Boom time for APS
ITALIAN manufacturer Socage has appointed Access Platform Sales (APS) as it new UK distributor, with machines set to be supplied from APS' facility in Wishaw,...
B&W set to keep digging with help from new Takeuchi fleet
B&W Plant Hire has invested in 54 new Takeuchi excavators over an 18-month period.
The haul includes the nine-tonne TB290-2, alongside a mix of five...
New technologies put wind in the sails of civils contractor
A Komatsu HB365LC Hybrid excavator is among a range of machines that have been impressing on Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK’s build of the...
Telehandler deal helps Hewden tackle plant theft
Hewden's latest investment involved the hire giants snapping up 30 new Genie GTH-2506 compact telehandlers.
Each machine is equipped with the latest Trackunit Track & Trace device,...
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...
New acquisition gives Hewden a massive lift
HEWDEN has snapped up Interlift as part of the firm's ambitions to expand its rental offering.
The lifting and materials handling company employs 34 staff...
Troon quarry benefits from three new Cat machines
MATERIALS supplier Hillhouse Group has invested in three new Cat machines following a fleet production study by Finning UK & Ireland to increase production...
New Finlay tracked cone crusher vows to increase production capacity
MOBILE crushing, screening, and conveying equipment specialist Finlay has launched the C-1550+ tracked cone crusher.
Building on the strengths of its C-1550 predecessor, the new...
Morris Leslie completes historic 555-machine deal
JCB has concluded a deal with Morris Leslie Plant Hire for their biggest ever telehandler order worth £36 million.
The deal comprises 555 Loadalls, ranging...
Glut of new JCB models geared up for Scottish debuts
A series of brand new JCB models will make their first appearances in Scotland at ScotPlant 2016.
As part of an extensive line-up of 25...
Inverness firm wins multi-million Cromarty Firth contract
AN Inverness-based specialist civil engineering contractor has secured a multi-million pound contract to assist in the expansion of the Invergordon Service Base.
Daviot Farms Limited...
Deal us in: CSM Sales lands Dynapac partnership
CS Machinery Sales’ (CSM) ambition to become a one-stop-shop for construction equipment has received a boost after the business was appointed as an official...
Hitachi invests in Scottish operations with new Cumbernauld base
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has announced it is relocating its Scottish depot to a much larger premises to meet demand for product support...
PlantWorx set for new home after being sold to Nineteen Group
PLANTWORX is moving to a new home in 2027 after the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) confirmed the event has been acquired by Nineteen Group.
The...
UK equipment sales start to pick up, but still below 2023 levels
SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK increased in May after falling back in April, according to new research.
Stats provided by the...
JCB launches compact version of digger that made the firm famous
JCB has introduced a smaller version of the digger that made the company famous around the world.
The backhoe loader was invented by JCB founder...
Stadium project helps Jarvie get to the Heart of the matter
JARVIE Plant has supplied a range of equipment for the project to build a new main stand for Heart of Midlothian Football Club.
The construction of...
Hewden builds the ultimate ‘Man Cave’ for football fans
With the World Cup starting this week, national plant hire specialist, Hewden has made every man’s dream a reality by transforming a standard builder’s...
SPOA calls for delay to red diesel changes in light of escalating Ukraine situation
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging the UK Government to delay the implementation of upcoming changes concerning red diesel due to the...
700-tonne crane puts Edinburgh firm in a ‘different league’
SCOTLAND'S first 700-tonne capacity Liebherr mobile crane has been snapped up by Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes.
The Edinburgh firm has purchased the eight-axle LTM 1650-8.1...
JCB celebrates major hydrogen engine milestone
JCB has marked a major milestone in the development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing...
Kubota UK MD to become new Hitachi UK chief
DAVE Roberts is leaving his role as Kubota UK managing director to become the new CEO of Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) from April this...
Volvo builds articulated hauler using fossil-free steel
VOLVO has announced it has become the first manufacturer to deliver a construction machine built using fossil-free steel to a customer.
The A30G articulated hauler...
Molson Scotland adds Bell ADTs to portfolio
MOLSON Scotland has confirmed it has been appointed as the official Bell ADT dealer north of the border.
The move follows the success of Molson...
Quattro Group confirms sale of AB2K in management buyout
QUATTRO Group has announced the sale of its Scottish-based subsidiary, AB2K, in a management buyout that forms part of a sector-led separation.
The move has...
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...
Patience pays off for Lomond Plant
Lomond Plant has taken huge strides since being founded in 1988. The firm was significantly impacted by the recession but is back on track...
Hitachi launches new UK apprenticeship scheme
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has launched its new apprenticeship scheme.
The first intake will consist of five apprentices, who will be based at the...
Exhibitor map goes live for ScotPlant 2026!
THE exhibitor map for ScotPlant 2026 is now live on the exhibition’s dedicated website! With five months still to go until the most important...
Reaping the rewards: Andover Trailers first choice for timber firm
A timber harvesting company has replaced an eight-year-old Andover Trailers step frame with a new bespoke-built trailer from the company, after being impressed with...
