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...
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...
Mecalac demos set gold standard at Plantworx 2019
MECALAC won the 'best live demonstration' accolade at this year’s Plantworx exhibition.
The firm's 11MWR, 6MDX, TLB990 and 6MCR machines were put through their paces...
Organisers hail surge in demand for Hillhead 2020
ORGANISERS of Hillhead 2020 have revealed demand for space at next summer’s event is at a 'record high'.
New exhibitors at the extended showground will...
Hillhead postponed by further 12 months
ORGANISERS of Hillhead have postponed the event by a year due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.
The construction equipment event, which was due to be...
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...
Making an entrance: Hitachi back in prime spot at ScotPlant 2024
HITACHI Construction Machinery made a welcome return to ScotPlant two years ago with a prime spot in the event’s new entrance avenue – and...
Time to muck-in for mud run!
MORE than 2000 people are expected to compete in the JCB Mud Run this summer.
The event – which began in 2012 – has a specially designed...
Upcoming events in 2014
KICKING off the 2014 social calender for the SPOA is the Annual Dinner on 7 February at the Hilton hotel in Glasgow.
Later in...
LOC Hire line-up to ‘contain’ standout kit
LOC Hire will be using this year's ScotPlant to officially launch its new branding and celebrate the firm's new partnership with CONTAINEX.
The Bonnybridge-based business...
Immersive plant simulator to give ScotPlant attendees a taste of operating realities
TRAINING specialist NPORS will be bringing an immersive plant simulator to ScotPlant 2026, designed to offer an accessible and fun introduction to plant machinery...
Prolectric looks to light up exhibition with solar-powered innovation
OFF-grid renewable power and lighting specialist Prolectric has announced plans to launch a new innovation in site lighting at the upcoming Executive Hire Show...
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...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: new Bobcat telehandlers and compaction kit to be showcased
JOHN H McNae Ltd, the authorised dealer for Bobcat in Scotland’s central belt, will present a range of equipment at ScotPlant 2022 including the...
Flying high: Plantworx 2019 to feature Drone Zone
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2019 have revealed that this year's exhibition will feature its first ever 'Fly Zone' where visitors can experience drones.
Drones are becoming...
Komatsu exhibits Proterra-powered electric hydraulic excavator for first time
KOMATSU is exhibiting a 20t class electric hydraulic excavator equipped with a lithium-ion battery system from Proterra for the first time at bauma 2022.
Since...
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...
SANY to unveil new products for the European market at bauma
SANY has announced plans to present its entire machine portfolio currently available in Europe at bauma 2022, with some of the models set to...
Finning to deliver insights on low-carbon generator strategies at London event
FINNING UK & Ireland will deliver insights on low-carbon generator strategies and genset sizing at PowerEx Live.
Clint Noble, senior sales manager – large electric...
Resilience on the agenda at CPA conference
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the theme of this year's conference will be ‘Planting Resilience: Building for the Future’.
The conference will be held...
LiuGong machines to feature at ScotPlant 2024 for first time
LiuGong machines will appear at ScotPlant for the first time ever this year. The Chinese-manufactured excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and aerial work platforms will...
48-tonne crawler excavator to headline Hyundai’s Hillhead offering
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has revealed that the new 48-tonne HX480AL crawler excavator will take centre stage at Hillhead this year.
The machine, which will...
Full steam ahead for ScotPlant 2022
WITH pandemic-related restrictions continuing to ease, it’s full steam ahead for ScotPlant 2022, which is shaping up to be the largest exhibition in the...
Hydrema ADTs out to impress at Plantworx 2023
HYDREMA will be exhibiting its range of low ground pressure articulated dump trucks at Plantworx 2023 next week.
The line-up will include the ultra-compact 707G,...
New models out in force for Intermat 2018
A number of leading manufacturers have been disclosing details of what they'll be showcasing at this year's Intermat exhibition in Paris.
Case said its stand...
Volvo pulls out of Conexpo due to Coronavirus
VOLVO has withdrawn from the Conexpo-Con/Agg trade show in Las Vegas due to concerns relating to Coronavirus.
The manufacturer confirmed all business areas within the...
Final countdown: buzz is building for ScotPlant 2026
THE wait for ScotPlant 2026 is almost over, with a record 215 exhibitors poised to showcase the very best of the Scottish plant sector...
Latest Develon models to be showcased at Demo Days event
AROUND 600 customers and dealers from 14 countries are expected to attend Develon's Demo Days event in the Czech Republic, which is being held...
Latest Kubota innovations poised for UK debut at PlantWorx
KUBOTA will present the UK launch of several new machines at PlantWorx 2025 next month.
The 14-tonne U145 crawler excavator, the nine-tonne KW095 wheeled excavator,...
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...
