Volvo builds articulated hauler using fossil-free steel
VOLVO has announced it has become the first manufacturer to deliver a construction machine built using fossil-free steel to a customer.
The A30G articulated hauler...
Bell to adopt centralised approach to service in Scotland
BELL Equipment UK has announced it will deliver more personalised support for customers in Scotland after outlining plans to bring its vehicular support division...
New Hyundai excavator set for ScotPlant debut
THE latest addition to Hyundai's Robex excavator range will be shown for the first time in the UK at ScotPlant.
The R430LC-9A has an operating...
CASE looks to clean up on major sustainability project
CASE Construction Equipment is providing equipment to support a major, multi-year environmental project.
The manufacturer, partnered with parent company CNH Industrial and media platform 4...
“Modest” growth in construction equipment sales revealed
SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment showed a "modest" growth of 2% in 2018, new figures have revealed.
Prior to an 8% fall in sales...
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...
New SPOA president aims to make his Mark
MARK Anderson has been appointed as the new president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) at a critical time for the industry.
With Brexit...
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...
Articulated hauler is no gamble at ‘world’s biggest industrial park’
A Rokbak RA40 articulated hauler has been proving vital in the excavation and haul of millions of cubic yards of fill material at the...
Blackwood spend £2.5 million on new JCB fleet
A leading Scottish plant hirer has bought 35 new JCB models worth nearly £2.5 million as it gears up for major new projects.
Kilmarnock based...
Exhibitors hail ‘iconic’ ScotPlant as stunning event draws to a close
ScotPlant 2026 is in the books following another spectacular instalment of the long-running exhibition.
Huge crowds took the opportunity to discover the innovations shaping the...
Liebherr upgrades XPower wheel loaders
LIEBHERR is updating its L 550 XPower and L 556 XPower wheel loaders to boost performance levels.
The manufacturer revealed it has reinforced the lift arms and overhauled the working...
TSL Contractors in landmark SANY telehandler purchase
TSL Contractors Ltd has bought its first SANY 18m STH1840 telehandler, after being impressed with the machine at ScotPlant earlier this year.
The model will...
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...
Research shows construction equipment sales remain ‘strong’ in the UK
SALES of construction equipment in the UK remained 'strong' in July at 31% above the levels seen in the same month last year, new...
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...
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...
Apprentices of the Year honoured at SPOA dinner
ROSS Gorman and Lara Mcleman were awarded with Apprentice of the Year accolades at the recent annual dinner of the Scottish Plant Owners Association...
Safety on the agenda as production starts on JCB dumpers
PRODUCTION is underway of JCB's new range of site dumpers, including the Hi-Viz model that has been described as bringing new levels of safety...
Worsley Plant set for fresh chapter following acquisition
WORSLEY Plant has been acquired by the firm's operations director, Adrian Nixon.
Adrian’s journey began as an agricultural engineer, where he developed a passion for...
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...
SANY launches ‘reworked’ eight-tonne compact excavator
SANY has announced the release of the reworked SY80U compact excavator.
Based on the success of the manufacturer's eight-tonne machine, this 'advanced' version is said...
Passenger views sought over Queen Street transformation
A public consultation on the proposed £104m transformation of Glasgow's Queen Street Station has been launched.
Network Rail has unveiled new designs for how the...
SPOA calls for delay to red diesel changes in light of escalating Ukraine situation
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging the UK Government to delay the implementation of upcoming changes concerning red diesel due to the...
New SPOA President wants to “better the intake” into Scottish plant industry
Fraser Dykes is the new President of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). His day job is running Dumfries-based heavy equipment contractors AMD Contract...
Ainscough to showcase Liebherr portable battery innovation at ScotPlant 2026
THE Ainscough Crane Hire stand will be the place to find Liebherr's LPO 100 portable battery solution and hybrid LTC 1050-3.1 E and MK...
Exhibitors hail ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant Day One
SCOTPLANT 2022 got off to a tremendous start as visitors basked in warm sunshine and a plethora of world-class machines were showcased in this...
Komatsu confirms double wheel loader launch
KOMATSU has launched its latest generation of wheel loaders - the WA475-11 and WA485-11.
The models feature a newly developed Komatsu diesel engine, described as...
Final countdown: buzz is building for ScotPlant 2026
THE wait for ScotPlant 2026 is almost over, with a record 215 exhibitors poised to showcase the very best of the Scottish plant sector...
Plant owners raise concerns over operation of schemes to support businesses during Covid-19
SCOTTISH plant firms have raised concerns over the operation of some of the schemes introduced to support businesses in the wake of the Covid-19...
