Bobcat looks to ‘think bigger’ with unveiling of two new concept machines

BOBCAT has launched two new concept machines at CONEXPO 2023. Following the 2022 release of the Bobcat T7X, hailed as the world’s first all-electric compact...
Bunkabin at ScotPlant 2024

Bunkabin dines out on Scottish success

BUNKABIN has revealed that working with the Scottish construction sector has been one of the key reasons behind the portable accommodation manufacturer and provider’s...

Making an entrance: Hitachi back in prime spot at ScotPlant 2024

HITACHI Construction Machinery made a welcome return to ScotPlant two years ago with a prime spot in the event’s new entrance avenue – and...

SPOA planning weekend of activities as part of ‘best ever’ ScotPlant offering

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has unveiled plans to host its ‘best ever’ stand at ScotPlant 2024 after announcing a weekend of activities,...
SANY STR50E electric roller

SANY on a roll with new innovations at bauma 2025

SANY has announced plans to showcase more than 35 machines, including several new product launches, at bauma 2025 in Munich next month. Under the theme...
Gaia Group energy management system

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...

Getting ready for the event of 2014

AS the country's construction industry enjoys its fastest upturn in business since before the recession, bookings so far recorded for the ScotPlant 2014 exhibition...
Hillhead exhibition

Back to basics: record-breaking Hillhead shows there’s no substitute for live events

A record number of exhibitors showed off their latest products and innovations as large crowds enjoyed a sun-kissed Hillhead 2022. Around 600 exhibitors and thousands...

CPA opts for life in the fast lane

LEWIS Hamilton's brother Nicolas will host the 4th annual Stars of the Future Plant Mechanic Apprentice Awards. The CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) announced the BTCC...

New SANY models poised for UK debut

TWO new SANY wheel loaders will make their UK debuts at Plantworx 2023. The SW305 and SW405 models with bucket capacities of 2.3/3 m³ and...

Specialist fuel supplier joins ScotPlant line-up

Oilfast Express, a supplier of fuel solutions, has become latest name to sign up for ScotPlant 2024. The firm, which recently launched its new mobile...

Scottish plant operators set gold standard at national competition

GORDON Durno from Moray has been crowned UK Plant Operator of the Year following a national competition at the CITB National Construction College in...

Lazer Lamps aiming to shine bright in ScotPlant debut

LIGHTING solutions pioneer Lazer Lamps will be exhibiting the company’s bespoke grille integration kits at ScotPlant 2024. The precision engineered solutions are designed and produced...

Paint the town red

DYNAPAC will be exhibiting at ScotPlant for the first time under their new owners, the Fayat Group. The business confirmed it will be showing off...

Scottish market key for Matpro

TWO years on from its ScotPlant debut, processing equipment distributor Matpro Machinery is returning to the exhibition to show off the firm's expanded product...

Hitachi to debut Zaxis-6 excavator and hybrid wheel loader

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has revealed the stars of the show at Intermat this week will be the new ZX300LC-6 medium excavator 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...
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...

Triple focus for Worsley Plant

WORSLEY Plant will be back in their usual spot at ScotPlant 2018 with the firm's range of hydraulic attachments including crushing and screening buckets...

Bobcat gears up to showcase new products at Hillhead 2024

BOBCAT will be showing a number of new products at Hillhead 2024 including the Super Compact TL25.60 telehandler, T86 compact track loader, and S650...

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...
ZQUIP and Leica prototype

ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems team up to ‘advance capabilities’ of equipment

ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have unveiled a prototype 8t excavator described as 'geospatially intelligent' and powered by...

Caterpillar to showcase battery electric models at bauma

CATERPILLAR has announced plans to display four electric machine prototypes, including battery prototypes, at bauma 2022. The manufacturer said it is focused on delivering 'purpose-built...

Ramsay and Jackson dig-out open-day with the Takeuchi time challenge

Sponsored content: Ramsay and Jackson are planning a Takeuchi Dig-Out Open Day at their premises in Mauchline and offer a very warm welcome to visitors from Ayrshire and beyond.

Scottish hauler manufacturer starts milestone year with Las Vegas summit appearance

SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has started a milestone year by attending the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Las Vegas to discuss growth...

JCB to introduce smallest ever Loadall at upcoming exhibition

JCB is set so showcase its smallest ever Loadall telehandler at the Executive Hire Show. The 514-40 has a cab height of just 1.8m and...

Entries sought for HAE EHA Hire Awards of Excellence

ENTRIES are now open for The Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) annual Hire Awards of Excellence, due to take place on...

Finalists announced for Hire Awards of Excellence 2023

THE finalists have been revealed for this year’s Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) Hire Awards of Excellence, due to take place...

Terex Washing Systems and Blue Southern to showcase ‘future of washing’

TEREX Washing Systems and Blue Southern are teaming up on an event where attendees can discover the ‘Future of Washing’. Taking place on Wednesday September...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: new Doosan models set for debut

CASTLE Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons) has revealed plans to show several new Doosan products for the first time at ScotPlant 2022. The firm’s line-up...