Grove cranes lift Ayrshire steel firm to new heights
IMPRESSED by the performance of the Grove GMK4100L and Grove GMK3055, which it purchased in 2013, J & D Pierce – Scotland’s leading structural steelwork...
New Hyundai mini-excavators ‘pack a surprising punch’ for Tayside contractor
TAYSIDE-based civils and groundworks contractor Kilmac has snapped up three new 8.5-tonne HX85A Hyundai compact excavators.
The business, which takes on projects across Scotland including...
Kobelco debuts new Short Radius excavator
KOBELCO has launched the SK380SRLC - the manufacturer's largest Short Radius (SR) excavator - into the 38-tonne segment.
Weighing in at over 36 tonnes, the machine...
Scotland sees huge rise in Q1 construction equipment sales
SALES of construction equipment in Scotland rose by more than 23% in the first three months of this year compared to the same period...
Dumbarton firm buys first Cat 972M XE
SCOTTISH quarrying expert, William Thompson & Son are the first UK firm to invest in the new Cat 972M XE Wheel Loader.
The recent purchase will...
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...
Marine challenges with new Forth bridge construction
CONSTRUCTION of the Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC) continues, a project with its share of complex and challenging marine work, according to Damian McGettrick, an...
Bigger is better for Volvo
VOLVO is launching several new products at bauma this year including the largest articulated hauler in the firm's history.
The 55 tonne capacity A60H is designed for...
Wacker Neuson unveils latest portfolio additions
WACKER Neuson is adding two new models to its wheel loader portfolio.
The WL250 and WL750 are the first models with the new product designation....
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...
Contractor looks to Advance with ten new Sunward diggers
ADVANCE Construction Scotland has snapped up ten Sunward machines following a successful trial.
Supplied by Ayrshire-based Sunward dealer Kattrak International, the groundworks and civils contractor...
SPOA invests in Tenstar simulator to help upskill operators and attract fresh talent
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has bought a Tenstar simulator as part of the organisation's drive to upskill the industry and attract fresh...
Cullen teenager becomes one of UK’s youngest ADT drivers
CULLEN schoolboy Jay Currie (13) has become one of the youngest trained articulated dump truck (ADT) drivers in the UK, after gaining his CPCS...
Staying Active: TLB890 impresses experienced operator
BALGOWNIE has supplied S & S Plant with the very first Mecalac TLB890 backhoe loader featuring next-generation Active Drive technology.
The unit is described as...
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...
Develon unveils latest wheeled material handler
DEVELON has introduced its new DX270WMH-7 wheeled material handler.
The model is powered by a Develon six-cylinder, turbocharged DL06V water-cooled diesel engine, providing an output...
Heavy plant instructor recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
A City Building heavy plant instructor has been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Stewart Vandal, VR, Corps of...
New HQ gives The Attachment Company room to grow
THE Attachment Company founder William Forrest and marketing director Laura McKechnie have reflected on a whirlwind 12 months in which they have relocated the...
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...
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...
TDL ramps up growth plans
TDL Equipment has announced it is investing heavily in new area managers and dedicated divisions to improve its ability to support customer requirements.
The firm,...
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...
Hyundai to ramp up production with €150m investment
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is investing €150 million in its Ulsan factory in South Korea with the aim of increasing production at...
Molson expansion plans gather pace with fresh investment
MOLSON Construction Equipment is to build a new national parts centre and additional depots across the UK after receiving a £6.3 million investment from BGF to...
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...
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...
Scotland’s plant sector set to put on spectacular showcase at ScotPlant 2024
THE wait is almost over. The stage is set for ScotPlant 2024, as more than 200 exhibitors prepare to put on a spectacular showcase...
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...
Kobelco marks European milestone and confirms relocation plans
KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe (KCME) has been celebrating the 10-year anniversary of re-establishing operations in Europe.
The Japanese excavator specialist announced its return to the...
JCB in fresh recruitment drive as pandemic ‘rebound’ gathers pace
JCB has launched a fresh recruitment drive for hundreds more shop floor employees and announced plans to give hundreds more agency employees permanent contracts...
