Hillhead 2026 Set to Showcase Heavy-Duty Equipment and OTR Tyre Demand

With just under a year until the gates open, Hillhead 2026 is already close to capacity. The quarrying, construction and recycling showcase, to be staged at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry near Buxton from 23–25 June 2026, has confirmed 77 % of its outdoor exhibition area. Leading OEMs, including JCB, Volvo, Komatsu and Liebherr, headline a roster of more than 30 returning exhibitors, signalling a bumper event for off-road tyre suppliers and service providers.

Strong early bookings

• 77 % of outdoor space taken: re-booking demand has surged since the 2024 edition.
• Confirmed brands: Ammann, Case, Hitachi, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kubota, LiuGong, McCloskey, Sandvik, Sany, Wirtgen and many more.
• Visitor registration: opens November 2025; expressions of interest to exhibit remain live.

Event manager Harvey Sugden said the “phenomenal” re-booking rate underlines Hillhead’s status as the UK’s leading live-demonstration venue for heavy machinery.

Why it matters to the tyre sector

Large wheel-loader, dump-truck and excavator fleets rely on specialist OTR (off-the-road) tyres for quarry productivity and safety. With capital equipment orders often tied to tyre supply contracts, Hillhead provides a direct route to decision-makers specifying:

• Ultra-wide radial quarry tyres with cut-resistant compounds
• Real-time TPMS that integrate with machine telematics
• Retreadable casing designs to cut operating costs and waste

Key dates

Visitor registration November 2025

Exhibition build-up 19–22 June 2026

Show days 23–25 June 2026

Exhibitor opportunities

Outdoor demonstration plots remain in highest demand, but indoor hall space is still available. Companies supplying OTR tyres, wheel security systems, inflation services and sustainability solutions can register interest now via the Hillhead website.

Exhibitors can send press releases to info@tyrenews.co.uk for inclusion in Tyre News Media’s Hillhead 2026 Special.

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