Young Plant Sales and Hyundai agree to end Scottish dealership
YOUNG Plant Sales and Hyundai Construction Equipment have mutually agreed to end their Scottish dealership agreement.
The existing agreement for sales of new Hyundai kit...
Equipment sales show ‘significant momentum’ in early months of 2021
SALES of construction equipment were 30% above 2020 levels in Q1 this year, new figures have revealed.
This was largely driven by sales in March...
Kubota appoints HRN Tractors as full-line dealers in Scotland
KUBOTA UK has appointed HRN Tractors to become a Kubota full-line dealer in Scotland across its six depots.
While HRN Tractors will represent Kubota construction...
Breedon to snap up Hope for £336 million
Breedon Aggregates is to acquire Hope Construction Materials for £336 million.
Breedon say the move will create the UK's "leading independent producer of cement, concrete and...
GAP Group launches mental health and wellbeing platform
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Group has launched what the firm is describing as the industry’s first mental health and wellbeing platform.
The GAP Wellbeing Hub was developed...
RA30 proves to be a ‘strong asset’ for Skene Group
SKENE Group has hailed the impact made by a Rokbak RA30 hauler at its Soutra Mains Quarry in Pathhead, Midlothian.
Skene Group is a family...
Blackwood’s northern expansion plans gather pace with new JCB machines
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has invested in 51 new JCB machines so far this year, extending a partnership with Scot JCB that has lasted over...
Doosan agrees exclusive supply agreement with Tobroco-Giant
DOOSAN Infracore Europe has confirmed it has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based compact wheel loader specialist Tobroco-Giant.
Under the agreement, selected models will...
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...
Full rebuild extends the reach of game-changing excavator
WM Plant Hire has extended the life of a Cat 345C long-reach excavator by commissioning a full rebuild of the 17-year-old model.
Delivered through Finning UK...
Staying Active: TLB890 impresses experienced operator
BALGOWNIE has supplied S & S Plant with the very first Mecalac TLB890 backhoe loader featuring next-generation Active Drive technology.
The unit is described as...
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...
JCB develops hydrogen fuelled excavator
JCB has developed the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator.
The 20-tonne 220X has been undergoing testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds for more...
CDE to host virtual tour of Fife Silica Sands wash plant
CDE, alongside Fife Silica Sands, will host a virtual tour of its silica sand washing technologies later this month.
The two organisations have worked together...
Getting to know…Gail McEwen
Gail McEwen is director and lead trainer at Setting Out For Construction. She was recently named as co-chair of the new SPOA Women in...
Scottish crane hirer buys largest Liebherr to date
STODDART Crane Hire has snapped up the company's largest Liebherr machine to date in the form of a new 230t LTM1230-5.1.
The north of Scotland-based...
Aberdeenshire-based training venture seeks to address construction skills gaps
KR Group Scotland, a specialist in steel, metal and cladding services, has launched a new specialist training division.
KR SkillsHub is described as marking a...
CASE unveils new wheeled excavator range
CASE has confirmed the launch of a four-model E-Series wheeled excavator range.
The machines will be built under an existing supply agreement with Hyundai Construction...
New SANY sales manager eyes larger market share
BRIAN McGrane has been appointed senior sales manager for SANY heavy machinery in Scotland.
He’s joined the manufacturer from Liebherr, telling Project Plant that the...
Yarwoods names new MD
HENRY Brain will become the new managing director of Yarwoods from January 1.
Henry, who most recently spent ten years with the Kinshofer Group, is...
Machinery auction specialist announces UK development plans
RITCHIE Bros. UK has announced its intention to continue transforming its Maltby Colliery site after completing the purchase of the land and remaining buildings.
The...
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...
CDE’s ProPress delivers for Fife quarrying and recycling firm
A ProPress high-performance filter press commissioned by wet processing specialist, CDE, has exceeded processing targets and 'significantly' reduced reliance on costly settling ponds, Collier...
Nixon Hire claims carbon conversations are ‘becoming easier’
NIXON Hire has hailed the ‘significant advances’ made by the UK construction sector in recent years when it comes to sustainability.
Nixon is now exclusively...
SANY aiming to be number one in UK
SANY has completed the refurbishment and fit-out of the company’s new UK and Ireland HQ in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire.
The manufacturer received the keys to the...
MPA seeks support in battle to solve industry challenges
THE Mineral Products Association, the principal trade association for the quarrying and aggregates industry in Scotland, held its inaugural Parliamentary Reception at the Scottish...
Construction underway on new Finning rebuild workshop
WORK is underway on construction of a new Rebuild Centre of Excellence workshop at Finning UK & Ireland's HQ.
The facility is designed to accommodate...
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...
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...
Flying solo: Colin Inglis snaps up brother’s share of Eagle Plant
COLIN Inglis has become the sole owner of Eagle Plant after buying his brother Alan's 50% share of the plant and equipment hire firm.
Eagle has experienced a...
