Hillhead

Hillhead UK is the United Kingdom’s largest quarrying, construction and recycling equipment exhibition, held at a working limestone quarry near Buxton in Derbyshire. Renowned within the heavy plant and infrastructure sectors, this biennial trade event attracts leading international manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and industry professionals to showcase the latest machinery, technologies and innovations that drive productivity and efficiency in construction, quarrying and recycling operations.

As a standout platform in the UK construction calendar, Hillhead UK features an extensive exhibition area with hundreds of exhibitors displaying a wide range of products and services. These include heavy earthmoving machines, crushers and screening equipment, materials handling systems, bulk materials processing technologies, recycling solutions and associated components that support major infrastructure and resource extraction applications.

What makes Hillhead UK unique is its live demonstration environments. The show integrates multiple demonstration zones within the quarry setting, where visitors can observe machines working in real-world conditions and evaluate performance, capabilities and operational workflows firsthand. This immersive experience is highly valued by buyers, fleet managers, engineers and project decision-makers seeking practical insights into equipment suitability and performance.

Hillhead UK also fosters valuable networking and business engagement opportunities. Attendees include OEM representatives, distributors, consultants, rental companies and procurement officials who connect to discuss trends, share technical knowledge and identify collaboration opportunities. The event’s scale and industry reach make it an essential meeting place for professionals across the quarrying, construction and recycling sectors.

Alongside traditional equipment exhibitions, Hillhead UK often highlights emerging technologies and innovations, including digital solutions, automation systems, sustainability advancements and startup showcases that reflect evolving needs in machinery performance and environmental stewardship.

Whether you are sourcing heavy equipment, exploring operational technologies or building strategic industry relationships, Hillhead UK provides a comprehensive and engaging platform where the latest developments in quarrying, construction and recycling machinery come to life.