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...
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...
October 2022 date for bauma exhibition
BAUMA has been postponed until October 2022 due to uncertainty surrounding international travel in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Munich-based construction machinery exhibition...
UK’s youngest digger driver to take on PlantWorx
PLANTWORX 2025 is to welcome the UK's youngest digger driver - 13-year-old Finlay Gallagher.
Now officially the youngest qualified CPCS backhoe loader operator in the...
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...
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...
ScotPlant 2022 breaks 200-exhibitor barrier
THIS year’s ScotPlant exhibition will feature more than 200 exhibitors for the first time in the show’s illustrious history.
At the time of going to...
Reeds all about it: firm returns to ScotPlant after 20-year absence
REEDS Construction and Engineering will make a welcome return to ScotPlant this year following a 20-year absence!
The firm will be showcasing its chassis-mounted SpreadTec...
Hillhead 2026 proves demand for in-person events is alive and well
HILLHEAD 2026 was another resounding success, with the event welcoming a record 627 exhibitors and over 18,000 unique visitors over three days.
As ever, the...
Hillhead postponed by further 12 months
ORGANISERS of Hillhead have postponed the event by a year due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.
The construction equipment event, which was due to be...
Emerging trends and technologies to take centre stage at Executive Hire Show 2022
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show (EHS) have confirmed that the event will return in February 9 and 10 at the Coventry Building Society...
Safety, efficiency and sustainability recognised at Plantworx awards
THE latest solutions to hit the construction equipment marketplace were honoured at the recent Plantworx Innovation Awards 2023.
The awards featured seven main categories, each...
LGMG UK out to make an impression on ScotPlant debut
LGMG UK will be exhibiting for the first time at ScotPlant 2026, showcasing a range of machines from its fleet including the LGMG H1840...
Visibility paramount with wheel loaders
THE Doosan stand at Conexpo will provide the launchpad for the very latest excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks from the company. ...
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...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Engcon to celebrate ‘versatility’ of products
ENGCON, which has exhibited at ScotPlants previously through dealers, will have its own stand at this year’s event.
Nathan McRae, area sales manager for Scotland...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: SANY set for double digger launch
SANY is set to mark a spectacular first year in Scotland with a massive presence at ScotPlant and the launch of two brand new...
Finalists announced for Hire Awards of Excellence 2023
THE finalists have been revealed for this year’s Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) Hire Awards of Excellence, due to take place...
Show debut marks milestone in LGMG’s UK plans
LGMG Machinery UK will make its debut at the Executive Hire Show in February, marking another milestone in the company’s growing presence in the...
AI and predictive collision warning systems set for Plantworx outing
BRIGADE Electronics has announced plans to showcase its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) range and predictive collision warning systems at Plantworx 2023 next month.
Brigade’s AI...
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...
Finlay to showcase new electric variants at Hillhead 2024
FINLAY has announced plans to unveil new electric variants of the I-120RS impact crusher and 883+ scalping screen at Hillhead 2024.
These models will be...
ScotPlant 2016 to surpass record-breaking year
WITH only two months remaining until ScotPlant 2016, this year's event now looks certain to surpass 2008's record-breaking year.
The biggest event in the Scottish...
Future plant stars honoured in record-breaking competition
WINNERS of the tenth Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards have been announced.
Judges described the competition this year as the 'most...
Attachments specialist marks 40 years of innovation
ROTAR, the innovator of grabs, pulverisers and shears for the demolition, recycling and scrap metal industries, is marking its 40th anniversary at bauma.
The firm's...
Wacker Neuson puts zero emission machines centre stage
WACKER Neuson expanded its zero emission portfolio at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer unveiled what it describes as the first reversible battery-powered plate with direct drive:...
Hillhead to feature extended Showground Pavilion in 2024
ORGANISERS of the Hillhead exhibition have revealed that the 2024 edition of the show will see the launch of the renamed Showground Pavilion.
Previously known...
Cat dealer to make welcome ScotPlant return as new avenue starts to take shape
PREPARATIONS for ScotPlant 2020 are heating up, with several new and returning exhibitors joining established names in signing up for the most important event...
Flannery to use ScotPlant debut to strengthen presence north of the border
FLANNERY Plant Hire will make its ScotPlant debut this year as the business embarks on the next phase of growth and investment across Scotland.
Having...
Flying high: Plantworx 2019 to feature Drone Zone
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2019 have revealed that this year's exhibition will feature its first ever 'Fly Zone' where visitors can experience drones.
Drones are becoming...
