Liebherr reports new record turnover for 2022
THE Liebherr Group has announced a new record turnover of €12,589 million in 2022 - a rise of 8.2%.
The business revealed it achieved increased...
Rokbak MD reveals ‘full story’ behind rebrand ahead of first anniversary
AHEAD of the one year anniversary of Rokbak's rebrand, MD Paul Douglas has revealed the full story behind the move.
Despite being one of the...
Construction Equipment Association appoints new chief executive
SUNEETA Johal has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), succeeding Rob Oliver who will retire from the...
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...
Government urged to step up mobile crane road safety
THE UK Secretary of State for Transport has been urged to review safety regulations of mobile cranes when they are driven on roads.
Unite, the...
CITB to pay apprenticeship grants in advance
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it is making available advanced payment of apprenticeship attendance grants for second and third year apprentices.
The...
Preparations in full gear for ScotPlant 2020 as Hitachi confirms attendance
THE final preparations are being put in place for ScotPlant 2020, the most important event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector.
The...
Bobcat expands compact wheel loader portfolio
BOBCAT has added to its compact wheel loader portfolio with the launch of the new L95 model, adding to the L85 and L75 machines...
Komatsu upgrades compact mini-excavators
KOMATSU has unveiled an upgraded line of mini-excavators, incorporating new features designed to improve safety, comfort, and versatility, while 'staying true' to the core...
SPOA warns of ‘catastrophic decline’ for plant sector following UK budget measures
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) fears the measures announced in the recent UK budget will trigger a 'catastrophic decline' in the plant hire...
Organisers hail ‘amazing turnout’ for Scottish Plant Operator Challenge
GORDON Durno from Moray-based Currie Contractors has been crowned the winner of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge.
The competition, held at Errol Airfield in Perthshire...
Hyundai to debut new mini-excavator range
HYUNDAI has confirmed it will update its mini and midi-excavator offering at bauma 2022 with the launch of a range of EU Stage V...
Equipment giant opens Inverness depot
CONSTRUCTION equipment rental giant Sunbelt Rentals has extended its operations in Scotland with the opening of a new depot in Inverness.
The base serves the...
JCB unveils ‘industry’s safest’ 1-tonne dumper
JCB has launched a 1-tonne site dumper which it says will become the "safest machine in its class".
Making its debut at the Executive Hire...
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...
Rokbak MD hails opportunity for Scottish manufacturers to make a ‘real difference’ in tackling...
ROKBAK MD Paul Douglas urged Scottish manufacturers to embrace more sustainable operations during his keynote address at a National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) conference.
The...
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...
Doosan unveils new heavy duty excavator to handle ‘most abrasive’ of tasks
DOOSAN has announced the launch of its new 25-tonne DX245NHD-7 crawler excavator.
Described by the manufacturer as being designed for the 'most abrasive' of applications,...
Getting to know…Adam Caulfield
ADAM Caulfield is national sales director (rental solutions) at Sunbelt Rentals, where he leads a team of over 100 people across the UK and...
Martin Smith crowned winner of Scottish Plant Operator Challenge
MARTIN Smith has been crowned the winner of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024.
The 38-year-old, who works for Strathdee Properties in Craigellachie, Moray, fought...
Hillhead postponed by further 12 months
ORGANISERS of Hillhead have postponed the event by a year due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.
The construction equipment event, which was due to be...
Landmark e-commerce site for excavator attachments launched
GROUNDFORCE has launched what the company said is believed to be the first e-commerce site for excavator attachments in the UK.
The site allows customers...
ScotPlant 2026 dates confirmed
SCOTPLANT 2026 will take place on Friday April 24 and Saturday April 25, 2026.
Following the stunning success of ScotPlant 2024, which attracted almost 6,660...
Landmark recycling plant is Brew-ing up opportunities
BREWSTER Bros, a third generation family business, recently opened what has been hailed the largest recycling plant of its kind in the UK, in...
Hydrogen journey underpins commitment to brighter, greener future
Phil Parker, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, provides an update on the company’s journey with hydrogen
The topic of hydrogen as a sustainable...
Eco welfare van investment helps drive positive change across the rental industry
SUNBELT Rentals UK and Ireland has invested over £1.2 million in the past year to expand its fleet of eco-friendly welfare vans.
The new fleet...
Blairgowrie contractor opts for SANY and Rototilt combination
BLAIRGOWRIE-based SD Clark Planthire & Groundworks has snapped up its first SANY 3.7-tonne SY35U mini-excavator.
Sold with a Rototilt RC1 RCS attachment, the model enables 360-degree...
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...
CITB makes changes to plant standards to improve ‘quality and consistency’ of training
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced changes to its plant standards, aimed at standardising training and testing requirements across the sector.
The changes...
Spider crane specialist issues compliance warning
A spider crane specialist is warning the industry to prepare for a significant change in compliance.
Jekko Cranes UK said major contractors are starting to...
