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Plantworx Review


The very first PLANTWORX construction equipment exhibition, which was held at Stoneleigh Park, from May 14 – 16, had a total visitor attendance of 11,696 people. The number of unique visitors was 9,445 people – quite an impressive turn out for the inaugural event! The PLANTWORX team was


delighted with the high quality of those attending, with 60% of visitors pre- registering for the event. The British weather was true to form with torrential rain for the best part of two days - the sun did make an appearance on day three. The rain however, did not deter the serious buyers who were out in their droves! PLANTWORX also made National TV on the morning of day one – with BBC Breakfast News broadcasting live from the show, interviewing PLANTWORX organiser Rob Oliver, CEO of the CEA, Alan Blake JCB’s CEO and Lee Andrews Finning’s business manager! The event which was organised and


promoted by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has been hailed as the UK’s largest ‘working’ construction event spanning over 100,000 square metres and boasting 260 exhibitors from all areas of the construction equipment industry. Visitors to the show saw the very latest plant and machinery operating in ‘real’ site conditions. Many exhibitors, including Case, Finning, Volvo, JCB, Takeuchi and Ammann, encouraged visitors to try the kit first hand on one of the many busy digging demonstration areas. Simon Frere-Cook exhibition


director said, “Many Exhibitors and Visitors asked if we would be repeating PLANTWORX in 2015 and if so when the event would be held? Such a decision will include post-


The Inaugural PLANTWORX Construction


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