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Latest CEA News
PlantWorx
PlantWorx begins a new chapter with Nineteen Group
By
Louise Carney
The CEA (Construction Equipment Association) today announced that PlantWorx, the UK’s largest working construction equipment show, has been acquired by Nineteen Group. PlantWorx ...
Government confirms 40% First Year Allowance will apply to ...
By
Louise Carney
Following yesterday’s Budget, the Treasury has now confirmed that the new 40% First Year Allowance (FYA) will apply to assets purchased for hire and leasing from January 2026. ...
CEA response to the Budget
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Louise Carney
Viki Bell, Chief Executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), said: “While today’s Budget maintains investment in some key areas, it offers little direct reassurance ...
Latest Industry News
New Guidance for Cranes Operating Near Railways
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Louise Carney
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released new guidance for cranes operating near live rail environments. The 58-page publication - entitled ‘Requirements for ...
Enginuity launches the policy centre for supply chain and SMEs
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Louise Carney
The Policy Centre for Supply Chain and SMEs, powered by Enginuity, was launched yesterday (24 November) to give engineering and manufacturing SMEs a stronger and more consistent ...
19th Executive Hire Show 2026 officially sold out
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Louise Carney
The organisers of the Executive Hire Show are pleased to confirm that the 19th edition of the event is now completely sold out. With just over three months to go, every space has ...
Latest Member News
Global decal manufacturer celebrates 25 years in business
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Louise Carney
Gate 7, a specialist in decal manufacturing and high-performance print solutions, is marking 25 years in business through celebrating a number of significant milestones: opening a ...
Thwaites opens new factory extension
By
Louise Carney
Thwaites has opened its most significant factory extension in the company’s 88-year history. Completed on budget and on time after a 71-week build programme, the new 4,000 sqm ...
Electric JCB micro is a hit with hire customers
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Louise Carney
A leading regional plant hirer has invested in one of the first electric JCB 8008E CTS micro excavators in in the UK. Purchased by Yorkshire-based Wetherby Tool & Plant Hire, ...