Case hails “highly successful” ScotPlant 2016
CASE confirmed the sales of 29 machines at ScotPlant 2016. The construction equipment giants declared it a “highly successful” show for the firm and their Scottish dealer Hodge Plant. Case had the biggest stand in the event’s history and also attracted a record number of participants in…
ScotPlant cements its reputation as a show where deals are done
ANOTHER fantastic ScotPlant exhibition is in the books, with many exhibitors quickly declaring this year’s event to be an overwhelming success. Unusually great weather helped the build-up run smoothly before visitors were treated to two glorious days of touching, viewing and learning about the latest…
Hird snaps up world’s first MC-815
SCOTPLANT exhibit, Kranlyft, has been involved in the world’s first sale of the largest spider crane ever produced by Maeda. Mini crane and glass lifting hire specialist Hird purchased the MC-815 machine, which was unveiled at bauma last week. The machine is said to perfectly suited to…
Landmark JCB Hydradig deal placed
THE JCB Hydradig will be making its UK debut at ScotPlant 2016 – and the firm has confirmed an order for 50 of the wheeled excavators has already been placed! The deal for the Hydradig 110W wheeled excavators was secured at bauma last week, where the machines…
COPS Recruitment gets set to connect
ScotPlant debutant COPS Recruitment is a professional recruitment company specialising in employment within the building and allied trade industries throughout the UK. With over 30 years’ industry experience, the firm offers only competent operator services. Ex-plant operator and now company managing director, Nicky Davies, said, “After…
Dish of the day!
SATELLITE broadband solutions company, Internet Anywhere, has been working with Scotland’s construction industry for over seven years and currently provides over 300 sites throughout the country with short term connectivity. The firm will be exhibiting at ScotPlant for the first time. Founder and managing director,…
Shindaiwa looks to build on Scottish success
Shindaiwa has ‘generated’ three new Scottish orders in the past month worth in excess of £150,000. The firm is hoping to build on this success at ScotPlant 2016. The trio of orders were from MacGregor Industrial Supplies, Inverness; Palmaris Plant Hire, Aberdeen and Martin Plant…
Yarwoods lands Hartl distributorship
YARWOODS Excavator Attachments Ltd has secured a deal to supply Hartl excavator crusher buckets and screener buckets to the UK market. The Airdrie-based firm has put in place a sales, service and stocking facility of Hartl products to carry out in-house servicing and repairs. Yarwoods has also committed to…
Morris Site Machinery set to ‘Mak’ an impact
STIRLING-based Morris Site Machinery is set to impress as it brings to market the latest innovation from SMC and an exciting new range – Makinex. The exclusive Makinex range of products was primarily built for the Australian hire market, where robustness and reliability are paramount…
Military precision
71 Engineer Regiment will be returning to ScotPlant after an impressive showing at the 2014 event, to showcase more of the armed forces’ plant equipment and get the word out about the vital work that they do. The 71 Engineers will be bringing between six…
Thumbs up for Oriel
ORIEL Attachments design, manufacture and distribute a range of products suitable for the construction equipment industry. With a combined experience of over 50 years, the firm says it knows what customers require in terms of maximising efficiency and safety. The Oriel triple lock coupler is…
Top Cats come out to play at ScotPlant 2016
EXCLUSIVE dealer for Cat equipment in the UK and Ireland, Finning will be showcasing a range of Cat machines on their stand. The company will be demonstrating machinery suited to a number of sectors, including the Cat D6 LGP track-type tractor, Cat TH414 telehandler, Cat…
Highland Hammer bags prime dealership
HIGHLAND Hammer Hire will arrive at ScotPlant fresh from signing an exclusive Scottish dealership with TABE, a Spanish-based manufacturer of high quality attachments including hammers, grabs and demolition equipment. Inverness-based Highland Hammer Hire has been supplying a wide range of products since 2014 including hammers,…
Machines that won’t leave you down in the dumps
STEWART Plant Sales will showcase the entire range of JCB site dumpers from one to ten tonnes. They will feature alongside a full line up of compact tools and equipment from the Stewart Plant Sales range. The company is now selling and servicing the JCB…
Linlithgow family firm set to Rock exhibition
LINLITHGOW-based Rockforce Construction Equipment Ltd is returning to ScotPlant this year to show off the company’s range of after market ground engaging tools, demolition tools and rock breaking consumables. The family-owned firm, launched in 2010, will be displaying the Revolution RVJ hammerless tooth system by…
Miller to hold balance of Power
MILLER UK will be exhibiting its new PowerLatch Tilt coupler at ScotPlant. The earthmoving attachments manufacturer has a significant customer base in Scotland, and visitors to the show will be able to discover more about Miller’s full range of products. The PowerLatch Tilt coupler is…
Relentless approach pays off for Andy
ANDY Black first attended ScotPlant as a wide-eyed eight-year-old and was fascinated by the size and range of machines on display. This year, the founder of Relentless Plant Services is exhibiting for the first time and arrives at Ingliston fresh from signing a deal to…
A key driver of success
HIGHER Concept Software Ltd is the provider of the award-winning Syrinx Hire Management system for the hire industry. Syrinx hire management software has been embraced by nearly 1250 customers worldwide. The beauty of Syrinx is said to be its “intuitive nature, deceptive simplicity, feature rich…
Screen stars
LLOYD Engineering is launching new screening attachments at ScotPlant. The designer and manufacturer of quality excavator screening equipment’s star screening buckets have a large screening area which gives high output and are said to be ideal for screening top soil, waste, turf, roots, compost, and…
RDS is fully loaded
MAKING its ScotPlant debut, LOADEX 100 is a retrofittable scale installed on both tracked and wheeled 360 degree excavators to weigh the amount of material in the bucket, grab or clamshell. The product is being exhibited by RDS Scotland, who describe the system as easy-to-use…
