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...

Young Plant Sales and Hyundai agree to end Scottish dealership

YOUNG Plant Sales and Hyundai Construction Equipment have mutually agreed to end their Scottish dealership agreement. The existing agreement for sales of new Hyundai kit...
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Construction output tipped to grow by 30%

TOTAL construction output in the UK will grow by 30% between 2013 and 2018 according to new forecasts. These figures are published in the latest edition of the...

New SANY sales manager eyes larger market share

BRIAN McGrane has been appointed senior sales manager for SANY heavy machinery in Scotland. He’s joined the manufacturer from Liebherr, telling Project Plant that the...

New stats show UK equipment sales on a ‘downward trend’

NEW research has revealed that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK fell by 7.4% in the third quarter of the year,...

GAP Group launches mental health and wellbeing platform

GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Group has launched what the firm is describing as the industry’s first mental health and wellbeing platform. The GAP Wellbeing Hub was developed...

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...
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Inverness firm joins Volvo family

CS Machinery Sales Ltd, the dedicated sales division of Inverness-based Campbell Plant Hire Ltd, has been appointed as Volvo Construction Equipment’s utility equipment dealer...

Sun sets on ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant 2024

THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2024 after two amazing days which showcased the very best of the Scottish plant industry. Huge crowds gathered at...

Scotland’s construction sites to remain open as new lockdown measures announced

SCOTLAND’S construction sector can remain open – but the situation will remain under review – following the announcement of increased Covid-19-related restrictions across the...

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...

Yanmar hails ‘hugely positive’ impact of decision to expand UK presence

Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) has hailed its decision to expand its presence in the UK last year.

SANY ramps up recruitment drive ahead of ‘very busy’ 2022

SANY Scotland has announced it is recruiting a number of new regional sales managers across Scotland, beginning with Eric Reid who will be responsible...

Steelwrist and Demarec announce cooperation agreement

DEMAREC and Steelwrist have signed a cooperation agreement for Steelwrist SQ full automatic work tool adaptors for Demarec products and SQ quick couplers. Steelwrist said...

Yanmar introduces ‘flagship’ next generation excavator to UK market

YANMAR has announced that the new SV60 midi-excavator will be available across the UK and Ireland from August. The five-tonne machine is described as offering...

Bedrock of success: plant opens new revenue streams for Glasgow firm

GLASGOW-based Bedrock Plant is reportedly processing 1,000 tonnes per day after investing in a new CDE plant. The business, which was founded in 2022, originally...

ScotPlant 2020 set for expansion

ScotPlant 2020 is set to expand to meet increasing demand from exhibitors.

Aiming high: SANY in huge Scots investment

SANY is investing heavily in the Scottish construction equipment market and has outlined ambitious plans to become  the top supplier of excavators in the...

Hyundai increases A-Series range with double launch

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is launching two new EU Stage V-compliant A-Series crawler excavators. The HX160A L and HX180A L 16 and 18-tonne...
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UK equipment sales start to pick up, but still below 2023 levels

SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK increased in May after falling back in April, according to new research. Stats provided by the...

Aberfeldy contractor secures landmark Volvo deal

THE first Volvo EC60E to be sold in Britain has gone to G A Henderson Plant Contractors in Aberfeldy. The six-tonne compact excavator will be assigned to...

Hyundai adds compact radius wheeled excavator to A-Series portfolio

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment is launching the compact radius HW150A CR wheeled excavator. Following the introduction of the larger HW170A CR, the manufacturer said the latest...
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AB2000 chiefs eye steady growth after whirlwind year

THE new owners of Cambuslang-headquartered AB2000 have kick-started their plans to return the plant hire business to its roots. Long-serving employees Stuart Gardner and Mark...

Molson Group announces Terex Trucks dealership

MOLSON Group has been appointed UK dealer for Motherwell-based Terex Trucks' range of ADTs. The business confirmed Molson Young Plant Sales will look after the...
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Good energy: Scottish market embraces solar solutions

Rail and social housing projects are helping to drive growth for Garic in Scotland.

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...

Yarwoods names new MD

HENRY Brain will become the new managing director of Yarwoods from January 1. Henry, who most recently spent ten years with the Kinshofer Group, is...

Steelwrist adds largest model to SQ Auto Connection quick coupler range

STEELWRIST has announced the launch of the SQ90 - the largest model in the manufacturer's range of SQ Auto Connection quick couplers. The product is...

JCB to invest £50 million in new cab factory

JCB has announced a £50 million investment in the "most advanced and productive" cab factory in the world. The manufacturer said the new 350,000 sq...

A bright future: StypeX targets growth in Scottish market

THE Scottish market has been described as a key growth area for rapidly expanding start-up business StypeX, which is on a mission to add...