New Falcon set to swoop on Hillhead 2022

EVOQUIP has announced plans to display a new Falcon 820 screen at Hillhead 2022. The manufacturer has confirmed it will also be running live working...
Ewan Stoddart (Stoddart Crane Hire) and Lyle Sibbald (Liebherr Great Britain) at ScotPlant 2026

Stoddart and Liebherr celebrate landmark crane handover at ScotPlant 2026

STODDART Crane Hire and Liebherr celebrated the handover of the UK’s first LTM 1055-3.3 all-terrain crane at ScotPlant 2026. The new 55-tonne model was showcased...

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...

Renamed E10z to take centre stage at EHS

DOOSAN Bobcat has revealed the firm will be showcasing its Bobcat E10 zero tail swing mini-excavator, now renamed the E10z, at the Executive Hire...

Topcon to highlight latest technologies at bauma

TOPCON Positioning Systems has revealed its plans to showcase the latest technologies for earthmoving, road building/paving, building construction, and surveying at bauma 2022. "The show...

CDE to showcase SmartTech telemetry at Hillhead 2024

CDE has announced plans to showcase its SmartTech plant management app at Hillhead and demonstrate how real-time Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data is driving...
Hitachi electric excavator

Hitachi to put strong focus on electric excavators at bauma 2025

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has announced plans to show its largest ever electric excavator line-up at bauma 2025. In partnership with KTEG, the...
engcon at bauma 2025

Third generation engcon tiltrotators attract ‘great interest’ at bauma 2025

ENGCON has reported 'great interest' in its products at bauma 2025. The event included the world debut of the EC309 – the second model...

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...
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CEA announces new awards programme for 2027

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced the launch of a new industry awards programme. The inaugural CEA Awards will take place on the evening...

A family affair: Engcon reveals plans for Big Dig Days

ENGCON has revealed details of its first Big Dig Day of 2019. Wicksteed Park in Northamptonshire will be the venue on April 26 and 27 for...

Plantworx event is sold out

ORGANISERS have revealed that Plantworx, the UK's largest 'working' construction equipment show, has sold out. All stands have been snapped up and the second show is...
Concrete mixer

New mixers set to turn up the volume at ScotPlant 2026

VOLUMECH will be exhibiting the latest Cemen Tech CS2 volumetric concrete mixer at ScotPlant 2026, showcasing its fully automated control system which has been...

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,...

Cat electric machines in the spotlight at CES 2024

CATERPILLAR'S electric machines and energy solutions will be in the spotlight at CES 2024, taking place in January in Las Vegas. The centrepiece of the manufacturer's...

CEA shows support for Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is exhibiting at the Rebuild Ukraine conference in Warsaw, Poland to showcase its support for the war-torn nation's reconstruction...

Major issues to be addressed at CPA conference

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has confirmed the dates and venue for this year's CPA conference. The one-day event will be held on Thursday October 17...
Caterpillar technology demonstration

Finning to showcase latest Cat technology innovations at Hillhead 2026

FINNING has announced it will bring the latest in construction technology to Hillhead following an exclusive technology preview at Caterpillar’s Malaga Demonstration & Learning...

Zero emission diggers take pride of place on Hitachi bauma stand

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) is showcasing four new zero emission excavators at bauma 2022: the ZX23U-6EB, ZX55U-6EB, ZX85US-6EB and ZX135-7EB. Capable of operating with lithium-ion...

SPOA annual dinner postponed until April

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has rescheduled its annual dinner to April 8, due to the recent Covid 19-related restrictions. The event was due...
Battery Energy Storage System

‘Game-changing’ Battery Energy Storage System set for PlantWorx launch

RENEWABLE power and lighting specialist Prolectric is launching a 'groundbreaking' new three phase solar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). ProCharge is described as boasting an...
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...

‘Shear’ quality: Sandhurst back after ten-year gap

ATTACHMENT hire firm Sandhurst is making a welcome return to ScotPlant after a decade-long absence. "It's our first one in so long, it (feels) like...

Flush with innovation: CabinTec to showcase latest welfare products at ScotPlant 2024

CABINTEC will be unveiling the new Sanispace Solar eco-friendly toilet solution at ScotPlant 2024. Using solar power, CabinTec explained that the unit creates a ‘self-sufficient...

Yanmar to unveil electrification strategy

YANMAR has announced plans to introduce its electrification strategy for off-road vehicles and equipment at bauma 2022. The manufacturer will showcase an electrified demonstration vehicle...
Aerial shot of ScotPlant showground

ScotPlant 2026 showground on verge of selling out!

THE outdoor showground at ScotPlant 2026 is on the verge of being sold out – with over two months still to go! Less than a...
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Annual event puts operator skills to the test

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and UK Plant Operators (UKPO) Magazine have announced the return of the annual UK Plant Operator of the...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: new Bobcat telehandlers and compaction kit to be showcased

JOHN H McNae Ltd, the authorised dealer for Bobcat in Scotland’s central belt, will present a range of equipment at ScotPlant 2022 including the...
In 2012, Shrewsbury's Gareth Thomas lifted the Young European Truck Driver trophy to secure his place at that year's European final.

Young drivers gearing up for success

SCANIA’S Young European Truck Driver competition is returning for a sixth time in 2014. Aimed at promoting the highest standards of driving and...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Empire Exports set for ‘pretty unique’ event

FALKIRK-based Empire Exports will be making its exhibition debut at ScotPlant 2022. The business – which buys and sells used construction equipment – recently appointed...