A national exhibition dedicated to the warehouse and distribution industry’s logistical operations is gearing up for a record attendance after confirming its return to the Midlands this year.
IntraLogisteX is taking place at Ricoh Arena’s 6,000 square metre Indoor Arena in Coventry on Thursday, July 1 and Friday, July 2 - with more than 1,400 intralogistics professionals and around 150 exhibitors set to attend.
This year’s show marks the intralogistics sector’s first opportunity to meet en masse in the UK for almost two years, and is currently the only major logistics and supply chain event to remain in the 2021 calendar.
The show enables senior logistics professionals, warehouse managers, distribution heads, IT directors, and lead project managers to learn about forthcoming trends and developments, as well as witnessing demonstrations of innovative products.
Stephen Brooks, MD of Akabo Media and organiser of IntralogisteX, said: “After several months of lockdown - and virtual fatigue - we are experiencing unprecedented, pent-up demand for our event.
“The distribution and warehouse sectors are seeing rising demand driven by the boom in online shopping during the Covid-19 pandemic – which in turn places greater pressure on their services – so we are anticipating strong interest this year on ways in which businesses can improve their efficiency alongside other core focuses such as maximising space, cutting costs and reducing waste.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming back visitors and exhibitors alike later this year in a Covid-secure environment at Ricoh Arena.”
Paul Michael, Commercial Director at Ricoh Arena, added: “We are starting to see the green shoots of the event industry’s recovery, which is underlined by the return of IntralogisteX – a national event that attracts visitors from across the country.
“This will be the fifth consecutive show that InstralogisteX is holding at the venue – which is typical of many of the exhibitions that we host due to our central location and flexible event space – and we are looking forward to helping them deliver their biggest event yet.”
For more information about IntralogisteX visit www.intralogistex.co.uk