Bobcat R2-Series limited-edition mini-excavators

Bobcat to release limited-edition run of top mini-diggers

TO mark the start of production for its new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini-excavators, Bobcat has announced plans to release a limited-edition run of its...

Allan’s out of Africa and on a mission to boost SCG distributorship

BACK in 1997, Allan Black, then a parts supervisor for Marubeni-Komatsu, took a young apprentice called Stephen Grieve under his wing. 17 years on, the...

Ex-JCB engineer leaves lasting legacy with academy bequest

A former JCB engineer has made a 'life-changing bequest' to a Staffordshire school dedicated to nurturing future engineers. Bill Turnbull spent almost a decade working...
Lord Bamford pictured with l-r Nigel Heinich, Keith Hepden, Mick Higgs and Chris Carnwell

First ever JCB apprentices reunite for diamond anniversary

JCB has treated four former employees to a VIP visit to mark the 60th anniversary of their recruitment as the company’s first ever apprentices. A...

Volvo A30G for Tillicoultry Quarries

TILLICOULTRY Quarries has purchased the latest Volvo G series A30 articulated hauler for its Northfield Quarry located on the outskirts of Denny. The new 30 tonne...

‘Excellence, efficiency, economy’: CASE launches E-Series excavators

CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled its new E-Series crawler excavator range, featuring seven models from 13-30 tonnes. The CX130E, CX160E, CX180E, CX210E, CX240E, CX250E, CX300E...
HD Hyundai XiteSolution, Gravis Robotics AG, and Holcim Inc collaboration

‘Groundbreaking’ agreement signed on autonomous machinery development

HD Hyundai XiteSolution (HDX), in collaboration with Gravis Robotics AG, has announced it has signed a 'groundbreaking' agreement with Holcim Inc., a specialist in...
Peatland restoration

New training fund supports aspiring peatland workers in Scotland

A new fund to support the development of workers across the expanding peatland restoration sector in Scotland has been launched. The Peatland Training Fund will...
TDL-Equipment

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...

JCB marks ‘giant leap forward’ in hydrogen ambitions

JCB has announced it has made a 'major breakthrough' in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its hydrogen...

JCB’s HQ struck by mini tornado

A mini tornado struck JCB's world headquarters in Staffordshire this week, causing production to be temporarily suspended. The manufacturer said hurricane force winds tore into...

Fayat Group poised to acquire Mecalac

THE Fayat Group has signed an agreement for the acquisition of compact construction equipment specialist Mecalac. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval by the...

JCB updates 3CX backhoe loader

JCB has announced the launch of a new 55kW 3CX backhoe loader with EU Stage V compliant engine. Features include a revised Command Plus cab;...

CEA survey highlights Covid-19 impact on production

ONLY 10% of respondents to a CEA (Construction Equipment Association) survey of members said the Covid-19 outbreak hadn't yet impacted production levels. 72% of firms...
SPOA executive committee and permanent members of staff

Scottish plant sector leaders join refreshed SPOA executive committee

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association has welcomed a trio of Scottish plant sector leaders to its executive committee. Graham Bow, MD of Gordon Bow Plant...

Exhibitor space filling up fast for Plantworx 2017

PLANTWORX 2017 is over three quarters sold out, with nine months still to go. The biennial construction machinery and equipment show returns to Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire,...

X marks the spot: latest JCB models set for ScotPlant showing

JCB has confirmed the newly launched X Series 20-tonne tracked excavators are heading to ScotPlant 2018. Scot JCB will show two of the new 220X...

Denny lifting specialist places six-crane order

LIEBHERR has announced the first two cranes in a six-machine package have arrived at heavy lifting and haulage specialist Forsyth of Denny. The LTM 1070-4.2...

Environmental focus pays off for AMD Contract Services

DUMFRIES-based AMD Contract Services is reaping the rewards after investing heavily in equipment and personnel to capitalise on the increasing number of environmental projects...
Mark Ormond, Managing Director Manitou UK

Getting to know… Mark Ormond

Mark Ormond was appointed managing director of Manitou UK last year, having spent the vast bulk of his career in the agriculture sector.

More Kubotas for Jarvie Plant

ONE of Scotland’s longest standing Kubota hire specialists has strengthened its stock of the orange liveried machines with the signing of a new supply deal...

SPOA seeks Scottish Government answers over reopening of sites

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has written to the Scottish Government seeking answers to why the construction industry north of the border is...
Develon DL-7 wheel loader range

Develon adds new features to award-winning wheel loader range

DEVELON has announced several new features and options for its award-winning DL-7 wheel loader range. Comprising eleven models from the smallest DL200-7 through to the...

Malcolm invests in Premiertrak 600 jaw crusher

THE UK's first Powerscreen Premiertrak 600 mobile jaw crusher has gone to Malcolm Construction Services. Supplied by Blue Machinery Scotland, the powerful crushing plant has...
Alistair Murdoch

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...
Cloburn Quarry

Quarry purchase marks Red letter day for historic business

PRIVATELY-owned group Wm Hamilton & Sons is gearing up for further growth after diversifying the company’s offering. The business, which can trace its roots back...
Steven Mulholland

Steven Mulholland appointed CPA chief executive

STEVEN Mulholland has been appointed chief executive of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA). He will commence his new role from August 12. Steven has a...

Hitachi unveils smallest wheeled excavator to date

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has launched its smallest wheeled excavator to date as demand grows for equipment capable of working in narrow spaces or...
Atlas-Copco-XAS47-Compressor-in-GAP-Sapphire-Blue

Sapphire firm still sparkles

TO coincide with GAP's Sapphire Anniversary, celebrating 45 years of successful trading, the Glasgow-based firm has purchased another 400 Atlas Copco compressors. The order, made up of...

Volvo to establish dedicated compact equipment business unit

VOLVO CE has set up a dedicated business unit for its range of compact equipment machines and solutions, as part of its ambition to...