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...
CPA to unveil findings of major study into UK plant hire sector
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced it will unveil the findings of its first fully comprehensive study of UK plant hire at the...
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...
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...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Three
PART Three of ScotPlant 2024 in pictures features more sensational images from the biggest weekend of the year for Scotland’s construction equipment industry.
Today’s gallery...
“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...
Sibbald to highlight Roto training opportunities at ScotPlant 2026
AS one of Scotland’s leading construction training providers, Sibbald Training will be showcasing hands-on learning experiences at ScotPlant 2026, designed to improve safety, skills,...
Executive Hire Show rescheduled to April
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show have rescheduled next year's event from February to April 28 and 29 due the ongoing uncertainty caused by the...
Future strategy outlined at SANY UK’s annual dealer conference
SANY UK has hailed the success of its annual dealer conference, held recently at Carden Park in Cheshire.
The firm's nationwide network of partners came...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Blue to promote new brand
BLUE Machinery Scotland provides materials processing and handling equipment into the quarrying and demolition, recycling, scrap and port industries. The firm’s product portfolio contains...
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...
ScotPlant visitors to get sneak peek of new hire software
DIGITAL solutions specialist Capja Ltd will take the opportunity at ScotPlant 2026 to exclusively preview CapjaDesk SaaS, a new end-to-end hire software built to...
Industry gears up for biggest ever ScotPlant
SCOTPLANT 2024 is shaping up to be the biggest event in the show’s 25+ year history, with more than 200 exhibitors set to make...
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...
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...
Doosan to unveil new 4×4 ADT at bauma
DOOSAN will launch its new 4x4 articulated dump truck (ADT) at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the model can climb up bigger inclinations than equivalent...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cat marine solutions to be showcased at Aberdeen expo
Finning UK & Ireland will showcase the latest Cat marine solutions at the upcoming Scottish Skipper Expo.
The event, taking place on 9th and 10th...
Registration goes live for ScotPlant 2024!
REGISTRATION for ScotPlant 2024 has now opened.
The biggest event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment industry returns to the Royal Highland Centre,...
Portable welders the ‘perfect companion’ on construction sites
Fronius UK will be launching and demonstrating the new Ignis and Artis portable welders at ScotPlant 2024.
With the Ignis 150/180, the firm revealed a...
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...
Industry gears up for expanded Plantworx
"AN event for the industry, by the industry."
That’s how Rob Oliver, CEO of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), describes the Plantworx exhibition.
The latest edition...
Island stay provides a welcome antidote
ORGANISERS of FINROCK 2021, a live virtual exhibition for plant operators, construction professionals and heavy equipment enthusiasts, have hailed the event a roaring success.
Hosted...
Finning engineer triumphs in European GDTC regional qualifier
TOM March, a field service technician from Finning UK & Ireland, has won first place in the European regional qualifier of the Caterpillar Global Dealer...
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,...
Getting ready for the event of 2014
AS the country's construction industry enjoys its fastest upturn in business since before the recession, bookings so far recorded for the ScotPlant 2014 exhibition...
Finning experts set for Scottish Skipper Expo
MARINE experts from Finning UK & Ireland are heading to the Scottish Skipper Expo to provide an insight into its latest marine solutions and...



































