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Furlough scheme extended and ‘super-deduction’ for investment announced

AN extension of the furlough scheme to the end of September and the introduction of a 'super-deduction' tax policy for capital investments were among...

One dead after road crash involving digger

POLICE SCOTLAND has confirmed a man has died following an incident involving a car and a heavy agricultural vehicle which was towing a digger. Another...
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Blue Machinery to become Terex Ecotec distributor from 2026

BLUE Machinery will become the official distributor for Terex Ecotec across Scotland, England, and Wales from 2026. Terex Ecotec specialises in the environmental sector, offering a...
SANY STH1840

TSL Contractors in landmark SANY telehandler purchase

TSL Contractors Ltd has bought its first SANY 18m STH1840 telehandler, after being impressed with the machine at ScotPlant earlier this year. The model will...

Liebherr debuts latest mid-size wheel loader range

LIEBHERR has announced the debut of its latest mid-range wheel loaders, described as offering more power, redesigned cabs and, for the first time on...

Teamwork pays off for landmark excavator

THE "highest and most versatile high-reach excavator in the UK" has proved its worth in the demolition of Tottenham Hotspur's White Hart Lane football...

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...

GAP continues to invest in Scottish sites

GAP has revealed details of its recent depot premises investment in Scotland. The hire giant has relocated its Elgin depot to a 3-acre site with new...

CESAR Scheme marks 500,000th machine milestone

THE CESAR (Construction Equipment Security and Registration) Scheme has reached a major milestone after the 500,000th machine fitted with the security marking system rolled...
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...
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Breedon Aggregates buys Barr Quarries in £21m deal

Breedon Aggregates has agreed terms with Barr Holdings to purchase  Barr Quarries Limited for £20.8m. Barr Quarries employs approximately 130 people and is headquartered near Cumnock,...
PDM truck

Scottish building materials supplier invests in new truck fleet

PDM, part of the Huws Gray group of companies, has unveiled a fleet of six new trucks as part of a million-pound investment to...

Collaboration crucial as sector prepares for phased return

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed plans for the phased return to work for Scotland's construction sector and insisted that health and safety...
Salt spreader HGV retrofitted with a hybrid hydrogen system

Scotland’s first construction hydrogen hub moves a step closer

BALFOUR Beatty has marked a milestone in its decarbonisation journey with the launch of its M77 Hydrogen project, described as marking a major step...

JCB opens two new factories in India

JCB has celebrated 35 years of manufacturing in India with the opening of two brand new factories in Jaipur – an investment of £62 million....
ProPress

CDE’s ProPress delivers for Fife quarrying and recycling firm

A ProPress high-performance filter press commissioned by wet processing specialist, CDE, has exceeded processing targets and 'significantly' reduced reliance on costly settling ponds, Collier...

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...

Yanmar hails ‘hugely positive’ impact of decision to expand UK presence

Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) has hailed its decision to expand its presence in the UK last year.

CITB training and testing changes tipped to improve plant operations

THE CITB is piloting changes across a series of plant training standards and grants in a bid to standardise training and testing requirements throughout...

Qualifier for Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024 to take place during ScotPlant

ORGANISERS have announced that the qualifier for this year's Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) will take place during ScotPlant 2024. The qualifier will be hosted...

JCB holds star-studded birthday bash for 15,500 employees

THE 'biggest party in JCB's history' has been held as a thank you to the firm's past and present employees. Around 15,500 people soaked up...

Liebherr goes green at new Scottish Freeport

A 220-tonne crane is the latest arrival at an energy services group as it continues the multi-million-pound expansion of its Liebherr lifting fleet. Global Crane...

Plantworx event is sold out

ORGANISERS have revealed that Plantworx, the UK's largest 'working' construction equipment show, has sold out. All stands have been snapped up and the second show is...

SPOA responds to consultation on removal of red diesel subsidy

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has compiled its formal response to the UK Government’s consultation on plans to remove the subsidy on red...

Volvo unveils ‘next generation’ of excavator in Las Vegas

VOLVO Construction Equipment is showcasing a prototype of its new EC500 crawler excavator at CONEXPO 2023 in Las Vegas. The model is described as heralding...
Hewden reports increasing demand for excavators, dumpers, booms, platforms, and telehandlers

A-Plant swoops for Hewden assets following adminstration

A-PLANT has snapped up three divisions of Hewden after the hire specialist fell into administration. Administrators EY said 251 people have been made redundant across...

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...

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...

Mecalac confirms UK roll-out of group’s excavator range

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced the national roll-out of its excavator portfolio. Seven representatives from the firm's UK dealer network will be responsible for...

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...