The 2026 Commercial Vehicle Show marked an important milestone for us at Van Guard, as we showcased our integration into the wider bott brand. With a prominent position and a bold stand, we had a strong platform to demonstrate how our products now form part of a more comprehensive bott offering, and what that means for our customers. 

A key highlight on the stand was the new Kia PV5, which we presented fully equipped with bott racking internally and our Van Guard roof bars and ladder loader externally. The vehicle attracted significant interest across the three days, not only due to the anticipation surrounding this new model, but also because of its striking yellow and green wrap – a visual reflection of the evolution of the brand. 

The show also provided an opportunity to launch the new bott Ladder Clamp, the first product developed collaboratively under the bott name.  

All in all, the show was a great chance to catch up with familiar faces and meet plenty of new ones, while showing how the Van Guard and bott partnership is really starting to take shape. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by the stand and chat with the team, we really appreciate it!