From the Chief Executive

Welcome to the Summer issue of Construction Worx. This issue is dedicated to Plantworx, which is just a matter of days away (13th – 15th June, East of England Arena Peterborough). We are delighted to report we have 300 confirmed exhibitors and there are a whole host of new initiatives for visitors to experience, which include the Get Connected Zone which is dedicated to connected technology, and the Awesome Earthmovers Operators challenge, where big prizes are being offered. We are also pleased to announce the National Highways and Costain teams are featuring in the Partner Zone, and they are looking forward to seeing all the new innovations at the show. There are more details in the magazine, whereas exhibitors’ can book an opportunity for a private audience with the teams to showcase new technology.

The Plantworx Innovation Awards Dinner event is at full capacity, with nearly 300 guests confirmed to attend. The evening (Monday 12th June) will provide excellent networking opportunities and celebrate the most innovative products to come to market. Not forgetting that The Dark Destroyer from the quiz show, the Chase, is set to host the event which will be very entertaining.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Merlo for their generosity in sponsoring the drinks reception and also to Caterpillar, who have kindly sponsored the dinner, without your support we couldn’t have staged such a huge event – the largest dinner in the CEA and Plantworx history!

In addition, Construction Worx correspondent Peter Haddock talks to Group MD, Matthew Ayres from the Bennie Group and their collaboration with MachineMax. KGP’s Alex Woodrow shares the second part of his hydrogen feature, where he considers the outlook for H2-ICE (hydrogen internal combustion engine) based on the latest announcements from major OEMs in the commercial vehicle and non-road segments.

There’s the latest regulatory report from Senior Technical Consultant, Dale Camsell, and the latest market trends from CEA Data Analyst Paul Lyons, including a special feature on the Global Market, from our colleague, Chris Sleight, MD Off Highway Research.

One last note before I sign off, we are holding our very first Members’ Forum Meeting on Thursday 13th July 23 at ZF Automotive UK in Hockley Heath, Shirley. 10am – 15.30pm – more details will be emailed to you soon – but please save the date!

There is so much more to read in this bumper issue and we hope you enjoy the read. I look forward to meeting with some of you in person at Plantworx, where the CEA will have a guest lounge in Gilmores Bar – all members are welcome for refreshments – come and say hello!

Suneeta Johal

Chief Executive

Construction Equipment Association