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,...

Scottish Government issues new guidance on site closures

THE Scottish Government has released new guidance stating that all non-essential construction work must cease until further notice, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. A statement accompanying...
Tandem roller carrying out road maintenance work

McFadyen on a roll with landmark Scottish compaction equipment purchase

MCFADYEN Contractors (Campbeltown) Ltd has snapped up the first JCB CT380-130 tandem roller in Scotland for road surfacing projects. The civil engineering specialist is utilising...

Doosan offers glimpse of electric future at bauma 2022

DOOSAN is showcasing the new DX20ZE two-tonne electric mini-excavator at bauma this week. Due for full launch next year, the model will be the first...

Scottish plant operators set gold standard at national competition

GORDON Durno from Moray has been crowned UK Plant Operator of the Year following a national competition at the CITB National Construction College in...

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...
Rokbak models at ScotPlant 2024

Scottish hauler manufacturer marks three years of growth since rebranding

MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak is celebrating three years of growth since rebranding in September 2021. The articulated hauler manufacturer revealed it has carved out a unique identity...
Rob Oliver CEA CEO

CEA highlights reasons for optimism in 2021

ROB Oliver, chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), has ended 2020 by delivering a positive message for the plant sector. Despite the challenges...

Blackwood snaps up “unparallelled” Hydradigs as part of £2m order

KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire has become one of the first customers to snap up two new JCB Hydradigs, the machine described as bringing new levels of...

Boss Cabins launches “industry-first” aftercare department

BOSS Cabins has announced a £250,000 investment in establishing what the firm claims is an industry-first aftercare department.  The welfare cabin manufacturer said the move...

JCB unveils ‘world first’ mobile hydrogen refueller for the industry

JCB has unveiled a mobile hydrogen refueller in a move the manufacturer hailed as a 'world first' for the industry. The firm is investing £100...

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 invests £100m in ‘super-efficient’ hydrogen engines project

JCB has launched a recruitment drive after announcing plans to invest £100 million on a project to produce 'super-efficient' hydrogen engines. A team of 100...

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...
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...

Excitement builds for ScotPlant 2024 as only a handful of outdoor plots remain

ONLY a handful of outdoor plots and an extremely limited number of indoor stands remain available for ScotPlant 2024. The biggest and most important event...

SPOA launches new initiative to tackle plant and fuel theft

A JCB 3CX will travel across Scotland over the next 12 months to raise awareness of plant and fuel theft. The move has been instigated...
Machinery on construction site

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore set to merge

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore are set to merge from the start of 2026. The HD Construction Equipment unified business, which is...

Equipment sales down 17% in Q3 but improving trend suggests more positive outlook

NEW figures have revealed that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment were 17% lower in Q3 this year compared with the same quarter in 2019. This...

Collaboration crucial as sector prepares for phased return

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed plans for the phased return to work for Scotland's construction sector and insisted that health and safety...

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...

105 JCB machines on board stricken ship

105 JCB machines are stuck on board the stricken cargo ship, the Hoegh Osaka, which has been grounded in The Solent. These include 50-tonne and...

Whyte adds landmark mobile crane to fleet

AN LTM 1450-8.1 mobile crane - the first in Scotland - is the latest addition to the Whyte Crane Hire fleet. The machine, which took...

Balfour Beatty mandates human recognition cameras on certain machinery

BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has become the first Tier One contractor to mandate human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery...

Hyundai A-series models receive a makeover

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has unveiled a new look for its A-series machines. Introduced at the manufacturer's annual dealer conference, the Stage V compliant...

Dates confirmed for ScotPlant 2024

SCOTPLANT 2024 will take place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston on Friday April 26 and Saturday April 27, 2024. The biennial showcase for Scotland’s...

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...

Approval for ‘critical’ Skye electricity transmission upgrade project

SSEN Transmission has secured approval for a ‘critical’ electricity transmission upgrade between Fort Augustus and Skye. The Scottish Government approval relates to the plans for...

ScotPlant 2022 registration now open!

REGISTRATION for ScotPlant 2022 is now live! The biggest event of the year for Scotland’s construction equipment industry returns to the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston,...
Volvo electric articulated hauler

Volvo begins production of electric articulated haulers

VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced production has started of the firm's electric articulated haulers. The A30 Electric and A40 Electric are said to be the...