NFDC convention hailed a major success

Over 200 people attended the National Federation of Demolition Contractors' annual convention last week. Held at the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa in Co. Down, Northern Ireland...

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...
ScotPlant 2018

ScotPlant postponed to April 2021

Due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 situation, ScotPlant 2020 has reluctantly been rescheduled to Friday April 23 and Saturday April 24,...

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...
LGMG UK machines

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...
Pile cropper

Cream of the crop: NPC to showcase top pile cropping solutions at ScotPlant 2026

NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) has confirmed plans to showcase the company’s top pile cropping solutions at ScotPlant 2026. The firm revealed its pile croppers are...
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...

Takeuchi set to dig deep for construction charity

TAKEUCHI will be raising funds for the construction charity the Lighthouse Club over the course of three days at Plantworx 2023. As part of the...

At your service: JCC to showcase latest Engcon products

ENGCON-dealer JCC Group will be debuting a brand new fully equipped service vehicle at ScotPlant, complete with a 100-tonne track press machine. The Thornhill-based firm...
Field service engineer working on construction equipment

Finning engineer heads for America to compete in global final of Caterpillar technician challenge

FIELD service engineer Tom March is set to fly the flag for Finning UK & Ireland in America next month after securing one of...

Manufacturer unveils line-up for Executive Hire Show 2018

JCB has announced that some of the first site dumpers to roll off the new production line at the manufacturer's Staffordshire HQ will be on...

Latest Komatsu innovations out to steal the show at ScotPlant

THE Marubeni-Komatsu stand at ScotPlant will feature no fewer than nine of the latest Komatsu machines. Highlights are set to include the 18m long-reach PC210LC-11...

Sustainable solutions to the fore at Executive Hire Show 2024

ORGANISERS of the recent Executive Hire Show have hailed the event a resounding success, with an 'unprecedented' number of deals done. Held at the Coventry...
Dust suppression unit

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...

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...
ZQUIP and Leica prototype

ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems team up to ‘advance capabilities’ of equipment

ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have unveiled a prototype 8t excavator described as 'geospatially intelligent' and powered by...
Safety footwear

Safety footwear range set for ScotPlant launch

BRANDED workwear, PPE and safety equipment specialist Suresafe Protection Ltd will be launching the firm’s K2 Greek safety footwear range at ScotPlant 2026. The company’s display...

‘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...
Busy aisles at Executive Hire Show

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...

Plantworx exhibition to get new home from 2019

PLANTWORX is moving to the new location of the East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC), Peterborough, in 2019. The biennial trade event has...
Bobcat mini-excavators

Bobcat to showcase latest generation of mini-excavators at Executive Hire Show

BOBCAT will be showing the new R2-Series 1-2-tonne mini-excavators for the first time at the Executive Hire Show (EHS) in Coventry next week. The new...

Steelwrist showcases new X02 tiltrotator at bauma

STEELWRIST is showcasing its new X02 tiltrotator - designed for excavators below 2.5 tonnes - at bauma 2022. The manufacturer said the installation ratio for...
CASE SV340B, which draws inspiration from Metallica’s James Hetfield

CASE designs skid steer inspired by Metallica frontman

THE CASE Construction Equipment stand at bauma 2025 is hosting a SV340B skid steer loader, which draws inspiration from none other than rock band...

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,...
Portable electric power station

Steve Vick International to debut with portable electric power station

STEVE Vick International is poised make its debut at the upcoming Executive Hire Show, introducing Renset, a portable electric power station. Renset has been developed...
Hydrogen-powered generator on construction site

JCB to showcase hydrogen-powered generator at Executive Hire Show

JCB will showcase a cross-section of hydrogen, electric, and clean diesel compact equipment at the upcoming Executive Hire Show. The line-up will be led by...

Kubota to debut new electric articulated wheel loaders

KUBOTA has confirmed plans to unveil two new electric articulated wheel loaders at bauma 2022. The manufacturer will showcase to the public for the first...

Industry gears up for expanded Plantworx

"AN event for the industry, by the industry." That’s how Rob Oliver, CEO of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), describes the Plantworx exhibition. The latest edition...

EvoQuip Open Day event attracts international crowd

COMPACT crushing and screening equipment specialist EvoQuip has hailed the success of its recent Open Day at Behan’s Quarry near Dublin. The event welcomed over...

CRJ completes the perfect hat-trick

MATERIAL processing equipment solutions specialist CRJ will be at ScotPlant 2020. The firm recently divulged details of its work to help a Lancashire-based renewables...