AB2000 hits the road with new van deal
AB2000 is replacing more than half of its 50-strong van fleet with new vehicles from Fraikin.
The deal is said to mark the first time...
Trio of new members elected to SPOA executive committee
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced that James Currie, Gary Robertson and Robin Bryant have all been elected to the trade body's...
Inaugural CPA Gala Dinner honours industry specialists
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has hailed the success of its first ever Gala Dinner hosted at St George’s Hall in Liverpool.
Attended by almost...
JCB goes platinum to mark significant anniversary
THE first 'Platinum Edition' 3CX backhoe loaders, produced to mark JCB's 70th anniversary, have been unveiled.
70 of the machines, in livery last seen more...
Hitachi backs My Name’5 Doddie Foundation with second branded digger
AS sponsors of the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK has teamed up with Synergy Hire for the second consecutive year to...
One in a million: JCB celebrates backhoe milestone
JCB, the creator of the backhoe loader, has marked the production of the one millionth machine.
Designed initially for post-war reconstruction, the concept started as...
A-Plant swoops for Hewden assets following adminstration
A-PLANT has snapped up three divisions of Hewden after the hire specialist fell into administration.
Administrators EY said 251 people have been made redundant across...
JCB sees record turnover and sales thanks to “strong” market rebound
JCB has reported record turnover and machine sales in 2017, thanks to strong market rebound.
The global plant giant saw a near 28% rise in...
MPA seeks support in battle to solve industry challenges
THE Mineral Products Association, the principal trade association for the quarrying and aggregates industry in Scotland, held its inaugural Parliamentary Reception at the Scottish...
Hyundai to debut new mini-excavator range
HYUNDAI has confirmed it will update its mini and midi-excavator offering at bauma 2022 with the launch of a range of EU Stage V...
New initiative honours police officers who use CESAR to identify stolen plant
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has launched a new CESAR reward scheme to honour police officers who identify stolen construction plant, agricultural machinery and...
New SPOA chief vows to keep the momentum going
NEW Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president John Sibbald is aiming to keep the momentum going at the trade association, following a number of...
Six of the best for crushing specialists
WILLOWTREE Site Services is a contract crushing and screening specialist which is in partnership at Coxhoe Quarry in County Durham with owners and operators...
Ex-Hewden CEO joins Finning
FORMER Hewden CEO Kevin Parkes has joined Finning as director of its Equipment Solutions Division.
Kevin re-joins the firm after spending four years at Hewden. In his new role,...
Perth event will offer advice on how to avoid plant and fuel theft
AN event aimed at tackling plant and fuel theft will take place in Perth this week, as 'shocking' new figures reveal the extent of...
CEA welcomes European vote on transition engines
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has welcomed a vote in the European Parliament to approve an extension of the transitions engines deadline.
The revised regulation...
Red Knight 6 and Empire Exports agree strategic partnership in Scotland
RED Knight 6 Ltd (RK6) and Falkirk-based Empire Exports have agreed a new partnership that will see Empire Exports offer RK6 partner machines exclusively...
There’s never been a more important time to join YOUR trade association
The Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) appointed HHH Equipment founder Callum Mackintosh as its new president earlier this year. With trade bodies playing a...
Milestone machine proves its worth in the Western Isles
THE first SANY SY390 40-tonne tracked excavator to arrive in the UK has been sold to MacInnes Bros after the Benbecula-headquartered construction business spotted...
First trommel launch marks ‘significant milestone’ for EvoQuip
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment manufacturer EvoQuip has launched its first ever trommel.
The Osprey 616 compact recycling trommel expands the firm's portfolio to provide customers...
Scot who became JCB chief retires
A Scot who rose through the ranks to become JCB's Group Chief Executive has retired after 43 years' service.
John Patterson CBE, who started his...
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...
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...
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...
JCB confirms increase in profits and turnover
JCB has announced an increase in both profits and turnover in 2022 - but warned of a 'less certain' outlook for the coming year.
Sales...
Molson appointed XCMG dealer for Scotland
MOLSON Group has been awarded the distribution rights of XCMG excavators and wheeled loaders in Scotland.
Sales and aftercare services will be fulfilled by Molson...
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...
Perth company flush with business despite pandemic challenges
A Perth-based family firm whose main source of summer business is supplying toilets to festivals and events has revealed that the increased demand from construction...
Fortune-seeking at 4000m
A fleet of five new Hitachi EX3600-6 excavators has been supplied by the Hitachi construction machinery dealer for Kyrgyzstan, Turkuaz Machinery, to work at...
GAP continues to invest in Scottish sites
GAP has revealed details of its recent depot premises investment in Scotland.
The hire giant has relocated its Elgin depot to a 3-acre site with new...
