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Safety on the agenda as production starts on JCB dumpers

PRODUCTION is underway of JCB's new range of site dumpers, including the Hi-Viz model that has been described as bringing new levels of safety...

Landmark EC140E helps Lyon roar

A R Lyon Land Drainage Contractors has snapped up the first 14 tonne Volvo EC140 E series machine to be sold in Scotland, keeping up...

Crieff civils contractor buys world’s first Hyundai HX145A LCR HW

CRIEFF-based civils specialist MAM Contracting has bought the world’s first Hyundai HX145A LCR HW (High Walker) model. The High Walker variant of the new HX145A...
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Scottish Plant Operator Challenge organisers secure major sponsorship package

ORGANISERS of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) 2024 have announced a major sponsorship deal with manufacturer Milwaukee and Scottish authorised distributor for the...

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...
Gordons and Dieci deal

Gordons appointed Scottish dealer for Dieci Telehandlers

CASTLE Douglas-headquartered Gordons Construction Equipment has been named exclusive construction dealer for Dieci Telehandlers in Scotland. The move has been described as making a 'significant...

Kobelco confirms double mini-excavator launch

KOBELCO has announced the launch of its next generation SK34SR-7 and SK39SR-7 mini- excavators. The models replace the SK30SR-6E and SK35SR-6E machines and are said...

Bomag appoints three new dealers in Scotland

BOMAG has announced the appointment of three new dealers in Scotland. From October 1, Balgownie, AT Best Handlers and Lloyd Ltd will provide sales and...
Rob Oliver CEA CEO

CEA outlines concerns at ‘brinkmanship’ involved in Brexit negotiations

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has reaffirmed 'industry concerns' about the 'brinksmanship' involved in the Brexit negotiations between the UK and the European Union. The...
LTM 1650-8.1 crane purchased by Forsyth of Denny

Forsyth of Denny snaps up its heaviest telescopic crane

FORSYTH of Denny has welcomed a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 crane to its fleet. The unit - part of a six-machine order - arrived at...

MTS Plant to increase Scottish territory

MTS Plant is to expand its territory in Scotland after securing "outstanding results" in its first six months as a Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) dealer. Via...
Steelwrist staff

Steelwrist to mark landmark year with several product launches

STEELWRIST is set to mark 20 years in business this year with the introduction of several new products. The tiltrotator manufacturer was founded in Sweden...

Doosan Bobcat confirms raft of new appointments

DOOSAN Bobcat has announced a raft of changes in the global structure of the company. Gustavo Otero has been appointed president, Doosan Bobcat Europe, Middle...

Construction Equipment Association appoints new chief executive

SUNEETA Johal has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), succeeding Rob Oliver who will retire from the...

Home comforts for Terex Trucks at ScotPlant 2018

TEREX Trucks will be hoping home advantage pays off when the firm arrives at ScotPlant with its Motherwell-built TA400 and TA300 articulated haulers. The haulers...
Miller Lighthouse Charity buckets

New Miller buckets to raise awareness of Lighthouse Construction Charity

ATTACHMENTS specialist Miller UK will launch four of its most popular heavy duty buckets at Hillhead 2024, which have been branded with the Lighthouse...

Molson expansion plans gather pace with fresh investment

MOLSON Construction Equipment is to build a new national parts centre and additional depots across the UK after receiving a £6.3 million investment from BGF to...

Edinburgh firm finalises triple crane investment

AN Edinburgh-based crane specialist has added three new models as part of its fleet investment programme. Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes has taken delivery of a...

Winners announced at record breaking CPA Stars of the Future Awards

THE winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2025 have been announced. A record-breaking 103 nominations were received for this...

Liebherr goes green at new Scottish Freeport

A 220-tonne crane is the latest arrival at an energy services group as it continues the multi-million-pound expansion of its Liebherr lifting fleet. Global Crane...

“Modest” growth in construction equipment sales revealed

SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment showed a "modest" growth of 2% in 2018, new figures have revealed. Prior to an 8% fall in sales...

Astrak UK acquires Southern Plant Spares undercarriage parts division

Astrak UK has announced the acquisition of the undercarriage parts division of Southern Plant Spares. The Kirkcaldy-based undercarriage parts supplier has also acquired the Southern...

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...

Volvo reports record earnings in Q2 2023

VOLVO Construction Equipment has posted record earnings for Q2 2023. The manufacturer revealed that sales of machines and services rose across all markets except South...

Smallest Loadall telehandler to date delivers ‘unparalleled manoeuvrability’

JCB has revealed it is launching its smallest Loadall telehandler so far, with a cab height of just 1.8m and a width of 1.56m. The...

Double wheeled excavator launch for Doosan

DOOSAN has announced the launch of two new Stage V wheeled excavators in the form of the DX140W-7 and DX160W-7 models. The manufacturer said the...

CECA Scotland unveils “concerning” figures on civils workloads

SCOTTISH civils workloads have fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter with future prospects continuing to "remain weak" according to CECA Scotland. The "concerning" figures are based...

Mecalac’s electric ambitions go with a swing

MECALAC is adding to its electric equipment offering with the launch of its new eS1000 swing loader. The manufacturer has developed a range of 100%...

Liebherr has tunnel vision with new underground excavator

THE Liebherr R 930 Tunnel excavator has been launched. The machine replaces the R 924 Compact Tunnel and is designed to allow 'high-level performance' in...

Organisations team up to deliver ‘no deal’ Brexit support

HAE EHA has teamed up with the AIF (Access Industry Forum) in a consortium which has been granted government funding to help the hire and...