Eight companies were recognised with show awards at the official opening of the 2007 Queensland Truck and Machinery Show last night.

Mr. Steve Ghost, Director of the Trade and Technical Skills Institute – SkillsTech Australia, officially opened the four day show and presented awards to the winners.

Mr Brett Wright, CEO of the Commercial Vehicle Industry Association (CVIAQ) and organiser of the show, praised the exhibitors for putting on the best show ever.

“The show is a huge undertaking and construction of the exhibits is a major task spanning 5 days and involves thousands of contractors and staff to bring it all together,” said Wright.

Mr Wright said that the judges commended the industry on a truly world class display at this year’s show.

The winners of the show awards are as follows:

Risk Management Excellence Award (sponsor Worklaw Health and Safety)
Winner – Groeneveld Australia

Best Presented Truck Award (sponsor Truckin’ Life Magazine)
Winner - Western Star Trucks Australia for its Heavy Haulage Australia Western Star 6964 FXC High Roof Stratosphere

Truck of the Show (sponsor Truck and Trailer Magazine)
Winner – Hino Truck Australia for its Hino Dutro Hybrid

Outstanding Vehicle Component Display (sponsor Russ Equipment)
Winner – Cummins South Pacific

Outstanding Transport Equipment and Accessory Display (sponsor Diesel Magazine)
Winner – BG CRANE / HIAB

Outstanding Machinery Display (sponsor Trader Classifieds)
Winner – BT Equipment

Outstanding Trailer / Vehicle Body Display (sponsor Trader Classifieds)
Winner – O’Phee Trailers

Outstanding Truck Manufacturer Display (sponsor ATN Magazine / Owner//Driver)
Winner – Mack Trucks Australia

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