Organisers hail surge in demand for Hillhead 2020
ORGANISERS of Hillhead 2020 have revealed demand for space at next summer’s event is at a 'record high'.
New exhibitors at the extended showground will...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Motherwell-built haulers set for Las Vegas outing
ROKBAK haulers are set to go on display for the first time ever at a North American trade show.
The Motherwell-based manufacturer revealed the RA30...
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...
Hillhead postponed by 12 months
THIS year's Hillhead exhibition has been postponed by a year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The move means Plantworx, which had previously been scheduled for...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: new Bobcat telehandlers and compaction kit to be showcased
JOHN H McNae Ltd, the authorised dealer for Bobcat in Scotland’s central belt, will present a range of equipment at ScotPlant 2022 including the...
First Bobcat-branded portable compressor set for UK event debut
THE first Bobcat branded portable power product to be seen at a UK industry event will be on display at the Executive Hire Show...
Mecalac to showcase ‘industry-defining’ concept at Plantworx
MECALAC has revealed plans to showcase its 'industry-defining' REVOTRUCK concept to the UK market at Plantworx next week.
Combining a revolving cabbed dumper with off-road...
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,...
ScotPlant 2020 set for expansion
ScotPlant 2020 is set to expand to meet increasing demand from exhibitors.
Demolition Summit programme announced
MAJOR demolition project reports from the UK, America, Australia, Japan and Brazil will feature in this year's World Demolition Summit conference programme.
The 2014 World Demolition...
JCB to debut electric micro-excavator at Executive Hire Show
JCB has revealed plans to unveil a new electric micro-excavator at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The 8008E CTS joins the JCB E-TECH 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...
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...
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...
Hire industry excellence rewarded at gala awards ceremony
THE winners of this year's Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) Hire Awards of Excellence have been announced at a gala event...
Strong attachments: Ulrich added to ScotPlant exhibitor line-up
ULRICH Attachments will showcase the company’s bucket, coupler and fork ranges at ScotPlant 2024.
The line-up will include an 11m3 High Tip high-discharge bucket, a High...
“Key” machines poised for Royal Highland Show
Scot JCB has announced the firm will be displaying "key machines" from its range of equipment for the farming industry at this year’s Royal...
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...
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...
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,...
Organisers ‘delighted’ by response to Scottish Plant Operator Challenge
ORGANISERS of the upcoming Scottish Plant Operator Challenge have confirmed they are 'delighted' with the response of operators across Scotland signing up for the...
Stage V haulers set for digital exhibition
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks has revealed it is bringing its new Stage V TA300 and TA400 articulated haulers to the Hillhead Digital exhibition at the...
Plantworx 2022 won’t ‘take place as planned’ following Hillhead rescheduling
PLANTWORX 2022 won't take place in June next year as previously planned following the news that Hillhead has been postponed to June 2022.
The Construction...
Scotia Survey and Safety looks for repeat of ScotPlant success
SCOTIA Survey and Safety is gearing up to launch international innovation at ScotPlant as it looks for a repeat of its success at the...
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...
Anticipation building ahead of Scottish Plant Operator Challenge
44 contenders will compete in eight challenges at Errol Airfield this Saturday (July 27) in a bid to be crowned Scottish Plant Operator Challenge...




































