Latest Steelwrist innovations aim to improve site efficiency and safety

SOME new additions to Steelwrist’s product portfolio will be on display for the first time in the UK at Plantworx 2023. The SQ50 range of...

Safety, efficiency and sustainability recognised at Plantworx awards

THE latest solutions to hit the construction equipment marketplace were honoured at the recent Plantworx Innovation Awards 2023. The awards featured seven main categories, each...
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CMPE annual dinner

The Apprentice of the Year Shield was handed over to Declan Gunn of Hewden Plant Hire (see image, left) at the annual dinner of...

ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Two

CONTINUING our look back at the recent ScotPlant 2024 exhibition, here are some more fabulous pictures of a weekend that will live long in...
CASE SV340B, which draws inspiration from Metallica’s James Hetfield

CASE designs skid steer inspired by Metallica frontman

THE CASE Construction Equipment stand at bauma 2025 is hosting a SV340B skid steer loader, which draws inspiration from none other than rock band...

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...

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...
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Hillhead 2024 recorded the show’s busiest ever day

ORGANISERS of Hillhead 2024 have confirmed the event was the most visited show ever in terms of the volume of visits over the three days. In...
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HD Hyundai completes hat-trick of launches at Hillhead

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment launched two heavy crawler excavator models and its largest wheel loader at Hillhead 2024. The manufacturer unveiled its largest Stage V...

New robot tech moves Miller to the next level

SCOTPLANT regular Miller UK will be back in the company’s usual spot this year after revealing plans to showcase the GT quick coupler range,...

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...

EvoQuip Open Day event attracts international crowd

COMPACT crushing and screening equipment specialist EvoQuip has hailed the success of its recent Open Day at Behan’s Quarry near Dublin. The event welcomed over...
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Nixon Hire to demonstrate working sustainable site at PlantWorx 2025

NIXON Hire has unveiled plans to showcase a fully operational live sustainable site setup at PlantWorx 2025 later this month. As part of the Site...

A-Plant crowned 2015 Hire Company of the Year

A-Plant has been crowned ‘Hire Company of the Year’ for the second time in only three years at the prestigious Hire Association Europe (HAE)...

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...

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...

Terex Washing Systems set for double machine launch

TEREX Washing Systems (TWS) has confirmed it will unveil two new machines at Hillhead 2022 and announce further details about the firm's direct selling...

Scratching the Surface: new Brokk attachment set for bauma outing

DEMOLITION robot specialist Brokk has announced the launch of the Surface Grinder 530 (BSG 530) attachment. The product can be used for material removal such...
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PlantWorx Innovation Awards winners announced

THE winners of the PlantWorx Innovation Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony held at the end of the opening day of this...
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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...

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...

Astrak keen to touch base with customers

SUPPLIER of excavator undercarriage parts Astrak UK is looking forward to touching base with customers old and new at ScotPlant while showing off the...

All the parts are coming together for SCG Supplies

AIRDRIE-based SCG Supplies, the Scottish official DEUTZ engine distributor, will be in the company’s usual pitch opposite the show organisers office at ScotPlant 2024. For...

Volvo pulls out of Conexpo due to Coronavirus

VOLVO has withdrawn from the Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas due to concerns relating to Coronavirus. The manufacturer confirmed all business areas within the...
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CPA conference to focus on unlocking growth

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the theme for its conference this year will be ‘Unlocking the Nation’s Growth Plans’. The CPA Conference 2026,...

Flying high: Plantworx 2019 to feature Drone Zone

ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2019 have revealed that this year's exhibition will feature its first ever 'Fly Zone' where visitors can experience drones. Drones are becoming...

LOC Hire line-up to ‘contain’ standout kit

LOC Hire will be using this year's ScotPlant to officially launch its new branding and celebrate the firm's new partnership with CONTAINEX. The Bonnybridge-based business...

Caterpillar crowns Global Operator Challenge winner

AUSTRALIA'S Patrick Doheny has been crowned the winner of the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge. More than 5,500 operators from around the world have been competing...
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Line-up revealed for SPOA Annual Dinner 2026

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed the line-up for its 2026 Annual Dinner as tickets go on sale. Sports broadcaster and football pundit...

Plantworx 2019 to feature dedicated Simulation Zone

PLANTWORX 2019 will feature an interactive Simulation Zone highlighting the latest technology in the construction sector, organisers have revealed. The area will feature six simulators, said...