Here to stay: LiuGong presses ahead with Scottish investment following impressive ScotPlant debut
LIUGONG machines are tipped to become an increasingly significant presence on Scottish construction sites following a stunning debut at ScotPlant earlier this year. The Chinese manufacturer, represented by UK distributor Fox Equipment Sales, is targeting major expansion in the UK with an array of products...
Boxing clever: ScotPlant debutant hails ‘important move’
SECURITY and safety solutions specialist DIGGER GUARD has revealed the benefits of showcasing its award-winning innovations to the plant industry in-person, following a successful ScotPlant debut. The manufacturer, which has premises in Glasgow and Newcastle, had a range of products on display at the Royal...
Bunkabin dines out on Scottish success
BUNKABIN has revealed that working with the Scottish construction sector has been one of the key reasons behind the portable accommodation manufacturer and provider’s continued success. The Oldham-headquartered firm has been making and hiring out portable cabins and units for over 40 years, and has...
Dates announced for ScotPlant 2026!
SCOTPLANT 2026 will take place on Friday April 24 and Saturday April 25, 2026. Following the stunning success of ScotPlant 2024, which attracted almost 6,660 unique visitors and 210 exhibitors, the biennial event will return once again to the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, next to...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Five
TODAY is Part Five of our look back at ScotPlant 2024 in pictures, starting with an image of the Scot JCB Operator Challenge. JCB has been running heats across the UK, including at ScotPlant, in a quest to discover the country’s top operator, with a...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Four
PART Four of our look back at ScotPlant 2024 features a wide range of equipment and innovations, from excavators and cranes through to trucks and attachments, via trailers and aerial platforms.
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Three
PART Three of ScotPlant 2024 in pictures features more sensational images from the biggest weekend of the year for Scotland’s construction equipment industry. Today’s gallery includes Scotland rugby star Johnny Matthews, who made a special appearance on The Malcolm Group stand, and standout innovations from...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Two
CONTINUING our look back at the recent ScotPlant 2024 exhibition, here are some more fabulous pictures of a weekend that will live long in the memory. Today’s gallery includes standout machines and innovations from major manufacturers including JCB, XCMG, Sunward, Wacker Neuson, Rototilt, Steelwrist, Vermeer,...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part One
TWO weeks on from ScotPlant 2024, the incredible event remains fresh in the memory. Over the next fortnight, we’re going to be reminiscing about the spectacular showcase for the Scottish plant industry by posting a selection of images each day. So, here is ScotPlant 2024...
ScotPlant exhibitors hail ‘best construction equipment show in the UK’
SCOTPLANT 2024 exhibitors have taken to social media over the past week with phenomenal comments about the event, which more than cemented its status as the most important date in the calendar for the Scottish plant industry. Almost 6,660 unique visitors joined 210 exhibitors for...
SPOA celebrates busiest ScotPlant to date
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced it welcomed over 1,000 visitors to its expanded stand at ScotPlant 2024, making it by far the busiest year for the organisation to date. The SPOA’s Tenstar simulator and bespoke trailer proved a particular draw, with adults...
Sun sets on ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant 2024
THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2024 after two amazing days which showcased the very best of the Scottish plant industry. Huge crowds gathered at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston for Day Two of the trade exhibition, taking the opportunity to see the latest...
ScotPlant 2024 gets off to a Red Hot start!
SCOTPLANT 2024 got off to a sensational start at the sun-kissed Royal Highland Centre as huge crowds enjoyed standout machines, unparalleled networking opportunities, and even a special performance by global rock sensation The Red Hot Chilli Pipers! The most famous bagpipe band on the planet...
Scotland’s plant sector ready to put on spectacular showcase at ScotPlant 2024
THE wait is almost over. The stage is set for ScotPlant 2024, as more than 200 exhibitors prepare to put on a spectacular showcase for the Scottish plant sector. The Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh is packed full of the latest machines and innovations from...
DIGGER GUARD to showcase upgraded security and safety solutions at ScotPlant
DIGGER GUARD, a pioneer in security and safety solutions for construction equipment, is gearing up to make its debut at ScotPlant 2024 with its line of newly enhanced protective products. The firm will demonstrate new features and improvements to its award-winning Vandal Guard cab and...
Molson to sponsor qualifier of Scottish Plant Operator Challenge at ScotPlant
AHEAD of ScotPlant 2024 this weekend, the organisers of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024 have announced that Molson Young Plant Sales is sponsoring the qualifier for the event taking place on the SPOA stand at the exhibition (Avenue C 13). Molson is providing a...
Blue to unveil concrete batching plant at ScotPlant 2024
BLUE Machinery (Scotland) Ltd has been confirmed as authorised distributors for the full range of SEMIX concrete batching solutions across Scotland and the north east of England – with a 60m³ plant set to take centre stage on Blue’s stand at ScotPlant 2024 this weekend!...
Small but mighty: new mini range could have big impact for Tyre Boss
TYRE Boss Ltd will be exhibiting the company’s range of TY Cushion solid tyres for the waste and recycling industries, alongside its Techking OTR pneumatic tyres for the construction sector at ScotPlant 2024. The event will also feature a new product range launch in the...
Making an entrance: Hitachi back in prime spot at ScotPlant 2024
HITACHI Construction Machinery made a welcome return to ScotPlant two years ago with a prime spot in the event’s new entrance avenue – and the firm will be back there again this year with a first-class line-up of machines. Taking pride of place will be...
Strong attachments: Ulrich added to ScotPlant exhibitor line-up
ULRICH Attachments will showcase the company’s bucket, coupler and fork ranges at ScotPlant 2024. The line-up will include an 11m3 High Tip high-discharge bucket, a High Tip Clamp bucket, a general purpose bucket, and a refurbished bucket as well as a quick coupler and pallet...