Martin Smith crowned winner of Scottish Plant Operator Challenge

MARTIN Smith has been crowned the winner of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024. The 38-year-old, who works for Strathdee Properties in Craigellachie, Moray, fought...

MHM to highlight low-emission solutions at Executive Hire Show

THE MHM Group has revealed it has been chosen to speak at the Innovation Trail Live as part of this year’s Executive Hire Show. The...

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,...

Doosan to debut range of new machines at Hillhead Digital event

DOOSAN has revealed plans to unveil a number of new products at the Hillhead Digital event at the end of March. The DL-7 wheel loader,...

‘Shear’ quality: Sandhurst back after ten-year gap

ATTACHMENT hire firm Sandhurst is making a welcome return to ScotPlant after a decade-long absence. "It's our first one in so long, it (feels) like...

Manitou unveils ‘record’ number of new products at bauma

MANITOU Group has revealed it is presenting a 'record' number of new products at bauma 2022. The innovations include four new aerial work platforms, two...

Webinars aimed at helping businesses through Covid-19 pandemic to be hosted

A series of webinars are set to be hosted to help brief businesses on how best to handle the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic

Merlo ramps up Generation Zero ambitions with new models

MERLO has been presenting seven new machines and four new attachments at this year's bauma exhibition. The manufacturer said several of these innovations continue the...
Some of Hewden's new fleet of telehandlers will also be on display.

Hewden have this year’s exhibition all wrapped up

MAKING a welcome return to ScotPlant this year is Hewden, who will be displaying their cabin vinyl wrap for site accommodation units. Having listened to...

ScotPlant 2022 breaks 200-exhibitor barrier

THIS year’s ScotPlant exhibition will feature more than 200 exhibitors for the first time in the show’s illustrious history. At the time of going to...

New Liebherr machines poised for Intermat 2018

LIEBHERR has confirmed it will showcase a number of new products at this year's Intermat exhibition in Paris. Machines on display will include the manufacturer's...

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...
Amy Underwood, AKA Digger Girl

Digger Girl makes tracks for ScotPlant 2026

AMY Underwood, aka Digger Girl, will be hosting her own stand at ScotPlant 2026. The Scottish plant operator and social media sensation – who has...

Scot Agri to mark first year with equipment debut at Royal Highland Show

JCB’S newly-launched Fastrac iCON is set to make its Scottish exhibition debut at the Royal Highland Show next month where Scot Agri, the Scot...
CPA panel session

CPA conference to focus on unlocking growth

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the theme for its conference this year will be ‘Unlocking the Nation’s Growth Plans’. The CPA Conference 2026,...

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...
PlantWorx indoor exhibition stands

Over 100 first-time exhibitors set for PlantWorx 2025

ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2025 have revealed the event will feature more than 300 exhibitors - including 105 first-time participants. Taking place from 23–25 September at...

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...
Hydrogen-powered generator on construction site

JCB to showcase hydrogen-powered generator at Executive Hire Show

JCB will showcase a cross-section of hydrogen, electric, and clean diesel compact equipment at the upcoming Executive Hire Show. The line-up will be led by...

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...
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...

Big money deals secured at record-breaking Plantworx

ALMOST 350 exhibitors attended Plantworx 2015, with many of the biggest names in the construction equipment industry in top form. The likes of JCB, Volvo,...
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...
SPOA dinner ballroom

Line-up revealed for SPOA Annual Dinner 2026

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed the line-up for its 2026 Annual Dinner as tickets go on sale. Sports broadcaster and football pundit...

New Hyundai HX140 L set for ScotPlant

HYUNDAI has confirmed that Young Plant will exhibit the new HX140 L at this year's ScotPlant. The machine is said to provide up to 10 percent better fuel...
Group photo of CASE Construction Equipment European Dealer Convention

CASE dealer conference highlights ‘stable but evolving’ European market landscape

CASE Construction Equipment recently held its 2026 European Dealer Convention in Lecce, Italy, which brought together 120 representatives from more than 60 dealerships across...

New Falcon set to swoop on Hillhead 2022

EVOQUIP has announced plans to display a new Falcon 820 screen at Hillhead 2022. The manufacturer has confirmed it will also be running live working...

Island stay provides a welcome antidote

ORGANISERS of FINROCK 2021, a live virtual exhibition for plant operators, construction professionals and heavy equipment enthusiasts, have hailed the event a roaring success. Hosted...
Undercover at the JCB Mud Run 2014

JCB Mud Run raises over £50,000

2700 people took part in this year's JCB Mud Run - raising £50,127 for the NSPCC. Participation in the event, which involves crawling, climbing and splashing around...

Hyundai confirms expanded stand at bauma 2022

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment (HCE) will display 23 machines at bauma 2022, with a stand described as 30% larger than in previous years. Taking centre stage...