Scottish Plant Owners Association chips in for Pancreatic Cancer Scotland in Inverness

The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has raised £2500 for Pancreatic Cancer Scotland at its annual Highland Quaich golf tournament and meeting of members in Inverness.

Member businesses from across Scotland competed in the golf contest at Inverness Golf Club, followed by a gathering at the Kingsmills Hotel.

Money was raised through sponsorship of the 18 tees, where participating businesses were able to display signage and flags, with some providing refreshments.

Members of SPOA, a trade association of UK construction industry plant owners and operators, that participated in the event included AB2000, Gap Group, Morris Leslie, HHH Equipment and Jarvie Plant.

AB2000 also held an open day at its new depot in Nairn, raising a further £260.

The Highland Quaich was won by Ryan McLaren of Murray Plant, while the winning visitor was John Young.

Callum Mackintosh, SPOA vice president and managing director of HHH Equipment, said: “It was great to have such a good turnout for this year’s SPOA Highland Quaich golf tournament. Member businesses from Caithness and Sutherland, Ross-shire, Inverness, Moray, Aberdeenshire and the central belt all clubbed together to raise funds for an incredibly worthy cause.

“As the event continues to grow in popularity, we hope other SPOA members will be keen to get involved, meet others from the industry and do their bit for charity.

“Well done to all those who sponsored a tee, donated or competed. We look forward to making the tournament even bigger and better next year.”

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