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Get Ready for Plantworx 2023: The Ultimate Showcase of Construction Equipment and Technologies!

Attention all construction industry Professionals! Brace yourselves as Plantworx 2023 is about to hit the ground running. This year's event will be the ultimate "one-stop-shop" for the latest and greatest construction equipment and technologies. The fifth biennial construction machinery exhibition is set to take place from June 13-15, 2023, at the popular East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough.

In today’s world, face-to-face business events have taken on a new level of importance, as evidenced by the record-breaking visitor attendance at this year’s Conexpo Con/Agg exhibition, in Las Vegas. Plantworx 2023 is no exception and is the event of the year that you cannot afford to miss. With a plethora of innovations and new zones, visitors will witness cutting-edge market offerings and the latest technology pipeline developments.

Rob Oliver, Executive Director of the show organisers has recently shared his insights on Plantworx 2023. He stated, “Plantworx is back and bustling, following the successful Conexpo event and the UK’s Executive Hire Show. We are promising a wide range of new to the market products from an array of leading OEMs. As the industry witnesses a surge in companies embracing electric-powered solutions and making strides in hydrogen technology, Plantworx 2023 is set to be the most impressive edition yet. It is the showcase for groundbreaking machines and cutting-edge innovations that will propel the construction sector into the future.”

Many of Plantworx’s 300 plus exhibitors will be making their show debut.

The event will be graced by industry-leading machinery original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) presenting their electrification strategies for off-road vehicles and equipment. Visitors can expect to be blown away by the exhibits. Manty stands will feature live demonstrations from renowned brands, such as Hitachi Construction Machinery, and the Chinese heavyweights XCMG (who will be at Plantworx for the very first time). Other big names on the list include Caterpillar, Hidromek, Hydrema, Hyundai, SMT (Volvo), Takeuchi, Sany, Sunward Europe, Liugong, Mecalac, Yanmar Compact Equipment, Kubota, Develon (formerly Doosan), Bobcat, AVANT, BOMAG, Brokk UK, RSP Suction Excavators, Merlo, Manitou and many more.

Plantworx is also set to showcase the latest advancements in engine and battery technologies, Xerotech With Hibernium® and Lifos have been shortlisted for Plantworx Innovation awards and will be exhibiting for the first time. Atlas Copco is a regular exhibitor at Plantworx, this year its showing its ZBC Battery Storage System, which is also shortlisted for an Innovation award.

Xerotech’s Hibernium® is a highly customizable battery technology that allows users to select their preferred energy content, operating voltage range, physical dimensions, and even battery cell chemistry. What’s more, there are no design or engineering costs involved, making it an attractive option for one-off prototyping projects.

Meanwhile, Lifos is set to impress visitors with its Fort renewable power system in a box. This complete power system is easy to transport and deploy and can be fully hybridized with its own solar panels, genset, or wind turbine. With the Lifos Fort, users can save money on diesel charges and lower their energy emissions in any circumstances.

The Atlas Copco Power Technique ZBC Battery Storage System is a modular energy storage solution designed to minimize fuel usage and carbon emissions for construction operators. It operates in hybrid mode, reducing emissions by up to 50%, and can eliminate up to 100% of CO2 emissions when used with renewable energy sources. The system produces no noise and requires minimal maintenance.

These new battery technologies are a promising development in the world of renewable energy and are sure to be a highlight of Plantworx.

The digital revolution is in full swing, and a deluge of technology and connectivity companies are hitting the market. These technology solution providers are working tirelessly to achieve an allencompassing connected site.

It’s not just about the excavator; it’s about the telematics, cameras, and sensors that work together seamlessly to enhance the excavator’s functionality. The data collected by these systems provides contractors and fleet owners with real-time insights into their equipment’s performance and health. Through a single platform, contractors and fleet owners can monitor the location, usage, and health of their equipment, all in one place.

Plantworx 2023 has attracted a host of these businesses, including equipment management platform experts MachineMax, ABAX Telematics and Plant Tracking, as well as connectivity solutions company Plinx and Onwave, who is showcasing Onwave Locator (OWL), which is a SaaS application, developed by Onwave to aid customers with the dissemination and communication of hazard and work site information to remote workers.

Safety is also an essential consideration in the construction industry. With the inherent risks that come with building and infrastructure projects, safety measures must be put in place to protect workers, the public, and the environment. Companies including Spillard Safety Systems, Xwatch Safety Solutions, GKD, SiteZone, Leica, and Prolec are at the forefront of providing innovative safety solutions to the construction industry.

All of these companies will be showcasing their latest safety solutions at Plantworx 2023, Leica and Xwatch will be announcing a world-wide first with a recent collaboration that first debuted in Las Vegas. With such innovative solutions on offer, it is clear that safety will continue to be a top priority for the construction industry.

Spillard will be showcasing its AI Human Detection System (HDS), which has been shortlisted for a Plantworx Innovation Award. GKD, SiteZone are other companies that are dedicated to improving safety in the construction sector. Their range of products includes proximity detection systems and access control solutions that help to prevent accidents and unauthorized access to construction sites.

The award-winning Official CESAR Scheme is set to once again emphasize the criticality of security and demonstrate how its multilayered security marking technologies can thwart criminals who seek to target plant and machinery. Additionally, Datatag ID (who operate CESAR for the CEA) will be unveiling KIST, a web-based administration portal.

This portal has been crafted to enable effortless creation, management, and administration of assets such as tools, vehicles, and equipment, using existing phone and tablet technology to scan QR codes or unique identification numbers. Each asset is assigned to a user or parent asset, for instance, a tool to a storage location or a vehicle, upon creation. With the CESAR or Micro-CESAR security label providing each asset with a unique identifier, an audit trail can be established to document the asset’s movement and allocations, facilitating tracking and management of the asset’s complete lifecycle, from acquisition to periodic maintenance and phase-out from inventory. This increased transparency in asset management leads to greater accuracy and accountability across a fleet of assets.

Sustainable welfare cabins are an innovative solution for providing comfortable and environmentally-friendly temporary accommodation in remote or challenging locations. These cabins are designed to meet the needs of workers who require on-site accommodation and facilities, while also minimizing the environmental impact of their operations. Two award-shortlisted companies in this space are Boss Cabins and Genquip Groundhog who will be showing their latest green innovations at the show.

The versatility of a machine is often determined by its attachments, Mr. Oliver elaborated on the significance of excavators in the contemporary construction landscape, likening them to the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of the industry. He described them as the ‘Polymath’ of construction.

Plantworx 2023 has a record number of attachment manufacturers exhibiting. Leading brands such as Auger Torque, Digga Attachments, Digbits, Arden Equipment, Worsley Plant and BPH Attachments will showcase their latest products, alongside the top tiltrotator companies like Engcon and Steelwrist.

Machine control and guidance systems have become the norm on most site machinery, whether factory or retrofitted, and Plantworx 2023 is not left behind. Nasco Digtec’s iDig 2D & 3D will demonstrate the very latest in dig technology.