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Plantec to showcase live 3D machine control and utility detection at UK Plant Expo 2027Construction technology is becoming a major part of the UK Plant Expo 2027 story.Major manufacturers join UK Plant Expo 2027 exhibitor line-upFatalities Fall Overall, Electric Shocks Biggest Killer Says IPAF Latest Report.Face to Face with Paul Taylor of NOCN.JCB Customer 1-minute Pothole Pro Repairs1,600 Cat® machines and counting for AshbrookStevens Equipment Rental Add More ADTs From LiebherrEuro Auctions ‘Brings the Gavel Down’ as ‘The Auction Company’ Joins Global NetworkHitachi at Black Isle ShowPlantec to showcase live 3D machine control and utility detection at UK Plant Expo 2027Construction technology is becoming a major part of the UK Plant Expo 2027 story.Major manufacturers join UK Plant Expo 2027 exhibitor line-upFatalities Fall Overall, Electric Shocks Biggest Killer Says IPAF Latest Report.Face to Face with Paul Taylor of NOCN.JCB Customer 1-minute Pothole Pro Repairs1,600 Cat® machines and counting for AshbrookStevens Equipment Rental Add More ADTs From LiebherrEuro Auctions ‘Brings the Gavel Down’ as ‘The Auction Company’ Joins Global NetworkHitachi at Black Isle Show
UK Plant Operator of the Year an Announcement
After careful consideration and consultation, we are pleased to announce that we will be launching a new ‘great outdoors’ event, UKPO-Expo, staged in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside on June 11th & 12th 2027.

Registration Opens October 1st
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A Brand-New Industry Event – Two Days of Digging, Live Demos & Active Displays.
A ‘Glastonbury’ for the sector, where the industry can gather for two days of Live Digging, Live Demo’s and Active Displays. Live commentary – Live Music – Evening Bar – On Site Accom.

Registration Opens October 1st
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09/09/26
Plantec to showcase live 3D machine control and utility detection at UK Plant Expo 2027
Plantec Survey Solutions will bring 3D machine control and underground utility detection together in a live working demonstration at UK Plant Expo 2027. On its stand, Plantec will operate an excavator fitted with the CHCNAV MCNAV TX73 3D machine-control system and RodRadar LDR Excavate™, giving…
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08/09/26
Construction technology is becoming a major part of the UK Plant Expo 2027 story.
PVS Data, Spillard Safety Systems, Xwatch Safety Solutions, Leica Geosystems, Plantec Survey Solutions and MachineTech are all now involved, bringing machine data, AI, safety systems, machine…
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08/09/26
Major manufacturers join UK Plant Expo 2027 exhibitor line-up
Some of the biggest names in construction equipment, plant hire, attachments, technology and training have now confirmed their place at UK Plant Expo 2027, giving the new outdoor event strong backing…
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08/09/26
Fatalities Fall Overall, Electric Shocks Biggest Killer Says IPAF Latest Report.
IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2026 reveals that electrocutions and electric shocks were the top cause of fatalities and major incidents involving powered access in 2025. The findings are based on…

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