Finlay inclined screener

Finlay goes back to the future with new inclined screeners

FINLAY has launched two new inclined screeners - the Finlay 693 and Finlay 694 - as part of the next evolution in its screening...

New Hitachi excavator offers ‘ultimate peace of mind’

HITACHI has unveiled the largest Zaxis-7 model in its super long front excavator range. The ZX490LCH-7 HE16LD with 16m reach has a longer boom and...
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Streamlined HRN is gearing up for growth

HRN is on its way to becoming a one-stop-shop for equipment needs after taking the strategic decision to heavily increase its focus on construction...
plant-arch

Boom time for plant industry highlighted by £35 million deal

A clear sign that the UK plant market is booming again came today when it was announced JCB has secured an order for more...
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ScotPlant 2026 showground on verge of selling out!

THE outdoor showground at ScotPlant 2026 is on the verge of being sold out – with over two months still to go! Less than a...

Future leaders honoured at record-breaking awards ceremony

THE UK’s top plant apprentices and trainees have been honoured at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2023 following a...
Rokbak West Africa dealership

Rokbak targets thriving West African mining sector after confirming new dealership

MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak is set to strengthen its presence in West Africa after teaming up with local dealer Heavy Machinery Dealership (HMD). HMD will help bring...

CECA calls for calm in wake of Brexit vote

CIVIL engineering contractors have called on Government Ministers to "re-establish their commitment" to major national construction projects in the wake of the UK's decision to...
A.T. Best Handlers Ltd new depot Macmerry Industrial Estate

Best foot forward

A.T. Best Handlers Ltd. has opened a new depot in Tranent, East Lothian after telehandler manufacturer Manitou extended the company’s area at the start of this year.

Liberty Group concludes £6.5m deal with Boss Cabins to extend welfare fleet

LIBERTY Group has signed a new deal with Boss Cabins for almost £6.5 million worth of mobile units in a move that will double...

Merlo ramps up Generation Zero ambitions with new models

MERLO has been presenting seven new machines and four new attachments at this year's bauma exhibition. The manufacturer said several of these innovations continue the...

Hitachi events mark 50 years in Europe

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed details of a number of events held recently in Amsterdam to mark its 50th anniversary with customers, dealers,...

Bobcat unveils two-tonne electric mini-excavator

BOBCAT has officially launched a new two-tonne mini-excavator at bauma 2022. The E19e – an electric version of Bobcat’s E19 internal-combustion (IC) model – offers...

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...

Mecalac’s electric ambitions go with a swing

MECALAC is adding to its electric equipment offering with the launch of its new eS1000 swing loader. The manufacturer has developed a range of 100%...
Hyundai 30-tonne excavator on construction site

Hyundai unveils new 30-tonne crawler excavator

HYUNDAI is expanding its Next Generation crawler excavator range with a new 30-tonne offering. The HX300L, like the larger HX360L and HX400L models, is powered...

Scotland’s construction industry unveils Covid-19 recovery plan

THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has published a plan for the industry's recovery from the impact of Covid-19. The plan looks to work towards...

Plantforce invests in new heavy haulage division

PLANTFORCE has invested in nine new lorries and trailers to kickstart a new heavy haulage division. The firm is offering a new service of movement...
SPOA dinner ballroom

Line-up revealed for SPOA Annual Dinner 2026

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed the line-up for its 2026 Annual Dinner as tickets go on sale. Sports broadcaster and football pundit...

Sandvik at the Double

SANDVIK has introduced the new QA441 Doublescreen, upgraded to encompass the many product refinements of the larger QA451 triple deck version in order to...

Boss Cabins launches “industry-first” aftercare department

BOSS Cabins has announced a £250,000 investment in establishing what the firm claims is an industry-first aftercare department.  The welfare cabin manufacturer said the move...

New research reveals Scottish construction firms still ‘blighted’ by payment and cash flow issues

SCOTLAND'S construction businesses are still suffering the 'scourge' of late payments, outstanding retentions and unexpected charges, new research has revealed. A survey by the Construction...

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...
Stars of the Future Awards ceremony room

Young talent honoured at record-breaking CPA Stars of the Future Awards

THE winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2026 have been announced following a record number of entries. The awards...
Hitachi electric excavator

Hitachi to put strong focus on electric excavators at bauma 2025

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has announced plans to show its largest ever electric excavator line-up at bauma 2025. In partnership with KTEG, the...

ScotPlant 2020 set for expansion

ScotPlant 2020 is set to expand to meet increasing demand from exhibitors.

SER supplies over 20 machines to RJ McLeod for UK’s largest dry dock expansion

MORE than 20 machines from Stevens Equipment Rental are helping RJ McLeod carry out work on the UK's largest dry dock expansion at Kishorn...

SPOA responds to consultation on removal of red diesel subsidy

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has compiled its formal response to the UK Government’s consultation on plans to remove the subsidy on red...

Agreement between LSBUD and UK Government signals safe digging collaboration

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by LSBUD and the UK Government's department for science, innovation, and technology (DSIT), paving the way for...

Liebherr crane helps lift northern Scotland business to new heights

WICK-based lifting and plant hire specialist Hugh Simpson (Contractors) has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM1650-8.1 crane. The model boosts the firm's lifting capacity...