Atlas Copco unveils second generation of solar light towers
ATLAS Copco has confirmed the launch of its second generation of solar light towers, the HiLight MS 4 and MS 5.
These light towers are...
Garic appoints new Scottish sales chief
GARIC has appointed Jim Connolly to head up its Scottish sales operations, working out of the welfare specialist's distribution hub in Falkirk.
In his role as...
Fife quarry charges ahead with hybrid screening solution
FIFE-based Collier Quarrying and Recycling has invested in the first Terex Finlay 694+ dual power screener in Scotland as the business continues to switch...
Morris Leslie poised for further growth after posting strong financial results
MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire is gearing up for further growth following an 'excellent' set of financial results, which revealed a rise in both revenues...
Opportunity knocks for Scottish plant companies
David Jarvie, committee member of the Scottish Plant Owners Association and business development director at Jarvie Plant Group, tells Project Plant that opportunities abound...
Blazing a trail: Mulholland Contracts places bespoke Andover order
WEST Calder-based civils and groundworks specialist, Mulholland Contracts, has taken delivery of a bespoke plant body and step-frame trailer from Andover Trailers.
The deal extends...
New partnership helps transform backhoe loader training in the north of Scotland
JCB has teamed up with Cullen-based Heavy Plant Training Ltd to deliver backhoe loader training in the north of Scotland and the islands.
The partnership,...
Liebherr machine hits the ground running for Highland forestry specialist
A Liebherr excavator, finished in black gloss paintwork, is proving its worth in the Scottish Highlands.
The forestry specification R 914 Compact was a big...
Kubota UK MD to become new Hitachi UK chief
DAVE Roberts is leaving his role as Kubota UK managing director to become the new CEO of Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) from April this...
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...
Molson to showcase multi-brand offering at ScotPlant 2026
MOLSON Scotland will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a multi-brand line-up that includes two product ranges the company...
5G technology lets Doosan remotely control excavator 8500km away
DOOSAN has claimed to be the first manufacturer at bauma 2019 to use 5G technology for worldwide ‘TeleOperation’ of construction machines.
The firm is operating...
Student event will address skills shortage
AN event will be held at Plantworx 2015 to address a shortage of skills and encourage more youngsters into the construction equipment industry.
On the final...
First Hitachi EX2000-7 ultra-large excavator arrives in Europe
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has announced the arrival of Europe’s first EX2000-7 ultra-large excavator.
The 200-tonne machine was delivered to a customer in France following assembly...
Leading trade bodies call for Scottish minister for construction and infrastructure
A number of Scotland’s leading construction bodies have warned that national housing and net zero targets are at risk without a 'radical shift' in...
Furlough scheme extended until end of October
THE Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of October, meaning furloughed workers will continue to receive 80% of their salary...
20-tonne crane towers over Inverness skyline
MORRISON Construction has temporarily changed the appearance of the Inverness skyline after installing a 20-tonne tower crane as part of the project to build the Wyvern House development.
Breedon to snap up Hope for £336 million
Breedon Aggregates is to acquire Hope Construction Materials for £336 million.
Breedon say the move will create the UK's "leading independent producer of cement, concrete and...
Inaugural CPA Gala Dinner honours industry specialists
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has hailed the success of its first ever Gala Dinner hosted at St George’s Hall in Liverpool.
Attended by almost...
CITB pilot tipped to ‘revolutionise’ how firms access funding for training
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced an investment of more than £800,000 for the launch of a new employer network pilot project.
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...
SANY ramps up recruitment drive ahead of ‘very busy’ 2022
SANY Scotland has announced it is recruiting a number of new regional sales managers across Scotland, beginning with Eric Reid who will be responsible...
Family firm relishes challenge of growing Develon market share
CASTLE Douglas-headquartered Gordons Construction Equipment has ambitious growth plans after being appointed by Develon to expand its territory to cover the whole of Scotland...
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...
Komatsu Smart Construction to offer ‘industry-first’ bespoke solutions
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has revealed plans to enhance the manufacturing process of the excavator range to offer the first ‘bespoke’...
Action needed to address skills gap
THE president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has called on the nation's plant firms and contractors to show patience and help provide...
Scottish hauler manufacturer marks three years of growth since rebranding
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak is celebrating three years of growth since rebranding in September 2021.
The articulated hauler manufacturer revealed it has carved out a unique identity...
A bright future: StypeX targets growth in Scottish market
THE Scottish market has been described as a key growth area for rapidly expanding start-up business StypeX, which is on a mission to add...
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...
Scot JCB seeks applicants for 2026 apprenticeship programme
SCOT JCB Group has launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme.
This year, apprenticeship vacancies are available in Alnwick, Carlisle, Dumfries, Edinburgh, Forfar, Kelso, and Newcastle....
