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Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilders Group
The Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilders Group (CVBB) represents the interests of commercial vehicle bodybuilders trading in the UK.
The group deals with both general and specialist commercial vehicle bodywork for light vans through to maximum capacity trucks and trailers.
The Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilders committee gives a forum for the informal exchange of views on issues about the commercial vehicle bodybuilding business in the UK and its relationship to van, truck and trailer industries. The group and its committee also acts as a forum for discussion of subjects of mutual interest with other transport industry trade associations such as the Freight Transport Association (FTA), Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Society of Engineers (SOE).
The general activities of the Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilders Section committee include:
- Representing commercial vehicle makers’ interests to the UK, European and world-wide governments.
- Providing essential technical information and regulatory advice.
- Business statistics and market information.
- Informing and consulting on legislative developments.
- Offering competitiveness improvement programmes.
The CVBB also promotes members business through export and other market opportunities by offering:
- Discounted space rates at the CV Show and input into the organisation of the show.
- Input into the strategy and planning of exhibitions.
- International trade opportunities.
The Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilders Group aims to meet on a regular basis and/or as the need arises. All commercial vehicle bodybuilder member companies are invited to attend meetings.
All correspondence is available in the restricted area of this site or as distributed by the section development manager.
For further information please e-mail cvbbweb@smmt.co.uk.
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