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JCB Powertrain to showcase hydrogen innovation at bauma 2024

JCB Powertrain will demonstrate its leadership in the hydrogen sector with a stand built around the developing technology at bauma 2025. The manufacturer revealed it...

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...
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Strickland MFG to launch new hydraulic couplers at ScotPlant 2026

STRICKLAND MFG has revealed it is excited to launch the firm’s new line of 1T hydraulic couplers at ScotPlant 2026. The products feature the company’s...
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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...

New attachments to show their grip at ScotPlant 2024

Robustrack will be exhibiting its range of Italian hydraulic attachments including flails and mulchers, log grabs, tree shears, concrete mixing buckets, and breakers. Selector grabs,...

Show your teeth: Rockforce to debut new-sized product

LINLITHGOW-based wear parts supplier Rockforce Construction Equipment is to debut the new Black Cat RVJ hammerless tooth system at ScotPlant 2018. Rockforce is the exclusive...

Detection capability innovations to take centre stage at Futureworx 2022

ORGANISERS of Futureworx 2022 have revealed that a number of exhibitors will be showcasing new technologies designed to improve detection capabilities. Advancements in sensors and...

Dates set for Hillhead 2020

DATES have been confirmed for the next Hillhead Quarry Exhibition following a "record-breaking" show in 2018. Organisers of the event, the QMJ Group, said the...
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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...
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Speakers and topics confirmed for CPA Conference 2024

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the panel speakers and topics for this year's CPA Conference, which will be held on November 7...
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Solutions for sites of the future to take centre stage for Liebherr at bauma

LIEBHERR has revealed plans to showcase over 70 exhibits and a variety of technologies and solutions under the theme of 'Hands on the Future'...

Latest Steelwrist innovations aim to improve site efficiency and safety

SOME new additions to Steelwrist’s product portfolio will be on display for the first time in the UK at Plantworx 2023. The SQ50 range of...
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JLG Power Towers brings low-level access solutions to ScotPlant 2026

AT ScotPlant 2026, JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation Business, will showcase equipment from JLG Industries, JLG Power Towers and AUSA, designed to help construction...

Annual SPOA dinner celebrates industry’s revival

THE 64th annual Scottish Plant Owners Association dinner was held recently at the Hilton, Glasgow. New SPOA President Fraser Dykes addressed hundreds of the biggest...

New truck is a shot in the Arm for firm

VOLUMETRIC mixing machine specialist Armcon will be launching the new AM4 weight-compliant truck at ScotPlant, which they said maximises the benefits of new legislation. The...

TDL to announce Mecalac partnership at ScotPlant 2018

TDL Equipment is to use this year’s ScotPlant exhibition to announce a new Scottish partnership with French site dumper and compaction roller manufacturer Mecalac. The...

Latest Yanmar compact models set for Hillhead showcase

YANMAR has announced plans to showcase a number of its latest models at this year’s Hillhead exhibition. The manufacturer's line-up will include a SV17VT mini-excavator,...
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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...
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McHale anticipating ‘another friendly welcome’ with expanded ScotPlant 2026 line-up

MCHALE Plant Sales has vowed to make an even more prominent appearance at ScotPlant 2026, two years after the company's debut at the long-running...
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Develon looks to bring the Real X factor to bauma

DEVELON has pledged to make a big impact at bauma 2025 with a display of new machine and digital technology developments being seen for...

Virtual conference to address mental health issues in construction

THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced that moves to improve mental health in the construction sector will be highlighted during a one-day conference...
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Miller UK to debut special-edition charity bucket at ScotPlant 2026

ATTACHMENT manufacturer Miller UK will unveil a special-edition bucket commemorating the Lighthouse Charity's 70th anniversary at ScotPlant 2026 this week. The Lighthouse Charity has been...

LiuGong machines to feature at ScotPlant 2024 for first time

LiuGong machines will appear at ScotPlant for the first time ever this year. The Chinese-manufactured excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and aerial work platforms will...
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...

Martin Smith crowned winner of Scottish Plant Operator Challenge

MARTIN Smith has been crowned the winner of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024. The 38-year-old, who works for Strathdee Properties in Craigellachie, Moray, fought...

Cat marine solutions to be showcased at Aberdeen expo

Finning UK & Ireland will showcase the latest Cat marine solutions at the upcoming Scottish Skipper Expo. The event, taking place on 9th and 10th...
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SANY on a roll with new innovations at bauma 2025

SANY has announced plans to showcase more than 35 machines, including several new product launches, at bauma 2025 in Munich next month. Under the theme...

Mecalac has ‘lots to share’ with Hillhead 2022 visitors

MECALAC has revealed plans to showcase the latest models from its compact portfolio at Hillhead 2022. On display will be machines from the manufacturer's MDX...

Dates confirmed for ScotPlant 2024

SCOTPLANT 2024 will take place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston on Friday April 26 and Saturday April 27, 2024. The biennial showcase for Scotland’s...

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...