Finalists announced for Plantworx Innovation Awards

PLANTWORX 2023 has announced the shortlist for its Innovation Awards programme. The focus across all categories this year has been on environmental solutions, sustainability, safety...

Webinars aimed at helping businesses through Covid-19 pandemic to be hosted

A series of webinars are set to be hosted to help brief businesses on how best to handle the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic

Wake up and smell the coffee

PRAMAC-Generac UK will be unveiling a selection of products  under the theme of 'Onsite Innovation' at ScotPlant 2018. The Generac | Towerlight Cube+ Next has...

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...

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...

SANY wheeled excavator set for Hillhead debut

SANY has revealed plans to give a UK debut to the SY155W wheeled excavator at this year's Hillhead exhibition. This 16-tonne digger has been in...
Amy Underwood, AKA Digger Girl

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...

Conference to debate major issues affecting hire industry

ORGANISERS of this year's HAE EHA conference have tipped the event to spark debate about the future direction of the industry, with Brexit and...

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...

Sun-sational! ScotPlant 2026 gets off to a fabulous start

SCOTPLANT 2026 got off to a fabulous start as industry leaders unveiled the latest equipment innovations to large crowds at a sun-kissed Royal Highland...
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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...

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...
Dust suppression unit

Reeds all about it: firm returns to ScotPlant after 20-year absence

REEDS Construction and Engineering will make a welcome return to ScotPlant this year following a 20-year absence! The firm will be showcasing its chassis-mounted SpreadTec...

Caterpillar to showcase battery electric models at bauma

CATERPILLAR has announced plans to display four electric machine prototypes, including battery prototypes, at bauma 2022. The manufacturer said it is focused on delivering 'purpose-built...
Kobelco excavator

First machines start to arrive as build-up begins to ScotPlant 2026

THE first machines have started to arrive at the resplendent Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh ahead of ScotPlant 2026, which takes place this Friday...

Executive Hire Show becomes latest trade show cancelled by Covid

THE next edition of the annual Executive Hire Show has been postponed until February 2022 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This year’s event had...

“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...

Develon marks Plantworx debut with live demo award

DEVELON is celebrating after winning the Best Live Demonstration Award at Plantworx 2023. The accolade was awarded in recognition of the best overall use of...

Big names out in force for Hillhead 2018

THE biggest names in the UK plant industry will shortly be making tracks for Tarmac’s quarry near Buxton when Hillhead 2018 gets underway. The exhibition,...

Stage is set for CITB’s Construction, Skills & Community Wealth Conference in Perth

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will host its first Construction, Skills and Community Wealth Conference in Scotland this Thursday, 5 September. The one-day...

New Hyundai HX140 L set for ScotPlant

HYUNDAI has confirmed that Young Plant will exhibit the new HX140 L at this year's ScotPlant. The machine is said to provide up to 10 percent better fuel...
CPA panel session

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,...

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...
Bobcat PG50 portable generator

Bobcat to showcase expanded rental range at Executive Hire Show

BOBCAT has announced plans to present the firm's expanded range of products for the rental industry at the Executive Hire Show (EHS) 2025 in...
JCB G60RS H genset

JCB offers glimpse into the future of zero carbon worksites

JCB unveiled a new concept at Hillhead 2024 – a generator powered by a JCB hydrogen combustion engine. The move was described as another major...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: ECO units pass weather test with flying colours

LOC Hire has invested in a larger presence at this year’s ScotPlant, providing the perfect platform to showcase the group’s new – and extremely...

SANY to unveil new products for the European market at bauma

SANY has announced plans to present its entire machine portfolio currently available in Europe at bauma 2022, with some of the models set to...

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,...

Develon to showcase machine hat-trick at concrete event

DEVELON has announced plans to showcase three excavators at World of Concrete in Las Vegas in January. The DX42-7 mini-excavator, DX225LC-7X crawler excavator and DX140W-7...
PlantWorx

PlantWorx set for new home after being sold to Nineteen Group

PLANTWORX is moving to a new home in 2027 after the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) confirmed the event has been acquired by Nineteen Group. The...