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According to the Commission for Integrated Transport (CfIT), the last ten years has seen a 40% increase in van use. So marked has this been that the CfIT has established a study under the leadership of Richard Turner, ex-Chief Executive of the FTA, to establish the causes of this remarkable growth.

Of course, this will not come as a surprise to LCV operators, whose vehicles are employed across an ever-widening range of purposes. Evidence of the trend has been seen at recent CV Shows, with the increasing number of options available to visitors adding value to a van or light truck.

2010 will be no different, with leading converters showcasing myriad ways to get best use of a van or light truck at the CV Operator Show next April 13 -15. Variety is the spice of life for the likes of Eberspacher, Tevo, Sortimo and Chambers, as their solutions are presented for just about every operator need.

Since 2004, when light vehicle manufacturers first appeared at the CV Show, the number of visitors operating LCVs has grown from under 30% to 52%, representing almost 15,000 buyers last year. The trend to increased use suggests even more interest next April, so make sure you put the CV Operator Show in your diary.

The Commercial Vehicle Operator Show is owned by the CV Show LLP, comprising the Road Haulage Association, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and IRTE Services Ltd, the trading company of the SOE (Society of Operations Engineers). Crystal Communications will manage the Show organisation, stand sales and marketing.