IMHX to showcase innovative solutions for superstore and FMCG logistics

The International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) will take place at the NEC from 16-19 November. Held only once every three years, it is a must-see event for logistics professionals. In this press release, we preview exhibitor solutions for superstores and the FMCG sector, as well as special handling equipment and cost-saving ideas.

Materials handling solutions for superstores and FMCG

IMHX traditionally draws thousands of visitors from the retail and FMCG sectors, giving them the opportunity to see handling and storage products and services from over 300 exhibitors – all under one roof.

Press information from the organisers of IMHX

Innovative ideas for the food & drink sector at the UK’s premier materials handling show

The International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX), which takes place at the NEC from 16-19 November, is a must-see event for everyone with logistics responsibility. In this press release, we highlight some key exhibitor products and services aimed at the food & drink sector, as well as showcasing some of the latest software solutions for the warehouse including inventory control and data capture systems

AMHSA pavilion announced for IMHX

The Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA) and IMHX 2010 organiser Quartz have revealed that the show will feature a special pavilion for automated handling system suppliers.

Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 16 – 19 November, the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) is the undisputed leader in UK logistics events, ably demonstrated by the fact that exhibitor space at the show is over 70% sold already. With the event co-owned by BITA (British Industrial Truck Association), IMHX has always had a large core of support from the manual handling sector but the show has also attracted increasing numbers of automated handling exhibitors, as well as software providers and consultancy firms.

New date for IMHX gets a warm welcome

The new show dates of 16-19 November 2010 for the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) have been warmly welcomed by exhibitors and key industry bodies.

Organisers Quartz Publishing & Exhibitions Ltd polled all the show’s exhibitors about whether to move IMHX from March to November next year in view of the economic downturn. The overwhelming majority of exhibitors voted for the move and the new show dates of 16-19 November 2010 have been warmly welcomed by the materials handling industry.

James Clark, Secretary General of the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) says, “Moving the exhibition to November makes financial sense for many BITA members and other exhibitors, especially given the current economic climate. BITA members have already received the change of date enthusiastically and we’re looking forward to another great show in November next year.”

IMHX 2010 moves to November

Quartz Publishing & Exhibitions Ltd, organiser of the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX), has announced that – in response to exhibitor requests – the show’s dates have moved from March to November next year.

Some weeks ago, a number of the major exhibitors at IMHX 2010 advised the organisers that, given the economic climate, they had reservations about exhibiting at a show in March 2010 and suggested that the show be moved to later in the year. After negotiations with the show’s venue, the NEC in Birmingham, Quartz managed to secure the option of an alternative tenancy in November.

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