Hyundai HX360L

Hyundai to unveil hat-trick of new machines at Plantworx 2025

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has unveiled plans to introduce three new machines at Plantworx 2025 in September, including the UK debut of the HX360L Next...
Merlo P40.13 telehandler

Merlo’s Hillhead line-up focuses on comfort, safety and sustainability

MERLO has announced plans to showcase six machines from its construction portfolio at Hillhead 2026. Covering multiple applications and site requirements, Merlo said the range...

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:...

Kubota to debut new electric articulated wheel loaders

KUBOTA has confirmed plans to unveil two new electric articulated wheel loaders at bauma 2022. The manufacturer will showcase to the public for the first...

Firm is boxing clever with new handrail innovation

EQUIPMENT protection specialist Digger Guard has announced it has developed a lightweight polymer handrail system, which will launch at Hillhead 2022. The new ‘boxing ring’...

Big names in the frame for Hire Awards of Excellence 2020

THE finalists have been revealed for the 2020 Hire Awards of Excellence, with the winners set to be announced at a ceremony in London’s Grosvenor House...

A family affair: Engcon reveals plans for Big Dig Days

ENGCON has revealed details of its first Big Dig Day of 2019. Wicksteed Park in Northamptonshire will be the venue on April 26 and 27 for...
DL-200-3

Visibility paramount with wheel loaders

THE Doosan stand at Conexpo will provide the launchpad for the very latest excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks from the company. ...

Eco-friendly products to take centre stage at Executive Hire Show

MHM Group has revealed it will sponsor the ‘Innovation Trail: Eco’ stand at the Executive Hire Show in a bid to promote products that...

ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Four

PART Four of our look back at ScotPlant 2024 features a wide range of equipment and innovations, from excavators and cranes through to trucks...

Shindaiwa generating interest at ScotPlant 2018

SHINDAIWA Limited will be exhibiting its range of welders, generators and compressors at this year's ScotPlant. The line-up is set to include the Eco500, which...
Caterpillar operator challenge in Malaga

Belgian operator wins EAME heat of Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge

GUNTER Dewit from Belgium has been crowned the winner of the EAME (Europe, Africa and Middle East) semi-final in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge...
ScotPlant 2014

ScotPlant 2014 is in the books

ScotPlant 2014 - another successful trade show at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, witnessed magnificent machine debuts and the usual flurry of big-money deals,...

Prestigious machines boost SCG offering

MUCH has changed at SCG Supplies since the crushing and screening spares supplier exhibited at ScotPlant two years ago. Firstly, the company has passed its...

Back in the groove: Marubeni-Komatsu return with stellar line-up

MARUBENI-Komatsu made a welcome return to ScotPlant two years ago following a 14-year absence - and the manufacturing giant is back again this time...
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Lighthouse Charity Scotland West to hold 60th anniversary dinner

THE Lighthouse Charity Scotland West will hold its 60th anniversary dinner on Friday November 21 at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel. Guests will be treated to...

Finlay to showcase new electric variants at Hillhead 2024

FINLAY has announced plans to unveil new electric variants of the I-120RS impact crusher and 883+ scalping screen at Hillhead 2024. These models will be...
Busy aisles at Executive Hire Show

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...

Industry gears up for ScotPlant 2018

THE construction equipment sector is on the road to ScotPlant 2018. Final preparations are underway for the trade event, which returns to the Royal Highland...
In 2012, Shrewsbury's Gareth Thomas lifted the Young European Truck Driver trophy to secure his place at that year's European final.

Young drivers gearing up for success

SCANIA’S Young European Truck Driver competition is returning for a sixth time in 2014. Aimed at promoting the highest standards of driving and...

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...

Strong attachments: Ulrich added to ScotPlant exhibitor line-up

ULRICH Attachments will showcase the company’s bucket, coupler and fork ranges at ScotPlant 2024. The line-up will include an 11m3 High Tip high-discharge bucket, a High...

If your name’s on the list, you are getting in!

bauma's innovative solution to space issue VISITORS from all over the world will descend on Munich this April for bauma 2016. The 31st edition of the...
Volvo FH Aero truck

Mac’s Truck Group to showcase ‘world-first’ innovation at ScotPlant 2026

2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Mac’s Truck Group in Scotland as the business prepares to exhibit at ScotPlant...

‘Field to finish’ solutions to be demonstrated by tech specialist at Hillhead 2022

TRIMBLE technology partner SITECH UK and Ireland is bringing a simulator to Hillhead 2022 to give visitors the chance to experience the Trimble Earthworks...

Anticipation building ahead of Scottish Plant Operator Challenge

44 contenders will compete in eight challenges at Errol Airfield this Saturday (July 27) in a bid to be crowned Scottish Plant Operator Challenge...

Scottish hauler manufacturer makes American trade show debut

THE Rokbak RA30 and RA40 haulers are on display for the first time ever at a North American trade show at CONEXPO 2023 this...

Online Finning event promises to be ‘one-of-its-kind’

A 'one-of-its-kind' immersive event is to be held in the virtual space for plant operators, construction professionals and heavy equipment enthusiasts later this month. FINROCK21,...
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...
Portable electric power station

Steve Vick International to debut with portable electric power station

STEVE Vick International is poised make its debut at the upcoming Executive Hire Show, introducing Renset, a portable electric power station. Renset has been developed...