With impressive stands, generous hospitality and intense networking, IMHX 2010 has given a real lift to the storage and handling sector. The industry's flagship exhibition, which took place from 16-19 November at Birmingham's NEC, showed a buoyant and business-like spirit that reflects the improved economic climate.
The show's joint organisers Quartz Publishing and Exhibitions Ltd and the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) ¬- were delighted with both the quality and quantity of visitors, as well as the extremely positive mood at the event. "We have worked very hard over the last few years to attract the right people to IMHX," commented Paul Michael, Managing Director of Quartz, "and our exhibitors have told us that IMHX 2010 has been very successful for them. This is an industry show and co-operation between the exhibitors and organisers is vital - we listen to what our clients want and respond accordingly. For their part, our exhibitors put on a fantastic show." Commenting on the positive atmosphere at the show, James Clark, Secretary-General of BITA, said, "There were obviously some very serious discussions taking place at this year's show. Visitors and exhibitors alike were clearly upbeat about business prospects and a significant number of BITA members and other exhibitors have reported a very high level of interest and quality enquiries."
Thousands of supply chain solutions
Supported by main sponsor, Albury Asset Rentals - the UK's premier supplier of leasing and finance to the materials handling industry, having financed over 50,000 forklifts during the last 14 years - IMHX once again featured products and services from right across the logistics industry. For the first time in the show's history, IMHX also featured two special pavilions. Hosted by the Automated Material Handling Systems Association, the AMHSA Pavilion featured a number of its members in stands arranged around a central hospitality area. Commented AMHSA President, Mike Vernon, "By concentrating the presence of automation suppliers in one area of the show, the AMHSA pavilion provided a highly visible platform at IMHX from which the association could promote automated logistics." The Food & Drink Logistics Suppliers' Pavilion, sponsored by the Food Storage & Distribution Federation (FSDF), was also a new feature in this year's show, recognising that IMHX continues to attract large numbers of visitors from the food & drink sector.
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