Nineteen Group has stepped in to safeguard the future of the Commercial Vehicle Show by becoming the three-day event’s strategic partner. 

The Commercial Vehicle Show will take place from 29 April to 1 May 2025 at the NEC Birmingham. It will mark 25 years of providing manufacturers, dealers, distributors and suppliers with a launch pad for new products and technologies. 

Developed by the industry for the industry, the Commercial Vehicle Show attracts around 300 exhibitors and is owned by three stakeholders – the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE), the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

RHA managing director Richard Smith said: “I have been impressed with the energy and event focus of Nineteen Group, and this will help breathe new life into the event. This announcement heralds a new era of collaboration and excellence in the commercial vehicle industry.” 

On the Commercial Vehicle Show owners cementing their commitment to the long-term future of the event, Peter Jones, CEO of Nineteen Group, said: “This partnership represents a perfect synergy of our strengths and capabilities. We look forward to bringing new dimensions of innovation and excellence to the Commercial Vehicle Show whilst respecting its heritage.”