Brisbane Truck Show Celebrates its 50 Year Anniversary

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Power Torque Magazine  /  October 2016

Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has today launched the 50 year anniversary Brisbane Truck Show, to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 May 2017.

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 twenty-one truck, trailer and component manufacturers and suppliers came together at Haulmark Trailers’ premises in Rocklea in 1968.” Brett 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 announced a series of new features and improvements for the 50 year anniversary show.

“As part of the celebration HVIA will be featuring an innovation, manufacturing and workforce development display on the Plaza level,” Brett 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 however the main foyer entry will no longer interfere with visitors moving between the main halls and the upper floors.”

Other innovations and reforms include:

VIP ticket holders will gain exclusive show access from 10:00am on Thursday 25th May 2017 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.

Introducing online ticketing for purchase directly from the Brisbane Truck Show website.

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 North-western Region of Western Australia and NT.
HVIA looks forward to welcoming you to celebrate our 50 year anniversary Brisbane Truck Show, Australia’s premier event, run by industry for industry” Mr Wright said.

Exhibitors should contact National Events Manager Noelene Bradley (07) 3376 6266 or visit the show website for further show information.

www.brisbanetruckshow.com.au

About the Brisbane Truck Show

Organised by HVIA, formerly the Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Queensland, since its inception in 1968, the Brisbane Truck Show is recognised as the premier event for the Australasian transport industry.

Originally known as the Queensland Truck Show, the 1968 and 1969 shows were held at Haulmark Trailer’s premises, Ipswich Road, Rocklea and featured twenty-one industry exhibitors. The Show moved to the Rocklea Wool Stores in 1970 and was an annual event until 1979 when the industry decided that the show should run every two years.

In 1983 the show relocated to the Royal National Association Showgrounds (RNA) where it remained for almost thirty years before its move to our current home at the world class Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC). The BCEC was voted 2016 World’s Best Convention Centre by the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC).

The Brisbane Truck Show also plays an important role supporting the Queensland economy.

Over its duration, the 2015 Brisbane Truck Show attracted 56.5% of its visitors from outside of Brisbane, whilst 28% of those transited from interstate and 14.5% internationally.

Even more impressive is the huge impact the show contributed to the local and State economy, generating:

The equivalent of 269 full time employment positions or 18.7 million in paid wages and salaries.
Adding an additional expenditure of over 70.1 million dollars in output into the Queensland economy
Contributed a boost in the Gross State Product (GSP) of 34.5 million dollars

The 2017 show will host up to 300 exhibitors and attracts upwards of 35,000 visitors over the four show days.

*About HVIA: Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) represents and advances the interests of the entire industry involved in the design, manufacture, importation, distribution, modification, sale service and repair of on-road vehicles with a gross vehicle mass or aggregate trailer mass over 3.5 tonnes as well as their components equipment and technology. HVIA seeks to work with government and industry stakeholders to promote an innovative and prosperous industry that supports a safe and productive heavy vehicle fleet operating for the benefit of all Australians.

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2017 Brisbane Truck Show launched

Prime Mover Magazine  /  November 16, 2016

The fourth annual Brisbane Truck Show will be held once more at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 25 – 28 May. The Show will feature up to 300 exhibitors displaying the latest trucks, trailers, components, equipment, accessories and technology, according to organisers. 

“We have a waiting list of prospective exhibitors that we are trying to accommodate,” said Show Manager, Noelene Bradley.

“What that guarantees is an exciting experience for visitors with new truck brands, new models, new trailers, new technology, new equipment and components all on display.

“We are excited about some of the announcements that will be coming over the next couple of months.”