Hillhead exhibition

Dates confirmed for Hillhead 2026

ORGANISERS of the Hillhead exhibition have confirmed the dates for the next edition of the event. The quarrying, construction and recycling show will return to...

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...

Fuel management innovation tipped to prevent wastage on construction sites

CENTRE Tank Services (CTS) will debut the Piusi 3000 Supreme at Plantworx 2023, described as as intelligent running pump which will 'revolutionise' the way...

Electric mini and new portable compressor set for EHS showing

DOOSAN Bobcat has revealed its stand at the upcoming Executive Hire Show (EHS) in Coventry will feature Bobcat’s E10e battery driven, zero tail swing...

Kubota mini poised for EHS launch

KUBOTA UK has described next month's Executive Hire Show as the "ideal platform" to launch its new KX030-4 mini-excavator. The machine features two hydraulic variable...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Hitachi significantly expands show presence

WITH just weeks to go until the start of ScotPlant 2022, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK has significantly increased the size of its stand. The manufacturer...

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,...

First Bobcat-branded portable compressor set for UK event debut

THE first Bobcat branded portable power product to be seen at a UK industry event will be on display at the Executive Hire Show...

Fuel theft solutions to be showcased at Executive Hire Show

DATATAG will be showcasing its latest solutions designed to help tackle fuel theft at the upcoming Executive Hire Show. The organisation, through its work with...

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...

Intermat a “stepping stone” in the recovery

THE 10th Intermat event in Paris was declared a "dynamic event" despite visitor numbers being down slightly on 2012's record attendance. 183,000 visitors were recorded during the six-day event,...

Exhibitor space filling up fast for Plantworx 2017

PLANTWORX 2017 is over three quarters sold out, with nine months still to go. The biennial construction machinery and equipment show returns to Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire,...
Hillhead exhibition

Back to basics: record-breaking Hillhead shows there’s no substitute for live events

A record number of exhibitors showed off their latest products and innovations as large crowds enjoyed a sun-kissed Hillhead 2022. Around 600 exhibitors and thousands...

Caterpillar crowns Global Operator Challenge winner

AUSTRALIA'S Patrick Doheny has been crowned the winner of the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge. More than 5,500 operators from around the world have been competing...
ScotPlant 2018

ScotPlant postponed to April 2021

Due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 situation, ScotPlant 2020 has reluctantly been rescheduled to Friday April 23 and Saturday April 24,...

Lazer Lamps aiming to shine bright in ScotPlant debut

LIGHTING solutions pioneer Lazer Lamps will be exhibiting the company’s bespoke grille integration kits at ScotPlant 2024. The precision engineered solutions are designed and produced...

“Highly successful” ScotPlant for Case and Hodge Plant

CASE confirmed the sales of 29 machines at ScotPlant 2016. The construction equipment giants declared it a "highly successful" show for the firm and their Scottish...

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:...
Executive Hire Show 2025

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...

Net zero and digitalisation to dominate CPA conference agenda

PREPARATIONS are well underway for the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) annual conference, which this year has the key themes of net zero carbon and...

New mini spider cranes launched at bauma

UNIC Cranes Europe is launching the eight-tonne tonne UNIC URW-806-3 mini spider crane at bauma 2025 this week. The model builds on the legacy of the...
Red Rhino 8000 series crusher

Red Rhino set to crash into ScotPlant with powerful new crusher

RED Rhino is set to crash into ScotPlant 2026 with its compact crushing and screening equipment. The firm’s display will include the latest addition to...

SANY wheeled excavator set for Hillhead debut

SANY has revealed plans to give a UK debut to the SY155W wheeled excavator at this year's Hillhead exhibition. This 16-tonne digger has been in...

Capja and Badger Marketing announce strategic hire software partnership at ScotPlant

CAPJA and Badger Marketing have formally announced a strategic partnership at ScotPlant 2026, marking a coordinated move into the UK construction plant and hire...

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...
New Komatsu loaders for bauma

Komatsu to showcase new skid steer and compact track loaders

KOMATSU will launch a new four-tonne skid steer loader and a new five-tonne compact track loader at bauma 2025. The prototypes join the manufacturer's 'dash...

Hydraulic pile croppers set to generate attention at ScotPlant 2024

CONTINUING growth, the opening of a dedicated Scottish office, expansion internationally, and the increasing use of its pile croppers on major infrastructure and housing...
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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...

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...
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...