Prestigious machines boost SCG offering

MUCH has changed at SCG Supplies since the crushing and screening spares supplier exhibited at ScotPlant two years ago. Firstly, the company has passed its...

ScotPlant 2024 set to be record event

SCOTPLANT 2024 is on course to be the biggest event in the show’s illustrious history, with almost 200 exhibitors already signed up with over...

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...

John McNae to host Bobcat roadshow event

JOHN McNae Ltd will host the Scottish leg of this summer's Bobcat customer roadshow programme. The roadshow will arrive in the UK in July after...
List of Flannery machines at ScotPlant 2026

Flannery to use ScotPlant debut to strengthen presence north of the border

FLANNERY Plant Hire will make its ScotPlant debut this year as the business embarks on the next phase of growth and investment across Scotland. Having...

Plantworx organisers vow to deliver “top-notch” event in 2019

DATES and venue have been confirmed for the 4th Plantworx exhibition. The East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough will be the...
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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...
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ALLU Group vowing to stay ahead of the game

ALLU Group will also be among the 2,400 exhibitors at Conexpo. They will launch their new M series mobile screener crusher at the event. Also...

New truck is a shot in the Arm for firm

VOLUMETRIC mixing machine specialist Armcon will be launching the new AM4 weight-compliant truck at ScotPlant, which they said maximises the benefits of new legislation. The...
JCB 490 wheel loader

JCB previews new wheeled loaders at Hillhead 2026

JCB is previewing its largest wheeled loaders to date at Hillhead 2026 this week. The 480 and 490 - both engineered to meet EU Stage...

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...

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...

Scot Agri to mark first year with equipment debut at Royal Highland Show

JCB’S newly-launched Fastrac iCON is set to make its Scottish exhibition debut at the Royal Highland Show next month where Scot Agri, the Scot...
Red Rhino jaw crusher

Red Rhino to put jaw crusher through its paces at Hillhead 2026

RED Rhino Crushers has revealed it will be running live demonstrations of its RR 8000 jaw crusher throughout Hillhead 2026. Built for demanding, high-volume applications, the...
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New mixers set to turn up the volume at ScotPlant 2026

VOLUMECH will be exhibiting the latest Cemen Tech CS2 volumetric concrete mixer at ScotPlant 2026, showcasing its fully automated control system which has been...
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CPA Conference 2026 puts major construction challenges under the spotlight

THE biggest issues facing the UK construction sector were put under the spotlight at the recent Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) Conference in London. The event brought...

Terex Finlay hosts “essential” Edinburgh open days

A two-day event showcasing the latest machinery on offer from Terex Finlay has taken place in Edinburgh. The open days were held at Craigpark Quarry...

Mecalac to showcase ‘industry-defining’ concept at Plantworx

MECALAC has revealed plans to showcase its 'industry-defining' REVOTRUCK concept to the UK market at Plantworx next week. Combining a revolving cabbed dumper with off-road...

Molson to sponsor qualifier of Scottish Plant Operator Challenge at ScotPlant

AHEAD of ScotPlant 2024 this weekend, the organisers of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024 have announced that Molson Young Plant Sales is sponsoring...
CASE 421G compact wheel loader

CASE to host European debut of new backhoe loader at Hillhead 2026

CASE has announced that Hillhead 2026 will be the destination for the European premiere of a brand new backhoe loader model. The model will join...

Big names in the frame for Hire Awards of Excellence 2020

THE finalists have been revealed for the 2020 Hire Awards of Excellence, with the winners set to be announced at a ceremony in London’s Grosvenor House...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Merlo heralds arrival of Generation Zero

MERLO will be exhibiting a wide range of machines at ScotPlant, including the brand new, fully-electric telehandler, the eWorker. Visitors to the manufacturer’s stand at...

Engcon hails success of live digital broadcasts

WITH a number of machinery exhibitions postponed this year due to Covid-19, tiltrotator manufacturer Engcon decided to produce a live digital broadcast called Engcon 360,...

Full steam ahead for ScotPlant 2022

WITH pandemic-related restrictions continuing to ease, it’s full steam ahead for ScotPlant 2022, which is shaping up to be the largest exhibition in the...

Molson and Lighthouse charity to team up for mental health talks at ScotPlant 2024

MOLSON Group will be teaming up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for a series of mental health talks during ScotPlant 2024. Two daily presentations...
Vanguard power solutions

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...

Powerscreen to share results of collaborative efforts at Hillhead 2022

CRUSHING and screening specialist Powerscreen has announced its Hillhead 2022 line-up will feature a display of machines and technologies 'in touch with tomorrow'. The static...
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Upcoming events in 2014

KICKING off the 2014 social calender for the SPOA is the Annual Dinner on 7 February at the Hilton hotel in Glasgow. Later in...
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...

Garic to offer welfare support at ScotPlant 2018

WELFARE and site equipment specialist Garic recently opened a new depot in Bathgate to service customers in Scotland. The company will be showcasing a...