PLANTWORX ONSITE AWARD WINNERS

The Plantworx 2023 judging panel announced their onsite award winners at the Exhibitors’ Reception, with accolades going to the company stands and demonstration areas that impressed them the most. The winner were:

RADIODETECTION - BEST INDOOR STATIC STAND

The judges, Angela and Simon thought that the stand as welcoming and the staff were very attentive and approachable. Visitors to the stand could visibly see the product and were in no doubt about what was on offer.

Xwatch Safety Solutionsbest Outdoor Static Stand

The judges felt that this stand was welcoming, featuring an innovative use of materials including flower boxes and aged wood. The upstairs grass mezzanine provides a quiet place to sit relax and see the rest of the show away from the hustle and bustle. The seating area was also very welcoming and provided some much-needed shade.

The staff also make a great team. Dan Leaney, Xwatch Safety Solutions, Operations Director said, “We were thrilled to win this award – this is our first Plantworx and we really made an effort with our stand. I am very pleased that the Xwatch team has been recogonised. Here’s to a fantastic rest of the show.

DEVELON - THE BEST USE OF AN OUTDOOR DEMO AREA

Plantworx judges, Nick Drew and Peter Haddock, were unanimous that this prize should go to Develon. There was a lot of thought and preparation put into this stand and it delivered the wow factor with a really nice feel and flow creating a truly impressive stand.

Kevin Lynch, Marketing Communications Manager for Develon, said: “We are delighted to win the Best Use of Live Demonstration Award, especially with the transition we are making with the Develon brand and making its first appearance at Plantworx. The excellent Demo show on the stand carried out by our operators, Nigel Horton and Alex Humpage, brings across the high performance, innovation, versatility and durability of Develon equipment in an exciting and very watchable way.”

FUCHSIA EVENTS - OUTSTANDING CONTRACTOR AWARD

Plantworx Event Director, Simon FrereCook presented the Outstanding Contractor award to family-run business Fuchsia Chairman, Mike Coleman, who dedicated this award to his son Nick Foreman. Simon said, “You couldn’t fault Nick and the Fuchsia team – they are impeccable in every aspect of site etiquette and always excel in everything they do. Nothing is too much trouble for the team.”