The working demonstration areas are what make Hillhead unique. Having the opportunity to see plant and equipment doing a real ‘job of work’ in a live quarry environment is invaluable for both exhibitors and visitors alike.
And this year there are 600 exhibitors at the biggest event to date.
The biennial event at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton has built on the momentum of its record-breaking 2022 show and some of those who will be exhibiting includes Volvo (SMT), Komatsu, JCB, Caterpillar (Finning), Terex Group (Powerscreen, Finlay, EvoQuip, MDS, and Terex Washing Systems), Case, Sandvik, Hyundai and Bell.
Also coming will be Liebherr, Develon, Bomag, LiuGong, Sany, Wirtgen, Astec Industries, Telestack, Hitachi, Metso (McHale Plant and Duo), CDE, Kubota, Takeuchi, Merlo, Gipo, Wacker Neuson and McLanahan.
Our photographer was at day one of the exhibition on Tuesday June, 25 taking pictures.

1. Watching from up high
Looking out over the quarry and exhibition site. Photo Brian Eyre Photo: Brian Eyre

2. Vehicles of the future
Vehicles of the future at Hillhead 2024. Photo Brian Eyre Photo: Brian Eyre

3. Up from Cornwall
John and James Tripp from Cornwall at the Mercedes exhibit at Hillhead. Photo Brian Eyre Photo: Brian Eyre

4. Large crowds
Large crowds at Hillhead as thousands of people travel from all over the world for the exhibition at Hillhead quarry. Photo Brian Eyre Photo: Brian Eyre