Preparations in full gear for ScotPlant 2020 as Hitachi confirms attendance

THE final preparations are being put in place for ScotPlant 2020, the most important event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector. The...
JCB electric micro-excavator

JCB to showcase electric micro-excavator at Plantworx 2025

JCB has announced plans to return to Plantworx this year with a 'bumper' line-up of machines, including the new 8008E CTS electric micro-excavator. The 8008E CTS...
Boot tray with boot

S Type X aims to give ScotPlant visitors the boot!

S Type X will be running a social media competition to win a boot tray and personalised dipper guard at ScotPlant 2026. The business made...

Intermat a “stepping stone” in the recovery

THE 10th Intermat event in Paris was declared a "dynamic event" despite visitor numbers being down slightly on 2012's record attendance. 183,000 visitors were recorded during the six-day event,...
Tom March, field service technician from Finning UK & Ireland

Finning engineer triumphs in European GDTC regional qualifier

TOM March, a field service technician from Finning UK & Ireland, has won first place in the European regional qualifier of the Caterpillar Global Dealer...

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...
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...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Merlo heralds arrival of Generation Zero

MERLO will be exhibiting a wide range of machines at ScotPlant, including the brand new, fully-electric telehandler, the eWorker. Visitors to the manufacturer’s stand at...

Caterpillar to showcase battery electric models at bauma

CATERPILLAR has announced plans to display four electric machine prototypes, including battery prototypes, at bauma 2022. The manufacturer said it is focused on delivering 'purpose-built...

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...
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...

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...

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...

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...

Excitement builds for ScotPlant 2018

THE Royal Highland Centre is starting to fill up with some of the world's leading construction machines ahead of ScotPlant 2018, which gets underway...

HD Hyundai vows to ‘go large’ at Hillhead 2024

HD Hyundai has announced plans to launch its biggest Stage V crawler excavators to date at this year's Hillhead show. The 80-tonne HX800A L and...

CASE confirms return of European Roadshows

CASE has announced the return of its European Roadshow this summer, which provides customers with hands-on experience of the company's latest technologies and digital...

Terex Trucks’ TA300 to be displayed at Matexpo

THE MATERMACO Group are to display Terex Trucks’ TA300 articulated hauler on their stand at the Matexpo trade show in Belgium show this week...

ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Five

TODAY is Part Five of our look back at ScotPlant 2024 in pictures, starting with an image of the Scot JCB Operator Challenge. JCB...
Executive Hire Show

Innovation takes centre stage at Executive Hire Show 2026

ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show 2026 have hailed another 'highly successful' event. The annual showcase for the hire sector returned to the Coventry Building...

Excitement builds for ScotPlant 2024 as only a handful of outdoor plots remain

ONLY a handful of outdoor plots and an extremely limited number of indoor stands remain available for ScotPlant 2024. The biggest and most important event...

Triple focus for Worsley Plant

WORSLEY Plant will be back in their usual spot at ScotPlant 2018 with the firm's range of hydraulic attachments including crushing and screening buckets...

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...

LOC Hire may have the best view in the house at ScotPlant 2024

THE best view in the house at ScotPlant 2024 may be found on the LOC Hire stand, which will feature a modular accommodation build...
Trailer-mounted winch being delivered

Winch and hoist specialist sets gold standard

ATLAS Winch & Hoist Services will be taking delivery of the firm’s 100th trailer-mounted winch from fellow exhibitor Tracto at ScotPlant 2026. The company...

Scottish market key for Matpro

TWO years on from its ScotPlant debut, processing equipment distributor Matpro Machinery is returning to the exhibition to show off the firm's expanded product...
New Komatsu loaders for bauma

Komatsu to showcase new skid steer and compact track loaders

KOMATSU will launch a new four-tonne skid steer loader and a new five-tonne compact track loader at bauma 2025. The prototypes join the manufacturer's 'dash...

ScotPlant 2018: a Platform for success

ACCESS Platform Sales (APS), the official UK distributor for Hinowa tracked booms, will be showing off the recently-released Hinowa Lightlift 13.70, a 13m tracked...

Hoping to Steel the show

STEELWRIST UK will be on hand at ScotPlant 2018 with a selection of the latest Swedish-manufactured tiltrotators, quick couplers, SQ auto connection hitches, buckets...

ScotPlant 2022 registration now open!

REGISTRATION for ScotPlant 2022 is now live! The biggest event of the year for Scotland’s construction equipment industry returns to the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston,...