SED and Hillhead

Interesting that Hillhead organisers have realised that the economic situation is at a level that will mean that attendance would be low and exhibitors struggling. This hasn't happened with SED's organisers, and one wonders if the money that it brings in is the reason? SED suffers with its location, as did the LAMMA Ag Show this year - Are these shows becoming to big and outgrowing their sites?

SED's problem is no doubt the location at Rockingham, which doesn't lend itself to easy access with poor roads. But, where can it go? This problem will keep occuring until the punters drop into the site by helicopter!

Hillhead will now be on in 2010, as will BAUMA. Is this good for the industry? Some manufacturers may struggle to attend both, but the bed is made - someone has to lie in it now.

CAT Operator Challenge heats Desford, Leicestershire

Had a chance to go along to the CAT Operator Challenge heats at CAT's Desford plant - not to Malaga mind (oh well) - here's the vid I made with some upbeat music.

CAT go down TV route

Caterpillar has launched CAT TV - highlighting their products via the film medium....bit more interesting than looking at pictures and reading text! Great idea to get their ideas across!

Amazing power in this Liebherr

You could say the Germans are mad:

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Welcome to my blog, covering the world of plant and construction machinery. I'm a freelance journalist working in the industry for various machinery titles, and have experience in the PR and sales side too with the smaller end of the scale kit.

Always interested in your comments on the industry and how you are affected by the construction downturn at present.