Hitachi 90-tonne excavator in quarry

Expanding quarry group invests in 90-tonne Hitachi excavator

HERITAGE Quarry Group (North) has invested in a new 90-tonne Hitachi excavator to support the firm's growth plans. The supplier of natural British stone products...
Demolition robot at Brokk conference

Brokk global conference celebrates 50 years of innovation

DEMOLITION robot specialist Brokk recently marked its 50-year anniversary with a global conference that brought together nearly 70 partners and representatives from around the...
Scott Limond, training instructor (left) and Darren Petrie, training manager, are pictured outside APA’s headquarters in Aberdeen.

Access Platforms Aberdeen secures NPORS accreditation

ACCESS Platforms Aberdeen (APA) has expanded its training offering with in-house instructors now fully accredited by NPORS. The accreditation enables APA to provide training across...
SPOA executive committee and permanent members of staff

Scottish plant sector leaders join refreshed SPOA executive committee

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association has welcomed a trio of Scottish plant sector leaders to its executive committee. Graham Bow, MD of Gordon Bow Plant...
Cat machines

Finning ramps up Fuel Promise initiative

FINNING UK & Ireland has announced it is giving customers a 'data-backed guarantee' on the fuel consumption for new Cat machines. With fuel often the...
Jarrod Lockwood, Engineering Manager for the North of England at Nationwide Platforms

Nationwide Platforms engineering manager aims to ‘Strike Out Stigma’ this Diabetes Week

AN engineering manager at powered access specialist Nationwide Platforms is marking Diabetes Week by proving that the condition needn't be an obstacle to success...
Leica laser scanners

Leica RTC series ‘sets new benchmark’ in scanning accuracy

LEICA Geosystems has launched the new RTC series of terrestrial laser scanners. The Leica RTC300, 500, and 700 series is said to combine the 'speed,...
European Rental Awards winners celebrate on stage

Portable power innovation wins top European product accolade

PORTABLE power specialist Instagrid is celebrating after winning the Product of the Year category at the 2026 European Rental Awards (ERA). The firm triumphed for...
LiuGong 925FCR

Ten LiuGong machines set for Hillhead debut

LiuGong will present a 12-machine line-up at Hillhead 2026, including 10 machines appearing at the exhibition for the first time. The firm revealed its stand...
LANDCROS operato challenge winners on podium

Inaugural UK LANDCROS Operator Challenge winner crowned

ANDREW Walker from Herring Plant Hire triumphed at the first ever UK LANDCROS Operator Challenge and will now represent the UK at the European...
Hassell MD Jack Hassell and Dan Bailey, SANY UK material handler sales manager

SANY UK appoints new authorised dealer for material handlers

SANY Heavy Machinery UK has appointed E H Hassell & Sons as an authorised dealer for SANY material handlers. E H Hassell & Son celebrated...
Panel session at construction conference

CPA Conference 2026 puts major construction challenges under the spotlight

THE biggest issues facing the UK construction sector were put under the spotlight at the recent Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) Conference in London. The event brought...