Euro Bus Expo 2008

Belmont International's

10 decades of the Bus

Modern passenger transport vehicles are a world apart from their early twentieth century counterparts in terms of design, technology, materials and build, even though their basic function of transporting people has not changed.

Visitors to Euro Bus Expo 2008 will not only get a chance to see the very latest technology available on today’s bus and coaches, but also get a unique insight into what might have been “on show” 100 years earlier, thanks to a very special Ten Decades of the Bus display that is sponsored by Belmont Insurance.

An original and fully restored 1908 Leyland X2 is just one of four vintage vehicles which be part of this special display to celebrate Ten Decades of the Bus.

There’s also a 1913 Barnsley & District Electric Traction, Leyland ST “Combination Car” single decker, a 1914 L&NWR Leyland “Torpedo” charabanc and a Brookes Bros (White Rose) of Rhyl,Leyland SG7, 40 seater from 1923. These unique and priceless vehicles have been kindly loaned by Mike and Pat Sutcliffe.

With the Omnibus celebrating ten decades of public service together with a great heritage of bus building in the UK, visitors to EBE08 will get a unique opportunity to see a full age spectrum of vehicles - from vintage to modern-day on view.

UK Trade & Investment

International Business Lounge

One of our partners in the International business lounge are the International Trade Promotion Centre located in between halls 10 & 11 at the NEC, Birmingham, they will provide free expert advice and guidance to UK-based companies wishing to grow their business overseas and to international companies wishing to set up or expand their business in the UK.

The Centre is a joint venture between four partners: UK Trade & Investment, the Government organisation that helps UK based companies succeed in international markets and who assist overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK’s vibrant economy, the Regional Development Agency, Advantage West Midlands; Birmingham Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Locate in Birmingham.

There will be also networking opportunities for international vistors and exhibitors, druing the opening hours of the show.

International Trade Promotion Centre

The International Trade Promotion Centre based at the NEC Birmingham, provides free expert advice and guidance to UK-based companies wishing to grow their business overseas and to international companies wishing to set up or expand their business in the UK.

Through the Centre, UK exhibitors and visitors to shows at the NEC can access an extensive range of services offered by our partners. As the key international show venue for the UK, the NEC attracts a significant number of international visitors all seeking products, services, potential business partners or investment opportunities in the UK.

The Centre has dedicated staff working to attract international buyers to trade shows through the UK Trade & Investment Inward Mission programme. These international buyers are looking for the opportunity to meet with UK companies. This is facilitated through various activities organised by the Centre, such as networking and "Meet the Buyer" events.

Euro Bus Expo presents

International Coach & Bus of the Year Winner

International Coach of the Year – Volvo 9700

An example of the Volvo 9700, which won the coveted title of “International Coach of the Year” in 2008, will feature in a special display at EBE08. In the face of tough competition, the Volvo 9700 was named International Coach of the Year 2008 by a jury of industry journalists, from 17 leading European bus and coach industry publications. It was felt to offer the best all-round package for passengers, drivers and operators alike.

Kings Ferry's

Coach Cafe

Why note take a break at Kings Ferries Coach Cafe, located right opposite the 10 decades of the bus feature in hall 4. Enjoy a relaxed coffee or tea, while looking at a history of 100 years of public transport.