PlantWorx 2025 to Showcase the Best Construction Innovation in the UK
With the countdown now in its final weeks, anticipation for PlantWorx 2025 is reaching fever pitch.
From 23–25 September, Newark Showground will transform into the UK’s largest working construction exhibition, welcoming more than 300 exhibitors, including an unprecedented 105 first-time participants, to deliver an unmissable mix of global machinery, breakthrough technologies, and live-action demonstrations.
A Record-Breaking Line-Up of Global Heavyweights
Sixteen of the world’s top 50 construction equipment manufacturers have confirmed their attendance, underscoring the event’s global stature. These include industry giants such as Caterpillar (through Finning), JCB, XCMG, Kubota, HD Hyundai, and SANY, alongside Manitou, Fayat, Takeuchi, Lonking, Sunward, Hidromek, Merlo, Yanmar, and the rapidly rising Zoomlion. Collectively, these brands represent over 30% of the Yellow Table, highlighting PlantWorx’s role as a magnet for international business and investment.
Many exhibitors will use the event as a launchpad for their latest machines. Visitors can expect a record number of unveilings from global OEMs, alongside the largest display of suction excavators the show has ever seen, and a strong emphasis on compact machinery, detection systems, and telematics.
New Names Bringing Fresh Perspectives
The 105 first-time exhibitors bring an injection of fresh ideas and cutting-edge solutions. GeoPura will demonstrate hydrogen power systems designed to decarbonise construction sites, while Zoomlion and Shantui showcase heavyweight machinery built for global markets. Dieci Telehandlers and Compact Loaders UK will expand the spectrum of lifting and earthmoving solutions, and piling specialists Watson & Hillhouse with MOVAX will demonstrate advanced foundation systems.
Technology will be in the spotlight with Motormax debuting its OnSight safety system for heavy-duty plant, Cat Simulators offering immersive VR-based operator training, and VisionTrack presenting AI-powered camera systems. Other notable additions include Scarab Sweepers, Kramp with its automated Workshop Solutions storage system, Site-Arc and its patent-pending tracked welder, and welfare innovators Eco Hire and Sleep Space.
Sustainability and Safety at the Forefront
PlantWorx partners will play a pivotal role in addressing the industry’s biggest challenges. The Site Sustainability Showcase will highlight low-carbon technologies in action, from emissions-free plant to innovative waste reduction methods. The Rethinking Futures education programme will inspire the next generation of construction professionals, while the Awesome Earthmovers Operators Challenge, in association with JCB, will pit skilled operators against each other in precision-based contests.
Safety remains a major theme. Exhibitors such as Xwatch Safety Solutions and Spillard will present life-saving detection systems and operator assistance tools. These technologies aim to reduce accidents and downtime, ensuring safer, more efficient sites.
Celebrating Innovation with Industry Awards
The PlantWorx Innovation Awards will take centre stage on the first evening, honouring products and solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible in construction. All shortlisted entries will be on display across the showground, with many in live demonstration mode. From AI-assisted operations to hybrid-powered plant, visitors will gain a first-hand look at innovations poised to reshape the industry.
An Event Built for Real-World Demonstration
Spanning an area equivalent to ten Premier League football pitches, PlantWorx remains the UK’s only working construction exhibition. The format allows visitors to witness machines operating side by side in realistic site conditions, providing genuine insight into performance and productivity. The dedicated indoor tech zone will focus on support systems, connectivity, and digital control, ensuring a comprehensive experience for every sector of the industry.
Simon Frere-Cook, PlantWorx Operations Director, summed up the event’s appeal: “With more than 300 exhibitors already confirmed – including 105 new names – PlantWorx 2025 is set to be one of our most significant shows yet. The strength lies in the mix: global OEMs launching record numbers of new machines, safety innovators changing the game on site safety, and specialists bringing technologies that range from hydrogen power to advanced telematics. Whether you’re here to see the heavyweights, discover fresh ideas from first-time exhibitors, or experience breakthrough products in action, PlantWorx 2025 will be the place to do it.”
A Hub for Industry Networking and Opportunity
Beyond the machinery and tech, PlantWorx provides a platform for collaboration. With more than 12,000 visitors expected, the event will attract contractors, fleet managers, policymakers, and investors from across the globe. Exhibitors will be able to connect directly with decision-makers, discuss procurement opportunities, and forge partnerships that extend beyond the three-day show.
The event’s timing also positions it as a critical forum for industry trends – from decarbonisation strategies and supply chain resilience to skills development and digital transformation.
Ready to Shape the Future
PlantWorx 2025 promises to deliver more than just a display of machinery; it’s a vision of where construction is heading. From cutting-edge hydrogen power to immersive VR training, from sustainability showcases to record-breaking product launches, the show will offer an unparalleled look at the technologies, people, and ideas shaping the industry’s future.
For those ready to witness this transformation first-hand, free visitor registration is now open at plantworx.yourticketpurchase.com/p/visitor. A full list of exhibitors and event details can be found at www.plantworx.co.uk.
