In 2012, Shrewsbury's Gareth Thomas lifted the Young European Truck Driver trophy to secure his place at that year's European final.

Young drivers gearing up for success

SCANIA’S Young European Truck Driver competition is returning for a sixth time in 2014. Aimed at promoting the highest standards of driving and...

CESAR milestone for Doosan mini

A Doosan mini-excavator has become the 250,000th CESAR marked machine in the UK. The CESAR Scheme is owned by the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) and...

Big brands out in force at Black Isle Show 2019

This year’s Black Isle Show once again featured standout construction machines from some of the world’s top manufacturers.

New names add to ScotPlant anticipation

PREPARATIONS for ScotPlant 2022 are in full swing, with a number of new exhibitors signing up for the showcase event for Scotland’s construction equipment...

Business is piling up for ScotPlant exhibitor after show debut

MIDLANDS-based National Pipe Croppers has hailed the success of the firm's first time exhibiting at ScotPlant. The firm took the opportunity to showcase its pile...

Terex Washing Systems set for double machine launch

TEREX Washing Systems (TWS) has confirmed it will unveil two new machines at Hillhead 2022 and announce further details about the firm's direct selling...

Start-ups sought as Plantworx 2023 plans gather pace

ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2023 have revealed that 85% of the digging demonstration areas have already been sold. The exhibition will be held on June 13-15...

New innovations to take centre stage at Plantworx 2023

ORGANISERS are putting the final touches to Plantworx 2023 – a show that has been four years in the making. The construction equipment and technology...

HD Hyundai offers glimpse into the future of construction sites

HD Hyundai demonstrated its Future Builder Vision at the recent CES 2024 technology event in Las Vegas. The manufacturer explained that the concept aims to...

It’s all material for CRJ Services at ScotPlant 2024

CRJ Services Ltd will be showcasing material processing equipment from world-renowned OEM brands at ScotPlant 2024. Highlights will include the Pronar MPB 20.55 GH trommel,...
DX225LC-7X

Latest Develon models to be showcased at Demo Days event

AROUND 600 customers and dealers from 14 countries are expected to attend Develon's Demo Days event in the Czech Republic, which is being held...
Hillhead

Hillhead organisers confirm increased focus on sustainability for 2026 event

ORGANISERS of the Hillhead exhibition have announced the next event in 2026 will implement the British Standard ISO 20121:2024, which is a framework developed...
Dippy Ducks

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...
Tracto trenchless technology

Driving home the message on trenchless installations

TRACTO-TECHNIK UK will be presenting hourly live demonstrations of its GRUNDOMAT pneumatically driven soil displacement hammer at ScotPlant 2026. The solution – often called...
FASSI F705R.2.7 HXP Techno

Alltruck Group to highlight complete fleet solutions at ScotPlant 2026

Alltruck Group is out to make a major impact at ScotPlant 2026 with a wide range of specialist vehicles and fleet solutions on display. As...
Bobcat T650 compact track loader

Bobcat to give UK debut to new compact track loader

BOBCAT has revealed that the first showing of the new T650 compact track loader in the UK will take place at Hillhead 2026. The Stage...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Robustrack to bring Italian flair to Royal Highland Centre

HYDRAULIC attachments specialist Robustrack has declared itself ‘thrilled’ to present Eurocomach excavators at ScotPlant 2022. Since last exhibiting at ScotPlant four years ago, Robustrack revealed...

Shindaiwa generating interest at ScotPlant 2018

SHINDAIWA Limited will be exhibiting its range of welders, generators and compressors at this year's ScotPlant. The line-up is set to include the Eco500, which...

Volvo pulls out of Conexpo due to Coronavirus

VOLVO has withdrawn from the Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas due to concerns relating to Coronavirus. The manufacturer confirmed all business areas within the...

Eco-friendly products to take centre stage at Executive Hire Show

MHM Group has revealed it will sponsor the ‘Innovation Trail: Eco’ stand at the Executive Hire Show in a bid to promote products that...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Groundforce attachments are a cut above

GROUNDFORCE Attachments will showcase the firm’s range of new or recently introduced products at ScotPlant 2022, including the MotoCut pile cutter which the business...

Hitachi demolition digger set for bauma debut

HITACHI has vowed to introduce the ZX400MC-7 excavator at this year’s bauma exhibition. The multi-carrier model is based on a Hitachi ZX350LC-7 standard digger, with...

Stage is set for final of Caterpillar’s Global Operator Challenge 2023

NINE finalists will battle it out in Caterpillar’s Global Operator Challenge 2023 in Las Vegas. After two rounds of putting heavy machinery and technology skills...

Organisers hail ‘amazing turnout’ for Scottish Plant Operator Challenge

GORDON Durno from Moray-based Currie Contractors has been crowned the winner of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge. The competition, held at Errol Airfield in Perthshire...

Flush with innovation: CabinTec to showcase latest welfare products at ScotPlant 2024

CABINTEC will be unveiling the new Sanispace Solar eco-friendly toilet solution at ScotPlant 2024. Using solar power, CabinTec explained that the unit creates a ‘self-sufficient...

ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Four

PART Four of our look back at ScotPlant 2024 features a wide range of equipment and innovations, from excavators and cranes through to trucks...
SANY SY26C

Reduced tail swing mini to take pride of place for SANY at ‘key event’

SANY has revealed the firm's Executive Hire Show line-up will include the SY26C mini-excavator with reduced tail swing. The manufacturer is returning to the event,...
Cat Simulators

New excavator simulator to debut at PlantWorx 2025

ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2025 have confirmed that Cat Simulators will feature at the event for the first time. Cat Simulators will showcase a range of...
SPOA dinner ballroom

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...
Cat D6 dozer

SER aims to make the personal connection count at ScotPlant 2026

PLANT hire specialist Stevens Equipment Rental (SER) will make its first official appearance at ScotPlant this year, as the firm continues to strengthen relationships...