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...
Qualifier for Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024 to take place during ScotPlant
ORGANISERS have announced that the qualifier for this year's Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) will take place during ScotPlant 2024.
The qualifier will be hosted...
Back to basics: record-breaking Hillhead shows there’s no substitute for live events
A record number of exhibitors showed off their latest products and innovations as large crowds enjoyed a sun-kissed Hillhead 2022.
Around 600 exhibitors and thousands...
A-Plant crowned 2015 Hire Company of the Year
A-Plant has been crowned ‘Hire Company of the Year’ for the second time in only three years at the prestigious Hire Association Europe (HAE)...
Worsley Plant to hold Scottish Demo Days
Worsley Plant are holding three Demo Days later this month in Scotland.
The firm will be showcasing a range of their hydraulic attachments from leading suppliers MB,...
A family affair: Engcon reveals plans for Big Dig Days
ENGCON has revealed details of its first Big Dig Day of 2019. Wicksteed Park in Northamptonshire will be the venue on April 26 and 27 for...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Five
TODAY is Part Five of our look back at ScotPlant 2024 in pictures, starting with an image of the Scot JCB Operator Challenge. JCB...
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...
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...
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...
Terex Washing Systems and Blue Southern to showcase ‘future of washing’
TEREX Washing Systems and Blue Southern are teaming up on an event where attendees can discover the ‘Future of Washing’.
Taking place on Wednesday September...
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....
Registration now open for PlantWorx 2025
PREPARATIONS are well underway for PlantWorx 2025, with the sixth edition of the show set to take place from September 23-25 at its new...
Portable welders the ‘perfect companion’ on construction sites
Fronius UK will be launching and demonstrating the new Ignis and Artis portable welders at ScotPlant 2024.
With the Ignis 150/180, the firm revealed a...
Scotland’s plant sector set to put on spectacular showcase at ScotPlant 2024
THE wait is almost over. The stage is set for ScotPlant 2024, as more than 200 exhibitors prepare to put on a spectacular showcase...
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...
CASE designs skid steer inspired by Metallica frontman
THE CASE Construction Equipment stand at bauma 2025 is hosting a SV340B skid steer loader, which draws inspiration from none other than rock band...
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...
HRN to present expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026
HRN will present an expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026, showcasing the strength of its growing construction equipment portfolio.
Making their ScotPlant debuts are the Kubota...
JCB’s largest X Series crawler excavator to make Scottish debut at ScotPlant
THE new JCB 370X – the largest model in the X Series range of tracked excavators – will be shown for the first time...
Annual SPOA dinner celebrates industry’s revival
THE 64th annual Scottish Plant Owners Association dinner was held recently at the Hilton, Glasgow.
New SPOA President Fraser Dykes addressed hundreds of the biggest...
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...
ScotPlant postponed to April 2021
Due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 situation, ScotPlant 2020 has reluctantly been rescheduled to Friday April 23 and Saturday April 24,...
Show your teeth: Rockforce to debut new-sized product
LINLITHGOW-based wear parts supplier Rockforce Construction Equipment is to debut the new Black Cat RVJ hammerless tooth system at ScotPlant 2018.
Rockforce is the exclusive...
Next Ritchie Bros. plant equipment auction in the UK on July 14
From time to time all construction companies dispose plant machinery or trucks they no longer need. In order to be successful at selling, they...
Final preparations underway for ScotPlant 2022
FINAL preparations are taking place for ScotPlant 2022, the biggest and most spectacular event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector.
The latest...
Big names in the frame for Hire Awards of Excellence 2020
THE finalists have been revealed for the 2020 Hire Awards of Excellence, with the winners set to be announced at a ceremony in London’s Grosvenor House...
LOC Hire may have the best view in the house at ScotPlant 2024
THE best view in the house at ScotPlant 2024 may be found on the LOC Hire stand, which will feature a modular accommodation build...
PlantWorx Innovation Awards winners announced
THE winners of the PlantWorx Innovation Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony held at the end of the opening day of this...
Future trends and challenges explored at CPA Conference
FUTURE trends and challenges were explored at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) 9th Annual Conference, held recently at the Heart of England Conference and...



































