Getting ready for the The Movers and Storers Show at the Telford Exhibition Centre, Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 of November.

It’s not long now before the 2011 Movers and Storers Show in Telford and the activity is hotting up for what is going to be the premier event of the moving industry calendar.  

The organisers of the event have confirmed that already all the sponsorship opportunities have been allocated and all the premier exhibition stands have been sold.  Exhibitors this year include: Toyota Forklifts, Kidds Training Services and the Driving Standards Agency.  There are still stands available for late bookings but anyone interested should not delay as positions are limited and there will be competition for the best positions.

Talking about competition, this year will see two competitions to add a little drama and spice to proceedings.  The Basil Fry Truck Show, sponsored by Basil Fry & Co, will take place on day one (Monday).  There will be three categories: 1) for large companies with over six vehicles of 3.5 tonne and over; 2) for smaller companies with fewer than six vehicles; and 3) for small vehicles such as small vans, company cars, etc.  This year the winners will be supplied with vehicle decals so they can promote their success to their customers.

Day two will see the first Packer of the Year competition.  This will challenge teams of two packers to load a storage pallet with packed items in the fastest time possible.  It’s not just a text of muscle power: the packages will fit into the pallet only one way so, get it wrong and you have to start again.  Entry is free so why not see just how good your crews are and have a go. The event was devised by Matt Faizey from M&G in Solihull and has been sponsored by Simpson Packaging.

To take part in either competition go to The Movers and Storers Show website and download an application form: www.themoversandstorersshow.co.uk.

Entry is free for visitors if you book in advance online.  Turn up on the day without pre-booking and you will be asked to pay an entrance fee.  Anyone who works in the moving or related industries is welcome to attend.  Visitors will have the opportunity of meeting all their suppliers under one roof, networking with industry colleagues, seeing new products and joining in debate on important industry issues.

The show is on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 of November at the Telford Exhibition Centre. If you’d like to exhibit there contact the organisers now as stands are going quickly.  To attend as a visitor click The Movers and Storers Show logo to book your ticket online, and scratch the dates out in your diary.  It’s a show not to be missed and 2011 is set to be the best yet.