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Sean Scarah, Safety Shield COO

Safety Shield Global appoints ex-Balfour Beatty director as chief operating officer

SAFETY Shield Global, which develops AI-powered solutions designed to reduce People Plant Interface (PPI) risks, has appointed Sean Scarah as its new chief operating...
A new A40G articulated hauler and EC500 crawler excavator, part of Stevens Equipment Rental’s latest 38-unit Volvo fleet expansion.

Stevens Equipment Rental adds 38 new Volvos in major fleet investment

STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has marked its 50th anniversary with the addition of 38 high-spec Volvo machines. The new models will be delivered to the...
Merlo machines at Ernest Doe

Ernest Doe Construction joins Merlo dealer network

MERLO UK has appointed Ernest Doe Construction as an authorised construction dealer. A long-established family business, Ernest Doe has been involved in the construction and...

George Leslie hosts third annual Innovation Day

GEORGE Leslie has hosted its third annual innovation day bringing together over 400 professionals from across the construction industry to focus on a more...
Graeme Blake, Rokbak

Rokbak strengthens product management team at Motherwell factory

ROKBAK has appointed Graeme Blake as a product manager, operating out of the ADT manufacturer's factory in Motherwell. Graeme joined the Volvo Group in 2014....
Bobcat battery pack research and development centre

Doosan Bobcat opens battery pack R&D centre to accelerate electrification goals

DOOSAN Bobcat has launched eFORCE LAB., a dedicated battery pack research and development centre focused on advancing next-generation electrification technologies for equipment. The firm said...
Nationwide Platforms fleet

Nationwide Platforms confirms haulage deal with WS Specialist Logistics

NATIONWIDE Platforms has entered into a new multi-year partnership with WS Specialist Logistics to oversee its haulage operations across Scotland and the north of...
Construction equipment on site

CEA ‘pressing for clarity’ over impact of new US tariffs on machine exports

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has revealed it is in 'urgent discussions' with the Department for Business and Trade regarding the impact on UK construction...
Worker on wind turbine

Financial close achieved on Mill Rig Wind Farm project

RENEWABLES developer OnPath Energy has achieved financial close on a 33.4MW onshore wind project in South Lanarkshire, described as having a 'subsidy-free long-term route...
Kubota mini-excavators in GAP livery

GAP adds 723 new Kubota excavators to hire fleet

GAP Hire Solutions is investing in its fleet after concluding a deal to buy 723 new Kubota excavators. The haul includes a variety of models...
Busy stands at Meet the Buyer event

Meet the Buyer event to highlight construction opportunities on Netherton Hub project

A Meet the Buyer event is set to take place in Aberdeen where construction businesses can learn about opportunities to get involved in the...
Evans Engineering machinery

New partnerships support Evans Engineering expansion plans

EAST Lothian-based Evans Engineering Solutions is targeting further growth this year after embarking on new partnerships and moving into a new facility with bespoke...
Fraser Ross, LCF Engineering

Customers can get hands-on at LCF’s new Kilmarnock base

LCF Engineering has embarked on an ambitious new chapter after opening a dedicated base in Kilmarnock for its larger construction machines. The firm has grown...
Henrich Clewing (MD, Merlo Deutschland GmbH) and Paolo Merlo, (CEO, Merlo Group)

Merlo S.p.A acquires shares of Merlo Deutschland GmbH

MERLO S.p.A. has acquired the shares in Merlo Deutschland GmbH, which were previously owned by the Clewing family, the owners of Heinrichs Holding GmbH. The...
Hitachi construction equipment

Hitachi confirms increase in research and development spend

HITACHI Construction Machinery (HCM) has revealed an increase in spend on research and development. The manufacturer revealed the growing demands for digitalisation and decarbonisation, among...
Christopher Devlin, CDE

CDE strengthens business development team in Scotland

WET processing solutions specialist CDE has appointed Christopher Devlin to its business development team in Scotland. The move is designed to strengthen the firm's footprint...
Ciro Casapulla

CNH appoints new head of construction for EMEA region

CIRO Casapulla has been appointed head of CNH construction for the EMEA region. With more than 23 years of experience at CNH, Casapulla has held...
Construction equipment on site

CEA provides progress update on manifesto pledges

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has published a progress update on its manifesto, which was launched a year ago setting out the priorities for...

Quattro Group confirms sale of AB2K in management buyout

QUATTRO Group has announced the sale of its Scottish-based subsidiary, AB2K, in a management buyout that forms part of a sector-led separation. The move has...

Mitsui acquires Port of Nigg and fabrication and access firms from Global Energy Group

GLOBAL Energy Group (GEG) has reached an agreement of the sale of three of its group companies - including The Port of Nigg -...
Krister Blomgren, CEO engcon and Francesco Quaranta, HCME President and CEO

engcon signs deal with Hitachi to increase tiltrotator usage in Europe

ENGCON has signed an agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) to supply products to its dealers and distributors. The mutually non-exclusive deal is...
LiuGong electric construction equipment

LiuGong UK event outlines firm’s leadership in BEV technology

LiuGong UK recently hosted an event designed to showcase its next-generation electric construction equipment and reaffirm the brand's commitment to the UK market. Held at...
Volvo construction machinery

Strategic investments strengthen Volvo’s position amid market uncertainty

VOLVO CE has revealed that strategic investments have strengthened the manufacturer's position over the second quarter of 2025. While order intake and deliveries have risen...
Plastering photo

Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in Q2

NEW research has revealed that UK construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025. The findings were revealed in the Construction Products...
SANY aerial

First SANY European summit results in orders and purchase intentions exceeding $65 million

SANY'S first ever European Dealers & Premium Customers Summit has resulted in confirmed orders and purchase intentions exceeding $65 million, the firm has revealed. Held...
JCB

Lomond Plant secures 130 new machines in landmark deal with Scot JCB

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...

Wills Bros Civil Engineering set to secure £152.7m A9 dualling contract

WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is set to be appointed to lead work to dual the A9 between the Tay Crossing and Ballinluig. Fiona Hyslop, Scottish...
From left to right are: Flannery Plant Hire MD Patrick Flannery, George Bamford, Mary Flannery, JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford, Pat Flannery Snr, Paul Flannery, Thomas Flannery and Martin Flannery.

Flannery boosts JCB offering with 220 new machines in £22m deal

FLANNERY Plant Hire has invested in a fleet of 220 new JCB machines in a deal worth over £22 million. Supplied by dealer Greenshields JCB,...

Blue Machinery announced as UK distributor for Terex MAGNA range

BLUE Machinery has been announced as the distributor for the Terex MAGNA range across the UK. The strategic agreement will see Blue Scotland, Blue Central,...
Darren Forrester, new Head of Operations alongside Scott Brewster, Managing Director at Brewster Brothers.

Brewster Brothers appoints new head of operations

BREWSTER Brothers has announced the appointment of Darren Forrester as its new head of operations. With more than 35 years of experience spanning transport logistics,...