Sandvik confirms senior appointment
SANDVIK has announced the appointment of Helen Blomqvist as president of the Machining business area and new member of the group executive management, effective...
Kobelco to acquire 70% stake in CNH’s construction equipment business
KOBELCO has agreed a deal to acquire the construction equipment business operated by CNH Industrial N.V. and its affiliates.
Kobelco and CNH have entered into...
CPA Gala Dinner celebrates milestone anniversary
MORE than 300 guests gathered at St George’s Hall in Liverpool for the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Gala Dinner 2026.
The event brought together members,...
Volvo earns award recognition for digital innovation
VOLVO Construction Equipment has won a Red Dot Design Award for its Integrated Volvo Co-Pilot, recognising its approach to creating a 'seamless' digital experience...
New growth coalition formed to strengthen industry’s voice
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has led the establishment of the Construction Growth Coalition (CGC), a newly formed group that aims to provide an...
Mabey Hire ramps up mental health focus with Mates in Mind partnership
MABEY Hire has added the Mates in Mind logo across its temporary works equipment and sites, as part of its commitment to raise awareness...
Biffa to acquire Enva’s general recycling business
AN agreement has been struck for Biffa to acquire Enva's general recycling businesses in Scotland and England.
The businesses provide commercial, industrial, and construction and...
HRN to close Balbeggie depot
HRN has confirmed that its Balbeggie depot in Perthshire will close on Friday 13 November 2026, with operations moving to the company's existing depots...
Report highlights need for construction skills investment to meet Scotland’s project pipeline
NEW analysis from the CITB has revealed that construction skills in Scotland need investment if it is to deliver a potential over ÂŁ100 billion...
Molson Group and UK subsidiaries enter administration
MOLSON Group Limited (MGL) and its UK subsidiaries have entered administration following 'challenging' trading conditions, with 203 employees immediately being made redundant.
Ross Connock, Tom...
JCB digger-themed badges raise ÂŁ12,500 for Poppy Appeal
JCB employees have helped to raise thousands of pounds for this year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal by snapping up commemorative digger-themed pin badges.
The...
Wacker Neuson dumper stolen from West Dunbartonshire site
A Wacker Neuson dumper (registration, BD72 EOR) has been stolen from a site in Alexandria.
Police are appealing for information, with the theft taking place...


































