Liebherr unveils new course to improve site safety
LIEBHERR Great Britain has set its sights on tackling the issue of on-site accidents by launching a new product familiarisation programme, which will see...
Scotland bucks the trend in equipment sales with 5% increase in 2023
SCOTLAND bucked the trend in UK equipment sales in 2023 after seeing a 5% increase compared with the previous year.
New figures reveal Scotland was...
Volvo Penta UK and Ireland appoints SMT GB as industrial dealer
VOLVO Penta UK and Ireland has appointed SMT GB as an industrial dealer.
The partnership focuses exclusively on the Volvo Penta Industrial division, providing an...
Hyundai forklifts a ‘clear winner’ for engineering services firm
ABERDEEN-based Bear Handling has sold four Hyundai forklifts to engineering services specialist TEXO Group.
The package comprises two 16,000kg load capacity 160D-9s, a 30D-9E and...
Forsyth of Denny snaps up its heaviest telescopic crane
FORSYTH of Denny has welcomed a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 crane to its fleet.
The unit - part of a six-machine order - arrived at...
Blackwood Plant Hire invests in 23 new Cat machines
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has snapped up 23 new machines from Finning UK & Ireland in a £3.5 million deal.
The haul includes five Cat 313...
New acquisition gives Hewden a massive lift
HEWDEN has snapped up Interlift as part of the firm's ambitions to expand its rental offering.
The lifting and materials handling company employs 34 staff...
New CPA chief executive named
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the appointment of Stu McInroy as the organisation's new chief executive.
He will succeed Kevin Minton in the...
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...
JCB donates diggers to quake-hit Nepal
JCB has moved to support the relief effort in earthquake-hit Nepal with the donation of diggers and electrical power generators worth around $1 million.
Ten backhoe...
Nixon places top JCB order
NIXON Hire has recently completed its biggest single order with JCB after investing in a new telehandler fleet worth almost £14 million.
The equipment rental...
Hitachi launches largest Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator to date
HITACHI has taken the wraps off the largest model in its new Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator range.
The ZX220W-7 Stage V-compliant machine boasts a 'unique and...
Police Scotland launches new system following rise in plant and fuel thefts
A new system aimed at tackling the rise in thefts from construction sites has been launched by Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland.
The new...
Scot JCB seeks applicants for 2026 apprenticeship programme
SCOT JCB Group has launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme.
This year, apprenticeship vacancies are available in Alnwick, Carlisle, Dumfries, Edinburgh, Forfar, Kelso, and Newcastle....
Hitachi invests in Scottish operations with new Cumbernauld base
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has announced it is relocating its Scottish depot to a much larger premises to meet demand for product support...
SPOA launches new initiative to tackle plant and fuel theft
A JCB 3CX will travel across Scotland over the next 12 months to raise awareness of plant and fuel theft.
The move has been instigated...
Employers urged to nominate outstanding trainees and apprentices for national awards scheme
ENTRIES are now being sought for the the CPA’s Stars of the Future Awards 2022.
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) said employers have the chance...
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...
JCB unveils largest X Series crawler excavator
JCB has expanded its X Series range of tracked excavators with the unveiling of the largest model yet – the 370X for the 35-40...
Six of the best for crushing specialists
WILLOWTREE Site Services is a contract crushing and screening specialist which is in partnership at Coxhoe Quarry in County Durham with owners and operators...
CITB chief executive to leave role in September 2021
CITB has announced that chief executive Sarah Beale will leave the training body in September next year.
She has given notice of her resignation, having...
Hyundai to ramp up production with €150m investment
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is investing €150 million in its Ulsan factory in South Korea with the aim of increasing production at...
Gordons appointed Scottish dealer for Dieci Telehandlers
CASTLE Douglas-headquartered Gordons Construction Equipment has been named exclusive construction dealer for Dieci Telehandlers in Scotland.
The move has been described as making a 'significant...
Apprentices of the Year announced by the Scottish Plant Owners Association
LEWIS Frew and Sandy Coull have been announced as Apprentices of the Year 2023/2024 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
The announcement was made...
Genuine parts ensure articulated hauler quality and uptime
Articulated haulers excel at navigating challenging terrain while transporting heavy loads, making them indispensable in construction, mining and infrastructure projects. However, the integrity of...
Quick fix: Relentless growth gathers pace
AN automatic coupler system, which allows operators to change work tool attachments in a matter of seconds without leaving the cab, has been tipped...
Scottish Plant Operator Challenge organisers secure major sponsorship package
ORGANISERS of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) 2024 have announced a major sponsorship deal with manufacturer Milwaukee and Scottish authorised distributor for the...
Bigger is better for Volvo
VOLVO is launching several new products at bauma this year including the largest articulated hauler in the firm's history.
The 55 tonne capacity A60H is designed for...
Upgraded machinery at NCC Inchinnan a ‘game-changer’ for plant apprentices
A collaboration between the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA), Scot JCB and CITB has resulted in the upgrade of machinery used for the Plant...
Anatomy of a quality steel
One breaker steel looks much like another, so it can be difficult to make sensible judgements about quality. Linlithgow-based Rock Force shared some of...
