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The Construction Equipment Association

The voice of the UK construction equipment market since 1942.

We support our members to achieve industry excellence through market and technical information and insights, networking, trade shows, exhibitions and events, and lobbying work with the UK and European Parliaments. We are represented in Brussels as active members of the Committee for European Construction Equipment. Our influence is felt worldwide through our technical, regulatory and international trade work. We represent construction equipment OEMs, distributors, attachments and components manufacturers, and service providers to the industry.

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We're exhibiting at PlantWorx 2025

Join us at the UK’s largest live construction equipment event from 23-25 September 2025 at Newark Showground. See our latest innovations in action, meet the team, and discover how we’re helping businesses like yours stay ahead of the curve. Find us on Stand PD02 – we’d love to see you there.
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CEA marks a year of delivery on Manifesto pledges

A year on from our Manifesto launch, we bring you an update that reflects on how our original asks have shaped our work over the past year. It's a snapshot of an industry that's working hard to ensure the UK remains a competitive, attractive and forward-thinking place to manufacture construction equipment.
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News

Stay up-to-date on CEA activities, member news and industry developments.

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Events

Check out the latest sector trade shows, conferences and exhibitions in the UK and overseas.

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Get involved

Learn more about the latest consultations, calls for evidence and government matters.

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Introducing our newest members

Check out our membership brochure for a detailed overview of the many benefits you can enjoy as part of CEA membership.

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Latest CEA news

CEA welcomes Phil Battle of SMT GB to the board

By  Louise Carney  
The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced the appointment of Phil Battle, Divisional Director Volvo CE – Product & Services at SMT GB, to its Board. Phil was ...
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Market Insights

Construction equipment market insights September 2025

By  Paul Lyons  
Welcome to the latest edition of my bi-monthly market i nsights blog which brings together all the key aspects of the market insight reports that I provide. I will be producing ...
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CEA brings members together at PlantWorx 2025

By  Louise Carney  
PlantWorx 2025 opens in just two weeks’ time, from 23–25 September at Newark Showground. As the largest working construction show this year – and owned and hosted by the CEA – ...
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