Employers back CITB levy proposals

FOUR out of five of Scotland’s construction businesses have backed the Construction industry Training Board’s (CITB) levy proposals following the end of the organisation’s triennial Consensus...

The bar is set high ahead of ScotPlant 2026

SCOTPLANT 2026 is on course to be a record show after a flurry of new and returning exhibitors confirmed their presence at the most...

GAP reports ‘record’ profits as turnover breaks £200 million barrier

GAP Group has reported 'record' profits and a turnover in excess of £200 million in the company's most recent financial figures. The firm achieved a...

Advance operators help influence purchase of more Volvos

ADVANCE Construction has added another five Volvo excavators to its plant fleet after previous models "performed faultlessly". The Blantyre-based groundworks and civil engineering specialist snapped...

Genuine parts ensure articulated hauler quality and uptime

Articulated haulers excel at navigating challenging terrain while transporting heavy loads, making them indispensable in construction, mining and infrastructure projects. However, the integrity of...

JCB sounds note of caution despite record year

JCB has reported record turnover, sales and earnings for 2018 - but sounded a note of caution. The manufacturer revealed sales turnover for the year...
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Nixon places top JCB order

NIXON Hire has recently completed its biggest single order with JCB after investing in a new telehandler fleet worth almost £14 million. The equipment rental...
Hillhead exhibition

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...

Bobcat adds to winter maintenance range

AS the UK braces itself for a predicted harsh winter, Bobcat has expanded its range of products for winter maintenance work. Additions to the range this year...
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Alltruck Group to highlight complete fleet solutions at ScotPlant 2026

Alltruck Group is out to make a major impact at ScotPlant 2026 with a wide range of specialist vehicles and fleet solutions on display. As...
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Tillicoultry Quarries benefits from Finning rebuild programme

TILLICOULTRY Quarries has ramped up its sustainability ambitions by extending the life of its machines through the Finning UK & Ireland rebuild programme. Four Cat...

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...

JCB chairman urges industry to embrace ‘unique opportunity’ to shape net zero ambitions

JCB has urged industry leaders to support the UK Government’s call for evidence on how non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) might be powered in the...
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JCB sends fleet to flood zones

JCB reacted to the recent national flood disaster by deploying a £750,000 fleet of machines to help stricken families. The company despatched four of...

CEA welcomes Budget roads investment

THE chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has welcomed Chancellor Philip Hammond's Budget pledge to commit £30 billion to roads and repair...
JCB heavy products team leader Heath Vanrooyen with a JCB 245XR tracked excavator

JCB approves renewable fuel option for X Series tracked excavators

JCB has approved a 100% renewable biodiesel fuel for use in a range of its X Series tracked excavators. The manufacturer revealed it is set...

Apprentices of the Year announced by the Scottish Plant Owners Association

LEWIS Frew and Sandy Coull have been announced as Apprentices of the Year 2023/2024 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). The announcement was made...

Steelwrist and Demarec announce cooperation agreement

DEMAREC and Steelwrist have signed a cooperation agreement for Steelwrist SQ full automatic work tool adaptors for Demarec products and SQ quick couplers. Steelwrist said...

New recycling plant a ‘game-changer’ for sector in Scotland

THE largest recycling plant of its kind in the UK is being launched in Livingston by Brewster Bros, with the aim of "shaping the...

Komatsu to showcase fully electric wheel loader prototype

KOMATSU has confirmed that a prototype for the company's first fully electric compact wheel loader will be showcased at bauma 2022. Designed and built together...
SANY stand at ScotPlant 2026

SANY UK launches new finance offering

SANY Heavy Machinery (UK) has launched a new tailored finance solution designed to make it easier for customers to access the firm's construction equipment. Developed...

Morris Leslie buys fleet of JCB machines in £68m order

PERTH-based Morris Leslie Plant Hire is kicking off its 50th birthday celebrations by placing an order worth £68 million for a fleet of new...

Hitachi launches new UK apprenticeship scheme

HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has launched its new apprenticeship scheme. The first intake will consist of five apprentices, who will be based at the...

Telehandler deal helps Hewden tackle plant theft

Hewden's latest investment involved the hire giants snapping up 30 new Genie GTH-2506 compact telehandlers. Each machine is equipped with the latest Trackunit Track & Trace device,...

Doosan agrees exclusive supply agreement with Tobroco-Giant

DOOSAN Infracore Europe has confirmed it has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based compact wheel loader specialist Tobroco-Giant. Under the agreement, selected models will...
Cloburn Quarry

Quarry purchase marks Red letter day for historic business

PRIVATELY-owned group Wm Hamilton & Sons is gearing up for further growth after diversifying the company’s offering. The business, which can trace its roots back...

SPOA to commission ‘first of its kind’ white paper into challenges facing Scottish plant...

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced plans to commission a business school in Scotland to work with the organisation on a landmark...
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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...

Rototilt looks to ‘grab’ the initiative with new product launches

ROTOTILT has announced it is continuing its latest series of product launches with a new generation of sorting grabs and multi-grabs. A new design and...
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Hillhouse Group acquires Skene Group Construction Services

AYRSHIRE-based quarry operator Hillhouse Group has acquired Skene Group Construction Services Ltd. The deal will see Fife-headquartered Skene Group Construction Services brought into Hillhouse Group,...