The Commercial Vehicle Show

What The Commercial Vehicle Show does

The Commercial Vehicle Show is a UK-based B2B trade exhibition serving the road freight transport, distribution, and logistics sectors. Founded in 2000 and now in its 26th year, the show operates annually at the NEC Birmingham (Halls 4 & 5), drawing 350+ exhibitors and 15,000+ industry visitors, of whom 87% are identified as influencers or key decision-makers. The event is owned and operated by Nineteen Group Limited (parent) under the legal entity The Commercial Vehicle Show LLP, with close strategic partnerships with the Road Haulage Association (RHA, 8,500+ members) and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT, 800+ member companies).

The product surface centers on a three-day live exhibition featuring dedicated themed zones — EV Café Village, GREENFLEET Decarbonisation Hub, Ride & Drive, Workshop Zone, Driver Safety Zone, and Collaboration Zone — alongside five conference stages (Main, Technical, FutureFleet Arena, Decarbonisation Theatre, Driver Safety Theatre) with 150+ expert speakers. Supporting infrastructure includes the Exhibitor Zone portal for stand bookings and badge registration, the CV Show News content platform (news.cvshow.com), a podcast channel, and the sub-brands Bus & Coach Expo (co-located passenger transport event) and National EV Week (launched with The EV Cafe). Underlying technology is a standard event management platform with web-based registration and digital content delivery; no proprietary AI/ML components are disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through exhibitor stand bookings at the NEC venue (quote-based pricing not publicly disclosed), digital sponsorship packages and branded-zone sponsorships, and advertising across owned media channels. Visitor attendance operates on a freemium model — free for pre-registered business professionals, with revenue concentrated on the exhibitor side. Go-to-market is event-driven, leveraging 26 years of brand reputation, industry association partnerships, and a multi-channel digital presence (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, email newsletter, webinars, news portal) to drive both exhibitor sales and visitor registration.

Name

The Commercial Vehicle Show

Legal name

The Commercial Vehicle Show LLP

Website

https://cvshow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Commercial Vehicle Show is a UK B2B trade exhibition (26 years running) for road freight, distribution, and logistics, organized by Nineteen Group. It hosts 350+ exhibitors and 15,000+ visitors annually at NEC Birmingham, with co-located Bus & Coach Expo and National EV Week initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Exhibition Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trade Shows & Exhibitions (Booths, Show Management) (BPAFAGAD)

Keywords

• Trade exhibition services
• Commercial vehicle events
• B2B trade shows
• Fleet industry conferences
• Transport trade exhibitions

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Stand Bookings: Primary revenue stream from companies booking exhibition space at the NEC Birmingham venue. Pricing varies by stand size and location within the exhibition halls.
2. Event Sponsorships: Digital sponsorship packages and branding opportunities throughout the event venue and promotional materials.
3. Visitor Registration Fees: Free attendance for pre-registered business professionals; potential fees for premium access or special events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Commercial Vehicle Show is the UK's leading annual B2B trade exhibition for the road freight transport, distribution, and logistics sectors, held at NEC Birmingham. It brings together 350+ exhibitors (commercial vehicle OEMs, component suppliers, fleet technology providers) with 15,000+ industry visitors through a three-day event featuring exhibition stands, live demonstrations, expert-led conference stages, and dedicated zones for EVs, decarbonisation, driver safety, and workshop solutions. Supporting the physical show are digital services including an Exhibitor Zone portal, CV Show News content platform, co-located Bus & Coach Expo, and the National EV Week initiative.

Product overview

The Commercial Vehicle Show operates as an annual trade exhibition platform for the UK commercial vehicle industry. The core offering is the Commercial Vehicle Show event itself (20-22 April 2027 at NEC Birmingham), featuring 350+ exhibitors, 10,000+ products and solutions, and 150+ speakers across multiple conference stages (Main Stage, Technical Stage, FutureFleet Arena, Decarbonisation Theatre, Driver Safety Theatre). The event also co-locates with Bus & Coach Expo for the passenger transport sector. Supporting the physical show are digital services including an Exhibitor Zone portal for participant management, the CV Show News content platform, and the National EV Week initiative. The exhibition floor includes dedicated zones for EV technology (EV Café Village), decarbonisation (GREENFLEET Hub), live demonstrations (Ride & Drive), workshop solutions (Workshop Zone), driver safety (Driver Safety Zone), and industry collaboration (Collaboration Zone).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bus & Coach Expo: A co-located event focused on road passenger transport, connecting bus and coach professionals with the latest vehicles, technologies, and sustainable operations solutions.
• National EV Week

Products and services

• The Commercial Vehicle Show

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ visitors attend annually, with 87% being influencers or decision-makers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and primary.

