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Steelwrist unveils third generation tiltrotators at Hamburg event

STEELWRIST launched its third generation of tiltrotators at a special event at the manufacturer's new facility in Hamburg. A new product category was also introduced as...

Make it a double: Forsyth of Denny takes delivery of new mobile cranes

FORSYTH of Denny has taken delivery of two new Liebherr cranes in the form of the LTM 1060-3.1 and LTM 1090-4.2. These are the initial...

Molson and Lighthouse charity to team up for mental health talks at ScotPlant 2024

MOLSON Group will be teaming up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for a series of mental health talks during ScotPlant 2024. Two daily presentations...

Bobcat unveils new range of rotary telehandlers

BOBCAT has launched a new range of rotary telehandlers. The range includes nine Stage V-powered models for the European market, covering lifting heights from 18...

Morris Leslie buys fleet of JCB machines in £68m order

PERTH-based Morris Leslie Plant Hire is kicking off its 50th birthday celebrations by placing an order worth £68 million for a fleet of new...

Molson appointed XCMG dealer for Scotland

MOLSON Group has been awarded the distribution rights of XCMG excavators and wheeled loaders in Scotland. Sales and aftercare services will be fulfilled by Molson...

Hitachi backs My Name’5 Doddie Foundation with second branded digger

AS sponsors of the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK has teamed up with Synergy Hire for the second consecutive year to...

Sector resilience and achievements hailed at annual SPOA dinner

THE ‘success, resilience, and collaboration’ within the Scottish plant industry was celebrated at the recent Scottish Plant Owners Association’s (SPOA) 72nd annual dinner in...

Excitement builds for ScotPlant 2024 as only a handful of outdoor plots remain

ONLY a handful of outdoor plots and an extremely limited number of indoor stands remain available for ScotPlant 2024. The biggest and most important event...

Something’s Brewing: new recycling plant supports construction sector’s green aims

SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been praised for its progress towards embracing a more sustainable future by one of the country’s leading resource management businesses. Brewster...

Apprentices of the Year announced by the Scottish Plant Owners Association

LEWIS Frew and Sandy Coull have been announced as Apprentices of the Year 2023/2024 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). The announcement was made...

Registration goes live for ScotPlant 2024!

REGISTRATION for ScotPlant 2024 has now opened. The biggest event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment industry returns to the Royal Highland Centre,...

Morris Leslie poised for further growth after posting strong financial results

MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire is gearing up for further growth following an 'excellent' set of financial results, which revealed a rise in both revenues...

Scotland bucks the trend in equipment sales with 5% increase in 2023

SCOTLAND bucked the trend in UK equipment sales in 2023 after seeing a 5% increase compared with the previous year. New figures reveal Scotland was...

‘Progress and milestones’ in 2023 leaves Volvo prepared for 2024 challenges

VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported 'improved earnings and stable sales' in Europe and North America for the final quarter of 2023. For the full year...

Kubota celebrates European milestone in 2024

KUBOTA is marking its 50th anniversary in Europe this year. The manufacturer opened its first subsidiary in France in 1974 and is now one of...

Bobcat to showcase RogueX2 autonomous loader concept

BOBCAT has revealed that its stand at Intermat 2024 will give an insight into what the company is developing for the construction industry of...

Steelwrist poised for ‘largest and most innovative’ product launch yet

ON March 13, Steelwrist will inaugurate the company's new facility in Hamburg, Germany, and present what the manufacturer has described as the 'largest and...

JCB chairman urges industry to embrace ‘unique opportunity’ to shape net zero ambitions

JCB has urged industry leaders to support the UK Government’s call for evidence on how non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) might be powered in the...

Stewart Plant Sales bags McCloskey Environmental distribution deal in Scotland

STEWART Plant Sales, a Scot JCB Group company, has secured the exclusive distribution rights for the McCloskey Environmental range across Scotland. McCloskey Environmental manufactures waste...

Entries sought for CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2024

ENTRIES are now being sought for the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2024. Employers across the industry have been invited to...

Brewster Brothers’ second recycling plant opens near Cumbernauld

BREWSTER Brothers has fully opened the company's second recycling plant as part of a £7 million expansion. The firm's wash plants transform excavated soils and...

New CASE 20-tonne class excavator is the ‘Essential’ option

CASE Construction Equipment has announced the addition of a second 20-tonne class crawler excavator to its E-Series line- up. The CX210E-S is the 'Essential' alternative...

Plantforce invests in new heavy haulage division

PLANTFORCE has invested in nine new lorries and trailers to kickstart a new heavy haulage division. The firm is offering a new service of movement...

Volvo to sell ABG paver business to Ammann Group

VOLVO Construction Equipment has reached an agreement to divest its ABG paver business to the Ammann Group. The deal includes the ABG paver production and...

Perth event will offer advice on how to avoid plant and fuel theft

AN event aimed at tackling plant and fuel theft will take place in Perth this week, as 'shocking' new figures reveal the extent of...

New research highlights persistent pay issues in Scottish construction sector

NEW research conducted by the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has found that Scottish construction businesses continue to be blighted by payment issues and unresolved...

Training providers confirm merger to ‘seize new opportunities’

AQUATERRA Training has announced a merger with Bon Accord Training, a fellow training provider based in Aberdeenshire. Bon Accord Training has been a family-run business...

SPOA and CITB launch first ever Scottish crane operator apprenticeship

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and the CITB have announced that the first ever Scottish crane operator apprenticeship will begin in January. This two-year...

Kobelco marks European milestone and confirms relocation plans

KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe (KCME) has been celebrating the 10-year anniversary of re-establishing operations in Europe. The Japanese excavator specialist announced its return to the...