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...

Rototilt RC range to take centre stage at ScotPlant 2024

TILTROTATOR manufacturer Rototilt will be exhibiting the new RC range, which includes the RC1 (for excavators between 1.5 and 3.5 tonnes), RC2 (3- 6.5...

Annual SPOA dinner celebrates industry’s revival

THE 64th annual Scottish Plant Owners Association dinner was held recently at the Hilton, Glasgow. New SPOA President Fraser Dykes addressed hundreds of the biggest...
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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...

AI and predictive collision warning systems set for Plantworx outing

BRIGADE Electronics has announced plans to showcase its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) range and predictive collision warning systems at Plantworx 2023 next month. Brigade’s AI...
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Stage is set for record-breaking ScotPlant 2026

THE stage is set for the sold-out ScotPlant 2026, as the biggest event in the calendar for the Scottish construction equipment sector returns to...

Plantworx dates confirmed for 2023

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has confirmed the dates for the next Plantworx exhibition. The three-day construction machinery show returns to the East of England...

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...

Starter for 10

MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks will be making tracks to Germany shortly to show off its latest articulated hauler - the 28-tonne Gen10 TA300 - at...
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...

Steelwrist showcases new X02 tiltrotator at bauma

STEELWRIST is showcasing its new X02 tiltrotator - designed for excavators below 2.5 tonnes - at bauma 2022. The manufacturer said the installation ratio for...
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ABAX to demonstrate latest digital innovations at ScotPlant 2026

FOLLOWING a successful launch at the Executive Hire Show in February, ABAX will be demonstrating its ABAX Site Operations solution at ScotPlant 2026. The system provides a...

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...

JCB searches for UK’s top excavator operator

JCB is searching for the UK’s best tracked excavator operator - with the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas up...
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Hyundai to unveil hat-trick of new machines at Plantworx 2025

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has unveiled plans to introduce three new machines at Plantworx 2025 in September, including the UK debut of the HX360L Next...

Liebherr celebrates five decades in Scotland

LONG-standing ScotPlant exhibitor Liebherr is celebrating 50 years in Scotland this year. The manufacturing giant returns to Ingliston with a line-up that includes an L550...

SITECH to launch ‘all-in-one’ system at Plantworx 2023

SITECH UK and Ireland will be launching the Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance Module at Plantworx 2023 from June 13-15. The product provides grade control, construction surveying...
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Mac’s Truck Group to showcase ‘world-first’ innovation at ScotPlant 2026

2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Mac’s Truck Group in Scotland as the business prepares to exhibit at ScotPlant...

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...

23-tonne Volvo EC230 Electric excavator set for UK public debut

SMT will use Hillhead 2024 to launch the new 23-tonne Volvo EC230 Electric excavator to the UK market. The model is Volvo CE’s first fully...

Latest Takeuchi diggers set for Plantworx showcase

VISITORS to the Takeuchi stand at Plantworx 2023 will get a first look at the manufacturer's new fully electric TB20e mini-digger and TB395W wheeled...

Three in a row for Marubeni-Komatsu

THE Marubeni-Komatsu stand is sure to be popular at ScotPlant 2020, with the show marking the third consecutive ScotPlant for the sole UK distributor...

Resilience on the agenda at CPA conference

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the theme of this year's conference will be ‘Planting Resilience: Building for the Future’. The conference will be held...

“Brilliant” debut prompts HHH to increase stand

HIGHLAND Hammer Hire (HHH) has snapped up an extended stand at this year's ScotPlant, with the firm planning to put on a live demonstration...
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New amphibious ATVs set for Scottish debut

BUCKHURST Plant Hire will be showcasing the company’s new HASDER All-Wolf and Leopard machines for the first time in Scotland at ScotPlant 2026. HASDER Leopard...

An intriguing haul

THE SMT GB and Volvo Trucks North & Scotland ScotPlant stand will feature a full line-up of the latest Volvo Construction Equipment machines, along...

LiuGong machines to feature at ScotPlant 2024 for first time

LiuGong machines will appear at ScotPlant for the first time ever this year. The Chinese-manufactured excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and aerial work platforms will...
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ScotPlant visitors can claw their way to prizes on TVH stand

PARTS specialist TVH will spotlight key product ranges at ScotPlant 2026, including Glassinter cab glazing solutions, rubber tracks, Green Beacon safety kits with integrated...

SPOA celebrates busiest ScotPlant to date

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced it welcomed over 1,000 visitors to its expanded stand at ScotPlant 2024, making it by far...

April date confirmed for Hire Awards of Excellence 2023

THE Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) annual Hire Awards of Excellence will take place on Saturday April 22 at Grosvenor House,...