Liebherr turnover increases 12.6% despite price rises and supply chain ‘bottlenecks’

THE Liebherr Group has announced turnover rose 12.6% in 2021 to €11,639 million. Net profit for the year was €545 million - a value...

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...

Liebherr has all its ducks in a row north of the border

LIEBHERR has revealed that its reputation as the ‘go to’ manufacturer for wheeled excavators has been reinforced by a surge in sales to customers...

Scottish Government confirms extra support for businesses

THE Scottish Government has revealed details of a further £220 million of grants being made available for businesses, including the recently self-employed, to help...
Hewden reports increasing demand for excavators, dumpers, booms, platforms, and telehandlers

A-Plant swoops for Hewden assets following adminstration

A-PLANT has snapped up three divisions of Hewden after the hire specialist fell into administration. Administrators EY said 251 people have been made redundant across...

Scottish depot ramps up PQS Survey’s growth plans

SURVEY and safety equipment specialist PQS Survey is gearing up for further growth after opening the firm’s first Scottish branch in Glasgow. The independent firm,...

Positive feedback for new Kobelco midi diggers

KOBELCO has announced that customers across Europe have been putting the manufacturer's next-generation SK75SR-7 and SK85MSR-7 midi excavators to work. A number have already been...

Scotland bucks the trend in equipment sales with 5% increase in 2023

SCOTLAND bucked the trend in UK equipment sales in 2023 after seeing a 5% increase compared with the previous year. New figures reveal Scotland was...
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JCB to debut largest X Series machine to date

JCB has announced plans to debut the new 520X crawler excavator at Hillhead 2026. The 50-tonne class model is the largest and most powerful X...

SANY looks to boost aftermarket experience with dedicated Coatbridge parts warehouse

SANY has announced that the opening of a new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge will 'transform' parts availability for its UK operation. The move represents...

Stewart Plant Sales bags McCloskey Environmental distribution deal in Scotland

STEWART Plant Sales, a Scot JCB Group company, has secured the exclusive distribution rights for the McCloskey Environmental range across Scotland. McCloskey Environmental manufactures waste...

SPOA Women in Plant event helps to raise awareness of challenges and opportunities

THE first Women in Plant event, designed to give women a platform to share their views and help create a more inclusive industry, has...

Liebherr unveils new course to improve site safety

LIEBHERR Great Britain has set its sights on tackling the issue of on-site accidents by launching a new product familiarisation programme, which will see...

JCB lands deal to supply IPU engines to Powerscreen

JCB Power Systems has started a contract to supply Stage V IPU engines to screening equipment specialist Powerscreen. The move will see bespoke specification JCB...

Sales of UK construction equipment ‘bounce back’

NEW data has revealed that sales of construction equipment 'bounced back' in June after falling below 2022 levels in May. Figures released by the construction...
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Sapphire firm still sparkles

TO coincide with GAP's Sapphire Anniversary, celebrating 45 years of successful trading, the Glasgow-based firm has purchased another 400 Atlas Copco compressors. The order, made up of...

Landmark investment leaves Eagle flying high

EAGLE Plant Hire has concluded the company’s largest ever capital expenditure investment after snapping up 19 Kubota excavators in a deal worth over £500,000. The...
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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...

Scottish plant operators hailed for helping to shape peatland restoration techniques

SCOTLAND’S plant operators have been lauded for the ‘fundamental’ role they have played in peatland restoration projects across the country. For the past ten years,...

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...
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Dundee demolition contractor snaps up new JCB 370X

DUNDEE-based demolition and dismantling specialist Safedem has snapped up a new JCB 370X tracked excavator for use in complex projects across the country. Supplied by...

Hitachi launches largest Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator to date

HITACHI has taken the wraps off the largest model in its new Zaxis-7 wheeled excavator range. The ZX220W-7 Stage V-compliant machine boasts a 'unique and...
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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...
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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...
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GAP adds 723 new Kubota excavators to hire fleet

GAP Hire Solutions is investing in its fleet after concluding a deal to buy 723 new Kubota excavators. The haul includes a variety of models...

Denny lifting specialist places six-crane order

LIEBHERR has announced the first two cranes in a six-machine package have arrived at heavy lifting and haulage specialist Forsyth of Denny. The LTM 1070-4.2...

Equipment sales ‘stabilising’ as construction activity continues recovery

NEW research has revealed sales of construction equipment in November were just 4% below the same month in 2019. This follows a shortfall of 3%...

Molson Group secures EvoQuip dealership

MOLSON Group has announced the business has been appointed sole UK distributor by EvoQuip for its full range of compact crushing and screening equipment...

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 &...

Doosan double for Breedon in Scotland

Breedon Group's Scottish operations have been boosted by the addition of two new Doosan Stage IV wheel loaders. The DL550-5 and DL450-5 have been put...