20.06.2012

One week until Vertikal Days

Vertikal Days, the UK and Ireland's dedicated event for access and lifting equipment, is just one week away and looks set to be the largest and most successful in its six year history with more than 160 manufacturers or service providers represented, with a number of them launching new products to the market.

The two day event on the Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th is back at Haydock Park, Newton le Willows and – absolving myself of any responsibility for saying this – early forecasts suggest that the weather could well be on our side!

New products that have recently confirmed to be at Vertikal Days since the Cranes & Access guide went to press include Palfinger’s new 30 metre P330KS counter slewing truck mounted lift, the GSR/Palfinger 12.5 metre hybrid van mounted aerial work platform and 10 tonne Unic spider crane.

Cranes UK has also just announced that it will auction a Tadano Faun ATF160G-5 scale model for charity – with special paint in the winners livery - just one of many items up for auction or winning as part of an on stand draw.
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To find out exactly which products and new releases companies are exhibiting please follow the link to our comprehensive online show guide: Vertikal Days Guide

As well as the access and lifting products and services on display, there are also various seminars and meetings set to take place over the two days ranging from the UK Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group open meeting to the ALLMI Operators Forum, for all those who use loader cranes and the PASMA Annual Members Meeting.
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If you are a loader crane operator, or fancy your abilities at operating one then you should consider entering the ALLMI ‘Operator of the Year’ for a chance to claim the title and win £250. Or try your hand in Genie's telehandler speed and dexterity time trial and win a £1,000 discount voucher.

PASMA, IPAF and CPA will all be out in force with meetings and demonstrations offering the latest safety information.
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Also of great interest will be the Market Place – which is not only where you will find the indoor exhibits, with products such as rental software, safety systems, batteries and training centres – but also a place to escape from the relentless sunrays...and socialise with a tea or coffee and homemade flapjacks and muffins.
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The complimentary lunch will be served from 12.30-14.30 by the highly capable Vertikal Days caterer Barry Miles, serving his famous hog roast, barbecued burgers and hot dogs as well as his vegetarian chilli. The catering marquee also provides a great opportunity to socialise and network to the musical backdrop of the talented pianist Lincoln Noel.
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With so much to do and be seen it is little wonder that this year looks set to break all records in being the best Vertikal Days to date – all that is left is for everyone to will the weather to be good!

For further details on the show or to obtain the free entrance tickets please register online the Vertikal Days website: www.vertikaldays.net

Just in case you forget the show begins in:



Now you have no excuses!

Ed Darwin