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Quarrying, Construction & Recycling
The next edition of the iconic quarrying, construction and recycling exhibition will take place from 25-27 June 2024 at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton.
Hillhead returned with a bang in 2022 as The QMJ Group celebrated the show’s 40th anniversary over three gloriously sunny days in June. Exhibitors and visitors took the opportunity to reconnect with their industry peers, marvel at the plethora of live machinery action taking place, discover the latest product launches, and explore the latest technology and innovations driving digitalisation and decarbonisation across the sector.
With 18,500 unique visitors in attendance and more than 600 of the world’s leading equipment manufacturers, suppliers and service providers taking part, 2022’s Hillhead exhibition was a record breaker, cementing its status as the world’s biggest working quarry event for the mineral products, construction, and recycling sectors.
The organisers will be extending the numbers of toilets for the next event with additional plumbed units being installed at the top of the showground adjacent to the Registration Demo area. To reduce queues at peak times, there will also be a higher provision of urinals throughout the Showground.
More seating and communal areas will be introduced at various locations around the showground, allowing visitors to take a break and enjoy their picnics and other refreshments.
Two new hydration stations will be located on the showground where visitors and exhibitors can top up their water bottles with fresh, cold, filtered water free-of-charge.
The renamed Showground Pavilion (previously the Main Pavilion) is being extended by around 1,300m3. As well as generating more indoor stand space, this will also house a newly designed Hillhead Café offering a wider range of hot and cold food and drink, as well as an outdoor terraced seating area. There will also be a meeting lounge equipped with free Wi-Fi & charging points where visitors can grab a coffee & catch up on emails.
Additional catering areas are being organised across the site (including within the Registration Pavilion). These new outlets will deliver more choice and meet a wider range of dietary requirements. They will also help to reduce queuing times during busy periods.
1,000 additional car parking spaces have been added together with a new dedicated helicopter landing area. This will help to maximise entry to the parking areas from multiple access points and reduce queuing times to a minimum throughout the busy morning rush.
Brand new for 2024, exhibitors will now have their own dedicated entrance taking them directly into the showground as part of a reconfigured Registration Pavilion. This will ensure fast track access at the beginning and end of the day for exhibitors.
