Here to stay: LiuGong presses ahead with Scottish investment
LIUGONG machines are tipped to become an increasingly significant presence on Scottish construction sites following a stunning debut at ScotPlant earlier this year.
The Chinese...
Liebherr introduces new Stage V compact wheeled excavators
LIEBHERR has launched its new Stage V-compliant compact wheeled excavators.
The A 910 Compact Litronic and A 912 Compact Litronic wheeled excavators are the two...
Relentless named new A&Y dealer
CUMBERNAULD-based Relentless Plant has been appointed as a dealer of A&Y Equipment for Scotland’s Central Belt and Borders regions.
The portfolio consists of Yanmar excavators,...
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...
Blue Group takes on Hartl distributorship
BLUE Group has been appointed UK distributors for the high quality and versatile range of specialist screening and crushing excavator buckets manufactured by Hartl...
New Hyundai excavator set for ScotPlant debut
THE latest addition to Hyundai's Robex excavator range will be shown for the first time in the UK at ScotPlant.
The R430LC-9A has an operating...
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...
AB2000 acquired by Quattro Group in multi-million pound deal
PLANT hire specialist AB2000 has been acquired by Quattro Group in a multi-million pound deal.
London-based road rail vehicle operator Quattro Group has acquired all...
Landmark e-commerce site for excavator attachments launched
GROUNDFORCE has launched what the company said is believed to be the first e-commerce site for excavator attachments in the UK.
The site allows customers...
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...
127-machine Scot JCB deal marks ‘monumental milestone’ for Eagle Hire
SCOT JCB has supplied Eagle Hire with a new fleet of JCB machinery ranging from dumpsters to midi-excavators in a £4 million deal.
The order...
CASE introduces new midi-excavator range
CASE Construction Equipment has announced the launch of its E-Series midi-excavator range, from 8-10 tonnes.
Customers looking for a zero tail swing design with fixed...
Passenger views sought over Queen Street transformation
A public consultation on the proposed £104m transformation of Glasgow's Queen Street Station has been launched.
Network Rail has unveiled new designs for how the...
Blackwood and Molson Young team up to highlight construction charity campaign
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire and Molson Young have teamed up to help raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing issues in the construction industry.
Blackwood's new...
Organisers hail ‘amazing turnout’ for Scottish Plant Operator Challenge
GORDON Durno from Moray-based Currie Contractors has been crowned the winner of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge.
The competition, held at Errol Airfield in Perthshire...
Metso dealer urges aggregates producers to assess future needs now ahead of potential rush
METSO UK distributor McHale Plant Sales is urging aggregates producers not to 'wait for the boom' before investing in construction equipment.
The firm was responding...
SPOA invests in Tenstar simulator to help upskill operators and attract fresh talent
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has bought a Tenstar simulator as part of the organisation's drive to upskill the industry and attract fresh...
Kobelco takes the wraps off next generation mini excavators
KOBELCO has announced the launch of its next generation SK50SRX-7 and SK58SRX-7 mini excavators.
The manufacturer explained the machines deliver 'increased performance and productivity' and...
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...
Top hire firms team up to tackle plant theft
WITH around £800 million of plant equipment stolen annually, eight of the country's top hire companies have teamed up to beat plant theft.
A Plant, Brandon Hire,...
Mac’s Truck Rental looks to drive Scottish growth with new Perth facility
MAC'S Truck Rental has opened a new facility in Perth to support Scottish customers with self-drive trucks and trailers.
The site has capacity for up...
First Bobcat E10e minis roll off the production line
Bobcat revealed that the first E10e zero tail swing 1 tonne electric mini-excavators have rolled off the production line at the their compact equipment plant.
JCB successfully campaigns for towing regulation update
JCB has said a new change in regulations could potentially save customers thousands of pounds a year.
The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has created a...
UK immigration proposals could leave Scottish construction sector ‘bereft of skills’
THE UK Government’s proposals to raise the qualification standards for foreign workers have been described as a 'ticking time bomb' for the Scottish construction...
Scottish depot ramps up PQS Survey’s growth plans
SURVEY and safety equipment specialist PQS Survey is gearing up for further growth after opening the firm’s first Scottish branch in Glasgow.
The independent firm,...
HVO-fuelled JCB 220X included in latest Luddon Construction machine deal
GLASGOW-based Luddon Construction has bought six new JCB machines including a Stage V 220X which runs on green HVO fuel.
The haul also includes 86C-2,...
Police Scotland launches new system following rise in plant and fuel thefts
A new system aimed at tackling the rise in thefts from construction sites has been launched by Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland.
The new...
Genuine parts ensure articulated hauler quality and uptime
Articulated haulers excel at navigating challenging terrain while transporting heavy loads, making them indispensable in construction, mining and infrastructure projects. However, the integrity of...
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...
New partnership helps transform backhoe loader training in the north of Scotland
JCB has teamed up with Cullen-based Heavy Plant Training Ltd to deliver backhoe loader training in the north of Scotland and the islands.
The partnership,...
