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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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Podcast: New technology meets the realities of plant hire with Hugh Edeleanu and Andy Byatt
Watch the first UK Plant Expo: Industry Conversations podcast What does the future of plant hire look like, and which technologies are making a difference on site today? Hugh Edeleanu of H.E. Services and Andy Byatt of Flannery Plant Hire join host Ollie Gunns for an honest, informal discussion…
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15/10/26
Electric diggers, hydrogen and the future of plant hire
Electric machines, charging infrastructure, smarter safety systems, telematics and autonomy are changing the way construction equipment is bought, hired and operated. Hugh Edeleanu, Chairman and…
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12/10/26
B&T Plant Hire goes electric in a major deal with Sany.
B&T Plant Hire has made a significant investment in SANY UK’s growing electric machine range, placing an order for eight zero-emission machines comprising three SY19E electric mini…
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12/10/26
116 Talented Apprentices & Graduates, One Exciting Journey
JCB have welcomed 116 new apprentices and graduates to the business. The new intake will join teams across the company, bringing as they no doubt will fresh ideas, enthusiasm and a passion for…

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