-located alongside the UK’s largest coach, bus, and minibus operator excellence awards.
The prestigious black-tie routeone Awards takes place, welcoming 800 guests, in the evening of 31 October at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole’s banqueting suite, on the NEC site.
Further information:
Visit: Show website – www.eurobusxpo.com
routeone Awards website – www.routeoneawards.com
