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Hyundai unveils new A-series wheel loader

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has launched the HL975A CVT wheel loader, the manufacturer's first one that combines the benefits of a traditional automatic transmission and...
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Met helps builders of new bridge stay safe

MET Office forecasts are playing a vital role in keeping the construction of the new Queensferry Crossing road bridge on schedule and construction workers...

Balfour Beatty to back CITB Consensus

BALFOUR Beatty has announced it will vote in favour of CITB Consensus – just weeks after suggesting the business was “likely” to vote against...

JCB launches compact version of digger that made the firm famous

JCB has introduced a smaller version of the digger that made the company famous around the world. The backhoe loader was invented by JCB founder...

Sun shines on ScotPlant 2018

THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2018 after a spectacular couple of days at the Royal Highland Centre, near Edinburgh. Visitors and exhibitors basked in...

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...

SPOA invests in Tenstar simulator to help upskill operators and attract fresh talent

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has bought a Tenstar simulator as part of the organisation's drive to upskill the industry and attract fresh...

UK immigration proposals could leave Scottish construction sector ‘bereft of skills’

THE UK Government’s proposals to raise the qualification standards for foreign workers have been described as a 'ticking time bomb' for the Scottish construction...

‘Progress and milestones’ in 2023 leaves Volvo prepared for 2024 challenges

VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported 'improved earnings and stable sales' in Europe and North America for the final quarter of 2023. For the full year...
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Daltons in 30 tonne excavator swoop

EDINBURGH-based Daltons Demolitions Limited has bought a new full demolition specification Doosan DX300LC-3 30-tonne crawler excavator from Scotia Plant Ltd. The machine has been supplied with a...

Allan’s out of Africa and on a mission to boost SCG distributorship

BACK in 1997, Allan Black, then a parts supervisor for Marubeni-Komatsu, took a young apprentice called Stephen Grieve under his wing. 17 years on, the...

Blackwood Plant Hire invests in training academy

BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has launched a new training academy to help alleviate sector skills shortages and invest in the future workforce. The Stewarton-based business revealed...

JCB marks ‘giant leap forward’ in hydrogen ambitions

JCB has announced it has made a 'major breakthrough' in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its hydrogen...
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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...

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...
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30 years of Takeuchi in the UK to be celebrated throughout 2026

TAKEUCHI UK is celebrating 30 years of continuous operation in the UK this year. Since the firm began trading in the UK in 1996, the...

Construction equipment sales ‘catching up’ on 2021 levels

NEW research has shown that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in August were 6% higher than the same month last year. For the year...

Ready made solution: Engcon and Takeuchi collaborate to reduce lead times

ENGCON has revealed that Takeuchi is improving lead times for its dealers by introducing an Engcon Ready option for the TB295W excavator. The attachment specialist...

Doosan unveils ‘transparent bucket’ system for wheel loaders

DOOSAN has launched what it describes as the industry’s first wheel loader ‘transparent bucket’ system. The system allows operators to see blind spots in front...

Liebherr turnover tops 11 billion euros

LIEBHERR Group's latest financial results show the business increased turnover to over 11 billion euros in 2019. Revenue reached € 11,750 million, representing an increase...

Exhibitors heap praise on bigger and more buoyant ScotPlant 2022

SCOTPLANT 2022 exhibitors have hailed this year’s event a resounding success after more than 5,300 unique visitors enjoyed two days of sunshine, incredible machines,...
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CEA adds weight to calls for ‘urgent action’ to safeguard skills amidst mass redundancies

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has joined manufacturers, unions, skills training providers and other industry bodies in signing a letter sent to the UK...

Investing for the future: Terex Trucks gearing up for new challenges

MOTHERWELL’S “best-kept secret” is how Terex Trucks director and general manager Paul Douglas jokingly refers to the dump truck manufacturer’s premises, despite the business...

Terex scheme looks to inspire next generation

TEREX Construction has opened applications for its 2015 engineering internship programme. The student placement scheme, which is run in partnership with Harper Adams University, will see...

Red Knight 6 takes on sole UK distributorship of Rubble Master products

RED Knight 6 (RK6) has been installed as sole UK distributor for Rubble Master, manufacturers of impact crushers and scalping and sizing screens. Rubble Master...
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MacGregor Industrial Supplies appointed north of Scotland Bobcat dealer

BOBCAT has appointed Inverness-based MacGregor Industrial Supplies as the company’s new authorised dealer for the Highlands and Islands, Aberdeenshire and Perthshire. The firm provides industrial...

JCB invests £100m in ‘super-efficient’ hydrogen engines project

JCB has launched a recruitment drive after announcing plans to invest £100 million on a project to produce 'super-efficient' hydrogen engines. A team of 100...
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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...

Volvo announces multi-million pound factory investment to help drive sustainable future

VOLVO Construction Equipment has confirmed plans to invest around $32.7million into its production facility in Braås, Sweden, which specialises in the design and manufacture...

Ex-Hewden chief takes senior Blue Group role

FORMER Hewden chief Adrian Murphy has been appointed Group CEO at Blue Group. Last year was a record year for Blue with turnover exceeding £100...