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...

New Takeuchi mini helps keep users in tow

THE new Takeuchi TB225 towable mini excavator will take centre-stage on the manufacturer's stand at ScotPlant 2018. The compact model provides a brand-new addition in...

Scottish hauler manufacturer starts milestone year with Las Vegas summit appearance

SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has started a milestone year by attending the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Las Vegas to discuss growth...

October 2022 date for bauma exhibition

BAUMA has been postponed until October 2022 due to uncertainty surrounding international travel in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Munich-based construction machinery exhibition...

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...

International showcase for JCB’s hydrogen engine innovation

JCB’S £100 million project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines has been given its international debut at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas. A team of 150...
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...

Skipping a beat

MALCOLM Construction Services, a division of the Malcolm Group, services all areas of the construction industry. Last year Harsh and Malcolm Construction introduced something new...

A-Plant crowned 2015 Hire Company of the Year

A-Plant has been crowned ‘Hire Company of the Year’ for the second time in only three years at the prestigious Hire Association Europe (HAE)...

Finning virtual event to showcase new machines and technology

CAT dealer Finning UK & Ireland has announced a new online event featuring product demonstrations, networking opportunities and panel discussions on key sector issues. FINROCK21...

New machines and technologies to take centre stage for Bobcat at bauma

BOBCAT has provided details of what it has in store for bauma 2022, with plans to show off several new products and technological developments...
David Jarvie

SPOA to appoint dedicated skills and training officer

THE sold-out Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) 74th annual dinner was another resounding success. A record 500 guests put on their finest clothes and packed...

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...

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,...
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...
Amy Underwood, AKA Digger Girl

Digger Girl makes tracks for ScotPlant 2026

AMY Underwood, aka Digger Girl, will be hosting her own stand at ScotPlant 2026. The Scottish plant operator and social media sensation – who has...
Takeuchi TL12V-2 compact track loader

Takeuchi on track for another standout ScotPlant showing

TAKEUCHI will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a stand packed full of new models as the business celebrates 30...

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...

New models out in force for Intermat 2018

A number of leading manufacturers have been disclosing details of what they'll be showcasing at this year's Intermat exhibition in Paris. Case said its stand...

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...

Caterpillar crowns Global Operator Challenge winner

AUSTRALIA'S Patrick Doheny has been crowned the winner of the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge. More than 5,500 operators from around the world have been competing...

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...

LOC Hire line-up to ‘contain’ standout kit

LOC Hire will be using this year's ScotPlant to officially launch its new branding and celebrate the firm's new partnership with CONTAINEX. The Bonnybridge-based business...

Top speaker line-up for CEA conference

Nick Boles, the Minister of State for Skills & Construction will be the keynote speaker at the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) annual conference in...

Morris Site Machinery poised to light up ScotPlant

LIGHT and power supplier Morris Site Machinery is looking to brighten up this year's ScotPlant after launching six new products in just six months. Thr...

Starter for 10

MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks will be making tracks to Germany shortly to show off its latest articulated hauler - the 28-tonne Gen10 TA300 - at...

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...
Steelwrist third generation tiltrotator

Steelwrist to showcase third generation tiltrotators at ScotPlant 2026

STEELWRIST will be showcasing the manufacturer’s third generation XTR tiltrotators alongside the newest addition the SQ coupler range – the SQ40 – at ScotPlant...

JCB to introduce smallest ever Loadall at upcoming exhibition

JCB is set so showcase its smallest ever Loadall telehandler at the Executive Hire Show. The 514-40 has a cab height of just 1.8m and...
Liebherr's LPO 100 portable battery solution

Ainscough to showcase Liebherr portable battery innovation at ScotPlant 2026

THE Ainscough Crane Hire stand will be the place to find Liebherr's LPO 100 portable battery solution and hybrid LTC 1050-3.1 E and MK...