Thwaites Dumpers confirmed to show at IRE

Warwickshire-based firm thwaites dumpers are among the big names confirmed to be at the International Rental Exhibition (IRE) in Amsterdam on the 7th - 9th of June. They will join a list of over 60 other suppliers who will be attending the exhibition, including Terex, Atlas Copco, Ditch Witch, Godwin Pumps, Haulotte Group, Hilti, Manitou, Result Group, Vermeer, Wacker Neuson, Wynne Systems and Yanmar CE.

Visitors can register in advance for the show online at the exhibition website: www.IREShow.com Registering in advance gives visitors free entry to the exhibition.

Exhibitors will show an enormous range of tools, equipment and technology, all targeted at rental companies, including compact earthmoving equipment, minidumpers, power tools/hand-held tools, pumps, generators, compressors and rental software systems.

Rental IT will be a definite theme at the show, with more than 10 companies demonstrating rental software or rental IT technology. For an up-to-date list of the exhibitors, see the show website.

In addition to the trade exhibition, visitors can register to attend the European Rental Association's (ERA) annual convention, which takes place at the same venue on the same three days. Prices for registration, and the full programme, can be found on the ERA's website: www.erarental.org

The conference - which is open to both ERA members and non-members - includes seminars, expert presentations and workshops covering almost every aspect of the rental market.

"The convention is open to everyone, and everyone can find something of value", said Gérard Déprez, president of the ERA, "It is the ideal opportunity to take the temperature of the rental market as it comes out of the crisis: what is new; what has changed."

Mr Déprez emphasised the benefits to all rental companies - not just ERA members - of attending the convention and the IRE show. "My advice is not to come alone - bring colleagues with you. Afterwards you can discuss the convention with your colleagues, share ideas and get a different point of view."

New Thwaites Dumpers to Show at PlantWorx 2013

Models from the range of thwaites dumpers will feature at the all new PlantWorx exhibiton for the construction industry. The event has been organised to take the place of the recently cancelled SED shows. Coventry's Stoneleigh park will host the events, beginning with the first show on the 14th May 2013. They will then alternate every two years coinciding with the Hillhead quarry exhibition in Buxton.

The UK’s Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has organised the event, which was planned after consultation with over 50 equipment manufacturers from around the UK. Rob Oliver, chief executive of the CEA, said the organisation’s research told them that the event should held every two years, and offer equipment demonstration facilities to a targeted audience in a central location.

Plantworx is said to have the support of many of the biggest manufacturers in the construction industry, many of whom are CEA members. As well as thwaites dumpers, there will be equipment on display from Bomag, Hanix, JCB, Manitou, Merlo, Takeuchi and Volvo. Thwaites will almost certainly be displaying their latest minidumper and other compact dump trucks to visitors.

Colin Wood, chief executive of the UK’s 1450-member Construction Plant Hire Association (CPA) says that despite the tough economic climate, there is a still demand from members of the industry to see plant equipments for sale in action. “We are fully supportive of the CEA with this event,” said Wood. He added: “Our members are keen not just to see plant in a static display, but also in a situation where it can be put through its paces.”

Stoneleigh Park, where Plantworx will be held in May, is a purpose-built outdoor exhibition facility, featuring parking space for 30,000 vehicles. The CEA say the first exhibition will cover 50,000 square metres and attract up to 250 exhibitors.