On 3-4 June 2025, something groundbreaking is happening at the NAEC Stoneleigh—a world-first event set to transform how businesses approach logistics and storage.
In October 2024, People Make Events Ltd, the organisers of IWLEX (Inside Warehouse Logistics Exhibition) – the UK’s Festival of Warehousing -announced the launch of YARDX, the world’s first exhibition dedicated to yard operations and outdoor industrial storage.
This co-located event complements IWLEX, creating a unique dual-platform exhibition. Together, they highlight the growing importance of optimising indoor and outdoor facilities and operations, attracting a diverse audience of industry professionals from across the supply chain, while also welcoming a new audience of health and safety and facilities management professionals.
A Platform for Collaboration and Innovation
Nairn Foster, Managing Director of IWLEX and YARDX, explains: “Taking place on 3-4 June 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh, these innovative co-located exhibitions are designed to spotlight solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability across every aspect of warehousing and yard operations. By bridging indoor and outdoor spaces, they offer an unprecedented platform to shop innovative solutions to maximise their operational efficiencies. It’s a marketplace for facilities managers, operations directors, logistics directors, transport managers, and health and safety professionals. The response has exceeded our expectations.” These events are designed not only to connect suppliers with buyers but also to foster collaboration across industries, reducing the need for decision-makers to attend multiple shows at scattered locations.
IWLEX: A Festival of Warehousing Excellence
A dedicated warehouse logistics exhibition, IWLEX provides a hub for innovation, attracting warehouse operators seeking to optimise workflows, inventory management, and sustainability or to source new products and services.
IWLEX 2025 will showcase:
•Materials Handling Equipment
•Warehouse Management Software
•Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Autonomous Mobile Vehicles (AMVs)
•Conveyors
•Autonomous Cleaning Vehicles
•Packing, Picking, and Palletising Solutions
Facilities management professionals will find actionable insights to ensure compliance with regulations, boost operational excellence, and design sustainable warehouses.
YARDX: The Backbone of Logistics
YARDX, the first event of its kind, turns the spotlight onto the often overlooked outdoor spaces critical to seamless logistics operations. By showcasing the latest innovations in yard management, YARDX helps businesses improve vehicle flow, storage efficiency, and outdoor safety.
Visitors to YARDX will discover solutions for:
•Outdoor Storage: Modular units, weather-resistant racking, and temporary shelters.
•Loading Bay and Door Systems: Dock levellers, weather seals, and high-speed industrial doors.
•Material Handling: Tools, systems, and equipment to streamline outdoor operations and increase productivity.
•Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure: Zero-emission forklifts, EV yard vehicles, and on-site charging solutions.
•YMS and Traffic Flow Tools: Advanced Yard Management Systems, automated traffic control, and pedestrian safety innovations.
Facilities Management
YARDX will also feature a dedicated focus on Facilities Management, addressing key needs in the yard and outdoor industrial space:
•Security Solutions: CCTV, fencing, and smart access control systems.
•Infrastructure Services: Tarmacking, line marking, and drainage solutions.
•Lighting Innovations: Eco-friendly and solar-powered outdoor lighting for safety and cost efficiency.
Facilities management professionals will have the opportunity to explore solutions that enhance the functionality, safety, and longevity of outdoor operations
Health and Safety: Protecting Workers and Spaces
Ensuring a safe working environment is at the heart of any industrial operation. YARDX will present a range of Health and Safety solutions designed for both indoor and outdoor operations, including:
•Cleaning Solutions: Industrial cleaning equipment, yard sweepers, and sanitisation technologies.
•Barriers and Bollards: Pedestrian and vehicle segregation systems to prevent accidents.
•Fire Safety Equipment: Advanced fire detection and suppression systems.
•PPE and Wearables: High-visibility clothing, helmets, and IoT-enabled safety wear for real-time monitoring.
This focus on Health and Safety ensures that professionals have access to tools and strategies to reduce risks, improve compliance, and safeguard both assets and people.
Two FREE World-Class Conference Streams
Adding to the value of IWLEX and YARDX are two world-class conference streams, curated by industry expert Ruth Waring of RW Consulting. These sessions will feature thought leaders and innovators sharing insights into improving efficiency, sustainability, and safety across the Warehouse and Yard Operations space.
MD’s Vision: A One-Stop Shop for Industry Needs
Foster adds: “We are thrilled by the incredible response from suppliers exhibiting at IWLEX and YARDX. These events have created a truly unique platform, drawing in services and suppliers we hadn’t even anticipated—yet who are essential to the seamless operation of the yard and warehouse ecosystem.
“Our vision is to provide a one-stop shop for improving both indoor and outdoor warehouse and yard facilities under one roof. By bringing together all the relevant solutions in one place, we’re simplifying decision-making and enabling stakeholders to collaborate effectively.”
A Growing Line-Up of Industry Leaders
A selection of exhibitors who have already signed up for 2025 highlights the broad scope of IWLEX and YARDX. Companies confirmed for June 2025 include:
Tennant, RTITB, Road to Logistics, Mosca Direct UK, I-lockerz Limited, SRS Sales & Service, Combilift ULC, Pickfaces, EPG – Ehrhardt Partner Group topsystem GmbH, Stanley Handling Ltd, Hallgruppen Ltd, Snapfulfil, GRF Concrete Flooring, Renault LV EV Trucks, Sentric Safety, Streamliner, Keytracker Limited, Wearesauce, Goramp, and Roder UK, to name but a few.
These companies represent a wide range of solutions, from advanced warehouse management systems and autonomous cleaning equipment to yard optimisation technologies, dock levelling, loading bay doors, and sustainability-focused innovations.
This is just a sample of the diverse products and services that will be showcased.
IWLEX and YARDX
IWLEX and YARDX are not just exhibitions—they’re platforms for transformation, enabling businesses to discover solutions, foster connections, and generate leads.
Whether you’re a warehouse manager, facilities professional, or health and safety officer, these exhibitions will offer the tools and insights needed to optimise your operations and source innovative products and services for your facility.
Nairn Foster concludes: “It’s a one-stop shop with expert knowledge on top. I urge potential exhibitors not to miss out. With 5 months to go there’s plenty of time to book, but demand is high so get in touch to secure the prime locations and or sponsorship opportunities.”
Don’t miss out—contact Nairn today!
Email: Nairn Foster at nairnfoster@iwlex.co.uk
Call: 07359 250670
For more details, visit:
IWLEX: www.iwlex.co.uk
YARDX: www.yardex.co.uk
Mark your calendar for 3-4 June 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh and be part of the future of logistics and operations.
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