First machines start to arrive as build-up begins to ScotPlant 2026
THE first machines have started to arrive at the resplendent Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh ahead of ScotPlant 2026, which takes place this Friday...
LiuGong to highlight BEV and automation capabilities
CHINESE equipment manufacturer LiuGong has announced plans to demonstrate its leadership in sustainable solutions at bauma 2025 by challenging industry perceptions around Battery Electric...
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...
Executive Hire Show 2025 on track for another sold-out event
PREPARATIONS are underway for the Executive Hire Show (EHS) 2025, following a 'Kick-Off' meeting at the Coventry Building Society Arena where 30 exhibitors joined...
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,...
Organisers hail ‘record-breaking’ Executive Hire Show 2025
ORGANISERS of Executive Hire Show have hailed another 'standout' event and confirmed a new record attendance.
The 18th edition of the show, held from February...
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...
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...
ScotPlant 2026 showground on verge of selling out!
THE outdoor showground at ScotPlant 2026 is on the verge of being sold out – with over two months still to go!
Less than a...
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...
All the parts are coming together for SCG Supplies
AIRDRIE-based SCG Supplies, the Scottish official DEUTZ engine distributor, will be in the company’s usual pitch opposite the show organisers office at ScotPlant 2024.
For...
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...
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...
Executive Hire Show organisers hail ‘fantastic momentum’ for 2026 event
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show 2026 have revealed that over 90% of the floor space is already sold.
A host of first-time exhibitors are...
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...
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...
Show debut marks milestone in LGMG’s UK plans
LGMG Machinery UK will make its debut at the Executive Hire Show in February, marking another milestone in the company’s growing presence in the...
ScotPlant 2024 gets off to a Red Hot start!
SCOTPLANT 2024 got off to a sensational start at the sun-kissed Royal Highland Centre as huge crowds enjoyed standout machines, unparalleled networking opportunities, and...
SANY to showcase all-terrain crane at Vertikal Days
SANY UK has confirmed plans to display a SAC600E all-terrain crane at Vertikal Days next month.
The 60-tonne three-axle model will take pride of place...
EvoQuip Open Day event attracts international crowd
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment specialist EvoQuip has hailed the success of its recent Open Day at Behan’s Quarry near Dublin.
The event welcomed over...
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...
Xwatch to unveil safety system for electronically controlled machines
XWATCH Safety Solutions will launch its EVC (Electronic Valve Control) system at PlantWorx 2025 next week.
Designed to work exclusively with the new Mk2 platform,...
Bobcat looks to ‘think bigger’ with unveiling of two new concept machines
BOBCAT has launched two new concept machines at CONEXPO 2023.
Following the 2022 release of the Bobcat T7X, hailed as the world’s first all-electric compact...
You wouldn’t buy a £250k digger online!
Simon Frere-Cook, PlantWorx director of operations, explains why trade shows still matter in an era where you can buy almost anything online
FRESH from the...
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...
Cat electric machines in the spotlight at CES 2024
CATERPILLAR'S electric machines and energy solutions will be in the spotlight at CES 2024, taking place in January in Las Vegas.
The centrepiece of the manufacturer's...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Engcon to celebrate ‘versatility’ of products
ENGCON, which has exhibited at ScotPlants previously through dealers, will have its own stand at this year’s event.
Nathan McRae, area sales manager for Scotland...
Mecalac to showcase ‘industry-defining’ concept at Plantworx
MECALAC has revealed plans to showcase its 'industry-defining' REVOTRUCK concept to the UK market at Plantworx next week.
Combining a revolving cabbed dumper with off-road...
SPOA celebrates busiest ScotPlant to date
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced it welcomed over 1,000 visitors to its expanded stand at ScotPlant 2024, making it by far...
Nixon Hire to highlight modular building capabilities at ScotPlant 2026
NIXON Hire will be using ScotPlant 2026 as the perfect platform to launch modular building capabilities from its new Dundee depot - a first...
