Filling a GAP: Glasgow firm acquires Jersey business
GAP Hire Solutions has completed the acquisition of 4Group, a Jersey-based rental plant and tools specialist.
4Group is made up of 4hire, 4safety and 4fleet....
JCB celebrates major milestone in hydrogen programme
JCB is celebrating another milestone for its hydrogen technology development programme after securing the first full EU type approval of its hydrogen engine for...
Powering through: hat-trick of new machines deployed at Malcolm sites
THE Malcolm Group has snapped up three Powerscreen machines from Blue Machinery Scotland, including two new Premiertrak 400X jaw crushers.
The jaw crushers will be...
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...
Inaugural CPA Gala Dinner honours industry specialists
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has hailed the success of its first ever Gala Dinner hosted at St George’s Hall in Liverpool.
Attended by almost...
SPOA dinner attendees hear of ‘essential’ role trade bodies play in providing a united...
SCOTTISH Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president John Sibbald emphasised the importance of trade bodies at the organisation’s annual dinner in Glasgow recently, following what...
MPA seeks support in battle to solve industry challenges
THE Mineral Products Association, the principal trade association for the quarrying and aggregates industry in Scotland, held its inaugural Parliamentary Reception at the Scottish...
Going for gold: eye-catching excavator helps raise funds for charity
A special gold excavator gifted by Kubota UK to GAP Hire Solutions to mark the Glasgow-headquartered firm's 50th anniversary is raising much-needed funds for...
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...
Exhibitors heap praise on bigger and more buoyant ScotPlant 2022
SCOTPLANT 2022 exhibitors have hailed this year’s event a resounding success after more than 5,300 unique visitors enjoyed two days of sunshine, incredible machines,...
Speedy and Niftylift to launch ‘world’s first’ hydrogen-powered access platform
SPEEDY Hire has teamed up with mobile elevating work platform manufacturer Niftylift on a project to develop the world’s first hydrogen-electric powered access platform.
Through...
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...
Scotland’s construction industry to enter phase 2 of restart plan
NICOLA Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland's construction industry is to move onto the next step of its restart plan, in a move that has...
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...
Bomag appoints three new dealers in Scotland
BOMAG has announced the appointment of three new dealers in Scotland.
From October 1, Balgownie, AT Best Handlers and Lloyd Ltd will provide sales and...
Processing on the move
The first models in a range of crushing and screening buckets from ALLU promise dramatic cost savings in soft rock mining
GAME-changing technology seems a...
Advance operators help influence purchase of more Volvos
ADVANCE Construction has added another five Volvo excavators to its plant fleet after previous models "performed faultlessly".
The Blantyre-based groundworks and civil engineering specialist snapped...
JCB goes platinum to mark significant anniversary
THE first 'Platinum Edition' 3CX backhoe loaders, produced to mark JCB's 70th anniversary, have been unveiled.
70 of the machines, in livery last seen more...
Cat dealer to make welcome ScotPlant return as new avenue starts to take shape
PREPARATIONS for ScotPlant 2020 are heating up, with several new and returning exhibitors joining established names in signing up for the most important event...
Hillhouse Group appoints new CEO
TROON-based quarrying and construction materials specialist Hillhouse Group has appointed Alistair Borthwick as the firm's new CEO.
He is succeeding Robert McNaughton, who retires in...
Liebherr debuts latest mid-size wheel loader range
LIEBHERR has announced the debut of its latest mid-range wheel loaders, described as offering more power, redesigned cabs and, for the first time on...
CECA Scotland unveils “concerning” figures on civils workloads
SCOTTISH civils workloads have fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter with future prospects continuing to "remain weak" according to CECA Scotland.
The "concerning" figures are based...
Wacker Neuson unveils latest portfolio additions
WACKER Neuson is adding two new models to its wheel loader portfolio.
The WL250 and WL750 are the first models with the new product designation....
Massive order boosts Morris Leslie expansion plans
Morris Leslie Plant Hire said it "wasn't a difficult decision" to invest in 66 new Volvo compact excavators. The firm has also snapped up five reduced...
Molson and Lighthouse charity to team up for mental health talks at ScotPlant 2024
MOLSON Group will be teaming up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for a series of mental health talks during ScotPlant 2024.
Two daily presentations...
CEA calls for growth and investment to be key themes in Autumn Budget
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has called for growth and investment to be at the heart of the upcoming Autumn Budget.
The organisation was responding...
Material matters: Doosan introduces 23-tonner
DOOSAN has added to its material handler range with the launch of the 23-tonne DX230WMH-5.
The machine joins the recently introduced DX250WMH-5 25-tonne model and 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...
Metso dealer goes for gold in partnership programme
MCHALE Plant Sales, UK and Ireland distributor of Metso crushers and screening equipment, has announced it has been chosen as the first 'Gold' level...
Plant hire becoming ‘preferred route’ for accessing vital equipment in the UK
NEW research has revealed that with the UK construction industry facing mounting cost pressures, tightening legislation, and accelerating decarbonisation targets, plant hire is 'fast...
