New dumper set for ScotPlant debut

THE Cautrac stand at ScotPlant 2018 will be the place to see the first public showing of the Morooka MST200VDR, 2000kg capacity dumper with...

SPOA annual dinner postponed until April

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has rescheduled its annual dinner to April 8, due to the recent Covid 19-related restrictions. The event was due...
Volvo FH Aero truck

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...

‘Field to finish’ solutions to be demonstrated by tech specialist at Hillhead 2022

TRIMBLE technology partner SITECH UK and Ireland is bringing a simulator to Hillhead 2022 to give visitors the chance to experience the Trimble Earthworks...

‘Fabulous’ ScotPlant 2022 cements status as essential industry event

MASSIVE crowds enjoyed a glorious second day of ScotPlant 2022 as the exhibition solidified its status as the top event in the Scottish construction...

Hillhead visitors to get ‘sneak peek’ of new Bison 220R in working demo

EvoQuip has announced plans to run live working demonstrations of the new Bison 220R jaw crusher at next month's Hillhead exhibition. The machine boasts an...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: new models galore for Takeuchi

TAKEUCHI has vowed to have a stand ‘packed full of new models’ on display at ScotPlant 2022. Since the last exhibition four years ago, the...

Hire sector challenges explored at CPA conference

THE biggest challenges facing the plant hire industry were explored at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) annual conference last week. The organisation's eighth annual conference,...
New Komatsu loaders for bauma

Komatsu to showcase new skid steer and compact track loaders

KOMATSU will launch a new four-tonne skid steer loader and a new five-tonne compact track loader at bauma 2025. The prototypes join the manufacturer's 'dash...
RogueX2 concept

Bobcat to showcase RogueX2 autonomous loader concept

BOBCAT has revealed that its stand at Intermat 2024 will give an insight into what the company is developing for the construction industry of...
David Jarvie

SPOA to appoint dedicated skills and training officer

THE sold-out Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) 74th annual dinner was another resounding success. A record 500 guests put on their finest clothes and packed...

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...
Ewan Stoddart (Stoddart Crane Hire) and Lyle Sibbald (Liebherr Great Britain) at ScotPlant 2026

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...
SANY SAC600E

SANY to showcase all-terrain crane at Vertikal Days

SANY UK has confirmed plans to display a SAC600E all-terrain crane at Vertikal Days next month. The 60-tonne three-axle model will take pride of place...

LiuGong electric solutions to feature as part of ScotPlant line-up

LiuGong Machinery is teaming up with its authorised dealer in the UK, Lloyd Ltd, to showcase a broad range of machines at ScotPlant 2026...
LiuGong 925FCR

Ten LiuGong machines set for Hillhead debut

LiuGong will present a 12-machine line-up at Hillhead 2026, including 10 machines appearing at the exhibition for the first time. The firm revealed its stand...

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...

Specialist fuel supplier joins ScotPlant line-up

Oilfast Express, a supplier of fuel solutions, has become latest name to sign up for ScotPlant 2024. The firm, which recently launched its new mobile...

“Highly successful” ScotPlant for Case and Hodge Plant

CASE confirmed the sales of 29 machines at ScotPlant 2016. The construction equipment giants declared it a "highly successful" show for the firm and their Scottish...

Blue to unveil concrete batching plant at ScotPlant 2024

BLUE Machinery (Scotland) Ltd has been confirmed as authorised distributors for the full range of SEMIX concrete batching solutions across Scotland and the north...

Doosan to showcase ‘All-in-One Platform’ for smart construction

DOOSAN is set to unveil the new generation XiteCloud ‘All-in-One Platform’ for smart construction at bauma 2022. In 2019 in South Korea, the manufacturer introduced...
The DINO 120TLB

New aerial work platforms set for lift-off at bauma

LIGHTWEIGHT aerial work platforms specialist Dinolift Oy is set to launch two new innovations at bauma 2025 next month. The upgraded all-electric DINO 280RXTE Long...

MHM to highlight low-emission solutions at Executive Hire Show

THE MHM Group has revealed it has been chosen to speak at the Innovation Trail Live as part of this year’s Executive Hire Show. The...

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...

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...

Gordons to give ScotPlant debuts to Develon brand and DD130-7 dozer

CASTLE Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), the authorised dealer for Develon for the whole of Scotland and the county of Cumbria in England, will...
Cat D6 dozer

SER aims to make the personal connection count at ScotPlant 2026

PLANT hire specialist Stevens Equipment Rental (SER) will make its first official appearance at ScotPlant this year, as the firm continues to strengthen relationships...

Merlo to go digital at Hillhead virtual event

MERLO UK has revealed details of its line-up for Hillhead Digital, set to be held at the end of March. The firm said virtual visitors...
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...
Steelwrist third generation tiltrotator

Steelwrist to showcase third generation tiltrotators at ScotPlant 2026

STEELWRIST will be showcasing the manufacturer’s third generation XTR tiltrotators alongside the newest addition the SQ coupler range – the SQ40 – at ScotPlant...