Sun sets on ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant 2024
THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2024 after two amazing days which showcased the very best of the Scottish plant industry.
Huge crowds gathered at...
Manitou unveils ‘record’ number of new products at bauma
MANITOU Group has revealed it is presenting a 'record' number of new products at bauma 2022.
The innovations include four new aerial work platforms, two...
Volvo to make history with zero-emission-only bauma showcase
VOLVO CE has vowed to make history at bauma 2025 with its first-ever zero-emission-only line-up.
The showcase will feature an exclusive all-electric range and include...
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...
Digger Girl makes tracks for ScotPlant 2026
AMY Underwood, aka Digger Girl, will be hosting her own stand at ScotPlant 2026.
The Scottish plant operator and social media sensation – who has...
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,...
Boom time for JCB at Executive Hire Show
JCB has confirmed an Executive Hire Show debut next month for the firm's A45E electric articulated boom access platform.
The recently launched aerial work platform...
Speakers and topics confirmed for CPA Conference 2024
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the panel speakers and topics for this year's CPA Conference, which will be held on November 7...
Intriguing mix: Armcon to celebrate new dealerships at ScotPlant 2024
CONCRETE equipment provider Armcon will arrive at ScotPlant 2024 following a ‘transformative’ period marked by strategic re-evaluation and expansion.
Last year, the business revealed it...
Stoddart and Liebherr celebrate landmark crane handover at ScotPlant 2026
STODDART Crane Hire and Liebherr celebrated the handover of the UK’s first LTM 1055-3.3 all-terrain crane at ScotPlant 2026.
The new 55-tonne model was showcased...
Hyundai confirms expanded stand at bauma 2022
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment (HCE) will display 23 machines at bauma 2022, with a stand described as 30% larger than in previous years.
Taking centre stage...
CASE confirms return of European Roadshows
CASE has announced the return of its European Roadshow this summer, which provides customers with hands-on experience of the company's latest technologies and digital...
Astrak to wear it well at ScotPlant 2026
KIRKCALDY-headquartered Astrak will be showcasing a selection of undercarriage wear parts and excavator buckets designed to keep machines working reliably on site at ScotPlant...
Cat electric machines in the spotlight at CES 2024
CATERPILLAR'S electric machines and energy solutions will be in the spotlight at CES 2024, taking place in January in Las Vegas.
The centrepiece of the manufacturer's...
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...
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.
Latest Komatsu innovations out to steal the show at ScotPlant
THE Marubeni-Komatsu stand at ScotPlant will feature no fewer than nine of the latest Komatsu machines.
Highlights are set to include the 18m long-reach PC210LC-11...
CPA Gala Dinner celebrates milestone anniversary
MORE than 300 guests gathered at St George’s Hall in Liverpool for the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Gala Dinner 2026.
The event brought together members,...
Hitachi to present Zaxis-7 excavator with factory-fitted Leica solution at bauma
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has revealed it will showcase a Zaxis-7 medium excavator with a 3D machine control solution from Leica Geosystems...
Site protection specialist to launch ‘industry-first’ ten-year warranty
SITE protection specialist Zappshelter has announced an 'unprecedented' ten-year all-inclusive warranty across its entire range of industrial shelter systems.
Due to come into effect from June,...
JCB Powertrain to showcase hydrogen innovation at bauma 2024
JCB Powertrain will demonstrate its leadership in the hydrogen sector with a stand built around the developing technology at bauma 2025.
The manufacturer revealed it...
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...
‘Shear’ quality: Sandhurst back after ten-year gap
ATTACHMENT hire firm Sandhurst is making a welcome return to ScotPlant after a decade-long absence.
"It's our first one in so long, it (feels) like...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: exhibition goes electric with Scot JCB!
OPERATORS keen to get behind the controls of an electric excavator are invited to the Scot JCB stand at ScotPlant 2022 where a machine...
Plantworx 2025 to feature ‘Shared Dig Zone’ for first time
ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2025 have announced plans to allow companies to conduct live demonstrations without having to book a large demo plot for the...
Hitachi special application machines set for bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will showcase a variety of special application machines at bauma 2025.
In partnership with KTEG, HCME will showcase six...
Intermat a “stepping stone” in the recovery
THE 10th Intermat event in Paris was declared a "dynamic event" despite visitor numbers being down slightly on 2012's record attendance.
183,000 visitors were recorded during the six-day event,...
bauma 2019: back and bigger than ever
BAUMA, the word’s largest construction plant equipment trade fair, returns to Munich on 8-14 April. Many of the world’s largest manufacturers will be showcasing...
Hot Take: 3-Series models out to impress at ScotPlant
TAKEUCHI will be back in the company’s usual corner at ScotPlant with a stand packed full of new products.
One highlight will be the 10-tonne...
Altrad Belle wins first Paul Bidwell Memorial Award
ALTRAD Belle picked up the inaugural Paul Bidwell Memorial Award at this year's Plantworx exhibition.
The award recognises the contribution made to the plant industry...
