Institute of Quarrying launches Excellence Awards
THE Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has announced the launch of its first ever industry-wide awards celebrating the work of those involved in the mineral...
Liebherr to sponsor top business awards
LIEBHERR has been announced as headline sponsors of the National Business Awards (NBA).
Entries for the awards close on March 14, with the winners announced...
Hard work pays off for Institute of Quarrying’s Scottish branch
THE Institute of Quarrying’s (IQ) Scottish Branch has won the President’s Branch Trophy for the first time in its history.
The accolade is awarded to...
Lighting project win brightens up Volvo Motherwell
VOLVO Motherwell has won the UK-wide Industrial and Transport Lighting Project of the Year at the Lux Awards, held recently in London.
The winning project...
Glasgow hire firm nets top safety award
GAP will be presented with a top award for health and safety at a ceremony in Glasgow in September.
The hire specialist has achieved Gold...
Triple success for A-Plant at awards ceremony
A-PLANT is celebrating a hat-trick of accolades at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2018.
The firm was named Plant, Tool & Equipment Hire Company of...
“Fast and flexible” payment solutions help JCB Finance scoop award
JCB Finance has won the Captive Finance Provider accolade at the Leasing Life Chief Executives’ Lending Forum and Awards 2018.
The JCB Finance team had to demonstrate...
Triple success for Blue Group at Powerscreen awards ceremony
BLUE Group is celebrating a hat-trick of prizes picked up at the Powerscreen Awards Ceremony, held recently in Miami, Florida as part of the...
Demolition man: Worsley Plant member wins national award
WORSLEY Plant's Brian Carroll has won the 2018 Demolition Man of the Year Award after his efforts to make Demo Expo 2017 a success.
Brian joined...
A-Plant training team honoured at powered access awards
A-Plant has won an international training award for the second time in five years.
The firm fought off competition from nominees in Brazil, China and The...
A-Plant compliance officer shortlisted for international prize
A-PLANT compliance officer Jane Downey is in the frame for a major international award.
Jane is one of 15 women from around the world shortlisted...
Top plant apprentices to be honoured at national event
THE top apprentices in the UK plant sector will be honoured at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future 2018 event.
Now in its...
Terex Trucks names Apprentice of the Year
22-YEAR-OLD Edward Massey has been named Terex Trucks' Apprentice of the Year.
He is currently studying for a BEng (Hons) in computer-aided mechanical engineering while...
G-Series loaders make a Case for design excellence
CASE Construction Equipment has scooped a top design award for its G-Series wheel loaders.
The manufacturer picked up the Good Design Award in the industrial category...
Bathgate haulage firm crowned king of the road
BATHGATE-based haulage firm D&J Sibbald has scooped a prestigious award at the Transport News Scottish Rewards event, held recently in Glasgow.
The family-run business took the ‘Scottish...
GAP climbs 28 places in Sunday Times Top Track 250
GAP Hire Solutions has jumped 28 places to 142 in the Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 league table.
The business has enjoyed a record...
Equipment hirer nominated for trio of business awards
GAP Hire Solutions is in the running for three prizes at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2017.
The rental equipment specialist has been shortlisted...
Power tools specialist scoops top volunteer award
HILTI has been named Volunteer Company of the Year at the national 2017 WellChild Awards.
The power tool and construction services firm has donated over...
Silver lining for Scots firms at safety awards
TWO Scottish-based plant firms have received Silver Awards by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for their commitment to health and safety.
Motherwell manufacturer...
Altrad Belle wins first Paul Bidwell Memorial Award
ALTRAD Belle picked up the inaugural Paul Bidwell Memorial Award at this year's Plantworx exhibition.
The award recognises the contribution made to the plant industry...
Seddons scoops top supplier award
SEDDONS Plant & Engineers Ltd picked up the top supplier prize at the Hire Association Europe’s (HAE) Hire Awards of Excellence 2017.
The company received the accolade at the...
GAP nets hat-trick of awards at HAE event
GAP Hire Solutions picked up three awards at the Hire Awards of Excellence, including the Hire Achiever prize at a ceremony in London.
Kieran McCreery,...
Innovation award becomes reality for HAE
THE Hire Association Europe (HAE) has scooped a top innovation award for its virtual reality health and safety training programmes.
The organisation triumphed in the Commitment...
V for Victory for GAP
GAP Event Services, a division of equipment hirer GAP Hire Solutions, has landed a Festival Supplier Award for the firm's work at last summer’s V...
Glasgow firm takes top safety award
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Group has been named Scotland’s Top Road Safety Operator of the Year at the annual Transport News Scottish Rewards ceremony.
Group transport manager Willie...
Volvo’s Co-Pilot system earns top HMI award
VOLVO Construction Equipment's Co-Pilot system has won the 'most innovative HMI (human machine interface) feature' category at the Car HMI Awards 2016.
The system, which...
Safety first for AMI Group
AMI Group has won a top award for its construction plant security systems.
The equipment tracking specialist was named ‘Best for After-Theft Recovery Technology and Recognised...
CPA opts for life in the fast lane
LEWIS Hamilton's brother Nicolas will host the 4th annual Stars of the Future Plant Mechanic Apprentice Awards.
The CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) announced the BTCC...
Family matters for GAP
GAP Hire Solutions has picked up a prestigious family business award.
The company won the Large Family Business of the Year award at the Scottish...
Weld Off sparks into life
Weld Off, which celebrates the talents of Britain's best young welders has been launched.
Entries are now open for Weld Off 2016, which has a...
