Finning generator

Finning to deliver insights on low-carbon generator strategies at London event

FINNING UK & Ireland will deliver insights on low-carbon generator strategies and genset sizing at PowerEx Live. Clint Noble, senior sales manager – large electric...

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...

48-tonne crawler excavator to headline Hyundai’s Hillhead offering

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has revealed that the new 48-tonne HX480AL crawler excavator will take centre stage at Hillhead this year. The machine, which will...
CASE 1121G wheel loader

HRN to present expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026

HRN will present an expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026, showcasing the strength of its growing construction equipment portfolio. Making their ScotPlant debuts are the Kubota...
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Snorkel EMEA to showcase ScotPlant exclusive rough terrain scissor lift and trailer deal

AERIAL work platform manufacturer Snorkel EMEA will present a trade show exclusive package deal at ScotPlant 2026 including the ultra-compact S2755RT Scissor lift and trailer...

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...
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...
Electronic Valve Control render

Xwatch to unveil safety system for electronically controlled machines

XWATCH Safety Solutions will launch its EVC (Electronic Valve Control) system at PlantWorx 2025 next week. Designed to work exclusively with the new Mk2 platform,...

Mecalac demos set gold standard at Plantworx 2019

MECALAC won the 'best live demonstration' accolade at this year’s Plantworx exhibition. The firm's 11MWR, 6MDX, TLB990 and 6MCR machines were put through their paces...

Latest Cat innovations to be demonstrated at Plantworx

CATERPILLAR, in collaboration with Finning UK & Ireland, will exhibit its latest innovations at Plantworx 2023. Four next generation Cat compact radius mini hydraulic excavators will...
LiuGong LS1216HC

Green light: LiuGong to showcase access innovations at Vertikal Days

LiuGong has announced its return to Vertikal Days will be marked with the showcase of three aerial work platforms (AWPs). Two scissor lifts - the...
Kubota U145 crawler excavator

Latest Kubota innovations poised for UK debut at PlantWorx

KUBOTA will present the UK launch of several new machines at PlantWorx 2025 next month. The 14-tonne U145 crawler excavator, the nine-tonne KW095 wheeled excavator,...
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...

Latest Liebherr innovations poised for Intermat showcase

LIEBHERR will present around 20 machines across three themed pavilions from various product segments at Intermat 2024 this year. The line-up will include a R...
St George's Hall

CPA to host new gala dinner for hire industry

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced a new event for the sector in the form of the CPA Gala Dinner 2025. The black-tie event...

SANY reports ‘overwhelming response’ at Plantworx 2023

SANY UK has hailed the recent Plantworx exhibition a 'resounding success' for the business. The manufacturer used the event to showcase its latest range of...

ScotPlant 2024 gets off to a Red Hot start!

SCOTPLANT 2024 got off to a sensational start at the sun-kissed Royal Highland Centre as huge crowds enjoyed standout machines, unparalleled networking opportunities, and...

TDL to announce Mecalac partnership at ScotPlant 2018

TDL Equipment is to use this year’s ScotPlant exhibition to announce a new Scottish partnership with French site dumper and compaction roller manufacturer Mecalac. The...
Plantworx

Dates revealed for Plantworx 2021

DATES have been announced for the next Plantworx exhibition. The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) revealed the fifth edition of the show will take place from...

Hillhead postponed by further 12 months

ORGANISERS of Hillhead have postponed the event by a year due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. The construction equipment event, which was due to be...
Dragon Equipment hybrid crusher

Dragon Equipment launches diesel hybrid crusher on first day of PlantWorx 2025

DRAGON Equipment has officially launched its new CR550 Diesel Hybrid Crusher on the first day of PlantWorx 2025. Weighing just under 2,800kg and measuring 1,300mm...
engcon at bauma 2025

Third generation engcon tiltrotators attract ‘great interest’ at bauma 2025

ENGCON has reported 'great interest' in its products at bauma 2025. The event included the world debut of the EC309 – the second model...

Sunward to debut new models at Plantworx 2023

CONSTRUCTION equipment manufacturer Sunward has announced the firm will make its Plantworx debut this year. The 500m2 stand will host the launch of several new...

ConTech ‘disruptors’ to co-sponsor Plantworx’s Get Connected Zone

TWO digital solutions companies, MachineMax and PLINX, have been confirmed as co-sponsors of the new Get Connected Zone at PlantWorx 2023. The zone is a...

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...

Merlo turns London green to mark 30 years in the UK

MERLO UK has celebrated its 30th anniversary at an event in central London. Greeting those arriving at the Renaissance St Pancras Hotel was a Merlo...

‘Unmissable’ Executive Hire Show 2022 sold out

ORGANISERS of the upcoming Executive Hire Show (EHS) have confirmed the event is now sold out of stand space. 154 exhibitors will make their way...
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...

Doosan’s Open sponsorship above par

Doosan has agreed a five-year extension with The Royal & Ancient Golf Club to sponsor The Open Championship. This year, the championship will be staged at the...

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...