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...
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Here to stay: LiuGong presses ahead with Scottish investment

LIUGONG machines are tipped to become an increasingly significant presence on Scottish construction sites following a stunning debut at ScotPlant earlier this year. The Chinese...

Teamwork pays off for landmark excavator

THE "highest and most versatile high-reach excavator in the UK" has proved its worth in the demolition of Tottenham Hotspur's White Hart Lane football...

All the parts are coming together for SANY in Scotland

SANY’S new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge is said to have been warmly welcomed by the company’s dealer network and customers. The multi-million-pound investment in...

‘Marked’ rise in plant theft since sites closed

THERE has reportedly been a 'marked' increase in construction plant and tool theft since sites across the UK closed in the wake of the...

JCB announces raft of new product launches

JCB Access is updating its hydraulically-driven scissor range, with six electric drive scissor platforms. Initially there will be three models: the S1932E, S2632E and S3246E,...
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Latest solutions set to lift Liebherr to new heights at ScotPlant 2026

MANUFACTURING giant Liebherr has announced plans to present a diverse and application‑focused line‑up of machinery at ScotPlant 2026, offering visitors a practical overview of...

Registration goes live for ScotPlant 2024!

REGISTRATION for ScotPlant 2024 has now opened. The biggest event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment industry returns to the Royal Highland Centre,...

Sustainable equipment solution set to light up Glasgow climate summit

SPEEDY has revealed the firm has been chosen to light up the perimeter of the upcoming COP26 summit in Glasgow with a sustainable lighting...

Gordons added to Mecalac dealer network

GORDONS Construction Equipment has been appointed as Mecalac dealer for central and southern Scotland. The Castle Douglas-headquartered firm will stock the manufacturer's latest models from...

‘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 materials handler boosts productivity at Renfrewshire recycling plant

WRC Recycling has snapped up a new JCB JS20MH materials handler to process construction and demolition waste as part of a major investment in...
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ScotPlant 2014 is in the books

ScotPlant 2014 - another successful trade show at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, witnessed magnificent machine debuts and the usual flurry of big-money deals,...

Hyundai adds compact radius wheeled excavator to A-Series portfolio

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment is launching the compact radius HW150A CR wheeled excavator. Following the introduction of the larger HW170A CR, the manufacturer said the latest...

Forsyth takes delivery of new Liebherr cranes

FORSYTH of Denny has reached the halfway stage of its 2023 investment in Liebherr cranes. The heavy lifting specialist runs a fleet of more than...

Safety on the agenda as production starts on JCB dumpers

PRODUCTION is underway of JCB's new range of site dumpers, including the Hi-Viz model that has been described as bringing new levels of safety...

JCB builds for the future with record apprentice intake

JCB has revealed that a £7.5 million investment in the firm's Young Talent programme has created 168 new jobs this year, including a record...

NWH Group buys brace of Liebherr machines to help transform Blaydon site

A Scottish-based waste management and recycling business has bought two new Liebherr material handlers to strengthen a recently acquired firm in the north east of...

CITB to roll out next phase of plant training standards

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that the next phase of plant training standards will be rolled out in June. The standards have...

Stadium project helps Jarvie get to the Heart of the matter

JARVIE Plant has supplied a range of equipment for the project to build a new main stand for Heart of Midlothian Football Club. The construction of...
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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...
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JCB Christmas Toy Appeal sets new record

JCB has announced that its third annual Christmas Toy Appeal has delivered a record number of gifts. Kind-hearted employees have donated more than 1,700 presents...
Mac's Truck Rental new Perth site

Mac’s Truck Rental looks to drive Scottish growth with new Perth facility

MAC'S Truck Rental has opened a new facility in Perth to support Scottish customers with self-drive trucks and trailers. The site has capacity for up...

Reaching for the top

LOWMAC Recycling has taken delivery of the first compact, long-reach Terex-Fuchs MHL250E materials handler to be sold in this country. The versatile wheeled machine is...
Sibbald Training open day

Sibbald open event offers a flavour of training innovations

SCORES of attendees had the opportunity to explore the facilities and witness live demonstrations at the recent Sibbald Training open day event, held at...
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CRJ Services secures exclusive UK and Ireland dealership with Tana

CRJ has been announced as the exclusive dealer for the full range of TANA recycling machinery for the UK and Ireland. The move expands the...
LiuGong machines at ScotPlant 2024

LiuGong UK expands dealer network with new appointments

LIUGONG UK has appointed two new dealer partners: Lloyd Ltd in Scotland and the north west of England, and Dragon Plant Sales in Wales. Since...
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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...
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Network Rail’s profits soar amid record investment

NETWORK Rail spent almost £7 billion improving and expanding Britain’s rail network over the last 12 months. This amounts to almost £20 million a day...

Aberdeenshire firm snaps up six ‘top-of-the-range’ telehandlers

CLAYMORE Homes, a property development company based in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, has taken delivery of six new Bobcat telehandlers. The T40.180SLP 18-metre machines were supplied by...