Press Area

Hillhead 2028 takes place from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 June at Tarmac's Hillhead Quarry, Near Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9PR.

Visiting press members are invited to use the Show's official press hospitality lounge which can be found on stand H1.

Exhibitors wishing to submit press events and press packs for inclusion should submit them here.

Free press passes are available for editorial/broadcast journalists.

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Event Address

Hillhead Quarry,
Buxton, Derbyshire,
SK17 9PR

Press Contact

Simon Chan: Email
Tel: +44 (0)115 945 3894

What are the dates and location of the show?

The exhibition takes place from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 June 2028. It is held at Tarmac's Hillhead Quarry, Near Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9PR

What are the opening times?

Tuesday 27 June 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 28 June 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday 29 June 09:00 – 16:00

Who organises the event?

The show is organised by Nottingham-based The QMJ Group, specialist magazine publishers and exhibition organisers for the quarrying, concrete and associated industries.

How often does the event take place?

The show was established in 1982 and moved to Hillhead the following year, where it takes place every other year.

How many exhibitors and visitors attend?

Over 627 exhibitors attended the 2026 show. The event was attended by 18,340 visitors independantly audited by ABC.

View the 2026 Exhibitor List

How big is the exhibition area?

The showground covers an area (gross) of approximately 140,000m². The net stand space occupied in 2026 was 66,657m² and the demonstration areas extend to around 30,000m².

What is unique about the event?

The working demonstration areas are what make Hillhead unique. There are four separate demonstration areas:

Quarry face for large excavators, face shovels, hydraulic breakers, wheel loaders and dumptrucks
Rock processing for crushers, screens, scalping grids and stockpiling conveyors
East area for crushing, shredding, screening and washing equipment
Registration area for rock processing and recycling demonstrations

In 2026 Hillhea introduced live curated demonstration shows, combining live machine operation with expert commentary and manufacturer interviews.

Find out more on the demonstration pages.

What industries are covered by the event?

Quarrying, mining, recycling, heavy construction, materials handling, concrete, asphalt, road surfacing, civil engineering, plant hire, demolition and landfill.

As a member of the media, how do I register for the event?

Press registration is available here

Please note that press passes are only provided for editorial/broadcast journalists. Advertising and marketing personnel associated with the industry can register for free here.

Who is the press contact?

The press contact is Simon Chan. If you have any questions relating to the event then please contact him on +44 (0)115 945 3894 or by email: simon.chan@qmj.co.uk

Press Area

Exhibitor Press Packs

CEENorm

fibo Collect UK

Eriez

Omega