Deals aplenty! ScotPlant exhibitors flood social media with praise for ‘stellar’ event
SCOTPLANT 2026 exhibitors have been flooding social media with praise for the landmark event, held last weekend at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh.
Many...
Paint it black: Rototilt UK marks ScotPlant reveal with limited edition package
ROTOTILT UK celebrated a standout machine launch at ScotPlant 2026, with Owen Gillard Groundworks unveiling a new JCB 4CX fitted with a specially finished...
JCB Finance launches new mini-excavator funding facility
JCB Finance has announced the introduction of a new funding solution designed to make owning a mini-excavator easier for businesses of all sizes.
JCB FlexiBuy...
ScotPlant insights highlight key challenges facing site operators
ABAX UK, a provider of telematics and smart mobility solutions, has released key insights from ScotPlant 2026, revealing that a significant majority of UK...
HRN to host ‘Drive & Demo’ event at firm’s Stirling depot
HRN is hosting a 'Drive & Demo' event at the firm's Stirling depot on Friday May 8 and Saturday May 9.
Attendees will have the...
Volvo enjoys ‘positive’ start to year despite sector headwinds
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced the business achieved growth across both machines and services in the first three months of 2026, with deliveries increasing...
Hundreds see latest Develon models at Demo Days event
DEVELON welcomed almost 900 customers, dealers and media representatives to its Demo Days event at the Háje quarry near Prague in the Czech Republic.
The...
SMT GB adds to compact offering with Kioti UK acquisition
SMT GB has announced the acquisition of Kioti UK, broadening its compact equipment division and adding a further 58 independent dealers to its network.
The...
Thomas Plant Hire announces order for over 300 JCB machines
THOMAS Plant Hire has announced an order for over 300 JCB machines this year having invested in more than 400 in 2025.
The latest investment...
JCB to improve generator security and emission checks
JCB has announced it is stepping up efforts to improve the security and emissions visibility of its Stage V generator range.
The move was announced...
Global Crane Services strengthens fleet with double purchase
GLOBAL Crane Services has enhanced its lifting capabilities with the addition of two Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile cranes.
The models will both come fitted with...
Hodge Plant seals Hyundai dealership in Scotland
HODGE Plant Ltd has announced the business has been appointed the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe dealer with full exclusivity for Scotland and surrounding...
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...
Sun-sational! ScotPlant 2026 gets off to a fabulous start
SCOTPLANT 2026 got off to a fabulous start as industry leaders unveiled the latest equipment innovations to large crowds at a sun-kissed Royal Highland...
Capja and Badger Marketing announce strategic hire software partnership at ScotPlant
CAPJA and Badger Marketing have formally announced a strategic partnership at ScotPlant 2026, marking a coordinated move into the UK construction plant and hire...
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...
Major housebuilder switches telehandlers to biofuel
KEEPMOAT has announced it will cut site carbon emissions by more than a 1,000 tonnes per year as its telehandlers and generators transition from...
SPOA appoints skills and industry engagement officer
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has appointed Cheryl MacLennan as skills and industry engagement officer to support workforce development and training opportunities for members.
Cheryl,...
Wills Bros invests in advanced survey tech for A9 Dualling scheme
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has invested in advanced survey technology to support its work as the main contractor on the A9 dualling project.
The landmark...
LiuGong electric solutions to feature as part of ScotPlant line-up
LiuGong Machinery is teaming up with its authorised dealer in the UK, Lloyd Ltd, to showcase a broad range of machines at ScotPlant 2026...
Miller UK to debut special-edition charity bucket at ScotPlant 2026
ATTACHMENT manufacturer Miller UK will unveil a special-edition bucket commemorating the Lighthouse Charity's 70th anniversary at ScotPlant 2026 this week.
The Lighthouse Charity has been...
Bernard Hunter strengthens fleet with 300-tonne Liebherr crane
EDINBURGH-based mobile crane specialist Bernard Hunter has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2.
The 300-tonne unit was ordered at bauma 2025. The six-axle all-terrain...
Finning launches generator rebuild programme to meet temporary power demands
FINNING Power Rental (FPR) has introduced a rebuild programme for its large rental generators in an effort to improve fleet availability as demand rises...
O’Kane Equipment Solutions appointed Frontier dealer for Scotland and northern England
ASTEC Europe has appointed Alloa-based O’Kane Equipment Solutions as its official dealer for the Frontier track crushing and screening product line across Scotland and...
First machines start to arrive as build-up begins to ScotPlant 2026
THE first machines have started to arrive at the resplendent Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh ahead of ScotPlant 2026, which takes place this Friday...
Killin organisation wins Cat excavator in centenary competition
FINNING has announced the two winners of its ‘Win Big’ competition, with the pair each receiving new Cat excavators.
Finning UK & Ireland launched the...
Gordons to expand with opening of new Blairgowrie depot
GORDONS Construction Equipment is opening its seventh location - and first in central Scotland - this summer.
The new depot for the Castle Douglas-headquartered business...
MST Parts Group returning to ScotPlant as firm strengthens Scottish presence
MST Parts Group will return to ScotPlant 2026 this week as the business continues to expand its support for customers across Scotland.
Operating from its...
Ernest Doe & Sons joins CASE Construction Equipment’s UK dealer network
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Ernest Doe & Sons as the manufacturer's new authorised dealer for the south east of the UK.
The move is...
Distinctive digger set to raise vital funds for children’s charity
LEICESTERSHIRE-based plant hire and construction support provider True Group has unveiled a specially wrapped Komatsu eight-tonne excavator to help raise funds and awareness for...
