Miller Plant makes significant investment in new Cat machines
INVERURIE-based Miller Plant has invested £1.7 million in new Cat machinery and technology, including two Cat 730 articulated trucks.
The fourth generation family-owned business has purchased seven...
SPOA launches landmark research programme into the future workforce
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced the launch of a new research programme aimed at developing a better understanding of how the...
Manitou Group and HD Construction Equipment confirm partnership agreement
MANITOU Group and HD Construction Equipment have announced a cross-distribution partnership agreement for dedicated construction ranges.
Through the alliance, Manitou Group will expand its portfolio...
New MD appointed at SMT GB
SMT has announced the appointment of Phil Battle as MD for Great Britain.
Effective from the start of October, the move has been hailed as...
Flannery deploys first Cat 320 electric medium excavator in the UK
FLANNERY Plant Hire has deployed the first Cat 320 electric medium excavator in the UK.
Supplied by Finning UK & Ireland, the machine will support...
Select invests in safety technology for hire fleet
XWATCH Safety Solutions has revealed how it is supporting a programme of fleet additions at Select Plant Hire, with its safety technology being installed...
Sepsis awareness training to be rolled out to construction site teams across Scotland
A new health and safety training partnership is launching to help construction workers recognise the early warning signs of sepsis.
The move was inspired by...
Sunbelt Rentals marks sustainability milestone as demand for HVO soars
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland is celebrating a sustainability milestone as an approved supplier under the Renewable Fuel Assurance Scheme (RFAS), following continued growth...
New report highlights safe digging milestone for construction sector
A new report has revealed safe digging searches exceeded four million for the first time last year.
According to Digging Up Britain 2026, an annual...
Molson Scotland adds Bell ADTs to portfolio
MOLSON Scotland has confirmed it has been appointed as the official Bell ADT dealer north of the border.
The move follows the success of Molson...
Nixon Hire financial results ‘show that the strategy set out is delivering’
NIXON Hire has reported a 6% increase in revenue from its ongoing site solutions business to £80.7 million for the year ended December 2025....
Wacker Neuson unveils latest innovations
WACKER Neuson has released details of its new product launches this autumn, including the EW135 wheeled excavator and WL750p and WL950p wheel loaders.
The EW135,...
Metso distributor welcomes double crusher launch
MCHALE Plant Sales has welcomed the launch of two new Metso crushers.
The Metso distributor for the UK and Ireland attended the launch in Germany...
SER supplies over 20 machines to RJ McLeod for UK’s largest dry dock expansion
MORE than 20 machines from Stevens Equipment Rental are helping RJ McLeod carry out work on the UK's largest dry dock expansion at Kishorn...
Volvo begins customer testing of first EC500 Electric pre-build excvator
VOLVO Construction Equipment has commenced customer testing of the first ever EC500 Electric pre-build machine in Norway.
Equipped with both battery and grid-connected capability, including...
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...
Getting to know…Robin Bryant
Robin Bryant has been joint MD at Scot JCB since 2017. During that time, the supplier of JCB equipment has celebrated a number of...
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...
New plant simulator suite at Forth Valley College will help drive industry skills goals
THE curriculum at Forth Valley College’s (FVC) new state-of-the-art Multi-Vehicle Driving Simulator Suite will be driven by industry needs, reflecting the learning institute’s ambition...
Forsyth of Denny purchases Scotland’s first LTM 1300-6.4 crane
FORSYTH of Denny has purchased Scotland’s first Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 six-axle all-terrain crane.
The delivery follows the arrival of the firm's first LTM 1300-6.3 in...
AMD snaps up first JCB 420X tracked excavator in Scotland
AMD Contract Services has completed a landmark deal by investing in the first JCB 420X tracked excavator in Scotland.
Supplied by Scot JCB, the model...
Hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax sets new world land speed record
JCB is celebrating after setting a new world land speed record with its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax.
The car recorded the average speed 400.623 mph in...
KT Montgomery expands fleet with £8m Cat equipment investment
EAST Ayrshire-based KT Montgomery has invested £8 million in new Cat machines from Finning UK & Ireland as the hire company scales up for...
Can the Scottish plant industry flourish under PM Burnham?
SPOA (Scottish Plant Owners Association) president David Jarvie considers the first few weeks of Andy Burnham's premiership and explores what impact his plans might...
SER hails impact of ‘hydrogen-on-demand’ tech following nine-month field trial
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has hailed the impact of Ultimate Cell’s hydrogen-on-demand technology, following the conclusion of a nine-month field trial.
The evaluation focused on...
No wrong path: Highlands and Islands youngsters urged to embrace local opportunities
SCHOOL leavers across the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to build successful careers in the region, regardless of what their exam results are.
The...
YES continues expansion with purchase of over 70 Kubota mini-excavators
FALKIRK-based plant and tool hire business, Your Equipment Solutions (YES), has continued its expansion with the purchase of more than 70 Kubota mini-excavators from...
Hyundai appoints new key accounts manager for Europe
PETER Sebold has been appointed key account manager Europe at Hyundai Construction Equipment, succeeding Christophe Lecarpentier.
Moving from a product management role within the business, he...
Volvo hails ‘positive quarter’ with increased volumes and key milestones marked
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported increased volumes and improved earnings for the second quarter of 2026 as the global equipment market continued to grow.
The...
