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...
Balfour Beatty to back CITB Consensus
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it will vote in favour of CITB Consensus – just weeks after suggesting the business was “likely” to vote against...
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...
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...
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...
JCB offers glimpse into the future of zero carbon worksites
JCB unveiled a new concept at Hillhead 2024 – a generator powered by a JCB hydrogen combustion engine.
The move was described as another major...
Back to basics: record-breaking Hillhead shows there’s no substitute for live events
A record number of exhibitors showed off their latest products and innovations as large crowds enjoyed a sun-kissed Hillhead 2022.
Around 600 exhibitors and thousands...
Volvo shows ‘resilience in the face of uncertainty’ in first quarter of 2025
VOLVO CE has confirmed that global sales dropped 8% in the first quarter of the year, compared to the 'historically high' levels of the...
Smallest Loadall telehandler to date delivers ‘unparalleled manoeuvrability’
JCB has revealed it is launching its smallest Loadall telehandler so far, with a cab height of just 1.8m and a width of 1.56m.
The...
SANY 50-tonner set for Fife decommissioning project
THE first SANY SY500H 50-tonne excavator sold in the UK is to be put to work on an oil rig decommissioning project in Methil,...
Finning expands Scottish dealer network with multiple appointments
FINNING UK & Ireland has added three new Scottish firms as authorised sales and service centres (ASSC) to make it easier for customers in...
ScotPlant 2014 is in the books
ScotPlant 2014 - another successful trade show at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, witnessed magnificent machine debuts and the usual flurry of big-money deals,...
Anatomy of a quality steel
One breaker steel looks much like another, so it can be difficult to make sensible judgements about quality. Linlithgow-based Rock Force shared some of...
HD Hyundai invests in new regional management structure across Europe
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has announced it is investing in a revised regional management structure, new uptime and machine customisation centres, and the building...
Scot JCB expands construction sales territory
SCOT JCB has strengthened its presence across the north east of England after expanding its construction sales territory into Chester-le-Street and Sunderland.
Previously, the firm's...
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,...
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...
Hitachi unveils ‘groundbreaking’ excavator concept at bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. (HCME) has unveiled its vision for the future of construction equipment at bauma 2025, in the shape of its...
Terex Trucks appoints Babcock for southern African market
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks has appointed Babcock International to distribute its rigid and articulated haulers in Southern Africa.
Babcock has opened a branch in Middelburg which...
Diamond days for Liebherr at ScotPlant 2024
LIEBHERR will arrive at ScotPlant in celebratory mood as it continues to mark its 75th anniversary, bringing with it a line-up that will showcase...
Hyundai unveils three new A-series excavators
HYUNDAI is launching three new EU Stage V-compliant A-Series crawler excavators in the 13-15 tonne sector.
Powered by Cummins diesel engines, the reduced tailswing HX130A...
Liebherr turnover tops 11 billion euros
LIEBHERR Group's latest financial results show the business increased turnover to over 11 billion euros in 2019.
Revenue reached € 11,750 million, representing an increase...
Construction apprentice numbers rise again in Scotland
NEW research has shown that recruitment of Scottish construction apprentices has grown for the seventh year in a row.
Figures released by the Construction Industry Training...
Troon quarry benefits from three new Cat machines
MATERIALS supplier Hillhouse Group has invested in three new Cat machines following a fleet production study by Finning UK & Ireland to increase production...
CITB to roll out next phase of plant training standards
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that the next phase of plant training standards will be rolled out in June.
The standards have...
Madness-inspired rail road vehicle becomes social media sensation
A rail road vehicle inspired by legendary band Madness has caught the attention of the famous musicians.
The ‘Mad Mess’ welfare vehicle, owned by Cambuslang-headquartered...
JCB looks to the future after ‘one of the most difficult’ years in the...
JCB has announced that the business remained profitable despite a drop in turnover in 2020 following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The manufacturer reported...
Malcolm Construction aims to divert 500,000 tonnes of material from landfill with new facility
A new construction and demolition waste recycling facility has been created at Malcolm Group's Beith site.
The firm said the new facility will assist in...
JCB goes platinum to mark significant anniversary
THE first 'Platinum Edition' 3CX backhoe loaders, produced to mark JCB's 70th anniversary, have been unveiled.
70 of the machines, in livery last seen more...
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...
