Making an entrance: Hitachi back in prime spot at ScotPlant 2024
HITACHI Construction Machinery made a welcome return to ScotPlant two years ago with a prime spot in the event’s new entrance avenue – and...
CMPE Glasgow branch marks 55 years
THE Glasgow branch of the Contractors Mechanical Plant Engineers (CMPE) held its 55th anniversary dinner in Glasgow's plush Crowne Plaza last week.
The gentlemen's evening...
Plantworx exhibition confirms new venue for 2025
THE organisers of the Plantworx exhibition have confirmed a new destination for the show in 2025.
The 6th biennial Plantworx will be held on 23-25...
SPOA summer events bring a welcome return to ‘normality’
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has hailed the success of two recent standout events.
The inaugural President’s summer barbecue, held at the Glasshouse Hotel...
Exhibitors hail ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant Day One
SCOTPLANT 2022 got off to a tremendous start as visitors basked in warm sunshine and a plethora of world-class machines were showcased in this...
New Liebherr machines poised for Intermat 2018
LIEBHERR has confirmed it will showcase a number of new products at this year's Intermat exhibition in Paris.
Machines on display will include the manufacturer's...
Bobcat to give UK debut to new compact track loader
BOBCAT has revealed that the first showing of the new T650 compact track loader in the UK will take place at Hillhead 2026.
The Stage...
23-tonne Volvo EC230 Electric excavator set for UK public debut
SMT will use Hillhead 2024 to launch the new 23-tonne Volvo EC230 Electric excavator to the UK market.
The model is Volvo CE’s first fully...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: SANY set for double digger launch
SANY is set to mark a spectacular first year in Scotland with a massive presence at ScotPlant and the launch of two brand new...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Balgownie to debut latest Doosan models
BALGOWNIE is poised to debut several new Doosan products at ScotPlant 2022 including the new 21-tonne DX210LC-7 crawler excavator.
The Inverurie-based firm will also give...
Stage is set for final of Caterpillar’s Global Operator Challenge 2023
NINE finalists will battle it out in Caterpillar’s Global Operator Challenge 2023 in Las Vegas.
After two rounds of putting heavy machinery and technology skills...
Hillhead 2024 recorded the show’s busiest ever day
ORGANISERS of Hillhead 2024 have confirmed the event was the most visited show ever in terms of the volume of visits over the three days.
In...
Getting ready for the event of 2014
AS the country's construction industry enjoys its fastest upturn in business since before the recession, bookings so far recorded for the ScotPlant 2014 exhibition...
‘Game-changing’ Battery Energy Storage System set for PlantWorx launch
RENEWABLE power and lighting specialist Prolectric is launching a 'groundbreaking' new three phase solar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
ProCharge is described as boasting an...
ScotPlant visitors to get sneak peek of new hire software
DIGITAL solutions specialist Capja Ltd will take the opportunity at ScotPlant 2026 to exclusively preview CapjaDesk SaaS, a new end-to-end hire software built to...
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...
CEA shows support for Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is exhibiting at the Rebuild Ukraine conference in Warsaw, Poland to showcase its support for the war-torn nation's reconstruction...
ScotPlant 2022 breaks 200-exhibitor barrier
THIS year’s ScotPlant exhibition will feature more than 200 exhibitors for the first time in the show’s illustrious history.
At the time of going to...
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...
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,...
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...
Visitors check out latest Bobcat innovations at Demo Days event
BOBCAT has hailed the success of its recent Demo Days event, which saw hundreds of visitors attend Doosan Bobcat's European HQ near Prague to...
Taylor & Braithwaite hope to make maximum impact
TAYLOR & Braithwaite is looking to open people's eyes to the benefits of compact screening and crushing during its ScotPlant debut with a range...
Briggs & Stratton to showcase power solutions at PlantWorx 2025
BRIGGS & Stratton has announced plans to showcase a range of power solutions through its Vanguard brand at PlantWorx 2025 next month.
A highlight will...
Merlo to go digital at Hillhead virtual event
MERLO UK has revealed details of its line-up for Hillhead Digital, set to be held at the end of March.
The firm said virtual visitors...
48-tonne crawler excavator to headline Hyundai’s Hillhead offering
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has revealed that the new 48-tonne HX480AL crawler excavator will take centre stage at Hillhead this year.
The machine, which will...
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...
Dates revealed for Plantworx 2021
DATES have been announced for the next Plantworx exhibition.
The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) revealed the fifth edition of the show will take place from...
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...
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...

































