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Strong bookings for Plantworx event

More than 60 exhibitors have already signed up for the Construction Equipment Association’s (CEA) Plantworx 2013 show in the UK. JCB, New Holland, Volvo Construction Equipment and Terex, who will be exhibiting and demonstrating in the Dig Zone, are among the leading construction equipment firms attending the inaugural event at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, England, being held between 14th and 16th May, 2013.
June 19, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
Bookings are said to be strong for the upcoming Plantworx 2013 event
More than 60 exhibitors have already signed up for the 3418 Construction Equipment Association’s (CEA) 3579 PLANTWORX 2013 show in the UK.

255 JCB, 5895 New Holland, 359 Volvo CE and 1222 Terex, who will be exhibiting and demonstrating in the Dig Zone, are among the leading construction equipment firms attending the inaugural event at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, England, being held between 14th and 16th May, 2013.

Other key companies including 2922 Merlo, 2106 Manitou and 172 Bomag have booked stand space in the No Dig Zone, and specialist suppliers including 4874 Ashtree Glass, Spring Masters and Webtec have taken their place in the undercover pavilion.

Construction Minister Mark Prisk has given the show his full support. Speaking recently, he said: “I was very pleased when the Construction Equipment Association announced its plans for Plantworx. One year on from that launch I am encouraged to learn of the progress that has been made and that so many key companies are committed to being involved.

"The UK's construction equipment industry remains a key element of this country's manufacturing base and is one of our key export sectors with some 75% of UK production going overseas.

Plantworx can provide a showcase for our companies to demonstrate their world class products and services".

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