Steelwrist unveils third generation tiltrotators
STEELWRIST launched its third generation of tiltrotators at a special event at the manufacturer’s new facility in Hamburg. A new product category was also introduced as the manufacturer unveiled two new rotor couplers, alongside a range of new compactors and grapples. The first model of the...
Rise of the cranes at ScotPlant 2024
THREE major crane specialists have joined the ScotPlant 2024 line-up in recent weeks. Sarens UK and Global Crane Services will both be exhibiting at the event for the first time, while Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire will be returning. They join Forsyth of Denny, who...
Molson and Lighthouse charity to team up for mental health talks at ScotPlant 2024
MOLSON Group will be teaming up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for a series of mental health talks during ScotPlant 2024. Two daily presentations will take place on the Molson stand, and the equipment specialist is also designating a prominent area where representatives from...
Portable welders the ‘perfect companion’ on construction sites
Fronius UK will be launching and demonstrating the new Ignis and Artis portable welders at ScotPlant 2024. With the Ignis 150/180, the firm revealed a stable arc is a reality, even with long grid leads or voltage fluctuations. This ‘robust’ welding system is said to...
Rototilt RC range to take centre stage at ScotPlant 2024
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Rototilt will be exhibiting the new RC range, which includes the RC1 (for excavators between 1.5 and 3.5 tonnes), RC2 (3- 6.5 tonnes), RC3 (6-12 tonnes), and RC4 (10- 16 tonnes) at ScotPlant 2024. Rototilt describes the new RC series as marking the...
Metso dealer plans ‘top team’ presence at ScotPlant 2024
METSO UK dealer McHale Plant Sales has announced it is planning a ‘top team’ presence to mark the firm’s ScotPlant debut in April. The business was recently appointed UK distributor for Metso mobile crushers equipment and is viewing the exhibition as a major opportunity to...
Green is more than just a colour to Merlo
MERLO UK will be gracing ScotPlant 2024 with a range of the manufacturer’s latest innovations. The line-up will include the Roto 50.35 S-Plus telehandler. The Roto range allows for 360-degree continuous rotation and has been developed to be integrated with various attachments. The Roto 50.30...
CabinTec is flush with innovation
CABINTEC will be unveiling the new Sanispace Solar eco-friendly toilet solution at ScotPlant 2024. Using solar power, CabinTec explained that the unit creates a ‘self-sufficient and highly energy-efficient’ portable toilet that is ideal for secluded site locations. The product is packed with all the essential...
Attachments line-up is anything but run of the Mill
SCOTPLANT regular Miller UK will be back in the company’s usual spot at the April exhibition after revealing plans to showcase the GT Series, which the firm describes as offering the ‘lightest, lowest, safest, yet strongest’ quick coupler on the market for machines from 1-50-tonnes....
Lazer Lamps aiming to shine bright in ScotPlant debut
LIGHTING solutions pioneer Lazer Lamps will be exhibiting the company’s bespoke grille integration kits at ScotPlant 2024. The precision engineered solutions are designed and produced in the UK to allow a ‘seamless’ fitting of lights into a wide range of vehicles. The business was founded...
Specialist fuel supplier joins ScotPlant line-up
Oilfast Express, a supplier of fuel solutions, has become latest name to sign up for ScotPlant 2024. The firm, which recently launched its new mobile fuel and AdBlue delivery service, is committed to providing ‘convenient and seamless’ fuel delivery services to sites and businesses across...
Field and Forest to showcase new Yanmar compact excavators at ScotPlant 2024
FIELD and Forest, with the support of Yanmar Compact Equipment, will display nine Yanmar machines at ScotPlant 2024, including the all-new SV86 and SV100-7 compact excavators. The move follows Broxburn-based Field and Forest being appointed central Scotland dealers earlier this year for Yanmar Compact Equipment...
Aberdeen-based fluid management specialist to showcase solid solution
ABERDEEN-headquartered Osso will be showcasing the WTS20, a purposefully designed, single-lift, modular chemical pre-treatment system, at ScotPlant 2024. The containerised unit is a fully automated chemical dosing system designed to treat waters laden with suspended solids that exhibit slow-settling characteristics (clays and fine silts). In...
Scarab looks to sweep up at ScotPlant with heavy-duty solutions
THE Magnum 82 will take pride of place on the Scarab Sweepers stand at ScotPlant 2024. With its ‘class-leading suction, high-specification and rugged build’ Scarab revealed the model is suited for all civil works and specialist applications including airport aprons, milling work, and high-pressure surface...
Hydraulic pile croppers set to generate attention at ScotPlant 2024
CONTINUING growth, the opening of a dedicated Scottish office, expansion internationally, and the increasing use of its pile croppers on major infrastructure and housing projects in Scotland, will see National Pile Croppers exhibiting once again at ScotPlant 2024. The firm aims to support its service...
Hitachi backs My Name’5 Doddie Foundation with second branded digger
AS sponsors of the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK has teamed up with Synergy Hire for the second consecutive year to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, following the success of last year’s efforts which raised £5,352.31. Established by the...
‘Feature-rich’ models pay off for Takeuchi
TAKEUCHI UK has revealed the TB350R short-tail swing compact excavator has proved ‘very popular’ since its launch last summer. The company’s first five-tonne short-tail model weighs in at 5,206kg and is the latest 3-Series digger featuring a compact reduced tail from the manufacturer, following the...
Liebherr encouraged by ‘buoyant’ Scottish crane market
LIEBHERR’S crane division is gearing up for another busy year in Scotland, including plans to display a crane on the Liebherr ScotPlant stand in April for the first time in over a decade. Lyle Sibbald, sales manager for Scotland and north England at Liebherr mobile...
Excitement builds for ScotPlant 2024 as only a handful of outdoor plots remain
ONLY a handful of outdoor plots and an extremely limited number of indoor stands remain available for ScotPlant 2024. The biggest and most important event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment industry returns to the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, on Friday April 26...
SANY to host UK telehandler roadshows
SCOTPLANT exhibitor SANY has announced a series of telehandler roadshows designed to introduce its new range to the UK market. The events will run throughout February and March, with six roadshows planned across the country including one in Scotland at SANY UK’s Coatbridge headquarters. Live...