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 on the Liebherr stand at the exhibition. The crane will support Stoddart’s specialist operations across Scotland’s isles, where low axle...
Stevens Equipment Rental reports ‘high footfall and contractor interest’ on ScotPlant debut
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has reported a successful first appearance at ScotPlant, with many visitors to the stand and conversations with both existing and prospective customers throughout the event. According to Mark Need, SER’s sales manager for Scotland and the north of England, the level...
Atlas and Tracto mark history at ScotPlant with 100th order
HISTORY was marked at ScotPlant 2026 with Tracto UK handing over the 100th winch it has supplied to fellow exhibitor Atlas Winch & Hoist Services Ltd. The Biggar-based firm’s landmark order was for a Grundowinch KW 5000, a five-tonne capacity, trailer-mounted constant-tension winch designed for pipe bursting, underground pipe installation, and cable...
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 companies have been divulging details of deals secured directly at the exhibition, while others have spoken about the excellent conversations...
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 black Rototilt RC3 tiltrotator. The machine, supplied as a limited edition JCB 4CX and painted in a black finish, drew plenty...
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 site and plant operators are contending with major operational blind spots due to untracked assets. Analysis of data from nearly 70...
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 areas. The announcement was made on the first day of ScotPlant 2026, with a number of Hyundai machines featuring on the Hodge stand...
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 future of construction, network with industry leaders, and do business as the entire Scottish plant community converged in one place...
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 Centre at Ingliston, Edinburgh today. Many of the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturers and their local dealers are in the Scottish...
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 market. The announcement was made on day one of the show, with both teams present on site to launch the collaboration...
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 this weekend (Friday April 24 & Saturday April 25). The Royal Highland Centre at Ingliston in Edinburgh is the place to...
New SPOA skills and industry engagement officer to attend ScotPlant 2026
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, who will be on the SPOA stand at ScotPlant 2026 later this week, will focus on building strong relationships with...
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 later this week. Visitors to the Lloyd Ltd stand will be able to experience a diverse range of equipment, including excavators, short-radius...
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 providing emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families since 1956. The charity offers a free...
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 and Saturday. Molson Scotland, SANY, Blue Machinery (Scotland), and McHale Plant Sales were among the first exhibitors to despatch impressive equipment...
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 Cumbernauld depot, MST has been strengthening its presence north of the border, working with contractors, plant hire companies and quarry...
Bay-Lynx to debut Crewmix unit at ScotPlant 2026
Bay-Lynx will officially launch its new Crewmix unit at ScotPlant 2026, with the first machine already sold to OG Groundworks, which will leave following the show. The debut is said to mark a significant step forward in flexible, small-load concrete delivery, with Crewmix designed to...
Stage is set for record-breaking ScotPlant 2026
THE stage is set for the sold-out ScotPlant 2026, as the biggest event in the calendar for the Scottish construction equipment sector returns to the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, on Friday April 24 and Saturday April 25. A record 215 exhibitors – including many of...
JLG Power Towers brings low-level access solutions to ScotPlant 2026
AT ScotPlant 2026, JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation Business, will showcase equipment from JLG Industries, JLG Power Towers and AUSA, designed to help construction firms tackle a variety of challenges. Visitors to the JLG Industries stand can explore a diverse line-up of access, material handling,...
Snorkel EMEA to showcase ScotPlant exclusive rough terrain scissor lift and trailer deal
AERIAL work platform manufacturer Snorkel EMEA will present a trade show exclusive package deal at ScotPlant 2026 including the ultra-compact S2755RT Scissor lift and trailer bundle. Due to its narrow dimensions and compact weight, the S2755RT is described as providing ‘robust’ rough terrain capabilities, whilst delivering...
