Vertikal Days 2026 – set for a standout year

Vertikal Days is fast approaching, and the organisers say that this year’s event looks set to be one of the best yet. Taking place on 9 and 10 September, the lifting and working at height industries will converge at Newark Showground,UK  for two days of networking and a close look at the latest ideas and developments manufacturers, dealers and service providers have been working on.

This year’s Vertikal Days is shaping up to be Europe’s largest dedicated event for lifting and work at height, bringing together equipment for moving heavy loads as well as platforms for lifting people safely into position. The show also keeps its all-inclusive format, with parking, entry, refreshments and lunch included.

Visitors will be able to see, test and try a wide range of new machines, products and ideas from leading crane, access platform and telehandler manufacturers and suppliers. Just as important are the specialist exhibitors behind the scenes, showcasing new technology and practical solutions spanning software, electronics, safety equipment and a host of ancillary products designed to make jobs safer and more efficient.

Adding fresh energy this year will be 25 plus first-time exhibitors making their Vertikal Days debut with no less than 19 in the Marketplace alone and six on the runway to date, bringing new names and a new approach to the show.

At the centre of the showground, the Marketplace Pavilion and café is the place to find the specialists and service providers that keep fleets running and sites moving. Due to an early sell-out, the Marketplace has been extended this year to accommodate over 60 stands. Exhibitors here cover everything from electronics, components and spare parts to rigging gear, safety equipment and inspection services, alongside training providers and finance specialists. It is a concentrated showcase of the practical tools and support that sit behind day-to-day lifting and access operations.

The industry’s biggest lunch gathering takes place each day between 12 and 2.30pm in the main Catering Pavilion, but for those after a quick bite to eat, rather than the full sit-down lunch, the new centrally located Pit Stop located in the central aisle will be serving pulled pork rolls, salads and a variety of jacket potatoes.

Networking under the Starshade 

This year’s networking evening, ‘Barcelona Beats’, will adopt a Spanish theme and gets under way from 5.30pm on Wednesday 9^th September under the Starshade. Visitors who would like to attend should contact the Vertikal Days organising team or exhibitors for tickets.

Your guide to the show

Look out for the Vertikal Days show-guide in the September issue of Cranes & Access magazine. It includes a full exhibitor and brand listing, a site map showing where to find them, and a run-down of key products to watch for, along with the main events, timings and other practical information for planning your visit.

Many exhibitors will run live demonstrations on their stands, giving visitors the chance to see new equipment in use and, in many cases, step aboard and try it for themselves.

Industry discussion continues away from the stands, with several association meetings scheduled during the show. The CPA will host a joint Crane Interest Group (CIG)/Tower Crane Interest Group (TCIG) Open Meeting from 2pm to 4pm on Thursday 10^th September in the Cedric Ford Building (downstairs).

IPAF will also host a series of member meetings (dates and timings to be confirmed) and will be promoting its 2026 Global Safety Campaign, Check It!, highlighting the importance of inspecting equipment. A live demonstration will underline the risks and run through the checks that should be carried out, while a dedicated area will spotlight IPAF’s new Spotter Training Course, along with mobile crane and hoist training.

New products to look out for

There is always something new to look out for at Vertikal Days both inside the Marketplace and on the main outdoor showground. Here are just a few of the new products that will be on display:

Skyjack is set to showcase four new machines including the 45ft SJ45ARJN articulating boom lift, the 40ft 6940RTE Rough Terrain scissor as well as the 32ft 3232e and 19ft 3219e slab electric scissors.

Making its Vertikal Days debut, TTC Lifting Gear will present its newly launched Aluex Lifting Beam.

The largest Vertikal Days debut will without doubt be Wolffkran’s City Portal A CP690 on a KR10-46 base together with a WOLFF 275 B luffing jib crane mounted on it.

All the way from Italy, Bravi Platforms will be bringing its newly launched Residential 170 mast type self-propelled platform.

Platform Parts UK will be on the ground with its Belgian and UK team presenting the launch of its new brand.

First time exhibitor from the Netherlands, Hyrax Aerial Lifts is making its UK debut with the ATD 27.12 self-levelling tracked aerial work platform.

With something different, FT Wind Sensors (FT Technologies) will display its FT602 Acu-Res Wind Sensor.

Versalift/ Ruthmann will showcase its 20 metre VA-200-F truck mounted lift from its new ‘V-Range’.

A full listing of new products can be found inside the Vertikal Days show-guide so remember to pick up your copy at the entrance or read online at www.vertikal.net or download a copy at www.vertikaldays.net

Show Details:

WHERE: Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, NG24 2NY

WHEN: Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10^th September 2026

OPENING HOURS:

Wednesday: 10am – 17:30pm

Thursday: 10am – 16:00pm

Visitor Registration is open

Visitors can register at https://vertikaldays.net/event-info/visitor-registration or scan the QR code for free entry to the event, free parking, a complimentary lunch, all day café and a copy of the show-guide.

This year’s sponsors are

• IPAF – Visitor Registration
• Big Apple Logistics – Marketplace Café
• Hoeflon – Lunchtime BBQ
• Point of Rental – Visitor Lanyards
• TVH – Water & Site maps
• JLG/Hinowa/Power Towers/Ausa – Visitor Bags