Dundee contractor sings praises of ‘good all-rounder’ Doosan digger
A Dundee-based contractor has landed a number of new contracts since snapping up a new Doosan DX140LC-5 14.4 tonne crawler excavator.
DDP Contractors Limited was...
Fife quarry charges ahead with hybrid screening solution
FIFE-based Collier Quarrying and Recycling has invested in the first Terex Finlay 694+ dual power screener in Scotland as the business continues to switch...
JCB looks to the future after ‘one of the most difficult’ years in the...
JCB has announced that the business remained profitable despite a drop in turnover in 2020 following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The manufacturer reported...
Expanding Empire: demand for used equipment helps drive business growth
THE market for second-hand construction equipment is ‘booming’, thanks in part to the current lack of availability and long lead times associated with brand...
Global Crane Services significantly expands fleet of Liebherr models
GLOBAL Crane Services, a division of Global Port Services Scotland, has embarked on a multi-million pound expansion of its Liebherr crane fleet.
The move comes...
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...
Rokbak MD hails opportunity for Scottish manufacturers to make a ‘real difference’ in tackling...
ROKBAK MD Paul Douglas urged Scottish manufacturers to embrace more sustainable operations during his keynote address at a National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) conference.
The...
Boss Cabins unveils generator-free towable welfare unit range
BOSS Cabins has launched a new range of generator-free welfare units.
The patent-pending GenFree range is based on the company’s solar-powered rain-harvesting Deep Green range...
Kobelco marks European milestone and confirms relocation plans
KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe (KCME) has been celebrating the 10-year anniversary of re-establishing operations in Europe.
The Japanese excavator specialist announced its return to the...
Thwaites showcases new electric dumper at bauma
THWAITES is displaying the all-new electric 3-tonne dumper at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the machine has been designed with contractors and hirers in mind,...
CEA adds weight to calls for ‘urgent action’ to safeguard skills amidst mass redundancies
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has joined manufacturers, unions, skills training providers and other industry bodies in signing a letter sent to the UK...
Crieff civils contractor buys world’s first Hyundai HX145A LCR HW
CRIEFF-based civils specialist MAM Contracting has bought the world’s first Hyundai HX145A LCR HW (High Walker) model.
The High Walker variant of the new HX145A...
Scotland’s construction industry to begin phased restart approach
NICOLA Sturgeon has announced that construction is to be permitted to begin its phased approach to restarting next week (May 28) as part of...
SPOA warns of ‘catastrophic decline’ for plant sector following UK budget measures
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) fears the measures announced in the recent UK budget will trigger a 'catastrophic decline' in the plant hire...
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...
Bespoke system boosts North Ayrshire waste and recycling specialist
Lowmac Waste & Recycling has reportedly achieved "excellent results" from a bespoke BlueMAC materials remediation system.
The North Ayrshire-based firm turned to Blue Machinery Scotland and its sister...
Liebherr machine drafted in for tyre recycling application
A Liebherr material handler has been bought to help a biotech company handle a crucial aspect of its tyre recycling process in Motherwell.
UKR specialises...
Ainscough to showcase Liebherr portable battery innovation at ScotPlant 2026
THE Ainscough Crane Hire stand will be the place to find Liebherr's LPO 100 portable battery solution and hybrid LTC 1050-3.1 E and MK...
Plant firms urged to fully prepare for upcoming red diesel changes
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is urging plant business to make sure they're fully prepared for changes related to the use of red diesel...
‘Progress and milestones’ in 2023 leaves Volvo prepared for 2024 challenges
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported 'improved earnings and stable sales' in Europe and North America for the final quarter of 2023.
For the full year...
New names poised for ScotPlant 2024
A flurry of first-time exhibitors have signed up for ScotPlant 2024 since our last update in May.
Digger Guard, fresh off winning the Best Security...
Treasury urged to act now to address plant hire sector concerns
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt to urge the treasury to work with the plant hire sector to address industry...
Blackwood’s northern expansion plans gather pace with new JCB machines
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has invested in 51 new JCB machines so far this year, extending a partnership with Scot JCB that has lasted over...
Waste management firm invests in construction and demolition MRF in Renfrewshire
WRC Recycling, a waste management business based in Renfrewshire, has officially opened the doors to a new C&D material recycling facility (MRF) at its...
Scotland’s plant sector set to put on spectacular showcase at ScotPlant 2024
THE wait is almost over. The stage is set for ScotPlant 2024, as more than 200 exhibitors prepare to put on a spectacular showcase...
Doosan completes DX-7 medium-sized range with ten new excavators
DOOSAN has completed its medium-sized DX-7 excavator range with the launch of ten new models.
Seven models had already been introduced, which brings the total...
First machines start to arrive as build-up begins to ScotPlant 2026
THE first machines have started to arrive at the resplendent Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh ahead of ScotPlant 2026, which takes place this Friday...
AB2000 digs deeper
AB2000 has extended their long-running relationship with Bell Equipment by purchasing a further twelve Bell 30-ton Articulated Dump Trucks.
The move follows on from AB2000’s...
Sandhurst opens new Livingston depot
SANDHURST has announced it has created a new specialist attachments hub with the opening of a new depot in Livingston.
The business has relocated from...
No decision yet on halting non-essential construction in Scotland
SCOTLAND'S first minister has said that halting non-essential construction is being considered, but no decision has been made as of yet.
Speaking at today's (January...
