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...

No further lockdown measures announced for Scotland’s construction industry

NO additional measures have been announced for Scotland’s construction industry in the latest raft of updates to the nation's lockdown restrictions. Non-essential construction had previously...
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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...
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TDL Equipment to close Coatbridge base

TDL Equipment has announced plans to close its Coatbridge base by the end of January following a "challenging year" for the plant industry. The equipment...

Finning joins defence support group bid consortium

FINNING, the UK and Ireland Caterpillar dealer, has joined the newly formed Defence Equipment Services Limited’s (DESL) bid to acquire the Defence Support Group...

JCB lands largest ever UK order in £65 million 2,100-machine deal

JCB has landed its biggest ever order from a UK customer after Sunbelt Rentals UK chose to invest £65 million in 2,100 new machines. Rental...
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Komatsu launches Power Agnostic 930E haul truck

AT MINExpo, Komatsu unveiled its new Power Agnostic 930E haul truck. Built on the manufacturer's modular power-agnostic platform, Komatsu said this new generation truck allows...
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Hydrogen workshop explores barriers and opportunities for hydrogen-powered machinery

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association), supported by JCB, has hosted a hydrogen workshop bringing together OEMs, regulators, and hydrogen specialists to explore the barriers...

Family matters: Empire Exports eyes next period of growth

AS Empire Exports prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary later this year, the business is going from strength to strength having appointed a new...
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Marine challenges with new Forth bridge construction

CONSTRUCTION of the Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC) continues, a project with its share of complex and challenging marine work, according to Damian McGettrick, an...

Scottish hauler manufacturer targets France and Germany expansion

MOTHERWELL-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak is aiming to expand its operations in France and Germany. Since the company’s rebrand last year, the firm has strengthened...
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JCB approves renewable fuel option for X Series tracked excavators

JCB has approved a 100% renewable biodiesel fuel for use in a range of its X Series tracked excavators. The manufacturer revealed it is set...
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Bernard Hunter snaps up 150-tonne capacity Liebherr crane

EDINBURGH-based crane rental specialist Bernard Hunter has taken delivery of its first Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3. The five-axle model comes equipped with a 66m telescopic boom,...
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BAA calls for ‘idiotic’ EU directive to be postponed

THE British Aggregates Association has asked the Department for Transport to postpone a new EU directive before lives are lost. The Large Goods Vehicle Driver...
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Breedon to snap up Hope for £336 million

Breedon Aggregates is to acquire Hope Construction Materials for £336 million. Breedon say the move will create the UK's "leading independent producer of cement, concrete and...

Time to invest in a greener future

LOC Hire founder and MD Dan Wharton has created a new company within the group called ECOHire, which vows to deliver the most environmentally...
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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...
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Finning Apprenticeship Academy receives ‘highly positive’ inspection feedback

THE Finning UK Apprenticeship Academy has achieved a 'good' Ofsted rating following a recent inspection. The cat dealer launched the facility at its Cannock UK...

Strong growth trend reported for construction equipment sales in October

SALES of construction equipment in the UK in October were 11% above the same month last year, new research has revealed. The data comes from...

Sunward adds ‘game-changing’ 15-tonne wheeled excavator to portfolio

A 'game-changing' 15-tonne wheeled excavator is being launched by Sunward Europe at the MATEXPO exhibition in Belgium this week. Fresh off the company's IF Design...

Anticipation building ahead of Scottish Plant Operator Challenge

44 contenders will compete in eight challenges at Errol Airfield this Saturday (July 27) in a bid to be crowned Scottish Plant Operator Challenge...
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JCB celebrates major hydrogen engine milestone

JCB has marked a major milestone in the development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing...

SPOA Women in Plant group promotes PPE for female workers

THE Women in Plant (WiP) group of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has teamed up with high-vis workwear supplier Leo Workwear to promote...
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The Attachment Company joins Komatsu utility dealer network

MARUBENI-Komatsu Ltd has appointed The Attachment Company as a utility dealer for the Lothians and Borders areas. Covering all EH and TD postcode areas, plus...

New plant operative Trailblazer Apprenticeship approved for delivery

A new Trailblazer Apprenticeship for construction plant operatives has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). The programme is now being...

Dundee contractor sings praises of ‘good all-rounder’ Doosan digger

A Dundee-based contractor has landed a number of new contracts since snapping up a new Doosan DX140LC-5 14.4 tonne crawler excavator. DDP Contractors Limited was...

HHH Equipment appoints business development manager

ANDY Martin has been appointed business development manager at Inverness-based HHH Equipment. A newly created position at the company, Andy has been given a remit to...
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XCMG models tipped to flourish in Scotland

MOLSON Group is confident that XCMG machines will soon become a regular fixture on construction sites throughout Scotland after the firm was awarded distribution...

JCB opens two new factories in India

JCB has celebrated 35 years of manufacturing in India with the opening of two brand new factories in Jaipur – an investment of £62 million....
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UK’s first fully battery-powered pile driving rig trialled at Ardrossan school site

ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has announced it has trialled the first ever fully battery-powered pile driving rig in the UK at a school site...