CEA survey highlights Covid-19 impact on production

ONLY 10% of respondents to a CEA (Construction Equipment Association) survey of members said the Covid-19 outbreak hadn't yet impacted production levels. 72% of firms...

JCB agrees significant deal with US military

JCB has kicked off 2017 by securing one of its biggest single orders in the firm’s 71-year history, worth over $140 million. The global manufacturer...

GAP Group procurement manager announces retirement

GAP Group stalwart Ken Stewart has called time on his long and distinguished career in the hire industry after announcing his retirement. As group procurement...

Liebherr opens multi-million pound development and demonstration facility

LIEBHERR has officially opened a new €30 million development and demonstration centre at the manufacturer's factory in Kirchdorf, Germany. The centre will be used to...

Finning to host “landmark” heavy equipment auction

A "landmark" auction of heavy equipment will take place in April which organisers predict will "reinvent" the concept of unreserved public auctions in the...

Lomond Plant invests £13 million in 250-machine deal

FALKIRK-based Lomond Plant has snapped up more than 250 JCB machines in a deal worth over £13 million. The haul includes 18 brand new JCB 220X...
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Excavator plays key role in hydro project

A new Doosan DX140LC-3 Stage IIIB compliant excavator purchased by Scottish contractor, D A MacDonald Contractors Ltd., is playing a key role in the...
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PlantWorx Innovation Awards winners announced

THE winners of the PlantWorx Innovation Awards 2025 have been announced at a ceremony held at the end of the opening day of this...

‘Marked’ rise in plant theft since sites closed

THERE has reportedly been a 'marked' increase in construction plant and tool theft since sites across the UK closed in the wake of the...

Aiming high: SANY in huge Scots investment

SANY is investing heavily in the Scottish construction equipment market and has outlined ambitious plans to become  the top supplier of excavators in the...

Landmark recycling plant is Brew-ing up opportunities

BREWSTER Bros, a third generation family business, recently opened what has been hailed the largest recycling plant of its kind in the UK, in...

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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SANY sells first 23-tonne electric excavator in the UK

FOLLOWING its European debut in the Netherlands earlier this year, SANY has announced the sale of its first medium-sized electric excavator in the UK. The...
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Cat dealer to make welcome ScotPlant return as new avenue starts to take shape

PREPARATIONS for ScotPlant 2020 are heating up, with several new and returning exhibitors joining established names in signing up for the most important event...
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Blue Machinery to become Terex Ecotec distributor from 2026

BLUE Machinery will become the official distributor for Terex Ecotec across Scotland, England, and Wales from 2026. Terex Ecotec specialises in the environmental sector, offering a...

Mecalac dumper named ‘Best of the Best’ at prestigious awards

MECALAC is celebrating after winning the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards ‘Best of the Best’ category for its new REVOTRUCK dumper. Judges praised the concept...

JCB updates telematics system to aid mixed fleet operators

JCB has announced the launch of a new version of its LiveLink telematics system which the manufacturer said will allow mixed fleet operators to control...

Specially branded Hitachi digger to raise cash for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation

HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has teamed up with Synergy Hire to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, started by the late...

JCB builds for the future with record apprentice intake

JCB has revealed that a £7.5 million investment in the firm's Young Talent programme has created 168 new jobs this year, including a record...

Furlough scheme extended and ‘super-deduction’ for investment announced

AN extension of the furlough scheme to the end of September and the introduction of a 'super-deduction' tax policy for capital investments were among...

Electric dreams: JCB to showcase new excavator at EHS

JCB has announced that the firm's first ever electric excavator will be shown for the first time at the Executive Hire Show 2019. The manufacturer...

ScotPlant 2026 dates confirmed

SCOTPLANT 2026 will take place on Friday April 24 and Saturday April 25, 2026. Following the stunning success of ScotPlant 2024, which attracted almost 6,660...
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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...
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Deals aplenty! ScotPlant exhibitors flood social media with praise for ‘stellar’ event

SCOTPLANT 2026 exhibitors have been flooding social media with praise for the landmark event, held last weekend at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. Many...

Kobelco takes the wraps off next generation mini excavators

KOBELCO has announced the launch of its next generation SK50SRX-7 and SK58SRX-7 mini excavators. The manufacturer explained the machines deliver 'increased performance and productivity' and...

SMT GB wraps up two Volvo deals in the Borders

SMT GB has recently completed deals with two Borders-based contractors for a variety of Volvo kit. Graham J Irvine of Peebles has taken delivery of...
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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...

Doosan unveils new eight-tonne mini

DOOSAN has taken the wraps off the new DX85R-7 eight-tonne Stage V mini-excavator. The reduced tail swing (RTS) model utilises an 'improved' upper structure platform...

Bell rings again for Skene Group

AN expansion of Skene Group's quarries has led to the Fife-based firm buying a Bell Equipment B30E articulated dump truck. Skene has been running a...
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Orkney contractor puts faith in Volvo/Steelwrist combination

AN Orkney wind and marine energy civil engineering contractor has opted for its first Volvo/Steelwrist combination. Heddle Construction has taken delivery of a reduced swing...