PRESS RELEASE

16 February 2023

More OEMs confirmed for IRE and
APEX exhibitions at MECC Maastricht
The shows in the Netherlands on 6 to 8 June will be a ‘one-stop-shop’ for equipment rental,
showcasing the latest in aerial platforms, compact construction equipment and rental IT.
Almost 200 suppliers will exhibit at the International Rental Exhibition (IRE) and the key
international access event APEX in MECC Maastricht, The Netherlands.
As many as around 120 exhibitors at the aerial platform show APEX and 80 exhibitors at IRE will bepresent at the MECC Exhibition and Convention Centre.
They will provide visitors with a complete line up of aerial platforms, compact construction
equipment and rental IT solutions. Many companies will display their latest battery powered
equipment and tools.
Among suppliers at APEX will be Dingli, Genie, JLG, Haulotte, Holland Lift, Manitou, Riwal,Ruthmann, Skyjack, Snorkel, Versalift and XCMG.
IRE exhibitors will include Atlas Copco, Case Construction, Ditch Witch, Generac, Hitachi, JCB,Kaeser, Trackunit, Volvo CE and Yanmar CE.
IRE and APEX 2023 will be co-located with the European Rental Association Convention on 7 and 8June, including the European Rental Awards on 7 June.
The two shows were last held in 2017, having been cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of thepandemic.
Tony Kenter, Managing Director of Industrial Promotions International B.V (IPI), which isorganising the exhibitions alongside KHL Group, said the shows’ programme and format weretimely in light of current global challenges.
“The shows will help rental companies and contractors who are managing the transition to lowemission equipment.”

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PRESS RELEASE“At one convenient location, APEX and IRE will give equipment buyers the perfect snapshot ofwhat is available.”“At the same time, IRE will showcase the latest digital technology, including telematics solutions
and rental management software, that are becoming essential tools for today’s rental companiesand contractors.”
Investment in MECC
The MECC venue has undergone a three-year, €50 million refurbishment to upgrade and extend its
facilities. The facility now has a contemporary style and is designed to be easy to navigate forvisitors.
MECC is easily accessible by car, rail, bus, and air; and free shuttle buses will be running to MECC
from Brussels Zaventem Airport and Düsseldorf Airport. Time tables can be found at
www.ireshow.com and www.apexshow.com
Travellers arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol airport can complete the journey to Maastricht by train.
To register for IRE as a visitor, click here. To register for APEX, click here. Registering for one show
gives free entry to the other event.
For information on the ERA Convention, including registration, click here. For details of theEuropean Rental Awards, see here.

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PRESS RELEASEPRESS CONTACTS
International Rental Exhibition (IRE)
Murray Pollok, KHL GroupE-mail: murray.pollok@khl.com
Tel: +44 (0)7950 021023
APEX
Han Heilig, Practica Productions
E-mail: han@practica.nl
Tel: +31 (0)255 530 577

IMAGES AND LOGOS
A range of images and logos can be downloaded at the following websites:
International Rental Exhibition (IRE)https://ireshow.com/press-area/
APEX
https://apexshow.com/press-area/

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