03.07.2012
Vertikal Days part 1
Here is the first of our Vertikal Days photo albums for those of you who did not make it this year.
This year’s event attracted another record turnout, with visitor numbers up at least 11 percent and in the region of 1,700 – that’s 1,700 different people. Unlike many exhibitions it does not include exhibitors or support staff just buyers and specifiers of access and lifting equipment.
While the weather in England was poor last week, the bad stuff generally avoided Haydock Park, although the torrential rain in much of the country did deter some from visiting. Those that did make the journey had a treat with the biggest range of products on show ever. Most exhibitors were delighted with many of them claiming it to be the best show they have ever attended.
The organisers will shortly poll exhibitors regarding next year’s event as to location, dates and format etc… The available dates for Haydock Park are June 26th and 27th and once again there will be an ‘early-bird’ discount.
Watch out for more photos here and in the next bumper issue of Cranes & Access.
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The sea of booms could be seen from the M6 motorway
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Once the doors opened the visitors arrived in numbers
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Cranes blended with boom lifts
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Among many launches was the UK launch of the Movex Land Rover mounted lift
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For many this was the first opportunity to see Vanson's PS32 Deck loader and talk to Easi Uplifts about its new specialist re-hire division
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AFI - WorkZone had a very busy show for its SanctuaryZone
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The Liebherr model shop did a roaring trade
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NRC showed a 70 tonne Link Belt tele crawler delivered fresh form the docks
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Frank Bardonaro of Terex Cranes spots the camera
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The massive Terex CC8800 scale model raised £850 for charity
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The Nationwide Platforms stand included the Sky Siren and other aids and accessories
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The highlight of the NMT stand was the Triloader which eliminates work at height issues and is easy to load
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The Ascendant stand
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It looks like another Nationwide stand, but this is H.A.B
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Brian King (L) of Power Towers seals a multiple unit deal with Hi-Reach owner Paul Richards for Nano lifts
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TVH and Bobcat were both new exhibitors this year while HLS takes over from Bravi UK
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JLG was out in force
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If you were looking for training centres the Marketplace was the location for you with a number of major training companies represented
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Cranesafe / Smie demonstrated its latest fully integrated site safety system
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ZT Safety Systems had another good show
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The Marketplace is both a cafe area and indoor exibition hall
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It was busy for most of the time - lunchtime excluded
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A number of deals were concluded over the two days
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New company Universal Crane Mats made its debut at the show
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The CPA was strategically located at the bottom of 'Crane Alley'
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Less than halfway up in Easi Uplifts new 90 metre Bronto
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The Bronto stand alongside the ALLMI Village
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The ALLMI Village and the loader crane operator of the year competition
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Speedy Hire provided all the rental equipment, including the big generators and fencing
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Niftylift said that it had its best ever show at Vertikal Days
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Andrew McCusker (L) of Active Access gives Tim Ward of Niftylift a final arm twist as he agrees a £500k deal at Vertikal Days
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While the clouds looked black at times the weather held off and was largely good
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Time for lunch in the Dining place
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City Lifting's Raptor tower crane alongside Snorkel platforms
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Two very happy Italian men and the Genie girls
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Snorkel and Pop-Up combined their efforts
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An Easylift spider lift alongside a new Zoomlion truck crane from Crowland
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First time exhibitors Co.Me.t with GGR Unic at behind
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IPAF - back with its Igloo - busy taking pledges from members to report all accidents
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APS with its new line - Wienold material lifts out in front
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Manitowoc's crane simulator was a very popular attraction
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JCB was another first time exhibitor
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A thumbs- up from the Michelin man with Manitou in the background
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The sun was out far more than these photos suggest
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Russon Access with the UK's first 14m Holland Lift Ecostars for Advanced Access
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L–R) James Darnley of Leach Lewis and John Corrie of Safe Access Solutions
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IPS and its refurbished Pop-Up in patriotic colours - auctioned later for £500 for charity
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The networking event was helped by kind weather
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Over 900 meals were served at the evening event
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For many Thursday was the busier day, while others did better on Wednesday
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The new 10 tonne Unic spider crane was the star of the GGR stand
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Skyjack busy as ever
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The Cranes UK stand drew interest in the Tadano Faun and Broderson crane ranges
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Dieci's new Pegasus 40.18 360 degree telehandler
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Promax with Platform Basket and Isoli
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The new 46 metre Ruthmann T460 on its way to France
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"Now let me show you how this works" - on the APS stand
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Mastclimbers and hoists were well represented this year, this is Alimak Hek
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HTS generated a good deal of interest in the Gruniverpal Tranchero pick and carry cranes
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PASMA was located in the new entrance marquee
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Tough questions at the PASMA information desk
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The IPAF safety zone and a demonstration of its new PAL+ course
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Graham Dobbs of Insphire holds the box as Vertikal's Leigh Sparrow digs for the winner of a balloon ride for two
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Available dates for next year are June 26th and 27th
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