Tim Waples, (pictured), Chief Executive, UKMHA said: “The UKMHA recognises that in the current climate when everyone is focused on keeping costs down, travel costs for attending exhibitions can be a significant outlay.

“IMHX plays a critical role in boosting the UK material handling sector with business worth millions of pounds regularly transacted at the show. Given this, it is vital that every effort is made to maximise attendance at the event; this is why UKMHA has agreed to sponsor parking charges for the duration of the show.”

The UKMHA, established following the merger of respected trade associations BITA and the FLTA, is co-owner of the IMHX exhibition alongside publishing group, Informa.