It’s eight months until the 2nd Plantworx construction equipment exhibition, hosted by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) takes place from 2nd to 4th June 2015 at its new home at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Leicestershire, UK. The 2015 Plantworx exhibition will span 135,000 sq metres and will use Bruntingthorpe’s ‘Indy Circuit’ for …
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The next generation of construction apprentices are recognised every year at the National Construction College Apprentice Awards – this year a CPA’s (Construction Plant-hire Association) ‘Stars of the Future’ Award Winner, Thomas Hughes, won the overall Apprentice of the Year at the NCC (East) Awards. Thomas Hughes, 22, a Volvo …
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Alongside celebrating its 20th Anniversary at Hillhead, Hill Engineering launched two new products at the show – the new TEFRA Tilt Coupler and the new TiltRotate which made its world-debut at the event. The stand was exceptionally busy with some significant deals being closed across all three days! Hill reported …
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Since its launch in 1998 ScotPlant has been promoted as ‘the exhibition where deals are done’ and the 2014 event is on track to successfully showcase quality equipment to the right buyers once again. Young Plant Sales, a leading Hyundai dealer based in Doune Scotland, has signed on the dotted …
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The North American construction market has traditionally been difficult to crack for European manufacturers. Competing with the American construction giants on home turf is never easy. But this year there will be a potent British presence at North America’s largest equipment show, the ConExpo Construction Exhibition, which takes place in …
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Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) sold 3% more Hyundai construction equipment across Europe in 2013, compared to 2012. But market share (>8 ton machines) rose with even more than 30%. Which Hyundai say is a great result in a diversified and saturated European market. Hyundai’s parts division also revealed encouraging …
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On the 14th May at 11am at Vertikal Days Cranes and Access Equipment exhibition (Haydock Park, Merseyside) the CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) is hosting the 2nd ‘Stars of the Future’ plant mechanic apprenticeship awards presentation to the young engineers, who took part in the competition from colleges nationwide. Presenting the awards …
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The UK-based Construction Equipment Association (CEA) will have a strong presence at the forthcoming Conexpo Construction exhibition (Las Vegas 4th – 8th March 2014) with 18 UK companies exhibiting in the UK pavilion – Halls C1-C2. The UK Pavilion sold out in record time! Many other CEA members are also …
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There is a strategic need to promote the construction equipment industry to young adults and their parents. Leading this part of the equation is the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) with their ‘Stars of the Future’ scheme. This was intended to recognise the achievements of young adults training to become plant …
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It is with great sadness that we report the loss of one of the Lighthouse clubs oldest and most loyal supporters. Mr Jimmy Cook passed away last week (Tuesday 8th October 2013), at the great old age of 93. A Lighthouse Club Member for nigh on 50 years, Jimmy was …
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