Industry gears up for 50th Brissie show

Organisers have officially launched the 50th Brisbane Truck Show, which will be held in the Queensland capital next May

It may feel like the Melbourne truck show has only just closed its doors but the Brisbane Truck Show is only just around the corner, with the Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) officially launching the 2017 event yesterday (October 19) in Brisbane.

The 2017 Brisbane Truck Show will mark the 50th anniversary of the event, and will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) from Thursday, May 25, to Sunday, May 28.

HVIA Chief Executive Brett Wright said the major milestone is a great reflection on the innovation and resilience of the Australian heavy vehicle industry.

"The show has come a long way from its humble beginnings when 21 truck, trailer and component manufacturers and suppliers came together at Haulmark Trailers' premises in Rocklea in 1968," he said.

"The 2017 Brisbane Truck Show is the fourth that will be held at BCEC, and will feature up to 300 exhibitors displaying the latest trucks, trailers, components, equipment, accessories and technology."

Mr Wright said next year's show would incorporate a number of innovations and improvements.

"As part of the celebration HVIA will be featuring an innovation, manufacturing and workforce development display on the Plaza level," he said.

"Our focus is always on making the event a great experience for visitors and exhibitors. The improvements we've made for the 2017 Brisbane Truck Show range from online ticketing to the exhibition layout.

"As previously, visitors can enter BCEC from any of three points, but the main foyer entry will no longer interfere with visitors moving between the main halls and the upper floors."

Other changes include:

• VIP ticket holders will gain exclusive show access from 10.00am on Thursday, May 25, with the show opening to the general public from midday. Exhibitors and HVIA members will be able to purchase VIP tickets through the Brisbane Truck Show Exhibitor Portal.

• The Brisbane Truck Show opening breakfast will commence at 7.30am and run to 9.00am. The breakfast now precedes the official truck manufacturers' media tour, which will run from 9.30am until midday. This will streamline both events and ensure their timing does not conflict.

• The show awards have been reformed to recognise and reward excellence in innovation, safety and productivity.

• Attendee registration will be introduced creating opportunities for exhibitors and attendees to more effectively interact during and after the show.

• Online ticketing for purchase directly from the Brisbane Truck Show website will be introduced.

• The popular Apprentice Challenge will now be a truly national event with competitors being represented from each of the HVIA regions, including the eastern region of Queensland, NSW and ACT; the southern region of Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania; and the north-western region of Western Australia and NT.

For more information exhibitors should contact the show's National Events Manager, Noelene Bradley, on (07) 3376 6266 or visit www.brisbanetruckshow.com.au.

Industry gears up for 50th Brissie show

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