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Executive Hire Show 2027 will celebrate 20 years

The Executive Hire Show (EHS) returns to the CBS Arena, Coventry, on 10–11 February 2027, with more than 30 first-time exhibitors and a series of changes planned to mark its 20th anniversary.

The 2027 line-up includes manufacturers and suppliers from across plant, tools, power, access, software and hire services. Confirmed exhibitors include JCB, Kubota, SANY UK & Ireland, LiuGong Machinery UK, Liebherr, Thwaites, Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe, Atlas Copco Power Technique, Hilti, Milwaukee, Husqvarna UK, Makita, Niftylift, JLG, Skyjack and Wirtgen Group.

A new professional services category will broaden the exhibitor line-up beyond machinery and equipment, while organisers are also aiming to attract more direct purchasers from major construction companies, housebuilders, facilities management businesses and Tier 1 contractors. Visitors will be able to pre-book meetings through the event website, helping them plan their time at the show.

Conference and networking changes

EHS 2027 will feature a new two-day conference programme, free for visitors to attend. Topics will include market conditions, machinery theft and fraud, artificial intelligence, equipment utilisation, fuel and energy, safety and compliance, whole-life costs and the skills gap. Further details will be announced separately. The networking programme is also being revised, with a new format for the party and awards. The first day will conclude with a drinks reception and 20th anniversary celebration, including a guest speaker and a toast to the hire industry. A new EHS website will launch ahead of the event, alongside additional sponsorship opportunities for companies looking to increase their presence. Chris Moore, Publishing & Event Director for the Executive Hire Show, said: “Twenty years is a real milestone for the Executive Hire Show and we have a lot planned for 2027.

“More than 30 companies will be exhibiting with us for the first time, alongside many of the names that have supported the show for years. EHS has always been a place where people come to see kit, meet suppliers and do business, and that remains at the heart of the show. The aim for 2027 is to bring even more buyers into the halls, give visitors more to see and make it easier for people to have the conversations that matter.” Chris added: “The hire market is changing and so are the people making buying decisions. We want EHS to remain useful, relevant and focused on business. That means getting the right exhibitors, the right visitors and the right conversations into the same place.”

The Executive Hire Show takes place at the CBS Arena, Coventry, on 10–11 February 2027. Further information, including the exhibitor list and floor plan, is available at www.executivehireshow.co.uk.

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