Showlite wins major annual transport event


Posted on Wed 13th Mar 2019 at 9:23am

Innovation & Technology in Transport Hub (ITT Hub ) 2020 is a new launch event, focusing on innovation and technology for the transport industry, and will take place at Farnborough International in May 2020. Leading brands Mercedes Benz, Volvo Group and Williams Advanced Engineering are confirmed to exhibit, and a strategic partnership with Freight Transport Association has been announced.

Leading exhibition contractor Showlite is delighted to announce it has won the contract to provide full event services for the new two day conference and exhibition.

Organised by Binswood Media, ITT Hub has been launched to bring fresh ideas and forward thinking in a new event format at a world class venue. A different kind of event for a dynamic sector, the event will provide a major exhibition of road vehicles including trucks, vans, buses, commercial vehicles, coaches, autonomous vehicles, off-highway vehicles and the latest technology, alongside a comprehensive conference programme.

Showlite has been selected as the main contractor for a number of reasons, with proven experience to deliver alongside a fresh creative approach being key.

"We are really excited about the opportunity to support ITT Hub 2020 as it launches at Farnborough," said Anthony Smith, Showlite Sales Director. "It’s is a fantastic endorsement of our team to win the contract. As an independent supplier, we guarantee a truly personal service and are looking forward to working with the team to deliver a successful annual event."

Mark Griffin, CEO at Binswood Media added, "It was clear from our initial conversations that Showlite have a real passion for events. Showlite’s fresh ideas have been inspiring and I believe we have found a long-term partner to work alongside us to build a successful annual event. I am impressed by their creativity, professionalism and exemplary customer service and look forward to working with Anthony and the team."

ITT Hub 2020 takes place from 13-14 May 2020, at Farnborough International taking up over 15,000m2 of exhibition space with over 60% of original floorspace already taken

Showlite will be onsite at the ITT Hub 2020 Exhibition Day on 14 May 2019.

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Editors' notes:

Showlite has earned a reputation for being one of the most trustworthy and professional contractors in the industry, delivering all essential event services including shell, electrics, lighting, furniture, flooring and graphics. Showlite has recently launched Evolve, a new department which will focus on attention grabbing features, high impact stands and innovative package options.

Showlite has solutions to suit every brief and budget to make your event stand out. During the last 12 months, we have supported over 100 events from 50 organisers in 30 venues. From Passenger Terminal Expo to the Festive Gift Fair, William Reed to the Craft Potters Association, the NEC to Westfield, we are small enough to provide a flexible, personal service whilst having the experience and capacity to provide large scale, multi-hall events. Regularly commended for our personal service, level of care and attention to detail, organisers and exhibitors rely on us for our technical excellence, energy and user-friendly approach.

Binswood Media is headed up by CEO Mark Griffin former owner and MD of ExpoManagement which was sold to Diversified Communications in 2014.

For more information, visit the website at www.showlite.co.uk

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Jo Mayer, Head of Marketing, Showlite – contact jmayer@showlite.co.uk

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