‘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...
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...
JCB electric micro-excavator

JCB to showcase electric micro-excavator at Plantworx 2025

JCB has announced plans to return to Plantworx this year with a 'bumper' line-up of machines, including the new 8008E CTS electric micro-excavator. The 8008E CTS...

Cat marine solutions to be showcased at Aberdeen expo

Finning UK & Ireland will showcase the latest Cat marine solutions at the upcoming Scottish Skipper Expo. The event, taking place on 9th and 10th...

CPA Stars of the Future Awards ceremony rescheduled to September

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has moved this year's Stars of the Future Apprentice and Trainee Awards 2021 ceremony from July to September due to...

Kubota confirmed as sponsor for micro-excavator operator challenge

KUBOTA has revealed it will sponsor the ‘Micro-Excavator Operator of the Year’ category at this year's Best UK Plant Operator competition, hosted by UK...

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...
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...

Future technologies to be showcased at new event

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has teamed up with The Supply Chain Sustainability School to deliver a new future technology event called Futureworx. The CEA,...

Latest Yanmar compact models set for Hillhead showcase

YANMAR has announced plans to showcase a number of its latest models at this year’s Hillhead exhibition. The manufacturer's line-up will include a SV17VT mini-excavator,...

Major issues to be addressed at CPA conference

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has confirmed the dates and venue for this year's CPA conference. The one-day event will be held on Thursday October 17...

Sand and deliver

SANDVIK'S mobile crushing and screening division will use ScotPlant to showcase standout models from the range, with the QJ341 jaw crusher and QH331 cone...
Volvo electric machines

Volvo to make history with zero-emission-only bauma showcase

VOLVO CE has vowed to make history at bauma 2025 with its first-ever zero-emission-only line-up. The showcase will feature an exclusive all-electric range and include...

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...

Organisers hail success of Executive Hire Show 2022

ORGANISERS of the recent Executive Hire Show have revealed the event attracted 155 exhibitors and 2,751 unique visitors over two days. The exhibition, which...
David Jarvie

SPOA to appoint dedicated skills and training officer

THE sold-out Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) 74th annual dinner was another resounding success. A record 500 guests put on their finest clothes and packed...
Wheel loader with tipping bucket

Top tip: attachment manufacturer plans exciting new product launch at ScotPlant 2026

ULRICH Attachments will highlight the company's High Tip bucket innovation at ScotPlant 2026. The 7m3 High Tip and 4.5m3 High Tip clamp buckets will take...

SANY reports ‘overwhelming response’ at Plantworx 2023

SANY UK has hailed the recent Plantworx exhibition a 'resounding success' for the business. The manufacturer used the event to showcase its latest range of...
ZQUIP and Leica prototype

ZQUIP and Leica Geosystems team up to ‘advance capabilities’ of equipment

ZQUIP, part of Moog Construction, and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have unveiled a prototype 8t excavator described as 'geospatially intelligent' and powered by...
Astrak attachment

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...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: McCloskey doubles up with increased show presence

MCCLOSKEY Equipment will be showcasing its crusher and screener range across two stands this year at ScotPlant, vowing to deliver solutions for every application...

Cabbed site dumper to take centre stage on Mecalac’s EHS stand

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced plans to show off its 3.5MDX cabbed site dumper at the 2022 Executive Hire Show in Coventry. Powered by...

Finalists announced for Plantworx Innovation Awards

PLANTWORX 2023 has announced the shortlist for its Innovation Awards programme. The focus across all categories this year has been on environmental solutions, sustainability, safety...

Over 90% of space sold at Plantworx exhibition 2015

PLANTWORX - the UK's largest working construction equipment machinery exhibition is just weeks away (2nd -4th June Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Leicestershire). Visitors to the show, which...
SPOA trailer

SPOA is on the trail to promote plant sector careers

THE Scottish Plant Owners Assocation (SPOA) will have its Tenstar plant simulator and SPOA trailer on display at ScotPlant 2026 to highlight the important...

2020 vision: dates set for next ScotPlant

FOLLOWING the success of ScotPlant 2018, we can now reveal that the next exhibition in the series will take place on April 24 and...
Safety footwear

Safety footwear range set for ScotPlant launch

BRANDED workwear, PPE and safety equipment specialist Suresafe Protection Ltd will be launching the firm’s K2 Greek safety footwear range at ScotPlant 2026. The company’s display...
SANY SY500 excavator

SANY to give Scottish show debuts to raft of new models at ScotPlant 2026

SANY will have one of the largest exhibitor stands at ScotPlant 2026, featuring a number of machines being shown for the first time at...

Landmark Case – equipment giants take biggest ever stand

CASE Construction Equipment will be occupying the largest stand in the history of ScotPlant. Case, together with Hodge Plant, their newly appointed dealer in Scotland,...

John McNae to host Bobcat roadshow event

JOHN McNae Ltd will host the Scottish leg of this summer's Bobcat customer roadshow programme. The roadshow will arrive in the UK in July after...