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With over 250 members within the SPOA there is always something to report on. Here you will find all the past, present and future news stories from the Scottish Plant Owners Association.
Welcome to issue four of The Sprocket from the Scottish Plant Owners Association.
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Six sports teams and groups from across Scotland have been selected to receive the first Youth Sports Sponsorship from the Scottish Plant Owners…
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Gail McEwen has begun her tenure as Vice President. The first female ever to take on this position, it is a significant milestone in the Association’s…
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Recently elected Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) President David Jarvie sets out the main priorities for his two-year tenure. Addressing…
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Gail McEwen reports back on her experience visiting Bauma.
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The SPOA has continued to lobby on behalf of members regarding the changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR)…
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The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has launched a Youth Sports Sponsorship programme to support under-16s sports clubs across Scotland.
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Ross Gorman and Lara Mcleman have been recognised as Apprentices of the Year 2024/2025 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). The…
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The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has written to Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to consult with family businesses across the…
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Welcome to issue three of The Sprocket from the Scottish Plant Owners Association.
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Asbestos, once widely used in construction until its ban in 1999, remains a hidden hazard in many older buildings and sites across the UK. For those…
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The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has signalled the death of the plant hire industry in Scotland following the measures announced by the…
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During Plant Hire Week we hear from Ian Bone, a stalwart in the industry with 38 years at LAS Plant Ltd in Inverness. As we discuss the amazing career…
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Welcome to issue two of The Sprocket from the Scottish Plant Owners Association.
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The Construction Industry Training Board (“CITB”) is aware that the practice of ‘passing on the CITB Levy’ is a topical issue within the construction…
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Thanks to Stuart Kennedy at Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated Scottish business centre in Hillington, Glasgow, at Lookers, one of our latest Industry…
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This is the story of our member visit in May 2024 to Glensanda, which is more than just a quarry. Located on the morvern peninsula and inaccessible by…
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Morris Leslie Plant Hire has 15 depots across the UK with its head office based at Errol in Perthshire. It exports to more than 60 countries every…
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The Women in Plant (WiP) working group from the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is planning to attend the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge…
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The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is looking to recruit a Skills and Training Lead to help tackle the skills shortage and promote careers…
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SPOA Women in Plant group teams up with Leo Workwear to promote PPE especially designed for female workers
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