T-REX vacuum excavation system

T-REX gets ready to roar into ScotPlant!

SUCTION Excavation UK is gearing up for the firm’s ScotPlant debut this year, with a line-up that includes the new T-REX vacuum excavation system...

Bobcat and Doosan products set to light up EHS 2015

APPEARING for the first time, the new generation of Bobcat 1-2 tonne compact excavators will be a highlight of the Doosan Construction Equipment stand at...

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,...

Altrad Belle wins first Paul Bidwell Memorial Award

ALTRAD Belle picked up the inaugural Paul Bidwell Memorial Award at this year's Plantworx exhibition. The award recognises the contribution made to the plant industry...
CPA panel session

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,...

Shindaiwa generating interest at ScotPlant 2018

SHINDAIWA Limited will be exhibiting its range of welders, generators and compressors at this year's ScotPlant. The line-up is set to include the Eco500, which...

SPOA confirms plans for inaugural president’s summer barbecue

SCOTTISH Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president Callum Mackintosh has announced plans to host the inaugural president’s summer barbecue for SPOA members next month. The stunning...

Online Finning event promises to be ‘one-of-its-kind’

A 'one-of-its-kind' immersive event is to be held in the virtual space for plant operators, construction professionals and heavy equipment enthusiasts later this month. FINROCK21,...

Human detection system tipped to help eliminate false alerts

A new innovation has been tipped to make false alerts caused by object detection sensors a thing of the past. Spillard Safety Systems will be...

Plantworx organisers reveal new event feature

ORGANISERS of this year's Plantworx exhibition have revealed a new feature for the show, called 'The Hub', which is an area dedicated to celebrating...

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...

Case to showcase the “complete package” at Plantworx

CASE will use this year's Plantworx exhibition to showcase its "new and upgraded" range of machines, including the first UK appearances for the new C Series...
New Bobcat 1-2t mini-excavators

From concept to customer: latest Bobcat innovations poised for bauma

BAUMA 2025 will host the world premiere of Bobcat’s new 1-2t mini-excavators and the latest upgrade of the E88 mini-digger. The manufacturer will also demonstrate...
ScotPlant 2018

ScotPlant postponed to 2022

THE next ScotPlant exhibition has reluctantly been postponed to April 22 & 23 2022 due to the continued disruption and uncertainty caused by the...

Resilience on the agenda at CPA conference

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the theme of this year's conference will be ‘Planting Resilience: Building for the Future’. The conference will be held...

Scottish plant operators set gold standard at national competition

GORDON Durno from Moray has been crowned UK Plant Operator of the Year following a national competition at the CITB National Construction College in...

Making an entrance: Hitachi back in prime spot at ScotPlant 2024

HITACHI Construction Machinery made a welcome return to ScotPlant two years ago with a prime spot in the event’s new entrance avenue – and...

New names add to ScotPlant anticipation

PREPARATIONS for ScotPlant 2022 are in full swing, with a number of new exhibitors signing up for the showcase event for Scotland’s construction equipment...
Volvo FH Aero truck

Mac’s Truck Group to showcase ‘world-first’ innovation at ScotPlant 2026

2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Mac’s Truck Group in Scotland as the business prepares to exhibit at ScotPlant...
Tractor raising money for charity

Machine supplier gears up for Royal Highland Show charity challenge

MACHINERY supplier Conagri is gearing up for a quirky charity challenge at the upcoming Royal Highland Show. Pink or black? That’s the choice entrants into...

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...

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...

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...

Prestigious machines boost SCG offering

MUCH has changed at SCG Supplies since the crushing and screening spares supplier exhibited at ScotPlant two years ago. Firstly, the company has passed its...
Executive Hire Show

Executive Hire Show 2025 on track for another sold-out event

PREPARATIONS are underway for the Executive Hire Show (EHS) 2025, following a 'Kick-Off' meeting at the Coventry Building Society Arena where 30 exhibitors joined...

Hydrema ADTs out to impress at Plantworx 2023

HYDREMA will be exhibiting its range of low ground pressure articulated dump trucks at Plantworx 2023 next week. The line-up will include the ultra-compact 707G,...

Plantworx organisers vow to deliver “top-notch” event in 2019

DATES and venue have been confirmed for the 4th Plantworx exhibition. The East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough will be the...

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...

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...
Tom March, field service technician from Finning UK & Ireland

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...