Innovation comes in many forms – from new machines to safety initiatives, and from simple solutions to the latest digital technology. The best innovations in the construction and rail equipment sectors have been celebrated with the announcement of the Plantworx Innovation Awards 2019 Winners.
The winners were announced and presented with their awards following the CEA’s (Construction Equipment Association) annual conference, during a Gala Dinner, hosted by snooker legend, Steve Davis OBE. More than 150 guests attended the presentation, which took place at the Plantworx exhibition’s new home at the East of England Arena in Peterborough on the evening of 21st March 2019.
The entries were judged by a panel of experts with knowledge and understanding of the construction and rail industries and of the importance of innovation in today’s market. They were:
Graham Black – Editor, Earthmovers
Nick Boyle – Technical Innovation Director, Balfour Beatty
Ian Elliott – UK Group Head of Security, Clancy Docwra
Patrick Flannery – Managing Director, Flannery Plant Hire
Dr Susan Scurlock MBE – Chief Executive and Founder, Primary Engineer
David Shipman – Innovations Engineering Manager in IP Signalling, Network Rail
Margo Cole – Construction Journalist
The judges awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze awards to the best innovations in each category, and all of the innovations will be prominently displayed during Plantworx and Railworx from 11-13 June 2019 at the East of England Showground.
Commitment to Skills and Training – Sponsored by CEA (Construction Equipment Association)
Digital Innovation – Sponsored by Leica
- Gold – Bomag – BOMAP
- Silver – Siltbuster – Clarity
Efficiency – Sponsored by Knibb Gormezano & Partners (KGP)
- Gold – Thomson Engineering – EDC15-01 E-Clip De-Clipper
- Silver – Young Black – RB441T/CE TwinTier
- Bronze – Caterpillar – Next Generation Cat Mini Excavators
Engineering – Sponsored by Caterpillar UK
- Gold – British Steel – Next Generation Descaling
- Silver – Atlas Copco – Power Technique E-Air electric-powered compressor
- Bronze – Tufftruk Ltd – TRUXTA EV MINI DUMPER
Security – sponsored by Datatag
- Gold – CanTrack Global Ltd – CanTrack Protect
- Silver – ToolDefend – Amber Valley
Environmental – Sponsored by Nylacast
- Gold – Wacker Neuson – DW15e Electric Site Dumper
- Silver – AJC Trailers – EasyCabin EcoSmart ZERO
- Bronze – Certas Energy UK Ltd – Shell GTL Fuel
Non-Operated Plant & Support Products – Sponsored by Caterpillar
- Gold – Brendon Powerwashers – Dustec DT400
- Silver – Ground-Guards Ltd – KerbGuards KG 400 and KG 90
Safety Innovation – Sponsored by Plantworx & Railworx
- Gold – Wacker Neuson – Dual View Truck
- Silver – Dual Inventive – Mtinfo 3000
- Bronze – GKD Height&Slew
