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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 five of The Sprocket from the Scottish Plant Owners Association.
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As a new member of the SPOA, we shine the spotlight on Flannery Plant Hire and find out more about Operations Director for Scotland and North East…
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James Currie, Darran Mellish and Tomasz Orkiszewski from the SPOA Executive Committee hosted a delegation of members at Euro Auctions’ flagship…
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As previously announced, we have been delighted to support six community youth sports clubs this year.
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Many members will have dealt with Vicky Park over the last few months, who the SPOA was delighted to welcome back in April. Vicky had previously been…
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The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has outlined a series of measures designed to support its members in their journey towards digital…
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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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