Registration now open for PlantWorx 2025

PREPARATIONS are well underway for PlantWorx 2025, with the sixth edition of the show set to take place from September 23-25 at its new...
Sunbelt Rentals event in Liverpool

Sunbelt Rentals event focuses on ideas shaping the future

SUNBELT Rentals brought together customers, partners, suppliers and industry voices for a one-day event in Liverpool that centred on the ideas, technologies and partnerships...
Cat 444 centennial backhoe loader

Finning outdoor cinema set to put PlantWorx visitors in the picture

FINNING has announced plans to celebrate Caterpillar's centenary year at PlantWorx 2025 next week with an offering that includes an outdoor cinema showcasing the...

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...
MECALAC Revo990

Mecalac unveils backhoe loader with rotating cab

THE Mecalac Group is set to unveil its 'groundbreaking' Revo990 backhoe loader, described as the world's first backhoe equipped with a rotating cab. The rotating cab...

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...

Over 90% of space sold at Plantworx exhibition 2015

PLANTWORX - the UK's largest working construction equipment machinery exhibition is just weeks away (2nd -4th June Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Leicestershire). Visitors to the show, which...
Dust suppression unit

Reeds all about it: firm returns to ScotPlant after 20-year absence

REEDS Construction and Engineering will make a welcome return to ScotPlant this year following a 20-year absence! The firm will be showcasing its chassis-mounted SpreadTec...

LiuGong electric solutions to feature as part of ScotPlant line-up

LiuGong Machinery is teaming up with its authorised dealer in the UK, Lloyd Ltd, to showcase a broad range of machines at ScotPlant 2026...

SANY to host UK telehandler roadshows

SANY has announced a series of telehandler roadshows designed to introduce its new range to the UK market. The events will run throughout February and...
CASE 421G compact wheel loader

CASE to host European debut of new backhoe loader at Hillhead 2026

CASE has announced that Hillhead 2026 will be the destination for the European premiere of a brand new backhoe loader model. The model will join...

ScotPlant 2022 shaping up as largest one ever

A plethora of new additions to the ScotPlant 2022 line-up means the event is well on course to be the largest ever, with close...
Caterpillar technology demonstration

Finning to showcase latest Cat technology innovations at Hillhead 2026

FINNING has announced it will bring the latest in construction technology to Hillhead following an exclusive technology preview at Caterpillar’s Malaga Demonstration & Learning...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Blue to promote new brand

BLUE Machinery Scotland provides materials processing and handling equipment into the quarrying and demolition, recycling, scrap and port industries. The firm’s product portfolio contains...
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...
JCB tracked excavator

JCB to debut largest X Series machine to date

JCB has announced plans to debut the new 520X crawler excavator at Hillhead 2026. The 50-tonne class model is the largest and most powerful X...
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...

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...

“Key” machines poised for Royal Highland Show

Scot JCB has announced the firm will be displaying "key machines" from its range of equipment for the farming industry at this year’s Royal...

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...
Caterpillar at bauma

Caterpillar looks to the future at bauma 2025

CATERPILLAR has announced plans to showcase a range of products at bauma 2025 under the theme of 'The Next 100 Years'. The manufacturer's exhibit will...

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...

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...
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...

Final preparations underway for ScotPlant 2022

FINAL preparations are taking place for ScotPlant 2022, the biggest and most spectacular event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector. The latest...
Develon smart crawler excavator

New Develon smart excavators poised for ScotPlant showcase

SCOTPLANT 2026 will host the first Scottish showing of the new Develon Series 9 range of smart crawler excavators. The machines will be displayed on...
A60EH articulated boom lift

ScotPlant offers perfect platform to showcase latest JCB kit

SCOT JCB has unveiled plans to showcase the latest innovations from JCB and host the Scottish heat of the JCB Operator Challenge at ScotPlant...

Wacker Neuson puts zero emission machines centre stage

WACKER Neuson expanded its zero emission portfolio at bauma 2022. The manufacturer unveiled what it describes as the first reversible battery-powered plate with direct drive:...

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...

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...