Conquip targets Scottish growth after opening new Livingston base
CONQUIP Engineering Group is targeting growth in Scotland after opening a new base in Livingston.
The firm, which exhibited at ScotPlant 2026 in April, specialises...
Customised machines aid Cairngorms wildfire response
EAST Lothian-based Evans Engineering Solutions helped to tackle the recent Cairngorms wildfire after supplying a customised machine described as ‘one of the best firefighting...
LiuGong to strengthen coverage in the north
LiuGong is adopting a targeted approach to growing its market share in the UK and hopes to add more dealers to its network to...
Blackwood Training sees huge rise in career pivoters
BLACKWOOD Training is experiencing a sharp rise in individuals looking to transition from other careers to become plant operators, Project Plant has learnt.
The Stewarton-based...
‘Striking’ Merlo rotating telehandler shows its steel on first project
WM W.M. Rose & Sons has delivered a striking custom black Merlo Roto R50.26 S Plus to DS Steel, a specialist in steel-framed buildings.
The...
Blairgowrie site central to Gordons’ growth plans
GORDONS Construction Equipment has tipped customers to benefit from the opening of the firm’s new Blairgowrie depot following an expansion of the company’s product...
Nixon targets Scottish infrastructure projects with modular offering
NIXON Hire is ramping up its modular building capabilities in Scotland following the introduction of a Modular Buildings Centre of Excellence, complementing its already...
Hydrogen-powered backhoe paves way for zero-carbon sites
Dan Gilkes gets behind the wheel of the new JCB 3CX Hydrogen backhoe loader, as equipment manufacturers invest in greener machines that deliver comparable...
Hard rock makes jaw crusher easy choice for Breedon at Daviot Quarry
CONSTRUCTION materials specialist Breedon has added a Finlay J-1480 jaw crusher to its fleet in an effort to increase production of blasted material whilst...
Another level: Astec machines prove their worth in Scotland
ALLOA-based O’Kane Equipment Solutions has been appointed the official distributor for Astec’s crushing, screening and washing equipment across Scotland and northern England.
With multiple units...
Hillhead 2026 proves demand for in-person events is alive and well
HILLHEAD 2026 was another resounding success, with the event welcoming a record 627 exhibitors and over 18,000 unique visitors over three days.
As ever, the...
Hire firms benefit from keeping it in the family
GAP Group has expressed its delight after winning the Large Business of the Year category at the Scotland Business of the Year Awards 2026.
The...
