MTS Plant to increase Scottish territory
MTS Plant is to expand its territory in Scotland after securing "outstanding results" in its first six months as a Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) dealer.
Via...
Stadium project helps Jarvie get to the Heart of the matter
JARVIE Plant has supplied a range of equipment for the project to build a new main stand for Heart of Midlothian Football Club.
The construction of...
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore set to merge
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore are set to merge from the start of 2026.
The HD Construction Equipment unified business, which is...
Hitachi backs My Name’5 Doddie Foundation with second branded digger
AS sponsors of the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK has teamed up with Synergy Hire for the second consecutive year to...
Broxburn business looks to lead the field with attachments offering
A multi-disciplinary equipment firm has revealed it is effectively about to launch a construction and demolition arm of the business to complement its forestry...
Scotland’s construction sites to remain open as new lockdown measures announced
SCOTLAND’S construction sector can remain open – but the situation will remain under review – following the announcement of increased Covid-19-related restrictions across the...
Family matters: Empire Exports eyes next period of growth
AS Empire Exports prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary later this year, the business is going from strength to strength having appointed a new...
CASE Construction Equipment appoints HRN as new dealer for Scotland
HRN has been appointed a CASE Construction Equipment dealer for Scotland.
The firm, which operates from four depots in Stirling, Insch, Balbeggie and Caithness, offers...
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...
Complex issues ironed out thanks to Daltons
EDINBURGH-based specialists, Daltons Demolitions has recently upgraded and increased its fleet of demolition excavators with a large order from Liebherr.
The firm has purchased the...
Volvo reports record earnings in Q2 2023
VOLVO Construction Equipment has posted record earnings for Q2 2023.
The manufacturer revealed that sales of machines and services rose across all markets except South...
Steelwrist to mark landmark year with several product launches
STEELWRIST is set to mark 20 years in business this year with the introduction of several new products.
The tiltrotator manufacturer was founded in Sweden...
JCB launches compact version of digger that made the firm famous
JCB has introduced a smaller version of the digger that made the company famous around the world.
The backhoe loader was invented by JCB founder...
Plantforce invests in new heavy haulage division
PLANTFORCE has invested in nine new lorries and trailers to kickstart a new heavy haulage division.
The firm is offering a new service of movement...
Steelwrist unveils third generation tiltrotators at Hamburg event
STEELWRIST launched its third generation of tiltrotators at a special event at the manufacturer's new facility in Hamburg.
A new product category was also introduced as...
Case appoints new UK dealer
CASE Construction Equipment has announced the appointment of a new UK dealer
Northern Ireland based Cowan Bros will offer a full range of Case machines, together with...
Steelwrist adds largest model to SQ Auto Connection quick coupler range
STEELWRIST has announced the launch of the SQ90 - the largest model in the manufacturer's range of SQ Auto Connection quick couplers.
The product is...
Firm hails new Liebherr articulated dump trucks
THE first of Liebherr's new articulated dump trucks to arrive in Scotland have gone into service, with long-term customer Edward MacKay hailing the machine.
MD...
Morris Leslie places order for JCB’s largest ever UK machine deal
JCB has won its biggest ever deal in the UK after Perth-based Morris Leslie Plant Hire placed an order for £87.5 million worth of...
McHale Plant Sales poised to acquire Marubeni-Komatsu
MCHALE Plant Sales has entered into an agreement to acquire Marubeni-Komatsu, the distributor of Komatsu construction and utility equipment across the UK.
To support the...
JCB builds for the future with record apprentice intake
JCB has revealed that a £7.5 million investment in the firm's Young Talent programme has created 168 new jobs this year, including a record...
Scots first for demolition gong
KILSYTH based Hunter Demolition has bulldozed its way to the top award at this year's World Demolition Summit in Amsterdam.
The company beat off rivals...
SPOA slams failure to delay red diesel changes for construction
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has accused UK chancellor Rishi Sunak of 'failing to listen' to the construction industry, following his Spring Statement.
Despite...
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...
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...
Rockwheel owner completes Hartl Crusher acquisition
GERMAN rotary cutter specialist Rokla has announced it is expanding into the crusher and screening bucket sector with the acquisition of Hartl Engineering &...
Inverness firm wins multi-million Cromarty Firth contract
AN Inverness-based specialist civil engineering contractor has secured a multi-million pound contract to assist in the expansion of the Invergordon Service Base.
Daviot Farms Limited...
Sun sets on ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant 2024
THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2024 after two amazing days which showcased the very best of the Scottish plant industry.
Huge crowds gathered at...
Ainscough to showcase Liebherr portable battery innovation at ScotPlant 2026
THE Ainscough Crane Hire stand will be the place to find Liebherr's LPO 100 portable battery solution and hybrid LTC 1050-3.1 E and MK...
MEP Hire adds 150 new Genie micro scissors lifts to expanding fleet
BOTHWELL-headquartered MEP Hire has taken delivery of 150 Genie GS-1432m micro scissors lifts.
The move forms part of the company's plans to build up its...
