PlantWorx 2025 wrapped at Newark Showground after three packed days, and early feedback from exhibitors confirms it was a resounding success.
More than 10,000 visitors flocked through the gates to see over 300 exhibitors, as the sun shone (mostly) on the largest working construction equipment show in the UK in 2025.
Visitors travelled from across the UK and beyond — with international guests arriving from as far afield as Latin America and Mongolia, underlining PlantWorx’s reach as a global meeting point for the construction equipment sector.
PlantWorx 2025 welcomed 107 new exhibitors, with some booking just days before the event, bringing fresh energy and innovation to the show. The indoor pavilion was described as an “Aladdin’s cave” of products and solutions, drawing crowds throughout the three days and offering a wide range of offerings, from compact tools to high-tech software.
Innovation and product launches were at the heart of PlantWorx 2025, with hundreds of reveals creating a real buzz across the showground.
The buzz around the showground was reflected in the number of machines displaying ‘SOLD’ stickers by the end of the event — with XCMG, Hightop and others reporting strong sales and orders placed during the show. It was a clear reminder that PlantWorx is a true working show, where buyers come not just to look but to do business.
PlantWorx also shone a spotlight on the future of the workforce. Rethinking Futures was a massive success, inspiring secondary school students with real-world engineering challenges and industry judges. The dedicated PlantWorx Student Day also saw strong participation, giving young visitors a hands-on introduction to the sector and helping build the pipeline of future talent.
Viki Bell, CEO of the CEA, said, “As my first PlantWorx, the show exceeded my expectations in every way. The main thing I took from the event was the passion of all the exhibitors and visitors, and how much they genuinely love this show.
“The CEA Stand in the Indoor Pavilion was busy from the get-go, and it was lovely to see so many members stop by for a coffee and a catch-up. We had so many new member enquiries that the stand team had to book appointments. The team worked tirelessly, serving over 200 coffees, 250 packets of biscuits, and six cases of beer at our after-show networking event.
“A big thank you to the show team, the CEA stand team, and all the visitors and exhibitors – see you all in 2027.”
PlantWorx will be back in 2027 – watch this space for announcements.
