CPA Bulletin

18 CPA Bulletin > May 2023 www.cpa.uk.net VERTIKAL DAYS: 1 The event organisers are hoping for sunshine, but whatever the weather, the 2023 show will give visitors more to see than ever before, both from the returning companies as well as new exhibitors, with the largest and most diverse collection of cranes, access platforms and telehandlers as well as a myriad of associated equipment and services. The show 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 for the half interested, it’s 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 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 the free-range hog roast, barbecue and a range of vegetarian and vegan alternatives. For those on a tight schedule there is also a fresh sandwich bar. The Wednesday networking evening event this year takes on an Italian flavour (a ticket is required to attend) and is also held at the Catering Pavilion and Starshade. Drinks and canapés will be served from 17.30 at the Starshade followed by an Italian dinner menu and bar. It is a 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 SPONSORSHIP 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, Versalift with the Marketplace coffee cups, while TVH is providing the drinking water. At the entrance IPAF is sponsoring the visitor badges and Point of Rental the lanyards. First time exhibitor Infosystem is sponsoring the lunchtime BBQ while CTE will sponsor the Networking dinner. The forklifts for the free offloading and loading service during build up and tear down will once again be provided by Hi-Tec/Briggs. Vertikal Days 2023 The organisers of Vertikal Days share their latest news with us. Vertikal Days returns to Peterborough on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th May just a few days after the King’s Coronation - with a fully loaded display of the latest lifting equipment. CIG/TCIG EVENT The CPA will be exhibiting at Vertikal Days and will also be hosting a standalone open event during the show, on behalf of two CPA Special Interest Groups - the Crane Interest Group (CIG) and the Tower Crane Interest Group (TCIG) . The joint CIG/ TCIG event will be held on Wednesday 10thMay , the first day of the show, for approximately two hours and is open to all. The topics that will be presented and discussed during the event will include Drop Prevention and Engineered Solutions, Alternative Energy Solutions, Routing and Authorities, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) CAP1096 Update and the CPA Guidance - Procurement of a Mobile Crane. For those members wishing to attend this event, please register your interest with Rob Squires by email at rob @ cpa.uk.net .