Apprentices of the Year honoured at SPOA dinner

ROSS Gorman and Lara Mcleman were awarded with Apprentice of the Year accolades at the recent annual dinner of the Scottish Plant Owners Association...
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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...

Contractor looks to Advance with ten new Sunward diggers

ADVANCE Construction Scotland has snapped up ten Sunward machines following a successful trial. Supplied by Ayrshire-based Sunward dealer Kattrak International, the groundworks and civils contractor...

CEA welcomes European vote on transition engines

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has welcomed a vote in the European Parliament to approve an extension of the transitions engines deadline. The revised regulation...
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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...

Scottish Government confirms extra support for businesses

THE Scottish Government has revealed details of a further £220 million of grants being made available for businesses, including the recently self-employed, to help...

Training providers confirm merger to ‘seize new opportunities’

AQUATERRA Training has announced a merger with Bon Accord Training, a fellow training provider based in Aberdeenshire. Bon Accord Training has been a family-run business...
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Blue Machinery to become Terex Ecotec distributor from 2026

BLUE Machinery will become the official distributor for Terex Ecotec across Scotland, England, and Wales from 2026. Terex Ecotec specialises in the environmental sector, offering a...
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Molson to showcase multi-brand offering at ScotPlant 2026

MOLSON Scotland will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a multi-brand line-up that includes two product ranges the company...

Employers urged to have their say on plant standards review

CITB is urging employers to participate in a review of plant short duration training standards and grant support. A review is being carried out by...

Doosan Bobcat confirms raft of new appointments

DOOSAN Bobcat has announced a raft of changes in the global structure of the company. Gustavo Otero has been appointed president, Doosan Bobcat Europe, Middle...

Cargo handling specialist snaps up new mobile crane

MONTROSE-based Whyte Cargo Handlers has splashed out on a new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane. The firm provides specialist lifting and cargo handling services and...
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PlantWorx Innovation Awards winners announced

THE winners of the PlantWorx Innovation Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony held at the end of the opening day of this...

Sweeping success for Richard

AT the tender age of 24, Richard Murray started his own plant hire firm with a solitary JCB excavator. 25 years on, Richard Murray Plant...

Where Eagle dares

When many plant hire firms decided to scale back on investment during the recession, Eagle Plant adopted a different approach by seizing the opportunity...
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Collett & Sons completes delivery of three transformers to New Cumnock Substation

HEAVY transport logistics specialist Collett & Sons Ltd has completed the delivery and installation of three transformers to New Cumnock Substation in East Ayrshire. Working...
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XCMG models tipped to flourish in Scotland

MOLSON Group is confident that XCMG machines will soon become a regular fixture on construction sites throughout Scotland after the firm was awarded distribution...
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Molson Green appointed UK dealer for Eggersmann recycling portfolio

MOLSON Green has been appointed as a UK dealer for the Eggersmann GmbH recycling equipment product range. German manufacturer Eggersmann Recycling Technology specialises in developing...
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First ever JCB apprentices reunite for diamond anniversary

JCB has treated four former employees to a VIP visit to mark the 60th anniversary of their recruitment as the company’s first ever apprentices. A...

Something’s Brewing: new recycling plant supports construction sector’s green aims

SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been praised for its progress towards embracing a more sustainable future by one of the country’s leading resource management businesses. Brewster...
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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...

ScotPlant to host European debut of “unbeatable” Hyundai excavator

SCOTPLANT 2018 will be the location for the European debut of the new Hyundai HX130 LCR crawler excavator. Taking pride of place on the Young...

HHH Equipment appoints business development manager

ANDY Martin has been appointed business development manager at Inverness-based HHH Equipment. A newly created position at the company, Andy has been given a remit to...

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...

Finning expands Scottish dealer network with multiple appointments

FINNING UK & Ireland has added three new Scottish firms as authorised sales and service centres (ASSC) to make it easier for customers in...

JCB updates telematics system to aid mixed fleet operators

JCB has announced the launch of a new version of its LiveLink telematics system which the manufacturer said will allow mixed fleet operators to control...
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Sapphire firm still sparkles

TO coincide with GAP's Sapphire Anniversary, celebrating 45 years of successful trading, the Glasgow-based firm has purchased another 400 Atlas Copco compressors. The order, made up of...
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Ainscough to showcase Liebherr portable battery innovation at ScotPlant 2026

THE Ainscough Crane Hire stand will be the place to find Liebherr's LPO 100 portable battery solution and hybrid LTC 1050-3.1 E and MK...
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JCB approves renewable fuel option for X Series tracked excavators

JCB has approved a 100% renewable biodiesel fuel for use in a range of its X Series tracked excavators. The manufacturer revealed it is set...
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Tillicoultry Quarries benefits from Finning rebuild programme

TILLICOULTRY Quarries has ramped up its sustainability ambitions by extending the life of its machines through the Finning UK & Ireland rebuild programme. Four Cat...