New dumper set for ScotPlant debut

THE Cautrac stand at ScotPlant 2018 will be the place to see the first public showing of the Morooka MST200VDR, 2000kg capacity dumper with...
Fronius Fortis welding machine

Next generation welding machines will be a bright spark at ScotPlant 2026

FRONIUS UK will be carrying out live demonstrations of its Fronius Fortis next generation MIG/MAG welding machines throughout ScotPlant 2026. The Fronius Fortis 270 XT...

Winners announced at record breaking CPA Stars of the Future Awards

THE winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2025 have been announced. A record-breaking 103 nominations were received for this...

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...

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...
Kobelco excavator

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...

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...

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...

April date confirmed for Hire Awards of Excellence 2023

THE Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) annual Hire Awards of Excellence will take place on Saturday April 22 at Grosvenor House,...
JCB G60RS H genset

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...
SANY SY26C

Reduced tail swing mini to take pride of place for SANY at ‘key event’

SANY has revealed the firm's Executive Hire Show line-up will include the SY26C mini-excavator with reduced tail swing. The manufacturer is returning to the event,...

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...

Plantworx 2019 to feature dedicated Simulation Zone

PLANTWORX 2019 will feature an interactive Simulation Zone highlighting the latest technology in the construction sector, organisers have revealed. The area will feature six simulators, said...
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Exhibitor map goes live for ScotPlant 2026!

THE exhibitor map for ScotPlant 2026 is now live on the exhibition’s dedicated website! With five months still to go until the most important...
ROTO 50.18

New Merlo ROTO range of telehandlers set for bauma showcase

MERLO will be demonstrating the all-new ROTO telehandler range at bauma 2025. The manufacturer said this new generation heralds the arrival of increased lifting capacity...

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...

Scottish market key for Matpro

TWO years on from its ScotPlant debut, processing equipment distributor Matpro Machinery is returning to the exhibition to show off the firm's expanded product...

New look Executive Hire Show hailed a success

ORGANISERS of this year's Executive Hire Show hailed the event's new look and layout as a success. 190 exhibitors, including 44 debutants, attended the exhibition at...

Growing firm looks to clean up with solar PV battery storage system

LIFOS is set to launch a new solar PV battery storage system designed to help the hire and construction industries transition to a low-carbon...
Trailer transporting construction machine

King Trailers are in for the long haul

KING Trailers will be exhibiting a selection of its heavy-duty transport solutions at ScotPlant 2026, highlighting key products across its portfolio for the specialist...
LGMG UK machines

LGMG UK out to make an impression on ScotPlant debut

LGMG UK will be exhibiting for the first time at ScotPlant 2026, showcasing a range of machines from its fleet including the LGMG H1840...

CPA conference to focus on net zero carbon and digitalisation

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has revealed the theme of its conference this year will be ‘Net Zero Carbon & Digitalisation: The Challenge of...

CPA hails ‘phenomenal interest’ in 2022 Stars of the Future awards programme

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is reporting ‘phenomenal interest’ in its Stars of the Future awards programme for 2022. The organisation took the opportunity on...

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,...

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...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Robustrack to bring Italian flair to Royal Highland Centre

HYDRAULIC attachments specialist Robustrack has declared itself ‘thrilled’ to present Eurocomach excavators at ScotPlant 2022. Since last exhibiting at ScotPlant four years ago, Robustrack revealed...
St George's Hall

CPA to host new gala dinner for hire industry

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced a new event for the sector in the form of the CPA Gala Dinner 2025. The black-tie event...

Rokbak haulers out to ‘command attention’

MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak will have its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers on display at the Hillhead exhibition next month. The RA40 will be on Rokbak’s stand, while the...

CDE to showcase ProPress and latest innovations in clay

CDE is returning to Hillhead next month to showcase its ProPress filter press and highlight new applications for clay. The ProPress is described as being...
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Deals aplenty! ScotPlant exhibitors flood social media with praise for ‘stellar’ event

SCOTPLANT 2026 exhibitors have been flooding social media with praise for the landmark event, held last weekend at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. Many...