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...

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...

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...

JCB sees record turnover and sales thanks to “strong” market rebound

JCB has reported record turnover and machine sales in 2017, thanks to strong market rebound. The global plant giant saw a near 28% rise in...

Hodge Plant moves to secure Case dealership

HODGE Plant has secured a dealership for Case Construction Equipment. The Blantyre-based sales and equipment rental firm operates a fleet of more than 100 machines....
PDM truck

Scottish building materials supplier invests in new truck fleet

PDM, part of the Huws Gray group of companies, has unveiled a fleet of six new trucks as part of a million-pound investment to...

Kubota unveils ‘market leading’ midi excavator

KUBOTA has announced the launch of its KX080-4a2 midi excavator. Described by the manufacturer as being capable of the 'same reliable performance as previous models',...

New CPA chief executive named

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the appointment of Stu McInroy as the organisation's new chief executive. He will succeed Kevin Minton in the...
Mark Ormond, Managing Director Manitou UK

Getting to know… Mark Ormond

Mark Ormond was appointed managing director of Manitou UK last year, having spent the vast bulk of his career in the agriculture sector.

Demo machines help bridge project team to span new heights

‘SUBSTANTIAL’ demolition machines are being put into action at Balfour Beatty’s ongoing work to replace a section of Kincardine Bridge. The firm is principal contractor...

Demolition contractor adopts employee ownership business model

DUNDEE-based demolition specialist Safedem has completed its move to an employee ownership business model. The move is designed to secure the future of the award-winning...

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...
mpa

MPA publishes action plan to support growth

THE Mineral Products Association has published its ‘Government & Industry Action Plan’ which sets out key actions for both the next Government and the mineral...

JCB unveils largest X Series crawler excavator

JCB has expanded its X Series range of tracked excavators with the unveiling of the largest model yet – the 370X for the 35-40...

Aberdeenshire contractor becomes first in the UK to buy new Cat 317 digger

ABERDEENSHIRE-based JKR Contractors has become the first business in the UK to purchase a Cat 317 excavator. The new model, supplied by Finning UK &...
Rob Oliver CEA CEO

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...

Borders contractor snaps up package of excavators

JEDBURGH-based RJT Excavations has added four new Volvo excavators to its fleet. The package is comprised of a 40-tonne EC380E coupled to a Trimble groundworks...

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...
CPA Conference

CPA to unveil findings of major study into UK plant hire sector

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced it will unveil the findings of its first fully comprehensive study of UK plant hire at the...
Leica and Develon have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X

Develon and Leica Geosystems develop 3D machine guidance system for DX225LC-7X

LEICA Geosystems and Develon have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X smart crawler excavator. The DX225LC-7X features Full Electric Hydraulic...

Time to invest in a greener future

LOC Hire founder and MD Dan Wharton has created a new company within the group called ECOHire, which vows to deliver the most environmentally...

Wacker Neuson puts zero emission machines centre stage

WACKER Neuson expanded its zero emission portfolio at bauma 2022. The manufacturer unveiled what it describes as the first reversible battery-powered plate with direct drive:...

HRN Tractors appointed to Mecalac dealer network

MECALAC has appointed HRN Tractors as its newest UK dealer in a move designed to expand the manufacturer's presence across northern and central Scotland. The...

Girl power reigns as record numbers start apprenticeships

A record number of young women have started work at JCB as apprentices – challenging the myth that engineering is very much a man's...

Perth event will offer advice on how to avoid plant and fuel theft

AN event aimed at tackling plant and fuel theft will take place in Perth this week, as 'shocking' new figures reveal the extent of...

Glasgow civils contractor has the X factor with new machine purchases

GLASGOW-based civil engineering specialist George Leslie has snapped up two more of JCB's latest X Series excavators. The move follows the success the contractor has...

Terex Trucks rebrands as Rokbak

ARTICULATED hauler specialist Terex Trucks has announced it has rebranded as Rokbak. The Motherwell-based manufacturer unveiled the new brand at a digital launch event attended...

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...

Hitachi ’empowers’ customers with new medium excavators

HITACHI has announced that owners and operators have been put 'at the heart' of the design for its latest Zaxis-7 medium excavators: the ZX210-7,...

TSL brings in Volvos for hydro projects

An Argyll-based construction firm has made a significant investment in Volvo machines to help deliver a number of substantial hydro-electric projects across Scotland. TSL Contractors...