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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 eight of The Sprocket from the Scottish Plant Owners Association.
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The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has renewed its commitment to support under-16s sports clubs across Scotland with the launch of its Youth…
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The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has published its Annual Review for 2025, featuring key achievements of the year, as well as highlighting…
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Following the Scottish Parliament election, the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) hopes to work constructively with the SNP Government. With an…
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ScotPlant is the highlight of the plant industry calendar and the 2026 event did not disappoint. The SPOA was represented by all of the Executive…
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The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has appointed a skills and industry engagement officer to support workforce development and training…
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In March, the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) organised two member visits to Ritchie Bros and JCB’s global headquarters.
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Welcome to issue seven of The Sprocket from the Scottish Plant Owners Association.
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As we celebrate Women in Construction Week 2026, it’s time to meet Charlie MacGregor. In her words, Charlie does “a bit of everything” from driving…
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As we celebrate Women in Construction Week 2026, it’s time to meet Fiona Scott, a machine operator for RRVs on the railway and 360 excavators on civil…
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During Women in Construction Week 2026, the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is shining a light on women in the plant industry.
First in our…
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Kate Macleod and Sam Griffin have been recognised as Apprentices of the Year 2025/2026 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). The…
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David Jarvie, President of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA), shares his thoughts on the Scottish Budget 2026/27, announced 13th January.
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Welcome to issue six of The Sprocket from the Scottish Plant Owners Association.
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Alan Rose, SPOA committee member and director of WM Rose, organised this year’s SPOA Clay Shooting Competition, now a firm favourite in the SPOA…
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James Currie, SPOA committee member and director of Currie Contractors, recently visited Kishorn Port to see progress on its multimillion-pound…
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On 26th November 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second Budget to Parliament. Here is everything you need to know as a plant or machinery…
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A great time was had by all at the recently held SPOA Annual Golf Day, which took place on September 4th at Kings Golf Club in Inverness.
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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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