Thousands of JCB workers to receive £750 Christmas bonus

JCB has announced that thousands of UK-based employees will receive a £750 Christmas bonus. The bonus will be paid to more than 6,000 employees -...

Employers back CITB levy proposals

FOUR out of five of Scotland’s construction businesses have backed the Construction industry Training Board’s (CITB) levy proposals following the end of the organisation’s triennial Consensus...
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Sellars market: Scots dealer appointed for Kato Imer brand

MACHINERY dealer Sellars Agriculture is making its first foray into the construction market after being awarded the exclusive Scottish dealership for the Kato Imer range...

JCB lands deal to supply IPU engines to Powerscreen

JCB Power Systems has started a contract to supply Stage V IPU engines to screening equipment specialist Powerscreen. The move will see bespoke specification JCB...

JCB lands largest ever UK order in £65 million 2,100-machine deal

JCB has landed its biggest ever order from a UK customer after Sunbelt Rentals UK chose to invest £65 million in 2,100 new machines. Rental...

Volvo reports record earnings in Q2 2023

VOLVO Construction Equipment has posted record earnings for Q2 2023. The manufacturer revealed that sales of machines and services rose across all markets except South...

Hyundai unveils three new A-series excavators

HYUNDAI is launching three new EU Stage V-compliant A-Series crawler excavators in the 13-15 tonne sector. Powered by Cummins diesel engines, the reduced tailswing HX130A...

Steelwrist appoints new UK country manager

JOE Westman has been appointed Steelwrist country manager in the UK. He joined the tiltrotator manufacturer in 2017 and has held roles including support technician...

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...

Hitachi introduces five-tonne battery-powered excavator

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has announced the launch of a five-tonne battery-powered excavator. The ZX55U-6EB has inherited the short tail swing of the diesel-powered...

Bell to adopt centralised approach to service in Scotland

BELL Equipment UK has announced it will deliver more personalised support for customers in Scotland after outlining plans to bring its vehicular support division...

Jedburgh civils specialist opts for a Doosan treble

JEDBURGH-based civil engineering specialist RJT Excavations has splashed out on three new Doosan DA30 articulated dump trucks after putting the machines to the test both...
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Scot JCB expands construction sales territory

SCOT JCB has strengthened its presence across the north east of England after expanding its construction sales territory into Chester-le-Street and Sunderland. Previously, the firm's...

Stewart Plant Sales bags McCloskey Environmental distribution deal in Scotland

STEWART Plant Sales, a Scot JCB Group company, has secured the exclusive distribution rights for the McCloskey Environmental range across Scotland. McCloskey Environmental manufactures waste...
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Komatsu launches Power Agnostic 930E haul truck

AT MINExpo, Komatsu unveiled its new Power Agnostic 930E haul truck. Built on the manufacturer's modular power-agnostic platform, Komatsu said this new generation truck allows...
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Quvo looks to push the boundaries of tech innovation

Quvo Ltd is the exclusive partner for OwlEye LiDAR technologies in the waste, recycling and aggregates industries in the UK and Ireland. The tech...

Steelwrist and Demarec announce cooperation agreement

DEMAREC and Steelwrist have signed a cooperation agreement for Steelwrist SQ full automatic work tool adaptors for Demarec products and SQ quick couplers. Steelwrist said...
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New D7 dozers put straight to work on Scottish earthmoving scheme

FOLLOWING the recent decision to invest in D5 and D6 models, Stevens Equipment Rental (SER) is further expanding its Caterpillar dozer fleet by adding...

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...
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CDE to host virtual tour of Fife Silica Sands wash plant

CDE, alongside Fife Silica Sands, will host a virtual tour of its silica sand washing technologies later this month. The two organisations have worked together...

Malcolm invests in Premiertrak 600 jaw crusher

THE UK's first Powerscreen Premiertrak 600 mobile jaw crusher has gone to Malcolm Construction Services. Supplied by Blue Machinery Scotland, the powerful crushing plant has...

£1.5m project to tackle Glasgow flood nuisance

SCOTTISH Water is to implement a crucial environmental improvement project to tackle the issue of flooding in part of the Knightswood area of Glasgow. The...

Firm fined £160,000 following telehandler death in Glasgow

A construction firm has been fined £160,000 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a man was killed by a telehandler at a...
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Dundee demolition contractor snaps up new JCB 370X

DUNDEE-based demolition and dismantling specialist Safedem has snapped up a new JCB 370X tracked excavator for use in complex projects across the country. Supplied by...

Scotland’s construction sites to remain open as new lockdown measures announced

SCOTLAND’S construction sector can remain open – but the situation will remain under review – following the announcement of increased Covid-19-related restrictions across the...

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...

Compact Volvos are ‘Taylor-made’ for Fife firm

A Glenrothes-based groundworks specialist has confirmed he's sticking with Volvo compact excavators, having switched to the manufacturer a year ago. Brian Taylor, proprietor of B...

Molson expansion plans gather pace with fresh investment

MOLSON Construction Equipment is to build a new national parts centre and additional depots across the UK after receiving a £6.3 million investment from BGF to...

Kobelco debuts new Short Radius excavator

KOBELCO has launched the SK380SRLC - the manufacturer's largest Short Radius (SR) excavator - into the 38-tonne segment. Weighing in at over 36 tonnes, the machine...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: SANY set for double digger launch

SANY is set to mark a spectacular first year in Scotland with a massive presence at ScotPlant and the launch of two brand new...