Latest Kobelco models offer ‘new generation in excavator performance and design’

KOBELCO has added two new models to its excavator portfolio in the 50-tonne class. The all-new SK500LC-11 and larger SK530LC-11 are described by the manufacturer...

SPOA responds to consultation on removal of red diesel subsidy

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has compiled its formal response to the UK Government’s consultation on plans to remove the subsidy on red...
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Finlay goes back to the future with new inclined screeners

FINLAY has launched two new inclined screeners - the Finlay 693 and Finlay 694 - as part of the next evolution in its screening...

ScotPlant 2022 registration now open!

REGISTRATION for ScotPlant 2022 is now live! The biggest event of the year for Scotland’s construction equipment industry returns to the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston,...

Glasgow hire firm completes century of Kubota KX027-4 machines

GLASGOW-based GAP Hire Solutions has invested in over 100 Kubota KX027-4 mini excavators over the past 12 months to satisfy "record levels" of demand...

UK Government gives green light for JCB to test hydrogen-powered backhoe on UK roads

THE UK Government has approved the use of the world’s first digger powered by a hydrogen combustion engine on UK roads. Special dispensation, under a...

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...

Molson founding director steps down after record year for the business

MOLSON Group has announced that founding director Jonathan Wilson is stepping down from his role as joint group MD after 26 years, following a...

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...

ScotPlant exhibitors hail ‘best construction equipment show in the UK’

SCOTPLANT 2024 exhibitors have taken to social media over the past week with phenomenal comments about the event, which more than cemented its status...
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Ayrshire plant hirer completes landmark mini-excavator purchase

AYRSHIRE-based Tom Grant Plant Hire has bought the first of the brand new JCB 2.5-tonne mini-excavator models to reach Scotland. The JCB 26C-1 is part...
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Hillhouse Group acquires Skene Group Construction Services

AYRSHIRE-based quarry operator Hillhouse Group has acquired Skene Group Construction Services Ltd. The deal will see Fife-headquartered Skene Group Construction Services brought into Hillhouse Group,...
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CDE to host virtual tour of Fife Silica Sands wash plant

CDE, alongside Fife Silica Sands, will host a virtual tour of its silica sand washing technologies later this month. The two organisations have worked together...
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Full rebuild extends the reach of game-changing excavator

WM Plant Hire has extended the life of a Cat 345C long-reach excavator by commissioning a full rebuild of the 17-year-old model. Delivered through Finning UK...

Hillhead postponed by further 12 months

ORGANISERS of Hillhead have postponed the event by a year due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. The construction equipment event, which was due to be...

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...
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ScotPlant postponed to April 2021

Due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 situation, ScotPlant 2020 has reluctantly been rescheduled to Friday April 23 and Saturday April 24,...

Volvo unveils ‘next generation’ of excavator in Las Vegas

VOLVO Construction Equipment is showcasing a prototype of its new EC500 crawler excavator at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas. The model is described as heralding...
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CITB marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week with NCC ministerial visit

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by welcoming Ben Macpherson MSP, minister for higher and further education, to its...

Ex-Hewden chief takes senior Blue Group role

FORMER Hewden chief Adrian Murphy has been appointed Group CEO at Blue Group. Last year was a record year for Blue with turnover exceeding £100...
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JCB sends fleet to flood zones

JCB reacted to the recent national flood disaster by deploying a £750,000 fleet of machines to help stricken families. The company despatched four of...
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Molson to showcase multi-brand offering at ScotPlant 2026

MOLSON Scotland will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a multi-brand line-up that includes two product ranges the company...

Equipment sales down 17% in Q3 but improving trend suggests more positive outlook

NEW figures have revealed that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment were 17% lower in Q3 this year compared with the same quarter in 2019. This...

Employers urged to nominate outstanding trainees and apprentices for national awards scheme

ENTRIES are now being sought for the the CPA’s Stars of the Future Awards 2022. The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) said employers have the chance...

Diamond days for Liebherr at ScotPlant 2024

LIEBHERR will arrive at ScotPlant in celebratory mood as it continues to mark its 75th anniversary, bringing with it a line-up that will showcase...

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...

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...

Bell rings again for Skene Group

AN expansion of Skene Group's quarries has led to the Fife-based firm buying a Bell Equipment B30E articulated dump truck. Skene has been running a...

Attachments manufacturer hails ‘solid platform’ for growth

ENGCON has hailed the company's 'good profitability and strong cash flow' after the business revealed its financial results for the second quarter of 2023. Order...

Madness-inspired rail road vehicle becomes social media sensation

A rail road vehicle inspired by legendary band Madness has caught the attention of the famous musicians. The ‘Mad Mess’ welfare vehicle, owned by Cambuslang-headquartered...