ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part One

TWO weeks on from ScotPlant 2024, the incredible event remains fresh in the memory. Over the next fortnight, we’re going to be reminiscing about...

Conference to debate major issues affecting hire industry

ORGANISERS of this year's HAE EHA conference have tipped the event to spark debate about the future direction of the industry, with Brexit and...

Sun sets on ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant 2024

THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2024 after two amazing days which showcased the very best of the Scottish plant industry. Huge crowds gathered at...

Home advantage pays off for Chris Knight at Black Isle Show

Yanmar has announced that its Highland-based dealer Chris Knight Plant Sales enjoyed 'unprecedented success' at this year's Black Isle Show.

Hitachi to debut Zaxis-6 excavator and hybrid wheel loader

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has revealed the stars of the show at Intermat this week will be the new ZX300LC-6 medium excavator and...

ConTech ‘disruptors’ to co-sponsor Plantworx’s Get Connected Zone

TWO digital solutions companies, MachineMax and PLINX, have been confirmed as co-sponsors of the new Get Connected Zone at PlantWorx 2023. The zone is a...

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...
Kubota U145 crawler excavator

Latest Kubota innovations poised for UK debut at PlantWorx

KUBOTA will present the UK launch of several new machines at PlantWorx 2025 next month. The 14-tonne U145 crawler excavator, the nine-tonne KW095 wheeled excavator,...

ESG to take centre stage at CPA Conference 2022

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced this year's CPA Conference will be hosted as a live, physical event at the Heart of England...
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Deals aplenty! ScotPlant exhibitors flood social media with praise for ‘stellar’ event

SCOTPLANT 2026 exhibitors have been flooding social media with praise for the landmark event, held last weekend at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. Many...

Industry gears up for biggest ever ScotPlant

SCOTPLANT 2024 is shaping up to be the biggest event in the show’s 25+ year history, with more than 200 exhibitors set to make...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Molson to highlight benefits of single source supply offering

MOLSON Young Plant Sales will have the firm’s largest ever presence at ScotPlant, with the aim of promoting its ‘single source supply’ offering and...

Top machines will be out in force at Scottish Demo Days

  Liebherr –Great Britain are to hold a two day working demonstration event in conjunction with Reigart and Sandvik. The days will run on Wednesday...

Terex Finlay hosts “essential” Edinburgh open days

A two-day event showcasing the latest machinery on offer from Terex Finlay has taken place in Edinburgh. The open days were held at Craigpark Quarry...

Hot Take: 3-Series models out to impress at ScotPlant

TAKEUCHI will be back in the company’s usual corner at ScotPlant with a stand packed full of new products. One highlight will be the 10-tonne...

Mecalac demos set gold standard at Plantworx 2019

MECALAC won the 'best live demonstration' accolade at this year’s Plantworx exhibition. The firm's 11MWR, 6MDX, TLB990 and 6MCR machines were put through their paces...

Scotland’s plant sector set to put on spectacular showcase at ScotPlant 2024

THE wait is almost over. The stage is set for ScotPlant 2024, as more than 200 exhibitors prepare to put on a spectacular showcase...
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CMPE annual dinner

The Apprentice of the Year Shield was handed over to Declan Gunn of Hewden Plant Hire (see image, left) at the annual dinner of...

SITECH to launch ‘all-in-one’ system at Plantworx 2023

SITECH UK and Ireland will be launching the Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance Module at Plantworx 2023 from June 13-15. The product provides grade control, construction surveying...

A changing shade of Blue

A raft of changes at Blue Group since the last ScotPlant exhibition means visitors can expect to see a number of new machines on...
Finning generator

Finning to deliver insights on low-carbon generator strategies at London event

FINNING UK & Ireland will deliver insights on low-carbon generator strategies and genset sizing at PowerEx Live. Clint Noble, senior sales manager – large electric...

HAE wants European Rental Week to become ‘key point’ in calendar for hire firms

TRADE body Hire Association Europe (HAE) has expressed its delight at being involved in the first ever European Rental Week, hosted by the European...

Cabbed site dumper to take centre stage on Mecalac’s EHS stand

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced plans to show off its 3.5MDX cabbed site dumper at the 2022 Executive Hire Show in Coventry. Powered by...

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...
Dippy Ducks

UK’s youngest digger driver to take on PlantWorx

PLANTWORX 2025 is to welcome the UK's youngest digger driver - 13-year-old Finlay Gallagher. Now officially the youngest qualified CPCS backhoe loader operator in the...

Case to showcase the “complete package” at Plantworx

CASE will use this year's Plantworx exhibition to showcase its "new and upgraded" range of machines, including the first UK appearances for the new C Series...

Hydrema ADTs out to impress at Plantworx 2023

HYDREMA will be exhibiting its range of low ground pressure articulated dump trucks at Plantworx 2023 next week. The line-up will include the ultra-compact 707G,...
Miller UK special-edition bucket with Lighthouse Charity logo

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...

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...
Robustrack attachments

Robustrack offerings are a cut above

ROBUSTRACK has announced that ScotPlant 2026 marks the UK launch of the Agriforest HR log grab range, a new series of heavy-duty finger grabs...