It’s the final countdown!
WITH only two months remaining until ScotPlant 2016, this year’s event now looks certain to surpass 2008’s record-breaking year. The biggest event in the Scottish construction equipment calendar returns to the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, on April 22 and 23. Many of the industry’s leading...
ScotPlant 2016 on course to be the biggest yet!
ScotPlant 2016 is on track to be the biggest event in the show’s distinguished history. With more than four months still remaining, exhibitor numbers are significantly up on the same stage two years ago. Over 20 brand new exhibitors have already signed up, with several...
Kranlyft confirmed for ScotPlant 2016
Kranlyft, the Master European distributor for Meada mini cranes and the UK and Ireland distributor for Bocker aluminium boomed truck and trailer cranes, have confirmed their attendance at ScotPlant 2016. On display will be the Bocker AK44-4000 truck mounted crane with optional access cage and the...
Aberdeenshire firm at the double
ROY Cowie LBS Ltd of Banchory, Aberdeenshire has bought two Volvo compact excavators after using ScotPlant as a barometer for current market leading equipment. The machines will be used by the firm’s hard landscaping and hire divisions. Specialising in hard and soft landscaping, tree surgery and grounds...
Video whets the appetite
A short video giving a tantalising taste of what ScotPlant is all about has been released. Preparations for ScotPlant 2016 are already underway and this film – featuring highlights and interviews from this year’s show – is sure to whet the appetite for more. In...
Ten of the best
WE’RE delighted to announce that dates have been set for the tenth biennial ScotPlant event. The construction equipment trade show will return to the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, on April 22 and 23 2016. To coincide with the announcement, we’ve launched this new website making...
In the Army now
ONE of the most popular stands at ScotPlant this year belonged to 71 Engineer Regiment, who displayed some of the construction equipment used by the armed forces and gave advice on the benefits of plant operators becoming Reservists. Lieutenant Col. Nick Mifsud is the Commanding...
Sibbald Light the way
SIBBALD Training Ltd raised almost £300 for the Lighthouse Club, the construction industry charity, at ScotPlant. David Sibbald, Managing Director of the West Lothian-based training company, who carry out throughout the world, said, “The construction industry has supported us for the past 40 years so...
You can’t put a price on quality
The high quality of visitor is what separates ScotPlant from other shows. So says Sean Heron, Managing Director of Worlsey Plant (pictured right). They’ve been at the last seven ScotPlant exhibitions and have always enjoyed great success. Sean said, “I absolutely love coming up here,...
Deals galore at latest ScotPlant event
THE reaction from exhibitors to the recent ScotPlant show has been incredibly positive, with many firms reporting great business from the event. Jonny Bell, Marketing Manager for Morris Leslie, said, “ScotPlant 2014 was a great success for the Morris Leslie Group, being the perfect vehicle...
Volvo trucks take ScotPlant by storm
VOLVO trucks showcased vehicles from their new Euro-6 range at Scotplant, alongside sister company, Volvo Construction Equipment. Five trucks in total were on the stand, including a Euro-6 compliant FMX and FH, as well as a Euro-5 FH16. The trucks, provided by customers of Volvo...
European Rodeo Challenge at ScotPlant
CASE hosted the first UK round of its 2014 European Rodeo Challenge at ScotPlant 2014. More than 30 participants came along to demonstrate both their skill and speed. Operating a Case CX26B mini excavator in a timed test, competitors had to drop a pin into...
ScotPlant 2014 is in the books
ScotPlant 2014 – another successful trade show at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, witnessed magnificent machine debuts and the usual flurry of big-money deals, top class leads and serious enquiries. One of the biggest success stories was Hardox Wearparts Stirling. Their commercial manager Gordon Cameron...
Another booming ScotPlant comes to a close
As the sun sets on another successful ScotPlant, dealers, manufacturers and visitors were left with one thought – how long until the next one?! The two-day event has witnessed some spectacular sights including the debuts of several world-class machines. Many exhibitors are reporting terrific business...
ScotPlant 2014 is finally here!
A constant flow of visitors have been arriving since 9am this morning for the eagerly anticipated construction equipment trade show. Early morning drizzle failed to dampen the spirits and the atmosphere on site has been terrific. Show highlights so far include the Case rodeo and...
MOBA & Steelwrist team up to launch world’s most advanced excavator technology
The UK divisions of MOBA and Steelwrist will jointly launch at Scotplant 2014 a revolutionary new excavator system that, for the first time, displays both the tilting angle of the bucket as well as its rotation angle to substantially enhance accuracy and precision. Earthwork contractors...
Two days to go!
The anticipation is rapidly building as we’re now less than 48 hours from the start of ScotPlant 2014 More and more of the world’s leading manufacturers have arrived in Ingliston including Liebherr, whose impressive line-up has taken shape over the last 24 hours. There was...
The calm before the storm
The countdown to ScotPlant 2014 is well and truly underway, with less than 72 hours until the big event kicks off. A number of exhibitors have started arriving on site at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, including Case, Volvo, Finlay Scotland, Young Plant Sales and...
New generation: JCC Engcon at ScotPlant
JCC Engcon will be showcasing the latest EC10 purchase by Eddie Warrener of Moorlands Specialist Excavations at Scotplant. In conjunction with Eddie and our engineers, they have specified the control systems to precise requirements in which must surely be the most efficient & detailed specification...
New Steelwrist Tiltrotators at ScotPlant
Steelwrist have launched several new Tiltrotators with safety being the key focus. The X18 was the first launched with Front Pin Lock Technology (FPL) in May 2013, followed by the X26 and X20. Now ALL Steelwrist Tiltrotators and Quick Couplers have Front Pin Lock™. Dropped...
