ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Four

PART Four of our look back at ScotPlant 2024 features a wide range of equipment and innovations, from excavators and cranes through to trucks...

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...
MECALAC Revo990

Mecalac unveils backhoe loader with rotating cab

THE Mecalac Group is set to unveil its 'groundbreaking' Revo990 backhoe loader, described as the world's first backhoe equipped with a rotating cab. The rotating cab...

Latest Bobcat solutions set for Plantworx debut

BOBCAT is poised to debut a range of new products at Plantworx 2023. The new TL25.60 telehandler and T86 R-Series compact track loader will be...
SANY excavator on construction site

SANY to sponsor 360 Excavator Challenge at UK Plant Expo 2027

SANY UK & Ireland has joined the exhibitor line-up at UK Plant Expo 2027 and will sponsor the 360 Excavator Challenge. The manufacturer has confirmed...

Doosan Dealer Forum deemed a success

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment (DICE) recently held a Dealer Forum for European dealers for the company’s Doosan Heavy range of excavators, wheel loaders and...

Qualifier for Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024 to take place during ScotPlant

ORGANISERS have announced that the qualifier for this year's Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) will take place during ScotPlant 2024. The qualifier will be hosted...

JCB’s largest X Series crawler excavator to make Scottish debut at ScotPlant

THE new JCB 370X – the largest model in the X Series range of tracked excavators – will be shown for the first time...
JCB 8008E CTS

JCB to debut electric micro-excavator at Executive Hire Show

JCB has revealed plans to unveil a new electric micro-excavator at the upcoming Executive Hire Show. The 8008E CTS joins the JCB E-TECH range of...
Undercover at the JCB Mud Run 2014

JCB Mud Run raises over £50,000

2700 people took part in this year's JCB Mud Run - raising £50,127 for the NSPCC. Participation in the event, which involves crawling, climbing and splashing around...

Industry gears up for ScotPlant 2018

THE construction equipment sector is on the road to ScotPlant 2018. Final preparations are underway for the trade event, which returns to the Royal Highland...
Gaia Group energy management system

Award-nominated energy management system poised for PlantWorx outing

GAIA Group will make its PlantWorx debut this year with its energy management system, AutoMate®, designed to transform the way temporary site power is...

Entries sought for HAE EHA Hire Awards of Excellence

ENTRIES are now open for The Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) annual Hire Awards of Excellence, due to take place on...

John McNae to host Bobcat roadshow event

JOHN McNae Ltd will host the Scottish leg of this summer's Bobcat customer roadshow programme. The roadshow will arrive in the UK in July after...

Big names out in force for Hillhead 2018

THE biggest names in the UK plant industry will shortly be making tracks for Tarmac’s quarry near Buxton when Hillhead 2018 gets underway. The exhibition,...
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...

ScotPlant 2024 gets off to a Red Hot start!

SCOTPLANT 2024 got off to a sensational start at the sun-kissed Royal Highland Centre as huge crowds enjoyed standout machines, unparalleled networking opportunities, and...

Landmark Case – equipment giants take biggest ever stand

CASE Construction Equipment will be occupying the largest stand in the history of ScotPlant. Case, together with Hodge Plant, their newly appointed dealer in Scotland,...
Cat D6 dozer

SER aims to make the personal connection count at ScotPlant 2026

PLANT hire specialist Stevens Equipment Rental (SER) will make its first official appearance at ScotPlant this year, as the firm continues to strengthen relationships...

New SANY models poised for UK debut

TWO new SANY wheel loaders will make their UK debuts at Plantworx 2023. The SW305 and SW405 models with bucket capacities of 2.3/3 m³ and...

New look Executive Hire Show hailed a success

ORGANISERS of this year's Executive Hire Show hailed the event's new look and layout as a success. 190 exhibitors, including 44 debutants, attended the exhibition at...
Hillhead exhibition

Dates confirmed for Hillhead 2026

ORGANISERS of the Hillhead exhibition have confirmed the dates for the next edition of the event. The quarrying, construction and recycling show will return to...
Loading shovel in Doddie Weir tartan

Tartan-branded loading shovel to raise money for MND research at ScotPlant 2026

GORDONS Construction Equipment will have a Develon DL320-7 loading shovel wrapped in the late rugby legend Doddie Weir's tartan on the company's stand at...

40 years Young: long-time exhibitors to mark major anniversary

VISITORS to ScotPlant 2018 will be among the first in Europe to catch sight of the new Hyundai HX130 LCR crawler excavator. Taking pride of...

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...

First DEVELON branded machines debut at CONEXPO

THE first DEVELON branded machines have debuted at CONEXPO in Las Vegas. Back in January of this year, it was announced that the brand of...

CDE to host webinar on FreeFlow mobile wash plant

WET processing specialist CDE will host a webinar that will offer a 360° virtual tour of its FreeFlow mobile wash plant, which will be...
Finning, Black Isle Show

Finning to showcase tech innovation at Black Isle Show

FINNING will provide insights into how technology can improve the productivity and efficiency of machines at this year’s Black Isle Show. The Cat dealer returns...

SANY reports ‘overwhelming response’ at Plantworx 2023

SANY UK has hailed the recent Plantworx exhibition a 'resounding success' for the business. The manufacturer used the event to showcase its latest range of...

If your name’s on the list, you are getting in!

bauma's innovative solution to space issue VISITORS from all over the world will descend on Munich this April for bauma 2016. The 31st edition of the...