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New trade show goes global to showcase advances in water jetting
The first WJA Trade Show will have a strong international flavour with businesses from across Europe joining British exhibitors to showcase latest technologies, including many important to the drainage industry.
Companies from Germany, Holland, Sweden, and the USA are among those that have taken stands at the event at StoneX Stadium, North West London on Thursday 12th September 2024, which is free to attend.
Latest advances in jet vac tankers, drainage van packs, water jetting hoses and nozzles, health and safety systems and water jetting applications will be on show.
WJA Director Leanne Smith said: “We’re very pleased to have attracted such an exciting range of exhibitors to WJA Trade Show 2024, many of them reflecting the interests of the drainage and water utilities sectors.
“We’ve made it a free event because we want as many people from across the sectors that use water jetting, including the drainage sector, to join us in shaping the future of our industry.”
The venue, the home of Saracens Rugby Club, is easy to reach, being located less than 10 minutes from the end of the M1 just off the North Circular Road, and there is free on-site parking for all visitors.
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manufacturers, hire specialists, PPE suppliers, and training providers are among the wide range of exhibitors preparing to put on the water jetting show of the year.
It is being supported by four sponsors: specialist equipment hire and sales company Doornbos; pump manufacturer Flowplant; jetting robot manufacturer Aquajet; and training provider WaterJet Training.
They will be joined by exhibitors with a strong presence in the UK drainage and water utilities industries, including: jet vac tanker manufacturer Rioned; van pack specialists Andy Guest Jetters and Superjet; and water jetting unit supplier Powerjet.
Other exhibitors include: water jetting accessories manufacturers StoneAge Tools and Fluid Water Jetting; UHP cutting specialist IMS Robotics; and training provider Arco Professional Services.
WJA Trade Show 2024 organiser Lee O’Callaghan said: “There will be a large external display area where exhibitors will be presenting water jetting machines, including pumps, jetting units and vacuumation units, representing cutting edge technology in our industry.
“Visitors to the WJA Trade Show will be able to meet and network with leading experts and find out about new
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developments, for example in water jetting robotics, operative safety, and water jetting sustainability.
“A strong theme will be health and safety, as it always is with water jetting, so health and safety professionals who need to know more about safe application of water jetting techniques should definitely attend.”
WJA experts and some of the exhibitors will also be giving talks during the one- day event, which follows the WJA annual general meeting being held on Wednesday 11th of September.
Information about key developments in WJA support for the water jetting industry, including updates to the Red Code of Practice for drain and sewer jetting, and the launch, in 2024, of the new Pressure Washer Code of Practice, known as the Purple Code, will also be available.
Founded in 1980, the WJA is one of the world’s leading water jetting trade associations. Members include contractors, equipment manufacturers, equipment suppliers and hire specialists, training providers, and water jetting service users.
The WJA also has a City & Guilds accredited water jetting training programme delivered by WJA approved training providers and instructors in the UK and across the world.
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