CPA Bulletin

14 CPA Bulletin > May 2022 www.cpa.uk.net Vertikal Days 2022 VERTIKAL DAYS: 1 The successful event last September - which attracted more visitors and exhibitors than ever before - was held for the very first time at the new venue, almost two and a half years after the 2019 show at Donington Park - the delay a result of the Covid-19 epidemic. With more than 150 exhibitors, the event was the largest, most diverse collection of access and lifting equipment since Conexpo in March 2020. This year’s event returns to the normal May dates for Vertikal Days, and hopefully a full return to normality with an end to Covid restrictions. It looks set to attract a wider range of visitors from all types of rental companies, contractors, both specialist and major, as well as utility companies and all manner of end users - many of whom have already registered to attend. Vertikal Days is not one for half interested tyre kickers, it’s just not that kind of show, being a specialist event for professionals who use, or work with work at height and lifting equipment, and tends to attract highly interested and motivated visitors along with plenty of industry movers and shakers. It is the quality and relevance, rather than quantity of visitors that makes the event one not to miss. All Inclusive As is customary, everything during the event is complementary for visitors, including admission, car parking, various refreshments throughout the day and a decent lunch. Located at the top of the showground the Catering Pavilion serves lunch each day between 12.30 and 14.30 and is the perfect place for exhibitors and visitors to ’network’ over a meal. The catering includes a hog roast, barbecue and a range of vegetarian alternatives. For those on a tight schedule there is also a fresh sandwich bar. The networking evening event (ticket required) is also held at the Catering Pavilion and outside area and takes place on the Wednesday evening with drinks and canapes served from 18.30, followed by an oriental - and other - buffet and bar. Time for exhibitors and guests to catch up, discuss the day’s events with good music, food and drink. Hotel rooms within a five mile radius are plentiful, however, we would recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. A complementary shuttle bus service runs to and from the local hotels before and after the Networking event, for those staying for the evening. New Exhibitors Every year the show attracts a wider range of specialist exhibitors, and this year is no exception. As we go to press Tele Radio, AberdeenWeb, GemOne, Alliance Automotive Group (PlatinumBatteries), and Hytorc are all signed up for their Vertikal Days debut in the Marketplace, joining companies such as Big Change , returning after its first show last year, and regulars like Mentor Training with its new name and branding Certora Training . First time exhibitors in the outside area include Zoomlion . The company planned to attend last year but was unable because of Covid it has firm plans to make up for that this year. Others include Lasalign - formerly Tracker Trucks - used equipment specialist International Platforms , high end spider lift dealer Liftech and hoist company Raxtar . Among several large companies which are returning after missing last year’s event are Manitou , Wolffkran and AGD Equipment adding substantially to the access, crane and telehandler exhibits. In total there are 126 exhibitors booked. In recent years sponsorship has helped the organisers maintain the low cost to exhibit in the face of growing numbers to feed. So far this year they include Liebherr which is providing high quality sustainable show bags, Xenith Heights with face masks, Versalift with the coffee cups, Snorkel UK with the catering napkins, while Tadano is providing the drinking water. At the entrance IPAF is sponsoring the visitor badges and Point of Rental the lanyards. The forklifts for the free offloading and loading service during build up and tear down, will once again be provided by Hi-Tec/Briggs . Here is just a taster of just some the companies and new products and companies that will be on show. The CPA teamwill be on hand to offer general advice and guidance, in addition to answering member and industry queries on the activities the association is Vertikal Days is back at the East of England Showground, Peterborough on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th May and it promises to be another great show with many new exhibitors and model launches.