SCOT JCB has announced the delivery of 130 new machines to Falkirk-based Lomond Plant in a landmark deal which it heralded as signalling ‘renewed confidence in the UK construction market’.
The order reflects a long-standing partnership between the two businesses which now spans more than 30 years. The new fleet includes a diverse mix of JCB models, carefully selected to support Lomond Plant’s hire operations across the UK.
The deal comprises 42 x JCB 140X Tracked Excavators; 23 x JCB 220X Tracked Excavators; 24 x JCB 86C Midi Excavators; 6 x JCB 525-60 Telescopic Handlers; 5 x JCB 3CX; 5 x JCB 25Z Mini Excavators; 2 x JCB JS160W Wheeled Excavators; 10 x JCB Site Dumpers; and 15 x JCB Compaction Rollers.
The latest investment follows what Lomond Plant’s Joint MD, Ross Easton, describes as the ‘best start to the year since pre-Covid’, and signals a major milestone in the company’s future growth strategy.
He continued, “The market seems to be stabilising. Interest rates are coming down, and there are early signs of confidence returning to the construction sector. That means we can begin to plan for growth again. It’s much more predictable now than it’s been in the last three or four years. For a hire business like ours, that clarity is vital, we need to know what’s coming and what machines will be needed.
“Scot JCB has supported us right the way through the uncertainty. The service we receive is second to none. Not just when it comes to the machines themselves, but in terms of their network coverage, responsiveness, and ongoing backup. That level of support makes a real difference.”
David Park, sales director at Scot JCB, added, “We’re incredibly proud to support Lomond Plant as they continue to grow. This order is not only significant in scale, but it reflects the strength of the relationship between our teams. Lomond Plant is one of the UK’s most respected plant hire businesses, and we’re delighted they continue to choose JCB equipment and Scot JCB service to support their customers.”
