Takeuchi TL12V-2 compact track loader

Takeuchi on track for another standout ScotPlant showing

TAKEUCHI will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a stand packed full of new models as the business celebrates 30...
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...
Steelwrist third generation tiltrotator

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...
Boot tray with boot

S Type X aims to give ScotPlant visitors the boot!

S Type X will be running a social media competition to win a boot tray and personalised dipper guard at ScotPlant 2026. The business made...
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...
Smart construction technology

Komatsu Europe aims to accelerate digital tool adoption

SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has announced plans to accelerate digital tool adoption by embedding high-density site data and as-built capture capabilities...
Speedy Hire biodiversity footprint assessment

Speedy Hire launches biodiversity footprint assessment of hire equipment

SPEEDY Hire has launched a new biodiversity footprint assessment of construction hire equipment. For the first time, customers will see the biodiversity impact of the...
Rokbak haulers

Volvo CE to close Rokbak business

VOLVO CE has announced plans to close its Rokbak articulated hauler business due to 'rising costs and global trade challenges'. For more than four decades,...
Amy Underwood, AKA Digger Girl

Digger Girl makes tracks for ScotPlant 2026

AMY Underwood, aka Digger Girl, will be hosting her own stand at ScotPlant 2026. The Scottish plant operator and social media sensation – who has...
T-REX vacuum excavation system

T-REX gets ready to roar into ScotPlant!

SUCTION Excavation UK is gearing up for the firm’s ScotPlant debut this year, with a line-up that includes the new T-REX vacuum excavation system...
Gordons team with award

Scottish firm honoured at Develon dealer conference in Rome

GORDONS Construction Equipment was named Best Heavy Machines Dealer at the recent Develon European Dealer Conference, held in Rome. The event attracted personnel from 66...
Hydrogen image

CEA to support Hydrogen Energy Association conference

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) will support the Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA) Annual Conference 2026 as an official event partner. The two-day conference will take...
Cat D6 dozer

SER aims to make the personal connection count at ScotPlant 2026

PLANT hire specialist Stevens Equipment Rental (SER) will make its first official appearance at ScotPlant this year, as the firm continues to strengthen relationships...
International Powered Access Federation collecting award

IPAF earns award recognition for annual safety report

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has been recognised at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, winning Publication of the Year for its Global...
John Walsh (chairman, Buckhurst) and Jason Periam (head of sales, Takeuchi UK)

Buckhurst agrees landmark haul of Takeuchi machines

BUCKHURST Plant Hire has strengthened its rental fleet with the purchase of more than 110 new Takeuchi machines. The national hirer has expanded its fleet...
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...
Red Rhino 8000 series crusher

Red Rhino set to crash into ScotPlant with powerful new crusher

RED Rhino is set to crash into ScotPlant 2026 with its compact crushing and screening equipment. The firm’s display will include the latest addition to...
Tim Balcon

CITB announces Employer Networks budget for 2026-27

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed changes to the funding system in response to increased demand for services. The CITB’s Employer Networks budget...
Develon smart crawler excavator

New Develon smart excavators poised for ScotPlant showcase

SCOTPLANT 2026 will host the first Scottish showing of the new Develon Series 9 range of smart crawler excavators. The machines will be displayed on...
Komatsu bulldozer on construction site

Komatsu launches next-generation bulldozers

KOMATSU has introduced its next-generation bulldozers, led by the D175AX-10 which the manufacturer said sets a new benchmark for safety, efficiency, productivity and reliability...
Robustrack attachments

Robustrack offerings are a cut above

ROBUSTRACK has announced that ScotPlant 2026 marks the UK launch of the Agriforest HR log grab range, a new series of heavy-duty finger grabs...
TVH parts

ScotPlant visitors can claw their way to prizes on TVH stand

PARTS specialist TVH will spotlight key product ranges at ScotPlant 2026, including Glassinter cab glazing solutions, rubber tracks, Green Beacon safety kits with integrated...
Ash Mills Dan Leaney

Machinetech appointed UK dealer for Xwatch Safety Solutions

MACHINETECH has been appointed as an authorised Xwatch Safety Solutions dealer in the UK. The agreement was sealed on the Xwatch booth at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in...
Construction workers scanning QR code to access digital data

ScotPlant visitors to get sneak peek of new hire software

DIGITAL solutions specialist Capja Ltd will take the opportunity at ScotPlant 2026 to exclusively preview CapjaDesk SaaS, a new end-to-end hire software built to...
Wheel loader at recycling facility

High-lift loader proves its worth at composting plant

RYEDALE Organics has snapped up a Hyundai HL960A XT wheel loader, equipped with a high-tip Ulrich bulk handling bucket. The loader joins two other HL960As...
Viki Bell

CEA chief executive named in 2026 Women in Trade Associations Powerlist

VIKI Bell, the CEO of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), has been named in the 2026 Women in Trade Associations (WiTA) Powerlist, announced ahead...
A bird’s-eye of the Sibbald stand at ScotPlant 2024!

Sibbald to highlight Roto training opportunities at ScotPlant 2026

AS one of Scotland’s leading construction training providers, Sibbald Training will be showcasing hands-on learning experiences at ScotPlant 2026, designed to improve safety, skills,...
Fronius Fortis welding machine

Next generation welding machines will be a bright spark at ScotPlant 2026

FRONIUS UK will be carrying out live demonstrations of its Fronius Fortis next generation MIG/MAG welding machines throughout ScotPlant 2026. The Fronius Fortis 270 XT...
Atlas Copco lighting towers

Atlas Copco expands light tower portfolio

ATLAS Copco has added to its HiLight portfolio of light towers with the introduction of the M+ 5 and M+ 7 models. The HiLight M+...
Komatsu articulated dump truck

Komatsu launches next generation articulated dump truck

KOMATSU has announced the launch of the HM460-6 articulated dump truck. At the heart of the next generation model is Komatsu's next-generation engine and transmission...