New Hyundai mini-excavators ‘pack a surprising punch’ for Tayside contractor

TAYSIDE-based civils and groundworks contractor Kilmac has snapped up three new 8.5-tonne HX85A Hyundai compact excavators. The business, which takes on projects across Scotland including...
John Patterson CBE

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...

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...

JCB plant to re-open to manufacture ventilators

JCB has announced it will re-start production at one of its UK factories to manufacture ventilators to help in the fight against Covid-19. The manufacturer...

Bell rings again for Skene Group

AN expansion of Skene Group's quarries has led to the Fife-based firm buying a Bell Equipment B30E articulated dump truck. Skene has been running a...
Forklift Training

Aberdeenshire-based training venture seeks to address construction skills gaps

KR Group Scotland, a specialist in steel, metal and cladding services, has launched a new specialist training division. KR SkillsHub is described as marking a...

Edinburgh firm looks to reach new heights with truck crane purchase

EDINBURGH-based Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes has added a second Böcker truck crane to its fleet. Fixed on a Mercedes-Benz Arocs four axle Tridem rigid chassis,...
Develon material handler

Develon unveils latest wheeled material handler

DEVELON has introduced its new DX270WMH-7 wheeled material handler. The model is powered by a Develon six-cylinder, turbocharged DL06V water-cooled diesel engine, providing an output...

Scottish-built haulers rise to steep challenge in New Zealand

TWO Rokbak RA40 haulers are assisting Atlas Quarries' operations in New Zealand - 11,000 miles from where they were built in Motherwell. Supplied by Porter...

Bell proves to be the Clear-cut choice!

WASTE industry knowledge and the ability to create tailor-made solutions have been cited as the reasons behind Clearwater buying its first Bell B30E ADT. Graeme...

Hodge Plant moves to secure Case dealership

HODGE Plant has secured a dealership for Case Construction Equipment. The Blantyre-based sales and equipment rental firm operates a fleet of more than 100 machines....

Milestone for Liebherr-GB’s expansion plans

GROUND has been broken on the project to expand Liebherr-Great Britain's HQ in Biggleswade. Within the 15-acre site, there are plans to house the manufacturer's...
TB370W Takeuchi

Takeuchi unveils new 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator

TAKEUCHI has unveiled its new TB370W. The compact 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator and tool carrier is said to be designed for 'maximum productivity' on busy...

Equipment giant opens Inverness depot

CONSTRUCTION equipment rental giant Sunbelt Rentals has extended its operations in Scotland with the opening of a new depot in Inverness. The base serves the...
Cat 250 skid steer loader

Cat launches eight new skid steer and compact track loaders

CATERPILLAR has launched eight new next generation Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. Four new Cat SSLs – the 250, 260,...

GAP Group opens ‘flagship’ depot to house seven divisions

GAP Group has opened its largest site and depot project to date in Tilbury, near Essex following a £9 million investment. The firm purchased six...

JCB announces end of coronavirus-related short time working

JCB has announced it is ending short time working at its UK factories, which had been put in place due to anticipated component shortages from...

Bobcat adds to winter maintenance range

AS the UK braces itself for a predicted harsh winter, Bobcat has expanded its range of products for winter maintenance work. Additions to the range this year...

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...

CITB to pay apprenticeship grants in advance

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it is making available advanced payment of apprenticeship attendance grants for second and third year apprentices. The...

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...
Develon smart crawler excavator

New Develon smart excavators poised for ScotPlant showcase

SCOTPLANT 2026 will host the first Scottish showing of the new Develon Series 9 range of smart crawler excavators. The machines will be displayed on...

Smallest Loadall telehandler to date delivers ‘unparalleled manoeuvrability’

JCB has revealed it is launching its smallest Loadall telehandler so far, with a cab height of just 1.8m and a width of 1.56m. The...

Investment continues at GAP Group

GAP Hire Solutions has revealed the business invested £13.5 million in the past year upgrading and expanding the firm's premises, which now cover over...

There’s ‘never been a better time’ for plant owners to take on an apprentice

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has urged plant owners to consider taking on an apprentice to help secure the future of the industry. The...

CASE looks to clean up on major sustainability project

CASE Construction Equipment is providing equipment to support a major, multi-year environmental project. The manufacturer, partnered with parent company CNH Industrial and media platform 4...

Start your engines for ScotPlant 2016

WORLD class machines from around the world have started arriving at Ingliston for ScotPlant 2016. Conditions for the build-up couldn't be better, with blue skies...

Anticipation building ahead of Scottish Plant Operator Challenge

44 contenders will compete in eight challenges at Errol Airfield this Saturday (July 27) in a bid to be crowned Scottish Plant Operator Challenge...

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...

Investing for the future: Terex Trucks gearing up for new challenges

MOTHERWELL’S “best-kept secret” is how Terex Trucks director and general manager Paul Douglas jokingly refers to the dump truck manufacturer’s premises, despite the business...