Plantworx will be held at the venue on May 14,15 and 16 2013 and has been organised by the Construction Equipment Association in the wake of SED’s demise.

Attendees will meet the Plantworx team and see the site’s planned layout, the vast digging demonstration areas available, stand costs and rates.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to talk to show partners, contractors and other key construction experts who support the event.  An on-site visit has also been organised for would be exhibitors to ‘walk the grid’ of the 80,000 sqm of the new show.

Other guests attending the open day will be representatives of some of the leading companies who have already pledged their allegiance to the forthcoming event.

Amongst the companies who have offered their commitment to the 2013 event include Volvo Construction, JCB, Ammann, Case and New Holland Construction, Hyundai, Bomag, Hanix, Takeuchi, Thwaites, Merlo and Manitou.  For a full list of supporting companies visit www.plantworx.co.uk.

Construction Minister Mark Prisk said: “I am very pleased that the Construction Equipment Association has announced plans for a new trade show. Support for Plantworx from across the sector is a clear signal that the sector is backing this new event in 2013.

“The UK’s construction equipment industry is a key element of this country’s engineering capability that’s worth £8.5 billion to our economy. Plantworx will be a good opportunity to showcase the sector’s capabilities and demonstrate its new and innovative products.”

Should wishing to attend can visit www.plantworx.co.uk where they will find a form where you can request an invite.  Alternatively email [email protected] .