Innovation
comes in many forms – from new machines to safety initiatives, and from simple
solutions to the latest digital technology.
The
best innovations in the construction and rail equipment sectors have been
celebrated with the announcement of the Plantworx Innovation Awards 2019
Winners.
The
winners were announced and presented with their awards following the CEA’s
(Construction Equipment Association) annual conference, during a Gala Dinner,
hosted by snooker legend, Steve Davis OBE.
More than 150 guests attended the presentation, which
took place at the Plantworx exhibition’s new home at the East of England Arena
in Peterborough on the evening of 21st March 2019.
This
year there were eight categories, which between them attracted 110 individual
entries from across the industry. The categories were:
- Commitment to
skills and training
- Digital innovation
- Efficiency
- Environment
- Safety
- Security
- Engineering
- Non-operated plant
and support products
The
entries were judged by a panel of experts with knowledge and understanding of
the construction and rail industries and of the importance of innovation in
today’s market. They were:
- Graham Black – Editor, Earthmovers
- Nick Boyle – Technical Innovation Director,
Balfour Beatty
- Ian Elliott - UK Group Head of Security, Clancy
Docwra
- Patrick Flannery – Managing Director, Flannery
Plant Hire
- Dr Susan Scurlock MBE - Chief Executive and
Founder, Primary Engineer
- David Shipman - Innovations Engineering Manager
in IP Signalling, Network Rail
- Margo
Cole – Construction Journalist
The
judges awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze awards to the best innovations in each
category, and all of the innovations will be prominently displayed during
Plantworx and Railworx from 11-13 June 2019 at the East of England Showground.
The winning products and exhibitors will be on display at
the forthcoming Plantworx exhibition, taking place from 11th – 13th June 2019 at the East of England Arena Peterborough. For more
details visit www.plantworx.co.uk
