Thwaites showcases new electric dumper at bauma
THWAITES is displaying the all-new electric 3-tonne dumper at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the machine has been designed with contractors and hirers in mind,...
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...
JCB confirmed as headline sponsor of Operator Challenge at Plantworx 2025
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2025 have announced the return of the Operator Challenge this year, with JCB confirmed as the headline sponsor.
JCB will supply all...
ScotPlant 2026 showground on verge of selling out!
THE outdoor showground at ScotPlant 2026 is on the verge of being sold out – with over two months still to go!
Less than a...
SPOA summer events bring a welcome return to ‘normality’
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has hailed the success of two recent standout events.
The inaugural President’s summer barbecue, held at the Glasshouse Hotel...
Emerging trends and technologies to take centre stage at Executive Hire Show 2022
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show (EHS) have confirmed that the event will return in February 9 and 10 at the Coventry Building Society...
New excavator simulator to debut at PlantWorx 2025
ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2025 have confirmed that Cat Simulators will feature at the event for the first time.
Cat Simulators will showcase a range of...
Wake up and smell the coffee
PRAMAC-Generac UK will be unveiling a selection of products under the theme of 'Onsite Innovation' at ScotPlant 2018.
The Generac | Towerlight Cube+ Next has...
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...
Green is more than just a colour to Merlo
MERLO UK will be gracing ScotPlant 2024 with a range of the manufacturer’s latest innovations.
The line-up will include the Roto 50.35 S-Plus telehandler. The...
One year to go: countdown begins to PlantWorx 2025
WITH exactly one year to go, the countdown to PlantWorx 2025 is underway.
The exhibition, hosted by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), takes place from...
SANY set to return to Black Isle Show
SANY UK is making tracks for the Black Isle Show this year with its latest machinery innovations, following the company's debut at the event...
Magnificent seven: new models boost LiuGong’s aim to ‘change the game’
LiuGong launched no fewer than seven new machines at Hillhead 2024.
The line-up included the debut of the 975F excavator, which joins the F-Series portfolio....
Bobcat to showcase latest generation of mini-excavators at Executive Hire Show
BOBCAT will be showing the new R2-Series 1-2-tonne mini-excavators for the first time at the Executive Hire Show (EHS) in Coventry next week.
The new...
Innovation takes centre stage at Executive Hire Show 2026
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show 2026 have hailed another 'highly successful' event.
The annual showcase for the hire sector returned to the Coventry Building...
Top apprentices honoured at SPOA annual dinner
HUNDREDS of industry professionals attended the Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) 70th annual dinner at Glasgow's Hilton Hotel on Friday April 8.
The event, which...
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...
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,...
Business is piling up for ScotPlant exhibitor after show debut
MIDLANDS-based National Pipe Croppers has hailed the success of the firm's first time exhibiting at ScotPlant.
The firm took the opportunity to showcase its pile...
Steelwrist to showcase third generation tiltrotators at ScotPlant 2026
STEELWRIST will be showcasing the manufacturer’s third generation XTR tiltrotators alongside the newest addition the SQ coupler range – the SQ40 – at ScotPlant...
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...
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,...
Green light: LiuGong to showcase access innovations at Vertikal Days
LiuGong has announced its return to Vertikal Days will be marked with the showcase of three aerial work platforms (AWPs).
Two scissor lifts - the...
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...
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...
Bobcat to showcase RogueX2 autonomous loader concept
BOBCAT has revealed that its stand at Intermat 2024 will give an insight into what the company is developing for the construction industry of...
CPA conference to focus on ‘progress, recovery and rebuilding for the future’
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that the next CPA Conference will be held at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre...
SANY hungry for more ScotPlant success
SANY UK is gearing up for another eye-catching display at ScotPlant following the overwhelming success of the company’s debut at the exhibition two years...
NFDC convention hailed a major success
Over 200 people attended the National Federation of Demolition Contractors' annual convention last week.
Held at the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa in Co. Down, Northern Ireland...
New vehicles hit the road for ScotPlant
LOOKING to reach new heights at this year's ScotPlant is Alltruck Crane Repair & Sales, with a number of brand new vehicles rolling straight...



































