Astrak to wear it well at ScotPlant 2026
KIRKCALDY-headquartered Astrak will be showcasing a selection of undercarriage wear parts and excavator buckets designed to keep machines working reliably on site at ScotPlant...
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...
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...
SPOA’s summer barbecue returns for 2022
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) president's summer barbecue is to return to Edinburgh this August.
It follows the successful launch of the event in...
Executive Hire Show 2024 tipped to be ‘even bigger and better’
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show have announced that 96% of stands have now been sold for the 2024 show.
The hire event returns to...
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...
HD Hyundai offers glimpse into the future of construction sites
HD Hyundai demonstrated its Future Builder Vision at the recent CES 2024 technology event in Las Vegas.
The manufacturer explained that the concept aims to...
Visitor numbers up for Executive Hire Show
ORGANISERS of this year's Executive Hire Show (EHS) have hailed the event a 'runaway success'.
Held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, the show boasted 160...
Reduced tail swing mini to take pride of place for SANY at ‘key event’
SANY has revealed the firm's Executive Hire Show line-up will include the SY26C mini-excavator with reduced tail swing.
The manufacturer is returning to the event,...
ScotPlant 2024 gets off to a Red Hot start!
SCOTPLANT 2024 got off to a sensational start at the sun-kissed Royal Highland Centre as huge crowds enjoyed standout machines, unparalleled networking opportunities, and...
Sand and deliver
SANDVIK'S mobile crushing and screening division will use ScotPlant to showcase standout models from the range, with the QJ341 jaw crusher and QH331 cone...
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...
Mecalac has ‘lots to share’ with Hillhead 2022 visitors
MECALAC has revealed plans to showcase the latest models from its compact portfolio at Hillhead 2022.
On display will be machines from the manufacturer's MDX...
Latest Takeuchi diggers set for Plantworx showcase
VISITORS to the Takeuchi stand at Plantworx 2023 will get a first look at the manufacturer's new fully electric TB20e mini-digger and TB395W wheeled...
HRN gearing up for ‘sensational’ event
THE HRN and Agritrac stand at ScotPlant 2024 will be the place to find the latest product innovations from major manufacturers Kubota and Hyundai.
On...
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...
Engcon hails success of live digital broadcasts
WITH a number of machinery exhibitions postponed this year due to Covid-19, tiltrotator manufacturer Engcon decided to produce a live digital broadcast called Engcon 360,...
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...
McHale Komatsu to celebrate new Xwatch supplier partnership at Hillhead
MCHALE Komatsu will officially announce its appointment as an approved supplier for Xwatch Safety Solutions at Hillhead 2026.
Attendees will be able to see the...
Start-ups sought as Plantworx 2023 plans gather pace
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2023 have revealed that 85% of the digging demonstration areas have already been sold.
The exhibition will be held on June 13-15...
Top tip: attachment manufacturer plans exciting new product launch at ScotPlant 2026
ULRICH Attachments will highlight the company's High Tip bucket innovation at ScotPlant 2026.
The 7m3 High Tip and 4.5m3 High Tip clamp buckets will take...
JCB to introduce smallest ever Loadall at upcoming exhibition
JCB is set so showcase its smallest ever Loadall telehandler at the Executive Hire Show.
The 514-40 has a cab height of just 1.8m and...
Prolectric looks to light up exhibition with solar-powered innovation
OFF-grid renewable power and lighting specialist Prolectric has announced plans to launch a new innovation in site lighting at the upcoming Executive Hire Show...
Big money deals secured at record-breaking Plantworx
ALMOST 350 exhibitors attended Plantworx 2015, with many of the biggest names in the construction equipment industry in top form.
The likes of JCB, Volvo,...
Kubota mini poised for EHS launch
KUBOTA UK has described next month's Executive Hire Show as the "ideal platform" to launch its new KX030-4 mini-excavator.
The machine features two hydraulic variable...
Ecotec debuts refreshed identity at IFAT 2026
ECOTEC, a specialist in wood processing, biomass and recycling equipment, has launched a new brand identity at IFAT 2026.
The new branding was visible across...
Latest SANY models set for exhibition showcase
SANY UK is taking a 'larger and more prominent' stand location at Hillhead 2024, in front of the quarry face demonstration zone.
The firm's static...
CPA holds ‘hot topic’ briefings and workshops at Plantworx
Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is once again exhibiting at Plantworx at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Leicestershire UK (2nd -4th June 2015).
CPA is planning a number of...
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...
King Trailers are in for the long haul
KING Trailers will be exhibiting a selection of its heavy-duty transport solutions at ScotPlant 2026, highlighting key products across its portfolio for the specialist...


































