ITT Hub a Resounding Success

A LOOK BACK AT HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ITT HUB 2022

Following industry-wide success for its launch in 2021, the second instalment of Innovation and Technology in Transport Hub (ITT Hub) brought the future of transport innovation to life across two days of knowledge sharing, networking and product unveilings.

Taking place recently at Farnborough International’s worldclass exhibition and conference centre, ITT Hub proved to be the go-to event for the commercial and passenger road transport sector, bringing together the latest innovation and technology for bus, coach, truck, van, last mile, and autonomous vehicle fleets. Over 110 exhibitors across the vehicles, warehouse, fleet management, software, safety, and compliance sectors took part this year, including DAF Trucks, Renault Trucks, Volta Trucks, Ford, Harris Maxus, Iveco, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, TRAILAR, Schmitz Cargobull, Tachosys, TruTac, TyreWatch, Disc-Lock, Air Products and Argent Energy. Ten of the leading bus and coach manufacturer and dealers also showcased latest vehicles with Alexander Dennis, Wrightbus, Plaxton, Dawson Bus and Coach, Pelican Yutong, Caetanobus, Islebus UK, Mellor, Volvo Bus and Coach, Switch Mobility throughout the exhibition. Future Van Hub, hosted by Lex Autolease, showcased the latest innovation in the zero-emission van market, while bringing its vast online community to the heart of ITT Hub, The EV Café hosted a series of lively guest discussions on EV and low emission transport and the challenges faced by the industry.

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE opens ITT Hub with Carlo Zoccali Show Director (L) and David Wells CEO Logistics UK (R).

Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, home to ITT Hub.

Meanwhile, buyers from the frozen and chilled goods sectors plus storage and distribution buyers were able to meet over 30 suppliers, see new equipment and catch up with the latest technology at the brand-new Cold Chain Hub.. As the largest gathering of the cold chain sector at any UK trade show, the event saw leading brands coming together, including: Gray & Adams, Carrier Transicold, Dawson Group and Thermo King.

RIDE & DRIVE

In a unique feature for events of this scale, ITT Hub also offered the chance for ride-and-drive experiences on public roads as part of the two-day event. With a number of new models being launched by manufacturers and unveiled at the show, as well as the latest updates and innovations to current models, more than 130 vehicles were showcased across the exhibitor stands and demonstration facility.

Trudy Harrison MP Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Department for Transport makes keynote address on day 2.