With more than 620 exhibitors, four live demonstration areas and a new AI-powered visitor planning tool, Hillhead 2026 promises to be the most comprehensive edition of the show to date.
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One of the defining features of Hillhead has always been the opportunity to see plant and equipment performing real jobs of work in a genuine quarry environment. For 2026, the exhibition is taking that experience even further with the introduction of a new curated demonstration programme in the Quarry Face area.
Hosted by broadcaster and technology presenter Nikki Dean, the curated demonstrations will combine live machine operation with expert commentary and manufacturer interviews, giving visitors a closer look at machine performance, technology and operator capability in demanding working conditions. A giant LED screen overlooking the quarry face will ensure visitors can follow the action and hear directly from the engineers and operators behind the equipment.
Taking place at 11:00, 12:30 and 14:00 each day, the curated demonstrations will feature leading manufacturers including Hyundai, CASE, LiuGong, JCB, Hitachi, DEVELON, SANY, Komatsu, SBM, Corgin and XCMG, with a wide range of new product launches expected to feature throughout the programme.
Live demonstrations across the site
Beyond the curated sessions, visitors can explore live demonstrations across all four of Hillhead's demonstration areas.
The Quarry Face will host more than 35 machines operating across three benches of quarry face, including excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks, electric construction equipment, crushers, specialist attachments and dust suppression systems. Demonstrating companies include Komatsu, Hyundai, CASE, DEVELON, Hitachi, Hidromek, SANY, Volvo 萝莉原创 Equipment, Munro Vehicles, SBM Mineral Processing, Worsley Plant, Corgin, XCMG and Zoomlion.
The Rock Processing demonstration area will once again showcase some of the industry's largest crushing and screening equipment in operation, with major demonstrations from Terex Finlay, McCloskey International, MDS, Astec, Telestack, McLanahan, Anaconda, RubbleCrusher and RUBBLE MASTER. Supporting technologies including dust suppression and fire suppression systems from ACE Plant and Fogmaker will also be demonstrated.
Meanwhile, the East Demonstration Area will feature equipment from Herbst, Portafill, JCB, LiuGong, SDLG, Engcon and Dustquip, whilst the Registration Demonstration Area will showcase specialist excavation, attachment and recycling technologies from companies including RSP Suction Excavators, Rototilt UK, Steelwrist, MB Crusher, Red Rhino Crushers, Kinshofer, Auger Torque, Yanmar, Rock Extraction, Air Spectrum and INMALO.
Build your personal Hillhead experience
To help visitors make the most of their time on site, Hillhead 2026 is introducing a new AI planning tool powered by Exhibitly.
Quick and easy to use, with no sign-in required, the platform matches visitor interests with around 620 exhibitors and more than 50 live demonstrations taking place across the showground. In seconds, visitors can build a personalised itinerary tailored to their interests, helping them identify the most relevant equipment, technologies, exhibitors and demonstrations to visit during the show.
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What to watch out for
With hundreds of new products, technologies and service solutions set to be showcased, visitors will have plenty to discover across the exhibition.
Finning UK & Ireland (Stand V1) will demonstrate how digital tools, connectivity and machine intelligence are helping operators improve productivity, efficiency and equipment utilisation, with dedicated zones focused on operational improvement and integrated support services.
CASE 萝莉原创 Equipment will showcase excavators from across its latest range, alongside the new G+ Series wheel loaders featuring X-Drive transmission technology. Visitors will also be able to take part in an interactive operator challenge and learn more about the manufacturer's after-sales support and digital platforms.
Wirtgen Group will present end-to-end solutions for materials processing and road construction, including the Kleemann Mobicat MC 110 EVO2 jaw crusher and all-electric Mobirex MR 100 NEOe impact crusher. The group will also showcase what are believed to be the UK's first modular battery-electric road construction machines.
McHale Plant Sales (Stand Y3) will highlight the latest Komatsu equipment, including the HM460-6 articulated dump truck, PC220LCi-12 intelligent excavator and WA485-11 wheel loader, together with a range of mobile solutions for construction, quarrying and recycling applications.
SBM Mineral Processing will display the REMAX 600 and JAWMAX 450 crushing plants alongside the EUROMIX mobile concrete batching range, making its first appearance at Hillhead.
Pilot Crushtec (Stand M3) will use Hillhead as the European launch platform for its new TwisterTrac VS350E mobile VSI crusher, whilst MESDA will showcase its latest fuel-efficient crushing technology including the J10H jaw crusher and newly launched F8H impact crusher.
The industry's shift towards electrification will be reflected across the showground. SDLG will present its latest electric wheel loaders and excavators, Volvo 萝莉原创 Equipment will demonstrate an all-electric quarry line-up, and Maskin Mekano will showcase electrically powered screening technology designed to reduce energy consumption by up to 70% compared with conventional diesel-powered alternatives.
Safety, automation and digitalisation will also be key themes. Parksafe Group will unveil its Zone AI Human Form Recognition system for off-highway machinery, EvoQuip will showcase its AI-enabled INNEX platform and TRAC screening technology, whilst Continental will demonstrate intelligent tyre monitoring systems providing real-time pressure and temperature data.
Visitors interested in processing and recycling technology can expect major displays from Terex Finlay, EDGE Innovate, Bruce Materials Processing Solutions, MB Crusher, MAGNA, McCloskey International, RUBBLE MASTER and many more, with numerous machines operating live throughout the demonstration areas.
These are just a selection of exhibitors who will be at the show this year. Visitors can view the latest exhibitor news and use the new Exhibitly planning tool to create their own personalised Hillhead experience before arriving on site.
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The exhibition takes place at Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire, UK.
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