Scottish Plant Owners Association

SPOA's 70th Annual Dinner

The Scottish Plant Owners Association annual dinner is the most anticipated social evening in the Scottish plant calendar, though delayed for 14…

The SPOA and UKIFDA issue joint statement in response to confusion on rebated fuel

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and UK & Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) have today issued a joint statement in response…

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) condemns the failure of the Chancellor of the Exchequer to delay the removal of red diesel entitlement from the construction industry

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) condemns the failure of the Chancellor of the Exchequer to delay the removal of red diesel entitlement…

The SPOA spends time with apprentices at the National Construction College

SPOA spends time with apprentices at the National Construction College during Scottish Apprenticeship Week.

Women in construction

Today, on International Women’s Day, we would like to introduce some of our rising stars in the industry who are the epitome of the theme for 2022,…

The SPOA calls for delay to red diesel changes

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging the UK Government to delay the implementation of upcoming changes concerning red diesel due to…

SPOA Annual Review 2021/22

The Scottish Plant Owners Association annual review 2021/22

Cost and availability issues are hampering sector’s green goals - Part 2

Scotland's construction industry could be another ten years away from having a broad enough range of machinery to meet sustainability aspirations.

Climate change issues are hotting up for plant sector - Part 1

“YOU don’t want to be the first in, but you certainly don’t want to be the last out.” Those are the words of Mark Anderson, MD North of GAP Group…

70th SPOA Annual Dinner Sponsorship Packages

Promote your business at the Scottish Plant Industry's most anticipated event! The 70th Annual SPOA Dinner returns Feb 4th 2022! We've an incredible…

SPOA visit Balfour Beatty Sustainable Evolution Showcase

Balfour Beatty kindly hosted SPOA members on the 9th November at their Sustainable Evolution Showcase, read about it here.

SPOA Karting Night Results

An adrenaline filled evening of karting in Cambuslang

Red Diesel: HMRC Interim Guidance

Interim guidance from HMRC following the governments decision to remove constructions entitlement to use red diesel from from April 2022.

Consultation: Plant Short Duration Training Review

This review is looking at Plant Operations i.e. those who operate items of construction plant. It is also focused on short duration training not NVQ…

Highland Quaich Report

Report on the annual Highland Quaich golf tournament held in Inverness at Inverness Golf Course

John Blackwood Golf Trophy Report

Another successful SPOA golf day in the bag following our return to Mar Hall, Bishopton for the annual John Blackwood Trophy

President's summer BBQ brings industry together

After months apart during the pandemic, members of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) got to meet up at the inaugural President’s summer…

Whyte Golf Trophy Results

Shining sun and a big blue sky with views over to Leith and Arthurs seat an apt view for the winner of the Whyte Trophy this year.

There's never been a more important time to join the SPOA, YOUR trade association

Project Plant's Gary Moug recently interviewed the SPOA's new President Callum Mackintosh. With trade bodies playing a key role in helping to guide…

A look forward to our upcoming member events

Our social calendar is aimed to encourage that community. It’s the opportunity to network with fellow members who share the same passion for the Plant…

70th Annual General Meeting Report

ON THE 9TH MARCH 2021 THE SCOTTISH PLANT OWNERS ASSOCIATION HELD ITS 70TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING BUT WITH A DIFFERENCE...

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