Welcome to the April-May edition of PCE – the first of the publications in which I have been fortunate to step into the post of editor!
It’s been an exciting few months getting to grips with the role and immersing myself in the plant, construction, quarrying and recycling worlds – thank you to everyone I have spoken to so far for being so friendly.
However, like many things worth doing, the transition initially felt a little daunting, because PCE boasts a deeply-entrenched legacy, and it’s a legacy which I am eager to do justice. It felt only appropriate, then, that work on my first edition entailed significant learning of other legacies spanning the various facets of the sector – from familial heritages to machinery histories. I’m excited for you to find out more about them, too, over the following pages!
In this issue, Niall Kennedy of W.R. Kennedy & Company, reflects on the company’s early beginnings under his grandfather, and continued evolution since. Meanwhile, Dennison JCB’s Ian Calderwood and his father, John, delve into the alignment of their plant sales careers – years apart. It’s another father and son team, from Ryan Fay Contracts, who participate in this issue’s View from the Cab – reflecting on how the purchase of their latest Takeuchi TB290-2 Compact Excavator has been influenced by the brand’s own impressive heritage.
As momentum builds, we are proud to preview two core industry events – Balmoral Show and ICE Expo 2025. Get a peek into the events’ itineraries, as well as an insight into some of the esteemed exhibitors who will be on showcase. The PCE team will also be in attendance at both, so make sure to say hello if you spot us!
Don’t forget that the 2025 Plant & Civil Engineer Awards – taking place on 20th November – are now open for entry, too. Check out the categories and grant us the chance to celebrate your team’s excellence!
I do hope you enjoy the read, and remember that you can remain on the pulse of the profession’s news 24/7 by logging on to our website at www.plantandcivilengineer.com.
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See you next month!
Sarah Nelson
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