“The show had a good mix of exhibitors which attracted a good range of visitors ... we will be using it again.”
Robert Fearnett of Lutze Ltd. commenting on the inaugural Drives & Motion Control Systems event.

Trident Exhibitions' recent Drives & Motion Control Systems and Machine Building & Automation incorporating PneuMotion exhibitions, which took place at the NEC on 15th & 16th February, proved very successful for all involved.

“Just how shows used to be.”
Matthew Aldridge, Igus

Co-located with Trident's other industrial events including IPOT – Imaging, Photonics and Optical Technology, Machine Vision, Displays Technology, Mtec- Sensors, Measurement & Instrumentation and Practical Vacuum the two-day event attracted more than 5,500 visitors.

Three –quarters of DMCS and Machine Building incorporating PneuMotion visitors were responsible for or have influence on budgets and purchasing decisions.

This was evident for Barry Cox of Misumi UK, a first time exhibitor at the 2006 event, who stated “The show was excellent in bringing together key engineers and suppliers like ourselves. We will definitely exhibit next year!”

Matthew Lee of Machine Building Systems thought Machine Building was
“A very good show. BUSY.”

Keith Gardner of Weiss UK was also very satisfied with the event stating“This was our 5th consecutive show and the best yet.”

Visitors came from a wealth of industries including those involved with Automation, Electrical Engineering, Packaging, Automotive, Food and Drink, Packaging, Plastics and Rubber, Machine Tools, Mechanical Handling and Pharmaceutical, to look for Motors and Drives, Control Equipment, Pneumatic Components and Systems, Electrical Components, Fasteners and Adhesives, Actuators, Gears, Brakes and Clutches, Robotics, Production Machinery and much more.

Show Manager Marlene Carr was extremely pleased with how successful the events were
“This year's events were fantastic. The addition of the Drives element in particular was a real bonus that we look to build on in years to come. Stand re-bookings have already come in thick and fast and the feedback from visitors has been very positive. The events have proved once again that focused, co-located exhibitions such as ours are the way of the future. We are looking forward to improving even further on this in 2007.”

The series of free PneuMotion Workshops presented by Chris Dee, Executive Director of The
British Compressed Air Society were also very popular. Extra time slots were even added over the two days to meet the demand! BCAS have confirmed they will continue to support the event and will return to offer a series of free workshops at PneuMotion 2007.

The success of the 2006 event is reinforced by the re-bookings for the 2007 shows, which are already well underway - in fact more than 50% of space has already been sold in less than two weeks. Companies who have already reserved their stands for 2007 include Igus, Misumi UK Ltd, Machine Building Systems, Baldor UK Ltd, Schunk Intec Ltd, Weiss UK Ltd, Mitsubishi and Eplan/Rittal.

In 2007 Machine Building, Drives & Automation incorporating PneuMotion will be held in hall 10 of the NEC on 14th & 15th February.

For information on exhibiting at DMCS, Machine Building and Automation, PneuMotion or any of Trident's other exhibitions please tel 01822 614671, email marlene.carr@trident-exhibitions.co.uk or visit www.tridentexhibitions.co.uk