JCB 8008E CTS

JCB to debut electric micro-excavator at Executive Hire Show

JCB has revealed plans to unveil a new electric micro-excavator at the upcoming Executive Hire Show. The 8008E CTS joins the JCB E-TECH range of...
Bobcat mini-excavators

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...
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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...
Volvo FH Aero truck

Mac’s Truck Group to showcase ‘world-first’ innovation at ScotPlant 2026

2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Mac’s Truck Group in Scotland as the business prepares to exhibit at ScotPlant...
Battery Energy Storage System

‘Game-changing’ Battery Energy Storage System set for PlantWorx launch

RENEWABLE power and lighting specialist Prolectric is launching a 'groundbreaking' new three phase solar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). ProCharge is described as boasting an...

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...

Plantworx dates confirmed for 2023

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has confirmed the dates for the next Plantworx exhibition. The three-day construction machinery show returns to the East of England...

Sunward to debut new models at Plantworx 2023

CONSTRUCTION equipment manufacturer Sunward has announced the firm will make its Plantworx debut this year. The 500m2 stand will host the launch of several new...

Metso dealer plans ‘top team’ presence at ScotPlant 2024

METSO UK dealer McHale Plant Sales has announced it is planning a ‘top team’ presence to mark the firm’s ScotPlant debut in April. The business...

SANY wheeled excavator set for Hillhead debut

SANY has revealed plans to give a UK debut to the SY155W wheeled excavator at this year's Hillhead exhibition. This 16-tonne digger has been in...

LiuGong to highlight BEV and automation capabilities

CHINESE equipment manufacturer LiuGong has announced plans to demonstrate its leadership in sustainable solutions at bauma 2025 by challenging industry perceptions around Battery Electric...

Rise of the cranes at ScotPlant 2024

THREE major crane specialists have joined the ScotPlant 2024 line-up in recent weeks. Sarens UK and Global Crane Services will both be exhibiting at the...

Latest Steelwrist innovations aim to improve site efficiency and safety

SOME new additions to Steelwrist’s product portfolio will be on display for the first time in the UK at Plantworx 2023. The SQ50 range of...
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CPA to host new gala dinner for hire industry

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced a new event for the sector in the form of the CPA Gala Dinner 2025. The black-tie event...
Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge

Caterpillar launches third Global Operator Challenge

OPERATORS around the world are being invited to put their skills to the test by competing in Caterpillar's third Global Operator Challenge. Thousands of machine...
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Machine supplier gears up for Royal Highland Show charity challenge

MACHINERY supplier Conagri is gearing up for a quirky charity challenge at the upcoming Royal Highland Show. Pink or black? That’s the choice entrants into...

Visitor numbers up for Executive Hire Show

ORGANISERS of this year's Executive Hire Show (EHS) have hailed the event a 'runaway success'. Held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, the show boasted 160...
Ewan Stoddart (Stoddart Crane Hire) and Lyle Sibbald (Liebherr Great Britain) at ScotPlant 2026

Stoddart and Liebherr celebrate landmark crane handover at ScotPlant 2026

STODDART Crane Hire and Liebherr celebrated the handover of the UK’s first LTM 1055-3.3 all-terrain crane at ScotPlant 2026. The new 55-tonne model was showcased...
Red Rhino jaw crusher

Red Rhino to put jaw crusher through its paces at Hillhead 2026

RED Rhino Crushers has revealed it will be running live demonstrations of its RR 8000 jaw crusher throughout Hillhead 2026. Built for demanding, high-volume applications, the...

CPA Conference to focus on shaping the future of the hire sector

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the CPA Conference 2024 will be hosted on Thursday November 7 with the theme of ‘Shaping the...

Bobcat and Doosan products set to light up EHS 2015

APPEARING for the first time, the new generation of Bobcat 1-2 tonne compact excavators will be a highlight of the Doosan Construction Equipment stand at...
A60EH articulated boom lift

ScotPlant offers perfect platform to showcase latest JCB kit

SCOT JCB has unveiled plans to showcase the latest innovations from JCB and host the Scottish heat of the JCB Operator Challenge at ScotPlant...
Liebherr LTM 1055‑3.3

Latest solutions set to lift Liebherr to new heights at ScotPlant 2026

MANUFACTURING giant Liebherr has announced plans to present a diverse and application‑focused line‑up of machinery at ScotPlant 2026, offering visitors a practical overview of...

Doosan to showcase ‘All-in-One Platform’ for smart construction

DOOSAN is set to unveil the new generation XiteCloud ‘All-in-One Platform’ for smart construction at bauma 2022. In 2019 in South Korea, the manufacturer introduced...
CPA Conference

CPA to unveil findings of major study into UK plant hire sector

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced it will unveil the findings of its first fully comprehensive study of UK plant hire at the...

Latest Takeuchi diggers set for Plantworx showcase

VISITORS to the Takeuchi stand at Plantworx 2023 will get a first look at the manufacturer's new fully electric TB20e mini-digger and TB395W wheeled...
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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,...
ScotPlant 2026

Exhibitors hail ‘iconic’ ScotPlant as stunning event draws to a close

ScotPlant 2026 is in the books following another spectacular instalment of the long-running exhibition. Huge crowds took the opportunity to discover the innovations shaping the...

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...
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Annual event puts operator skills to the test

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and UK Plant Operators (UKPO) Magazine have announced the return of the annual UK Plant Operator of the...