Lyndon and Fraser Dykes last week

World Cup is a family affair for AMD Contract Services boss

FRASER Dykes, the managing director of Dumfries-based AMD Contract Services, has spoken of his pride after second cousin Lyndon Dykes was named in Scotland’s...
Stephen Flynn

Contractors invited to bid for A9 Dualling framework agreement

TRANSPORT Scotland has announced a milestone in the delivery of the A9 Dualling Programme with the publication of a £1.94 billion contract notice, inviting...
Stage V construction machinery engine

Changing machinery usage patterns ‘contributing to Stage V engine issues’

CHANGING machinery usage patterns across construction, rental and power generation applications are contributing to Stage V engine reliability issues, according to Perkins engine specialist...
CITS training

CEA-funded training supports police recovery of stolen equipment

CEA-funded police training has helped officers identify stolen surveying equipment during a search linked to a burglary investigation. The case came to light following a...
Develon dozer

Develon awarded major contract to supply dozers to Polish Army

DEVELON has been awarded a contract to supply up to 70 DD130 dozers to the Polish Army. The tender, led by Poland’s 3rd Regional Logistics...
Nu-Hire's Leigh Baker (right) with Hird Sales area sales manager Dan Holgate with a new spider lift

Livingston powered access specialist expands spider lift portfolio

LIVINGSTON-based powered access hire specialist Nu-Hire is investing in Tadano Oil&Steel platforms to grow its spider lift rental fleet. Supplied by Hird Sales, the firm...

Aberdeen firm invests further £3m in water treatment fleet

OSSO, an Aberdeen-headquartered specialist provider of fluid temperature control and separation solutions, has invested a further £3 million in its water treatment fleet. The investment...
David Jarvie

SPOA annual review highlights progress in key focus areas

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has published its annual review, celebrating key achievements over the last 12 months including the launch of new...

Aberdeen firm fined after worker seriously injured by forklift truck

A shipping company based in Aberdeen has been fined after an employee suffered serious and life-changing injuries when he was struck by a forklift...
Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry

Glensanda Quarry awarded Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation

HOLCIM UK’s Glensanda Estate and Granite Quarry - Europe's largest hard rock quarry - has been awarded The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation in...
Komatsu HM460-6 ADT

McHale ‘in determined mood to do deals’ at Hillhead 2026

MCHALE Plant Sales has announced its Hillhead 2026 line-up will include a number of new Komatsu models. The display will feature the new HM460-6 ADT,...
A Liebherr material handler and Volvo articulated hauler from the SER fleet.

Three-year pilot highlights benefits of fleet management solution

FLEET management software provider GearJoT is entering the wider UK construction market following a three-year pilot with Stevens Equipment Rental (SER) to help test...