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Rethinking Futures challenge attracts strong interest ahead of PlantWorx 2025

OVER 200 students aged 12-18 are expected to take part in Rethinking Futures at PlantWorx 2025 in September. The project is designed to connect secondary...
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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,...

Yanmar to unveil electrification strategy

YANMAR has announced plans to introduce its electrification strategy for off-road vehicles and equipment at bauma 2022. The manufacturer will showcase an electrified demonstration vehicle...
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ScotPlant postponed to 2022

THE next ScotPlant exhibition has reluctantly been postponed to April 22 & 23 2022 due to the continued disruption and uncertainty caused by the...

Skipping a beat

MALCOLM Construction Services, a division of the Malcolm Group, services all areas of the construction industry. Last year Harsh and Malcolm Construction introduced something new...

Attachments specialist marks 40 years of innovation

ROTAR, the innovator of grabs, pulverisers and shears for the demolition, recycling and scrap metal industries, is marking its 40th anniversary at bauma. The firm's...

“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...

Gordons to give ScotPlant debuts to Develon brand and DD130-7 dozer

CASTLE Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), the authorised dealer for Develon for the whole of Scotland and the county of Cumbria in England, will...

ScotPlant exhibitors hail ‘best construction equipment show in the UK’

SCOTPLANT 2024 exhibitors have taken to social media over the past week with phenomenal comments about the event, which more than cemented its status...

Sustainable solutions to the fore at Executive Hire Show 2024

ORGANISERS of the recent Executive Hire Show have hailed the event a resounding success, with an 'unprecedented' number of deals done. Held at the Coventry...
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Astrak to wear it well at ScotPlant 2026

KIRKCALDY-headquartered Astrak will be showcasing a selection of undercarriage wear parts and excavator buckets designed to keep machines working reliably on site at ScotPlant...

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...
Tractor raising money for charity

Machine supplier gears up for Royal Highland Show charity challenge

MACHINERY supplier Conagri is gearing up for a quirky charity challenge at the upcoming Royal Highland Show. Pink or black? That’s the choice entrants into...

Doosan to focus on innovation theme at bauma 2022

DOOSAN has unveiled its plans for bauma 2022, vowing to deliver a stand centred around the theme of 'Powered by Innovation'. The manufacturer will showcase...
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...

Trio of new Kubota models wow Plantworx visitors

KUBOTA has launched three new models at Plantworx 2023. The 8.5-tonne KX085-5 mini-excavator was joined on the stand by two new additions to Kubota’s Smart...

Scottish hauler manufacturer starts milestone year with Las Vegas summit appearance

SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has started a milestone year by attending the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Las Vegas to discuss growth...

Preparations in full gear for ScotPlant 2020 as Hitachi confirms attendance

THE final preparations are being put in place for ScotPlant 2020, the most important event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector. The...
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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...
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JCB offers glimpse into the future of zero carbon worksites

JCB unveiled a new concept at Hillhead 2024 – a generator powered by a JCB hydrogen combustion engine. The move was described as another major...

ConTech ‘disruptors’ to co-sponsor Plantworx’s Get Connected Zone

TWO digital solutions companies, MachineMax and PLINX, have been confirmed as co-sponsors of the new Get Connected Zone at PlantWorx 2023. The zone is a...

Top machines will be out in force at Scottish Demo Days

  Liebherr –Great Britain are to hold a two day working demonstration event in conjunction with Reigart and Sandvik. The days will run on Wednesday...

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...

Hillhead visitors to get ‘sneak peek’ of new Bison 220R in working demo

EvoQuip has announced plans to run live working demonstrations of the new Bison 220R jaw crusher at next month's Hillhead exhibition. The machine boasts an...

Bobcat gears up to showcase new products at Hillhead 2024

BOBCAT will be showing a number of new products at Hillhead 2024 including the Super Compact TL25.60 telehandler, T86 compact track loader, and S650...
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New lease of life: Plantworx 2019 to benefit from new venue and fresh features

FINAL preparations are underway for Plantworx 2019, with a host of new features – and a new venue – tipped to wow visitors and...

Blue to unveil concrete batching plant at ScotPlant 2024

BLUE Machinery (Scotland) Ltd has been confirmed as authorised distributors for the full range of SEMIX concrete batching solutions across Scotland and the north...
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CPA gearing up for new industry event

THE Construction Plant-hire Association has announced that tables for its new Gala Dinner - being held at the St George’s Hall in Liverpool on...

At your service: JCC to showcase latest Engcon products

ENGCON-dealer JCC Group will be debuting a brand new fully equipped service vehicle at ScotPlant, complete with a 100-tonne track press machine. The Thornhill-based firm...

Latest Bobcat solutions set for Plantworx debut

BOBCAT is poised to debut a range of new products at Plantworx 2023. The new TL25.60 telehandler and T86 R-Series compact track loader will be...