ScotPlant 2020 registration now open
VISITOR registration for ScotPlant 2020 is now open.
The biggest and most important event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector returns to...
Molson Group acquires Finlay Scotland
MOLSON Group has acquired Finlay Scotland and secured the distribution rights for Terex Finlay in Scotland and the Scottish Islands.
The deal means Molson now...
RA30 proves to be a ‘strong asset’ for Skene Group
SKENE Group has hailed the impact made by a Rokbak RA30 hauler at its Soutra Mains Quarry in Pathhead, Midlothian.
Skene Group is a family...
Muir of Ord contractor extends 56-year JCB partnership
MUIR of Ord-based contractor and plant hire firm D & I Bain has snapped up a new JCB 150X HD - further cementing a...
Yanmar equipment helps create sustainable future for Scottish Highlands
YANMAR has revealed how its compact machinery has been playing a key role in peatland restoration efforts in the Scottish Highlands.
Scotland’s peatlands are described...
Streamlined CITB to stop direct delivery of training
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it is to stop direct delivery of training as part of a series of “really tough decisions”...
Scottish construction employers to play key role in apprenticeships review
SCOTTISH construction employers are being urged to come forward to help lead a review of apprenticeships in the industry to ensure skills and qualifications...
‘Value-added features’ help new Takeuchi short tail excavator stand out
TAKEUCHI is adding to its portfolio of short tail excavators with the launch of the 3.8-tonne TB335R.
One of the new 3-Series machines, the new...
Sustainable hire equipment to be showcased at industry conference
MHM Group has announced it is teaming up with Speedy to showcase emission-reducing hire products at an industry conference led by Balfour Beatty in...
CDE’s ProPress delivers for Fife quarrying and recycling firm
A ProPress high-performance filter press commissioned by wet processing specialist, CDE, has exceeded processing targets and 'significantly' reduced reliance on costly settling ponds, Collier...
Plant firms urged to fully prepare for upcoming red diesel changes
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is urging plant business to make sure they're fully prepared for changes related to the use of red diesel...
Hodge Plant moves to secure Case dealership
HODGE Plant has secured a dealership for Case Construction Equipment.
The Blantyre-based sales and equipment rental firm operates a fleet of more than 100 machines....
SANY launches ‘reworked’ eight-tonne compact excavator
SANY has announced the release of the reworked SY80U compact excavator.
Based on the success of the manufacturer's eight-tonne machine, this 'advanced' version is said...
Molson Young lands Hydrema dealership in Scotland
MOLSON Young Plant Sales has secured the distribution rights to Hydrema dump trucks throughout Scotland.
The Danish-manufactured machines join the firm's line-up of dump truck...
Kubota launches new generation of micro excavators
KUBOTA has unveiled its new generation of micro excavators in the form of the K008-5 and U10-5.
Replacing the K008-3, U10-3 and U10-3SL models, Kubota said...
Liebherr machine hits the ground running for Highland forestry specialist
A Liebherr excavator, finished in black gloss paintwork, is proving its worth in the Scottish Highlands.
The forestry specification R 914 Compact was a big...
All the parts are coming together for SANY in Scotland
SANY’S new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge is said to have been warmly welcomed by the company’s dealer network and customers.
The multi-million-pound investment in...
JCB announces raft of new product launches
JCB Access is updating its hydraulically-driven scissor range, with six electric drive scissor platforms.
Initially there will be three models: the S1932E, S2632E and S3246E,...
JCB to invest £100m in ‘ultra-modern’ manufacturing facilities
JCB has unveiled plans to invest £100 million in 'ultra-modern' manufacturing facilities at its UK HQ.
Announced to coincide with the manufacturer's 80th birthday this...
Exhibitors heap praise on bigger and more buoyant ScotPlant 2022
SCOTPLANT 2022 exhibitors have hailed this year’s event a resounding success after more than 5,300 unique visitors enjoyed two days of sunshine, incredible machines,...
Take a Bow: Broxburn-based firm reveals ambitious growth plans
SIGNIFICANT fleet investment, senior staff appointments and a new depot are all part of Gordon Bow Plant Hire’s plans to ‘future-proof’ the business.
The Broxburn-based...
Equipment sales ‘stabilising’ as construction activity continues recovery
NEW research has revealed sales of construction equipment in November were just 4% below the same month in 2019.
This follows a shortfall of 3%...
Develon enters European dozer market with new DD130
DEVELON has entered the European dozer market with the launch of the new DD130.
The manufacturer said one of the biggest differences between the machine...
Rototilt to mark four decades of innovation at ScotPlant 2026
ROTOTILT is gearing up for its largest ever presence at ScotPlant 2026, with a line-up that does justice to the 40th anniversary of Rototilt...
Rokbak MD hails opportunity for Scottish manufacturers to make a ‘real difference’ in tackling...
ROKBAK MD Paul Douglas urged Scottish manufacturers to embrace more sustainable operations during his keynote address at a National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) conference.
The...
‘Marked’ rise in plant theft since sites closed
THERE has reportedly been a 'marked' increase in construction plant and tool theft since sites across the UK closed in the wake of the...
A9 dualling project to gradually resume
TRANSPORT Scotland has urged road users to take care as construction of the A9 dualling project north of Perth resumes.
Following completion of the pre-start...
Excavator plays key role in hydro project
A new Doosan DX140LC-3 Stage IIIB compliant excavator purchased by Scottish contractor, D A MacDonald Contractors Ltd., is playing a key role in the...
Builder’s merchant enters plant hire market with JCB partnership
BUILDER'S merchant MKM has invested in a fleet of JCB equipment in a new partnership that will see ‘MKM Hire’ officially launched at five...
Great weather for ducks – but crowds still flock to Plantworx 2019
ORGANISERS of the rain-soaked Plantworx 2019 exhibition have revealed the show was a 'great success' despite yet again being cursed with unseasonably bad weather.
The...
