Glasgow hire firm completes century of Kubota KX027-4 machines
GLASGOW-based GAP Hire Solutions has invested in over 100 Kubota KX027-4 mini excavators over the past 12 months to satisfy "record levels" of demand...
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...
New HQ gives The Attachment Company room to grow
THE Attachment Company founder William Forrest and marketing director Laura McKechnie have reflected on a whirlwind 12 months in which they have relocated the...
Kubota UK MD to become new Hitachi UK chief
DAVE Roberts is leaving his role as Kubota UK managing director to become the new CEO of Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) from April this...
Broxburn business looks to lead the field with attachments offering
A multi-disciplinary equipment firm has revealed it is effectively about to launch a construction and demolition arm of the business to complement its forestry...
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...
Hyundai to unveil hat-trick of new machines at Plantworx 2025
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has unveiled plans to introduce three new machines at Plantworx 2025 in September, including the UK debut of the HX360L Next...
Construction equipment sales ‘catching up’ on 2021 levels
NEW research has shown that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in August were 6% higher than the same month last year.
For the year...
Mecalac dumper named ‘Best of the Best’ at prestigious awards
MECALAC is celebrating after winning the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards ‘Best of the Best’ category for its new REVOTRUCK dumper.
Judges praised the concept...
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 -...
CPA chief executive to step down early next year
CONSTRUCTION Plant-hire Association (CPA) chief executive Kevin Minton has given notice of his intention to step down after 15 years with the trade body.
The...
Local touch will help drive Rototilt sales in Orkney and Shetland
ROTOTILT is poised to make further inroads in the north of Scotland with newly appointed dealer Derek Ryrie, which is covering Orkney and Shetland...
JCB offers glimpse into the future of zero carbon worksites
JCB unveiled a new concept at Hillhead 2024 – a generator powered by a JCB hydrogen combustion engine.
The move was described as another major...
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...
Customised TA300 making light work of recycling waste
AN East Ayrshire waste recycling centre is reporting an increase in productivity, thanks to a customised hauler from Terex Trucks.
The TA300, which has been...
£2.75 million JCB deal boosts Jarvie Plant expansion
Jarvie Plant Group has snapped up more than 50 JCB machines at a cost of £2.75 million.
The new models have been bought to aid the...
JCB sounds note of caution despite record year
JCB has reported record turnover, sales and earnings for 2018 - but sounded a note of caution.
The manufacturer revealed sales turnover for the year...
CPA urges chancellor to make super deduction allowance permanent
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to call for the super deduction allowance (SDA) to be made permanent.
Ahead...
Hewden builds the ultimate ‘Man Cave’ for football fans
With the World Cup starting this week, national plant hire specialist, Hewden has made every man’s dream a reality by transforming a standard builder’s...
Qualifier for Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024 to take place during ScotPlant
ORGANISERS have announced that the qualifier for this year's Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) will take place during ScotPlant 2024.
The qualifier will be hosted...
Hyundai reveals new brand name and product launches
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is introducing a new brand name and corporate identity.
The new 'HD Hyundai' brand is accompanied by the ‘Forward...
Blue Group takes on Hartl distributorship
BLUE Group has been appointed UK distributors for the high quality and versatile range of specialist screening and crushing excavator buckets manufactured by Hartl...
Kubota launches new generation of micro excavators
KUBOTA has unveiled its new generation of micro excavators in the form of the K008-5 and U10-5.
Replacing the K008-3, U10-3 and U10-3SL models, Kubota said...
JCB to invest £65m in sixth Indian factory
JCB has announced plans to invest £65 million in a new factory in India, which will be capable of processing 85,000 tonnes of steel...
GAP Group procurement manager announces retirement
GAP Group stalwart Ken Stewart has called time on his long and distinguished career in the hire industry after announcing his retirement.
As group procurement...
Breedon Aggregates in £1.7m fleet deal
BREEDON Aggregates has invested £1.7 million in seven new machines. The haul includes five new Cat® K-Series wheel loaders from Finning, to support its quarrying...
Doosan unveils ‘transparent bucket’ system for wheel loaders
DOOSAN has launched what it describes as the industry’s first wheel loader ‘transparent bucket’ system.
The system allows operators to see blind spots in front...
Liebherr machine drafted in for tyre recycling application
A Liebherr material handler has been bought to help a biotech company handle a crucial aspect of its tyre recycling process in Motherwell.
UKR specialises...
JCB celebrates major engine manufacturing milestone
JCB has announced the production of the manufacturer's one millionth engine.
Production started in 2004 at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, and expanded to...
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,...
