Sunbelt Rentals hydrogen innovation

Hydrogen journey underpins commitment to brighter, greener future

Phil Parker, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, provides an update on the company’s journey with hydrogen The topic of hydrogen as a sustainable...
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CPA makes key government recommendations in spending review submission

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has set out what it believes is required to drive economic growth, in its submission to HM Treasury as...
Finning Apprenticeship Academy

Finning Apprenticeship Academy receives ‘highly positive’ inspection feedback

THE Finning UK Apprenticeship Academy has achieved a 'good' Ofsted rating following a recent inspection. The cat dealer launched the facility at its Cannock UK...

SANY aiming to be number one in UK

SANY has completed the refurbishment and fit-out of the company’s new UK and Ireland HQ in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire. The manufacturer received the keys to the...

JCB sells machines online for the first time

JCB has revealed it has started to sell machines online for the first time in the company's history. The manufacturer has introduced the new order...

Doosan double for Breedon in Scotland

Breedon Group's Scottish operations have been boosted by the addition of two new Doosan Stage IV wheel loaders. The DL550-5 and DL450-5 have been put...

Scotland’s construction industry unveils Covid-19 recovery plan

THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has published a plan for the industry's recovery from the impact of Covid-19. The plan looks to work towards...

CPA chief executive to step down early next year

CONSTRUCTION Plant-hire Association (CPA) chief executive Kevin Minton has given notice of his intention to step down after 15 years with the trade body. The...
Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1

Whyte Cargo expands crane fleet with new Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1

WHYTE Cargo has strengthened its crane fleet with the addition of a new Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1. The unit will support the company’s operations in Montrose...
Parnaby Cyclones equipment

Parnaby Cyclones seals huge deal at Scottish open day

PARNABY Cyclones finalised a £1.5 million sale at its recent open day held at WM Hamilton & Son’s Stonehouse base, as the business looks...

New SPOA chief vows to keep the momentum going

NEW Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president John Sibbald is aiming to keep the momentum going at the trade association, following a number of...
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CITB seeks employers’ views on 2026-29 Levy proposals

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced key dates for the organisation's Consensus consultation on the 2026-29 Levy. The consultation with the construction industry...

Hyundai increases A-Series range with double launch

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is launching two new EU Stage V-compliant A-Series crawler excavators. The HX160A L and HX180A L 16 and 18-tonne...
Hitachi rebrands as LANDCROS. Machinery shows new branding

Hitachi Construction Machinery confirms plans to rebrand as LANDCROS

HITACHI Construction Machinery (HCM) has announced plans to rebrand to LANDCROS, effective from April 2027. The manufacturer explained that the construction and mining industries are...

Cargo handling specialist snaps up new mobile crane

MONTROSE-based Whyte Cargo Handlers has splashed out on a new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane. The firm provides specialist lifting and cargo handling services and...

Volvo to sell ABG paver business to Ammann Group

VOLVO Construction Equipment has reached an agreement to divest its ABG paver business to the Ammann Group. The deal includes the ABG paver production and...

New CPA chief executive named

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the appointment of Stu McInroy as the organisation's new chief executive. He will succeed Kevin Minton in the...

UK equipment sales up 6% so far this year

CONSTRUCTION equipment sales in the UK increased by 6% in the first nine months of 2017 when compared with the same period last year,...

More Kubotas for Jarvie Plant

ONE of Scotland’s longest standing Kubota hire specialists has strengthened its stock of the orange liveried machines with the signing of a new supply deal...

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...

Rokbak hauler makes waves at Edinburgh inland surfing project

A Rokbak RA30 articulated hauler is helping to deliver Scotland's first inland surfing resort. The truck has been involved in groundwork at a disused quarry...

Doosan unveils new eight-tonne mini

DOOSAN has taken the wraps off the new DX85R-7 eight-tonne Stage V mini-excavator. The reduced tail swing (RTS) model utilises an 'improved' upper structure platform...

Hyundai backs new Scots dealer to boost its presence north of the border

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has tipped its new Scottish dealer to offer customers the "very highest levels" of service. Agritrac Exports succeeded Young Plant Sales as...

Bell rings again for Skene Group

AN expansion of Skene Group's quarries has led to the Fife-based firm buying a Bell Equipment B30E articulated dump truck. Skene has been running a...

Streamlined CITB to stop direct delivery of training

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it is to stop direct delivery of training as part of a series of “really tough decisions”...
Volvo crawler excavator

Volvo confirms investment in global crawler excavator production

VOLVO CE has announced a global investment in crawler excavator production at three key sites. The manufacturer explained the move is designed to meet growing...

Attachments manufacturer hails ‘solid platform’ for growth

ENGCON has hailed the company's 'good profitability and strong cash flow' after the business revealed its financial results for the second quarter of 2023. Order...

Molson shows its metal with Sennebogen agreement

MOLSON Green has announced an expansion of its agreement with Bavarian crane and material handling manufacturer Sennebogen to supply scrap metal and port handling machines...

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...

Bobcat expands compact wheel loader portfolio

BOBCAT has added to its compact wheel loader portfolio with the launch of the new L95 model, adding to the L85 and L75 machines...