Operators Club at Hillhead 2018
Over 800 people joined the Operators Club at our stand at Hillhead 2018 between 26–28 June, receiving free goodies, signing up to our emails and The Voice magazine, and some having a go on the machines specially laid on for the GB heats of the Operators Club challenge.
It was fantastic to meet everyone in person and see you all enjoying some fun in the sun! Hillhead organisers reported a 10% rise in attendance against last year’s figures, so despite the intense heat over several days, people were keener than ever to be there.
OPERATORS CLUB CHALLENGE HEATS — RESULTS!
Many of you also came along to take part in the GB heats of the Operators Club Challenge trials taking place in front of the SMT GB stand with contenders for the top four places taking each other on for the European Finals. Competitors were allowed three rounds on two machines and a simulator against the clock, some of you returning over the three days of the show to see if you could better your times.
The friendly rivalry amongst the most talented operators was intense, but for those just wanting to have a bit of fun, it was a chance to try out Volvo machines as well as check their own ranking on the live screen.
IN THE END, THE TOP TEN RANKED AS FOLLOWS: Ryan Sadler
5 4 3 2 1
James Covell Lewis Jarman Phil Port
03.02 03.10 03.16 03.22
Thomas Whiting 03.29
10 9 8 7 6
Kyle Pead Tom Pederson
03.32 03.35
Owen Thompson 03.41 Mark Jarman Tom Lamb
03.43 03.43
Ryan and James will go on to compete with other European heats winners in the Final on the weekend of 20–21 October this year in Konz, Germany while Lewis and Phil will compete in the competition in Europe next year. We’d like to thank everyone who had a go – it was amazing to see how high the standard is across the board and we enjoyed ourselves as much as everyone who took part!
BRAND NEW MERCHANDISE — LESS 10% FOR MEMBERS
We add new merchandise to our offerings all the time and plenty of people had a chance to view and buy Volvo and SMT merchandise at our Hillhead shop.
But if you missed out, don’t forget it’s also available on our website and if you quote your membership number and code on the back of your card, you will receive less 10% just for being an Operators Club member.
New merchandise this year includes new design jackets and caps, sunglasses, thermos mugs, scale models and toys for kids both young and old:
https://www.vcemerchandise.co.uk/categories/new Kathy McConnell
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