• Lufthansa GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Official airline partner for CV Show 2026. Lufthansa Group airlines (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Edelweiss, Discover) offer exclusive discounted airfares to show attendees. Travel validity 14-30 April 2026.
• Nineteen GroupcoreOthersParent company that owns and organises The Commercial Vehicle Show. Nineteen Group Limited (Company Number: 07664714) is a trade exhibition business with registered office at Central House, 1 Alwyne Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 7AB.
• Road Haulage Association (RHA)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with RHA, a trade association representing UK road transport operators with over 8,500 members. RHA has supported the show for 80 years of their own operations. RHA Lounge at the show provides networking hub and industry expertise.
• Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with SMMT, the voice of over 800 member companies in the UK automotive industry. SMMT Lounge provides industry insights and connections at the show.
• Bus & Coach ExpoprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located exhibition focused on passenger transport sector. Creates unified event experience covering both commercial and passenger vehicle industries with single-pass access.
• The EV CafecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for National EV Week initiative. The EV Cafe is a leading voice for electric vehicle adoption known for monthly online broadcasts and expert discussions on zero-emission mobility. Connects fleet operators, manufacturers, infrastructure providers, and policy makers.
• CV PublishingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial journal for the show, producing the only official Show Guide for exhibitor and visitor information.
• Event ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial accommodation partner for the CV Show, assisting attendees with hotel bookings and travel arrangements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SEMA Show: SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the largest US automotive specialty and aftermarket trade exhibition. It is a broad incumbent that shares the B2B trade show DNA with The Commercial Vehicle Show and targets overlapping vehicle parts, accessories, and telematics exhibitors, though on a much larger and broader scale.
• Automechanika Frankfurt: Automechanika Frankfurt is the world's largest automotive aftermarket trade fair, run by Messe Frankfurt. It is a broad incumbent in the same B2B trade show category as The Commercial Vehicle Show, with overlapping exhibitor profiles (parts, accessories, telematics, workshop solutions) at a global scale.
• Equip Auto: Equip Auto in Paris is a long-established European aftermarket and vehicle technology trade show. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with The Commercial Vehicle Show's Workshop Zone exhibitors (parts, diagnostics, OE components) and serves a similar fleet-aftermarket audience across a wider European footprint.

Regional players

• RAI Automotive Industry (Autovakantie/RAI): RAI Automotive events in Amsterdam cover commercial vehicles, fleet, and mobility for the Benelux market. It is a regional peer to The Commercial Vehicle Show given its comparable B2B trade show model and similar fleet/operator audience, though it primarily serves a different national market.
• LAMMA Show: LAMMA is the UK's leading agricultural machinery and equipment trade show, held annually in the UK. It is comparable in business model (annual B2B trade exhibition, exhibitor stands, sponsorship, free professional visitor registration) and similar in target operator audience, but operates in the agricultural rather than commercial vehicle vertical.
• Automechanika Birmingham: Automechanika Birmingham, organised by Messe Frankfurt, is a UK automotive aftermarket trade show covering parts, accessories, and workshop equipment. It is a regional peer because it serves an adjacent UK automotive trade audience with overlapping exhibitor types (parts suppliers, telematics, workshop tools) and competes for similar stand-rental and sponsorship dollars.
• Logistics UK Events: Logistics UK (formerly FTA) runs industry events, awards, and conferences for UK road freight and logistics operators. It is a regional peer because it serves the same fleet operator and haulier audience that visits The Commercial Vehicle Show, and competes for industry sponsorship and engagement budgets in the UK transport sector.

Direct peers

• Solutrans: Solutrans is the leading French commercial vehicle and urban transport trade show held in Lyon, organised with FIEV support. It is comparable in structure to The Commercial Vehicle Show as a national B2B trade exhibition focused on commercial vehicles, road haulage, and urban mobility solutions.
• IAA Transportation: IAA Transportation in Hanover is Europe's flagship commercial vehicle trade show organised by the VDA, attracting global OEMs and component suppliers. It is the most direct international competitor to The Commercial Vehicle Show, targeting the same fleet operators and vehicle manufacturers on a larger continental scale.

Emerging players

• The London EV Show: The London EV Show is a UK-focused B2B exhibition covering electric vehicles, charging, and battery technology. It is an emerging peer because it directly intersects with The Commercial Vehicle Show's EV transition theme and competes for EV-fleet exhibitor and sponsor budgets in the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheCVShow
• Facebookfacebook.com/cvshow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-cv-show
• Instagraminstagram.com/thecvshow
• TikToktiktok.com/@commercial_vehicle_show

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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