CPA conference to focus on unlocking growth
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the theme for its conference this year will be ‘Unlocking the Nation’s Growth Plans’.
The CPA Conference 2026,...
Innovation takes centre stage at Executive Hire Show 2026
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show 2026 have hailed another 'highly successful' event.
The annual showcase for the hire sector returned to the Coventry Building...
Finning engineer heads for America to compete in global final of Caterpillar technician challenge
FIELD service engineer Tom March is set to fly the flag for Finning UK & Ireland in America next month after securing one of...
ScotPlant 2026 showground on verge of selling out!
THE outdoor showground at ScotPlant 2026 is on the verge of being sold out – with over two months still to go!
Less than a...
SPOA to appoint dedicated skills and training officer
THE sold-out Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) 74th annual dinner was another resounding success.
A record 500 guests put on their finest clothes and packed...
Steve Vick International to debut with portable electric power station
STEVE Vick International is poised make its debut at the upcoming Executive Hire Show, introducing Renset, a portable electric power station.
Renset has been developed...
Bobcat to showcase latest generation of mini-excavators at Executive Hire Show
BOBCAT will be showing the new R2-Series 1-2-tonne mini-excavators for the first time at the Executive Hire Show (EHS) in Coventry next week.
The new...
JCB to showcase hydrogen-powered generator at Executive Hire Show
JCB will showcase a cross-section of hydrogen, electric, and clean diesel compact equipment at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The line-up will be led by...
Prolectric looks to light up exhibition with solar-powered innovation
OFF-grid renewable power and lighting specialist Prolectric has announced plans to launch a new innovation in site lighting at the upcoming Executive Hire Show...
Show debut marks milestone in LGMG’s UK plans
LGMG Machinery UK will make its debut at the Executive Hire Show in February, marking another milestone in the company’s growing presence in the...
PlantWorx set for new home after being sold to Nineteen Group
PLANTWORX is moving to a new home in 2027 after the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) confirmed the event has been acquired by Nineteen Group.
The...
Exhibitor map goes live for ScotPlant 2026!
THE exhibitor map for ScotPlant 2026 is now live on the exhibition’s dedicated website! With five months still to go until the most important...
Executive Hire Show organisers hail ‘fantastic momentum’ for 2026 event
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show 2026 have revealed that over 90% of the floor space is already sold.
A host of first-time exhibitors are...
Red Rhino hails enthusiasm for new Electric Trommel
RED Rhino Crushers has hailed the response to the launch of its new Electric Trommel at PlantWorx 2025.
The fully electric screening unit is designed...
Line-up revealed for SPOA Annual Dinner 2026
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed the line-up for its 2026 Annual Dinner as tickets go on sale.
Sports broadcaster and football pundit...
CPA gearing up for new industry event
THE Construction Plant-hire Association has announced that tables for its new Gala Dinner - being held at the St George’s Hall in Liverpool on...
Lighthouse Charity Scotland West to hold 60th anniversary dinner
THE Lighthouse Charity Scotland West will hold its 60th anniversary dinner on Friday November 21 at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel.
Guests will be treated to...
Belgian operator wins EAME heat of Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge
GUNTER Dewit from Belgium has been crowned the winner of the EAME (Europe, Africa and Middle East) semi-final in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge...
PlantWorx Innovation Awards winners announced
THE winners of the PlantWorx Innovation Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony held at the end of the opening day of this...
Dragon Equipment launches diesel hybrid crusher on first day of PlantWorx 2025
DRAGON Equipment has officially launched its new CR550 Diesel Hybrid Crusher on the first day of PlantWorx 2025.
Weighing just under 2,800kg and measuring 1,300mm...
Xwatch to unveil safety system for electronically controlled machines
XWATCH Safety Solutions will launch its EVC (Electronic Valve Control) system at PlantWorx 2025 next week.
Designed to work exclusively with the new Mk2 platform,...
GAP Hire Solutions to present complete site set-up at PlantWorx 2025
GAP Hire Solutions will present a complete site set-up at PlantWorx 2025 next week, designed to showcase the span of products and services from across...
Finning outdoor cinema set to put PlantWorx visitors in the picture
FINNING has announced plans to celebrate Caterpillar's centenary year at PlantWorx 2025 next week with an offering that includes an outdoor cinema showcasing the...
Miller to showcase ‘bundles’ of attachments at PlantWorx 2025
MILLER UK is gearing up to showcase its latest coupler and bucket innovations at PlantWorx 2025.
The attachments specialist revealed it will be building on...
Nixon Hire to demonstrate working sustainable site at PlantWorx 2025
NIXON Hire has unveiled plans to showcase a fully operational live sustainable site setup at PlantWorx 2025 later this month.
As part of the Site...
UK’s youngest digger driver to take on PlantWorx
PLANTWORX 2025 is to welcome the UK's youngest digger driver - 13-year-old Finlay Gallagher.
Now officially the youngest qualified CPCS backhoe loader operator in the...
Award-nominated energy management system poised for PlantWorx outing
GAIA Group will make its PlantWorx debut this year with its energy management system, AutoMate®, designed to transform the way temporary site power is...
Briggs & Stratton to showcase power solutions at PlantWorx 2025
BRIGGS & Stratton has announced plans to showcase a range of power solutions through its Vanguard brand at PlantWorx 2025 next month.
A highlight will...
Over 100 first-time exhibitors set for PlantWorx 2025
ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2025 have revealed the event will feature more than 300 exhibitors - including 105 first-time participants.
Taking place from 23–25 September at...
Latest Kubota innovations poised for UK debut at PlantWorx
KUBOTA will present the UK launch of several new machines at PlantWorx 2025 next month.
The 14-tonne U145 crawler excavator, the nine-tonne KW095 wheeled excavator,...
