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Vessel support contract brings jobs boost at Port of Cromarty Firth

GLOBAL Port Services Shipping (GPSS) has landed a multi-million-pound contract to provide marine logistics and vessel support to Seaway7 for its scope of work...
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UNIC Cranes Europe announces double mini spider launch

UNIC Cranes Europe has launched two new mini spider cranes featuring a telescoping luffing jib/searcher hook. The new models build on the features of the...

Blazing a trail: Edinburgh crane specialist extends trailer fleet

EDINBURGH-based Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes has taken delivery of a new STGO Cat 3, four-axle low loader from Nooteboom Trailers. The new arrival joins a...

Liebherr launches new flat-top crane

LIEBHERR has added a new flat-top crane to its EC-B series portfolio in the form of the 470 EC-B, which is available in both...
Sarens PSG crane

Sarens PSG expands fleet with Liebherr crane at new Aberdeen base

JOINT venture Sarens PSG has welcomed a new all-terrain Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 to the company’s new head office in Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone. The five-axle...

Liebherr encouraged by ‘buoyant’ Scottish crane market

LIEBHERR’S crane division is gearing up for another busy year in Scotland, including plans to display a crane on the Liebherr ScotPlant stand in...
Liebherr mobile crane bought by Global Crane Services

Global Crane Services strengthens fleet with double purchase

GLOBAL Crane Services has enhanced its lifting capabilities with the addition of two Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile cranes. The models will both come fitted with...
Charlie Fox, Joseph Dougan and Rory Piercy from first cohort of crane operator apprentices

Deadline looms for second intake of Scottish crane operator apprenticeship

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging employers in the lifting sector to sign up apprentices for the second intake of the Scottish...
SANY UK and Crowland Cranes visit No.18 SANY Light House Factory in Changsha, China

SANY UK confirms strategic alliance with Crowland Cranes

SANY UK has formed an alliance with Crowland Cranes Ltd, designed to strengthen the firm's presence in the mobile crane sector. The partnership is due...

Liebherr crane helps lift northern Scotland business to new heights

WICK-based lifting and plant hire specialist Hugh Simpson (Contractors) has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM1650-8.1 crane. The model boosts the firm's lifting capacity...

Kirow 1200 used to lift bridge deck in place on £2.9m Neilston project

NETWORK Rail called upon a Kirow 1200 crane on its £2.9 million project to replace a bridge that crosses the Neilston railway line. Billed as...

Rise of the cranes at ScotPlant 2024

THREE major crane specialists have joined the ScotPlant 2024 line-up in recent weeks. Sarens UK and Global Crane Services will both be exhibiting at the...

Battery hybrid solution proves a ‘game-changer’ for contractor

CURO Construction has reportedly been able to make CO2 savings of 79,000kg thanks to a battery hybrid solution supplied by Aggreko for a tower...

Manitou is first choice on Firth of Forth

PORT Edgar Marina is situated on the Firth of Forth, with the iconic Road and Rail Bridges to the East and the new Forth...

A Liebherr double for Whyte Cargo Handlers

ANGUS-based Whyte Cargo Handlers has taken delivery of two Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 mobile cranes. The five-axle crane boasts a seven-section 66m main boom, topped by...

New crane on the Horizon for Falkirk firm celebrating milestone year

FALKIRK-based Horizon Reinforcing and Crane Hire has marked its 50th anniversary by adding a 110t capacity Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 to its fleet. The firm has...

Grove cranes lift Ayrshire steel firm to new heights

IMPRESSED by the performance of the Grove GMK4100L and Grove GMK3055, which it purchased in 2013, J & D Pierce – Scotland’s leading structural steelwork...
Breaking ground at Global’s new Highland HQ

Global Energy Group rebrands and unveils plans for multi-million-pound Highland HQ

GLOBAL Energy Group has announced it has undergone a rebrand and will now be known simply as ‘Global’. Group companies, Global Port Services, Global Crane...

New cranes on the Horizon for Scots firms

TWO Scottish companies have placed landmark orders for Liebherr cranes. Falkirk-based family business Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire Ltd has taken delivery of the UK's...
Crane guidance publication

New guidance published for cranes operating near railways

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released new guidance for cranes operating near live rail environments. The 58-page publication - entitled ‘Requirements for Lifting Equipment...

New book charts 75-year history of Edinburgh crane specialist

A new book is set to be published to mark the 75th anniversary of Edinburgh-based mobile crane hirer and metal recycling specialist, Bernard Hunter. The...
Mark Rafferty (Bernard Hunter) and Lyle Sibbald (Liebherr Great Britain)

Bernard Hunter strengthens fleet with 300-tonne Liebherr crane

EDINBURGH-based mobile crane specialist Bernard Hunter has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2. The 300-tonne unit was ordered at bauma 2025. The six-axle all-terrain...
Liebherr MK 120-5.1

Liebherr adds to mobile construction crane portfolio

LIEBHERR is expanding its mobile crane range with the new MK 120-5.1. With a jib measuring 52m and a maximum lifting capacity of 2,100kg at...
Liebherr 620 HC-L

Liebherr extends luffing jib crane range

LIEBHERR has announced an expansion of its latest generation of luffing jib cranes to the 600-metre tonne segment. The new 620 HC-L 18/36 has been...

Edinburgh crane specialist is on a roll with new equipment

AN Edinburgh crane firm has completed a landmark installation of a roller brake tester for mobile cranes. Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes said the equipment, manufactured...
LTM 1650-8.1 crane purchased by Forsyth of Denny

Expectations are high for Liebherr cranes in Scotland this year

2025 marked another positive year for Liebherr’s mobile and crawler cranes in Scotland, sales manager Lyle Sibbald has told Project Plant. Customers took delivery of...

Scottish crane hirer buys largest Liebherr to date

STODDART Crane Hire has snapped up the company's largest Liebherr machine to date in the form of a new 230t LTM1230-5.1. The north of Scotland-based...

Sibbald joins Liebherr as mobile and crawler crane sales manager

LIEBHERR-Great Britain has appointed Lyle Sibbald as sales manager for Scotland and the north of England, where he will be responsible for sales of...

Technology helps cut emissions on project

AN ongoing partnership between Sir Robert McAlpine and Aggreko has yielded an 85% reduction in emissions and fuel across five live tower cranes on...
Hugh Simpson of (Hugh Simpson Contractors Limited) and Lyle Sibbald of (Liebherr Great Britain)

Hugh Simpson snaps up new Liebherr mobile crane

WICK-based crane and plant hire company Hugh Simpson Contractors has snapped up a new LTM 1150-5.3 Liebherr mobile crane. The five-axle crane boasts a 66...