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.

Exhibitions prove their worth in the credit crunch

IMHX to showcase new products

The International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX), the UK’s undisputed leader in logistics events and one of the country’s top ten largest trade shows, will once again act as the launch pad for a large number of new materials handling products and services when it opens next year.

Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham from 16-19 November 2010, IMHX will span halls 17, 18, 19 and 20, giving a total footprint of some 45,000m2. With just 10 months to go until the doors open, over 140 exhibitors have signed up for the show, including many of the industry’s leading British and European companies. Comments Event Director, Rob Fisher, “Despite the gloomy economic climate, IMHX is enjoying a fantastic sales position, with over 70% of floor space sold.”

Automation firms sign up for IMHX

A number of top automated system suppliers have booked stands at the next International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) in 2010, underlining the show’s position as the UK’s leading comprehensive industry event.

Says Event Director, Rob Fisher, “We’re delighted that leading automated solution providers Dematic, Knapp, SDI Group, SSI Schaefer, E & K Automation, Kasto, Industore and PSB have confirmed they will exhibit and we are in advanced negotiations with several other key automation firms.”

The UK’s premier logistics event is now 70% sold

The organiser of the 2010 International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) is celebrating the fact that an impressive 70% of stand space is sold almost 18 months before the show.

Said Event Director for Quartz Publishing & Exhibitions, Rob Fisher, “In addition to our loyal early bookers, we’ve now managed to secure the presence several other major players, includng the fork-lift giant Crown.”