PlantWorx 2023, held from 13th to 15th June at the East of England Arena & Events Centre in Peterborough, was a resounding success. The event featured sunny conditions, which added an extra layer of excitement. It attracted approximately 14,000 attendees, including 10,000 unique visitors. Attendees explored a diverse range of state-of-the-art machinery and innovative products.
The event was attended by industry-leading machinery OEMs, who showcased their electrification strategies for off-road vehicles and equipment. Visitors were impressed by the exhibits, which included demonstrations from renowned brands such as Hitachi Construction Machinery and the Chinese heavyweights XCMG, who were attending PlantwWorx for the first time. Other prominent names present included Caterpillar, Hidromek, Hydrema, Hyundai, SMT (Volvo), Takeuchi, SANY, Sunward Europe, Liugong, Mecalac, Yanmar Compact Equipment, Kubota, Develon (formerly Doosan), Bobcat, AVANT, BOMAG, Brokk UK, RSP Suction Excavators, Merlo, Manitou, and many more.
Suneeta Johal, the former CEO of the Construction Equipment Association, praised the event, stating,: "I was truly impressed by the innovative technology showcased, the industry recognition through our innovation awards, and the significant deals made. I also received excellent feedback from exhibitors about the quality of the organisation and ops – which is all down to our excellent operational team, headed up by Simon Frere-Cook and Stuart Favill."
Industry leaders such as National Highways and Costain supported the show and facilitated extensive networking opportunities. The event drew participants from various national and international organisations, including a significant delegation from Mongolia, emphasising its global appeal and reach.
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