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Rethinking Futures gains momentum ahead of PlantWorx 2025

Rethinking Futures gains momentum ahead of PlantWorx 2025

23 May 2025 Louise Carney
The initiative, which supports efforts to tackle the growing skills gap in the industry, has already confirmed strong participation from across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and Derby …
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PlantWorx Innovation Awards 2025 held in association with the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) – submissions invited

PlantWorx Innovation Awards 2025 held in association with the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) – submissions invited

23 May 2025 Louise Carney
Plantworx Innovation Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Construction Winning a PlantWorx Innovation Award is a powerful way to get your business noticed. It raises your profile, highlights what yo …
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Cost, infrastructure, and client demand – realities of adopting low-emission plant

Cost, infrastructure, and client demand – realities of adopting low-emission plant

15 May 2025
At PlantWorx, we believe that honesty is essential for meaningful progress toward decarbonisation. Achieving net-zero emissions in construction isn't straightforward - it requires openly addressing re …
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Strong growth in equipment sales sets the stage for PlantWorx 2025

Strong growth in equipment sales sets the stage for PlantWorx 2025

29 Apr 2025 Louise Carney
Nearly 3,000 machines were sold in March alone, the highest monthly figure since early 2023. First-quarter sales have now reached over 6,900 units, marking an 8% increase compared to Q1 2024. This con …
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Awesome Earthmovers brings back the Operator Challenge at PlantWorx 2025 - with JCB as headline sponsor

Awesome Earthmovers brings back the Operator Challenge at PlantWorx 2025 - with JCB as headline sponsor

29 Apr 2025 Louise Carney
The event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with JCB joining as headline sponsor as the company celebrates its 80th anniversary. All machines used in the challenge will be supplied by …
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Cat® Simulators to debut new excavator simulator alongside VR paving and CTL training at PlantWorx 2025

Cat® Simulators to debut new excavator simulator alongside VR paving and CTL training at PlantWorx 2025

28 Apr 2025 Louise Carney
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Add to basket? Not for a 20-tonne machine – Amazon doesn’t do big kit, but PlantWorx does

Add to basket? Not for a 20-tonne machine – Amazon doesn’t do big kit, but PlantWorx does

15 Apr 2025 Louise Carney
You can buy everything online these days—from machine parts to entire toolkits—but if you're making serious decisions about your next machine, fleet, or safety system, you want to see it in the flesh. …
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Hydrogen and Battery-Electric Machinery: Progress and Practical Barriers

Hydrogen and Battery-Electric Machinery: Progress and Practical Barriers

10 Apr 2025
Estimated Read Time: 6–8 minutes Introduction  As the construction industry works to decarbonise, two technologies - hydrogen and battery-electric - are leading the conversation. In this article, we e …
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Get ready for PlantWorx 2025 – registration now open for the UK's biggest construction showcase this year!

Get ready for PlantWorx 2025 – registration now open for the UK's biggest construction showcase this year!

21 Mar 2025
The UK's largest working construction equipment exhibition is back for its 6th edition! PlantWorx 2025 returns from 23rd to 25th September at its new home, Newark Showground, Lincolnshire. With just s …
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Plantworx Onsite Award winners announced

Plantworx Onsite Award winners announced

14 Jun 2023
At Plantworx 2023 there were onsite awards for those exhibitors who made a big impact on the onsite judges who looked at companies' stands and demonstration areas. The awards – were presented at the E …
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The Summer Issue of Construction Worx has landed!

The Summer Issue of Construction Worx has landed!

02 Jun 2023
Welcome to the Summer issue of Construction Worx! As we gear up for the exciting event of Plantworx, just a few days away (13th – 15th June, East of England Arena Peterborough), we are thrilled to bri …
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Plantworx Innovation Award Winners: Celebrating innovation in the construction equipment sector

Plantworx Innovation Award Winners: Celebrating innovation in the construction equipment sector

14 Jun 2023
The Plantworx Innovation Awards 2023, held in recognition of groundbreaking innovations in the construction equipment sector, showcased the industry's commitment to safety, efficiency, and sustainabil …
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That's #Plantworx2023 done and dusted 👷‍♀️

That's #Plantworx2023 done and dusted 👷‍♀️

15 Jun 2023
What an event! We've had so many happy exhibitors and visitors. The stands all looked absolutely fantastic: such a great effort went into each and every one, both inside and outside. Thank you to ever …
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Plantworx 2023: Bridging the Skills Gap through STEM - Primary Engineer & Student Day

Plantworx 2023: Bridging the Skills Gap through STEM - Primary Engineer & Student Day

20 Jun 2023
On the final day of the Plantworx Construction Exhibition, which took place on June 15th, five primary schools from the local Peterborough area participated in the Primary Engineer STEM challenge. The …
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Plantworx 'Best Operator' Award goes to...

Plantworx 'Best Operator' Award goes to...

22 Jun 2023
The Best Demonstrator at Plantworx (Operator) Award is a hotly contested award as there are many talented demonstrators at the show.  However, there has to be a winner and this year it was Takeuchi de …
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Exhibitors give the thumbs up for PlantWorx 2023

Exhibitors give the thumbs up for PlantWorx 2023

10 Jul 2023
The Plantworx team is pleased to report positive feedback from our exhibitors at the Plantworx Construction Exhibition 2023, which included Atlas Copco UK & Ireland, Takeuchi UK, LiuGong Machinery, an …
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Back to business at PlantWorx 2025 – new location, new venue, and new opportunities

Back to business at PlantWorx 2025 – new location, new venue, and new opportunities

08 May 2024
The 6th biennial construction machinery exhibition will be held on 23rd -25th September 2025, at the Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY In a significant development for the co …
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Rethinking Futures at PlantWorx 2025 - inspiring secondary students to explore careers in construction engineering

Rethinking Futures at PlantWorx 2025 - inspiring secondary students to explore careers in construction engineering

10 Oct 2024
Rethinking Futures will make a significant impact at PlantWorx 2025, offering secondary school and college students aged 12 to 18 a unique opportunity to explore careers in construction engineering. T …
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Strong stand sales for PlantWorx 2025 - 'Early Bird' discounts ending soon

Strong stand sales for PlantWorx 2025 - 'Early Bird' discounts ending soon

13 Aug 2024
Stand sales are off to a roaring start for PlantWorx 2025, which is shaping up to be a landmark event for the construction industry. Taking place from September 23 to 25 at the Newark Showground in No …
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PlantWorx 2025: ‘One Year to Go’

PlantWorx 2025: ‘One Year to Go’

23 Sept 2024
Don't miss the future of the construction sector– Save the date! The future of construction is coming to life at PlantWorx 2025, and the countdown has officially begun. From 23rd to 25th September 202 …
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