International showcase for JCB’s hydrogen engine innovation

JCB’S £100 million project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines has been given its international debut at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas. A team of 150...
Brokk at bauma

Brokk announcement will ‘shape future of demolition technology’

BROKK has vowed to make an announcement at bauma 2025 that will 'shape the future of demolition technology'. The remote controlled demolition robot manufacturer will...

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...
Finlay I‑130RS impact crusher

Finlay to showcase new impactors and prototypes at Hillhead 2026

FINLAY has announced that its Hillhead 2026 line-up will include prototype previews and the first public sightings of new impactors. A key focus will be...

Top apprentices honoured at SPOA annual dinner

HUNDREDS of industry professionals attended the Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) 70th annual dinner at Glasgow's Hilton Hotel on Friday April 8. The event, which...
CASE 421G compact wheel loader

CASE to host European debut of new backhoe loader at Hillhead 2026

CASE has announced that Hillhead 2026 will be the destination for the European premiere of a brand new backhoe loader model. The model will join...
Dragon Equipment hybrid crusher

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...
Cat 444 centennial backhoe loader

Finning outdoor cinema set to put PlantWorx visitors in the picture

FINNING has announced plans to celebrate Caterpillar's centenary year at PlantWorx 2025 next week with an offering that includes an outdoor cinema showcasing the...
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Best things come in small packages

JCB is set to launch their latest machines at Conexpo 2014 in Las Vegas. The telescopic handler producer is unveiling a new compact model to...
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Deals aplenty! ScotPlant exhibitors flood social media with praise for ‘stellar’ event

SCOTPLANT 2026 exhibitors have been flooding social media with praise for the landmark event, held last weekend at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. Many...
PlantWorx indoor exhibition stands

Over 100 first-time exhibitors set for PlantWorx 2025

ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2025 have revealed the event will feature more than 300 exhibitors - including 105 first-time participants. Taking place from 23–25 September at...

Doosan’s Open sponsorship above par

Doosan has agreed a five-year extension with The Royal & Ancient Golf Club to sponsor The Open Championship. This year, the championship will be staged at the...

ScotPlant 2018: the countdown begins

SCOTPLANT 2018 is starting to take shape, with exhibition space filling up fast ahead of the biennial event for construction equipment. The 2016 show, which...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: exhibition goes electric with Scot JCB!

OPERATORS keen to get behind the controls of an electric excavator are invited to the Scot JCB stand at ScotPlant 2022 where a machine...

Top machines will be out in force at Scottish Demo Days

  Liebherr –Great Britain are to hold a two day working demonstration event in conjunction with Reigart and Sandvik. The days will run on Wednesday...

“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...

John McNae to host Bobcat roadshow event

JOHN McNae Ltd will host the Scottish leg of this summer's Bobcat customer roadshow programme. The roadshow will arrive in the UK in July after...
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Snorkel EMEA to showcase ScotPlant exclusive rough terrain scissor lift and trailer deal

AERIAL work platform manufacturer Snorkel EMEA will present a trade show exclusive package deal at ScotPlant 2026 including the ultra-compact S2755RT Scissor lift and trailer...
Busy aisles at Executive Hire Show

Executive Hire Show organisers hail ‘fantastic momentum’ for 2026 event

ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show 2026 have revealed that over 90% of the floor space is already sold. A host of first-time exhibitors are...
A bird’s-eye of the Sibbald stand at ScotPlant 2024!

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,...

Winners announced at record breaking CPA Stars of the Future Awards

THE winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2025 have been announced. A record-breaking 103 nominations were received for this...

Full steam ahead for ScotPlant 2022

WITH pandemic-related restrictions continuing to ease, it’s full steam ahead for ScotPlant 2022, which is shaping up to be the largest exhibition in the...

CDE confirms return of virtual conference for wet processing sector

WET processing equipment specialist CDE has announced its global virtual conference will return for 2021 to bring industry leaders together to share their experience on...
Finning generator

Finning to deliver insights on low-carbon generator strategies at London event

FINNING UK & Ireland will deliver insights on low-carbon generator strategies and genset sizing at PowerEx Live. Clint Noble, senior sales manager – large electric...

New SANY models poised for UK debut

TWO new SANY wheel loaders will make their UK debuts at Plantworx 2023. The SW305 and SW405 models with bucket capacities of 2.3/3 m³ and...
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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...

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...

Supplier looks to light up ScotPlant

LIGHT and power supplier Morris Site Machinery is looking to light up this year's ScotPlant. The firm has launched six new products in just six...
Panel session at CPA conference

CPA reveals speaker line-up for upcoming conference

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the speaker line-up for its 10th annual conference, taking place on Thursday 21st May at One Great...

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...