Derby, 29th October 2014…Hundreds of professionals from the engineering testing and rail technology industries visited Derby's Roundhouse yesterday (Tuesday 28th October, 2014) to attend the inaugural Rail Technology Show and Engineering Testing Show.

Over 50 companies from these specialist industry sectors exhibited at the Shows which were held at a location synonymous with engineering heritage. They were supported by a line-up of leading industry speakers who presented new ideas and innovations across engineering testing and rail technology.

Commenting on the day, exhibitor Leonie Upton, field marketing executive, Siemens Simulation & Testing, said: "We've had the opportunity today to speak to senior decision makers from many of our existing clients, which has been invaluable. The quality of delegates has been extremely high."

Exhibitor Sarah Gibson, operations manager at Syntax added: "The Show has been a great networking opportunity for us. We've met some excellent potential candidates to place in roles within the rail industry."

Ian Crighton, Averna's VP sales Europe was one of the key note speakers. He said: "We've had some good, in-depth, technical conversations with delegates which has certainly made the day worthwhile."

And, Ian Copestake, materials testing manager for exhibitor Intertek, said: "We were delighted to attend the Show. We've had some very good quality leads and the Roundhouse has been a superb setting for the event."

The Engineering Testing Show is the first event of its kind and has been created and produced by engineering events company, GSE Media. The company ran The Engineering Simulation Show in April and, by talking to exhibitors, identified an opportunity to host a similar event in the testing field.

David Reeks, GSE Media director, said: "Like The Engineering Simulation Show, The Engineering Testing Show provided an opportunity for professionals with an interest in this specific field to come together, explore innovations and share ideas. I think it's also testament to the quality of our previous events and our reach into the engineering world, that we secured some of the most prestigious names in the testing sector as exhibitors."

The full exhibitor list was as follows: Chamois Metrology, Hexagon Metrology, Young Calibration, Averna, Zwick, Intertek, Indysoft, Micro-Epsilon, NPrime, Inspectahire, GOM, Ashtead Technology, Siemens, Parc Test, Surescreen Scientifics, Bombardier, Network Certification Body, The Bionic Eye, Sperry Rail, Syntax, Prion Cutting Edge, Primasil, Henkel, Huber & Suhner, BMT, Dyne Testing, Smart Fibres, MP Filtri, IRISS, Cranage, WMTR, DATS, ABMech, Spherea, Faro, Hydrotechnik, MPEC, HBM nCode, Spirafix, Faiveley Transport, Train FX, Birley, Strainsense, Instron and Trescal.

GSE Media is currently planning the second Engineering Simulation Show for April 2015, which will also include industry award. Further information can be found at www.theengineeringsimulationshow.co.uk