Taylor & Braithwaite hope to make maximum impact
TAYLOR & Braithwaite is looking to open people's eyes to the benefits of compact screening and crushing during its ScotPlant debut with a range...
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...
First machines start to arrive as build-up begins to ScotPlant 2026
THE first machines have started to arrive at the resplendent Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh ahead of ScotPlant 2026, which takes place this Friday...
‘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...
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...
New Merlo ROTO range of telehandlers set for bauma showcase
MERLO will be demonstrating the all-new ROTO telehandler range at bauma 2025.
The manufacturer said this new generation heralds the arrival of increased lifting capacity...
SPOA planning weekend of activities as part of ‘best ever’ ScotPlant offering
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has unveiled plans to host its ‘best ever’ stand at ScotPlant 2024 after announcing a weekend of activities,...
Skipping a beat
MALCOLM Construction Services, a division of the Malcolm Group, services all areas of the construction industry.
Last year Harsh and Malcolm Construction introduced something new...
Capja and Badger Marketing announce strategic hire software partnership at ScotPlant
CAPJA and Badger Marketing have formally announced a strategic partnership at ScotPlant 2026, marking a coordinated move into the UK construction plant and hire...
Upcoming events in 2014
KICKING off the 2014 social calender for the SPOA is the Annual Dinner on 7 February at the Hilton hotel in Glasgow.
Later in...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Two
CONTINUING our look back at the recent ScotPlant 2024 exhibition, here are some more fabulous pictures of a weekend that will live long in...
New mini spider cranes launched at bauma
UNIC Cranes Europe is launching the eight-tonne tonne UNIC URW-806-3 mini spider crane at bauma 2025 this week.
The model builds on the legacy of the...
SANY hungry for more ScotPlant success
SANY UK is gearing up for another eye-catching display at ScotPlant following the overwhelming success of the company’s debut at the exhibition two years...
Manitou to highlight new hydrogen telehandler concept at bauma 2025
MANITOU Group has confirmed its bauma 2025 line-up will have a strong focus on electric machines.
The firm will display around 25 machines from the...
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,...
Terex Finlay hosts “essential” Edinburgh open days
A two-day event showcasing the latest machinery on offer from Terex Finlay has taken place in Edinburgh.
The open days were held at Craigpark Quarry...
CMPE Glasgow branch marks 55 years
THE Glasgow branch of the Contractors Mechanical Plant Engineers (CMPE) held its 55th anniversary dinner in Glasgow's plush Crowne Plaza last week.
The gentlemen's evening...
CPA conference to focus on unlocking growth
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the theme for its conference this year will be ‘Unlocking the Nation’s Growth Plans’.
The CPA Conference 2026,...
Countdown begins to ScotPlant 2024
WITH less than a year to go, preparations for ScotPlant 2024 are being ramped up. The premier event for Scotland’s plant industry returns to...
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...
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...
Stage is set for CITB’s Construction, Skills & Community Wealth Conference in Perth
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will host its first Construction, Skills and Community Wealth Conference in Scotland this Thursday, 5 September. The one-day...
Hire Awards of Excellence set for second virtual ceremony
HIRE Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has confirmed this year's Hire Awards of Excellence ceremony will be held virtually for the second...
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,...
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...
Winch and hoist specialist sets gold standard
ATLAS Winch & Hoist Services will be taking delivery of the firm’s 100th trailer-mounted winch from fellow exhibitor Tracto at ScotPlant 2026. The company...
Caterpillar crowns Global Operator Challenge winner
AUSTRALIA'S Patrick Doheny has been crowned the winner of the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge.
More than 5,500 operators from around the world have been competing...
Caterpillar launches third Global Operator Challenge
OPERATORS around the world are being invited to put their skills to the test by competing in Caterpillar's third Global Operator Challenge.
Thousands of machine...
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,...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: circular economy solution set for launch
SCOTPLANT will be the destination for the launch of power washer specialist Rhinowash’s new Circular Economy Hire Model.
Designed to be fully re-manufacturable to minimise...
