The CV Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire | Expo Hire

Equipment Hire for The CV Show

The CV Show at the NEC Birmingham is the UK's largest dedicated commercial vehicle event, bringing together truck manufacturers, van suppliers, body builders, fleet management systems vendors, and aftermarket equipment specialists. Exhibitors need stands that accommodate large vehicle displays alongside product demonstrations, technical briefings, and fleet buyer conversations.

Why hire from Expo Hire

• The only hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Most competitors stop at Saturday. We cover every day of the week.
• Live order tracking on every delivery and collection. Track your driver in real time by order number and postcode. No other hire company in the UK offers this for both delivery and collection.
• Every order 100% guaranteed before you pay. We check live stock and logistics at the point of booking. No substitutions, no shortfalls, no calls the week before.
• Choose morning or afternoon for delivery and collection. No other hire company gives you this choice. Your venue, your schedule.
• No security deposit. No damage deposit. Ever. Expo Hire never holds your money.
• Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. Accidental scratches and minor wear covered at no charge. Other companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover.
• The widest product range in the event hire industry. Chairs, tables, catering, glassware, linen, heating, gazebos, staging, and more from a single supplier.
• The only hire company in the UK with live chat support seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. Every competitor closes at 5pm on weekdays. Get answers when you are planning, not just during office hours.

Our EventPro® furniture range is built for industrial trade shows. The proximity of the NEC to our Birmingham depot means reliable delivery during the CV Show build-up and competitive transport costs.

Meeting Areas and Fleet Buyer Briefings

Fleet operators and commercial vehicle buyers making purchasing decisions at The CV Show need a structured environment for reviewing specifications and pricing. Our chair hire range covers everything from standard conference chairs to upholstered lounge seating for extended meetings. A meeting table with four or six chairs creates a private briefing zone within the stand footprint. For informal negotiations, a sofa and coffee table gives buyers and sales teams a relaxed setting.

Display and Literature Management

Technical specifications, pricing guides, and product brochures are essential CV Show sales tools. Literature display stands keep materials accessible and visible at the stand frontage. For accessories, parts, and scale models, our showcase units provide secure, locked display overnight and during quiet show periods.

Poseur Tables and Stand Frontage

Poseur tables at the aisle edge create natural engagement points for the floor traffic. Pair with bar stools for extended conversations about fleet requirements or maintenance contracts. Covered with a fitted tablecloth, they present a clean, branded surface.

Catering for Staff and Key Visitors

Fleet sales cycles run long. Entertaining key accounts on-stand during The CV Show is standard practice for major manufacturers and dealers. Our hot drinks equipment hire covers filter coffee machines and commercial water boilers. For dealer dinners and press receptions, our glassware hire covers the requirement. Our Send It Back Dirty policy applies to all crockery and glassware.

Delivery at the NEC

Expo Hire covers NEC Birmingham event hire and wider conference and exhibition hire across England and Wales.

We deliver to your stand number during your allocated NEC loading window. An SMS with an arrival estimate and live tracking link goes out on delivery morning. Delivery is priced from £40 ex-VAT. Browse and order online.

Frequently asked questions

Do you deliver hire equipment to The CV Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire?

Yes. Expo Hire delivers furniture, catering equipment, linen, glassware and tableware to The CV Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire. Enter your event date and postcode at checkout to confirm availability and delivery cost.

What equipment do you hire for events at The CV Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire?

Expo Hire supplies a full range of event equipment including banqueting chairs, trestle and round tables, linen, crockery, glassware, cutlery, bar equipment, catering warmers and outdoor furniture. All items are delivered and collected by Expo Hire — no self-collection.

Can I get a quote for an event at The CV Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire?

Yes. Build your order at expohire.com and enter your delivery date and the postcode for The CV Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire. The checkout shows a complete price including carriage before you confirm. For large orders over £1,000 ex-VAT, call 0800 910 1100 for a formal written quotation.

Do you deliver to The CV Show NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire on Sundays?

Yes. Expo Hire delivers and collects 7 days a week including Sundays and Bank Holidays — the only event hire company in the UK to offer this.

About the NEC

he National Exhibition Centre is located in Marston Green, Solihull close to both Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International railway station. Opened in 1978, it has gone through various expansions and improvements to become the internationally renowned exhibition space it is today.

The NEC has a total of 20 interconnected halls offering a total of 190,000 square metres (2 million square feet) of floor space. There are 16,500 parking spaces spread out around the site, with a shuttle bus operating to and from all the car parks. Construction of the HS2 railway project will see a new railway station at Birmingham Interchange built close to the NEC and connected to the exhibition centre by a people mover.

Along with the Resorts World Arena, which is located on the NEC site, the National Exhibition Centre is operated by the NEC Group. The NEC Group also owns and operates Arena Birmingham and ICC Birmingham based in central Birmingham. Previously owned by Birmingham City Council, the NEC Group was sold to private investors in 2015 and is now owned by American investment company Blackstone.

At Expo Hire, we can appreciate the stress involved with setting up and breaking down a stand at an important exhibition and we want to do everything we can to help prevent it. We can deliver exhibition hire directly to your stand – simply confirm your event, hall and stand number when placing your order and we will do the rest.