Plantworx 2023 has announced the shortlist for its 2023 Innovation Awards programme. In this year’s entries, across all of the categories, the focus was on environmental solutions, sustainability, safety and smart technology, with many of the entries fitting into more than one of the categories, as more companies have adopted a multidisciplinary design approach when designing their products/systems.
The judging panel is made up of a handpicked panel of independent experts and has come up with an outstanding shortlist of companies. The shortlists for these awards are put together with great consideration, research and knowledge.
The Judges
Margo Cole – Engineer and Construction Journalist – Chair of the Judges
Susan Scurlock MBE – Chief Executive and Founder Primary Engineer
Graham Black – Editor Earthmovers Magazine
Mark Lawton – Head of Engineering surveying at Skanska
Chris Matthew – Strategic Manager at P. Flannery Plant Hire
Amer Essa – Supply Chain Innovation Senior Advisor at National Highways
Lara Young – Global Head of ESG Cromwell Property Group
SHORTLISTED COMPANIES
Non-Operated Plant & Support Service
Sponsored by DATATAG
Elite GSS – Hi-Viz Ballast Block
Hydrotechnik UK Ltd- Minimess Monster
Genquip – i550 Welfare Unit
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Environmental Initiative
Sponsored by KGP
Lifos – Lifos Port PV
Auger Torque – Cone Crusher Bucket
Sany – SY19E Electric Mini Excavator for its Battery Technology – Cobalt free
Concrete services – Conscreed – E1800 100% electric Laser Screed
Boss Cabins – Deep Green GenFree welfare cabin
Atlas Copco – ZBC Battery Storage System
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Safety
Sponsored by Caterpillar
Spillard – AI Human Detection System (HDS)
Bomag – Articulated Tandem Roller
Onwave – Onwave OWL
Bomag – Asphalt Pro
Xwatch – Xwatch Pitch & Roll warning system
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Best Use of Technology – Including Digital Innovation
Sponsored by Futureworx 2024
MachineMax – MachineMax technology
MP Filtri – CMP View Software
Filtertechnik- Particle Pal Plus
Bomag – Asphalt Pro
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Security Initiative
Sponsored by the CEA Policing Fund
Digger Guard – Digger Guard Vandal Guards
Kist – Datatag KIST (asset management)
Abax – Smart Inventory
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Engineering & Design
Sponsored by CEA (Construction Equipment Association)
Digga – Digga HALO Auger Alignment System
Mecalac – Revotruck
Manitou – MRTe Rotary Telehandler
Worsley Plant – Rotar’s Fully Integrated Quickcoupler Adapter
Sany- SY19E Electric Mini Excavator
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Training & Skills Development Programme
Sponsored by Merlo
Leica Training School – for retention and upskilling and ongoing training of operatives
Flannery Plant Hire Boot Camp for Plant Operators
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS – SHORTLIST
Sponsored by Plantworx
Plant & Hire Aid Alliance – for the group’s crusade to provide crucial aid to war-torn Ukraine
British Steel – Laser Detection of Surface Defects
Xerotech – Xerotech Hibernium Battery Pack
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The awards ceremony and dinner will take place on the evening of Monday 12th June 2023 at the home of Plantworx at the East of England Arena & Events Centre, Peterborough.
