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...
ScotPlant postponed to 2022
THE next ScotPlant exhibition has reluctantly been postponed to April 22 & 23 2022 due to the continued disruption and uncertainty caused by the...
Sustainable equipment solution set to light up Glasgow climate summit
SPEEDY has revealed the firm has been chosen to light up the perimeter of the upcoming COP26 summit in Glasgow with a sustainable lighting...
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,...
Liebherr has tunnel vision with new underground excavator
THE Liebherr R 930 Tunnel excavator has been launched.
The machine replaces the R 924 Compact Tunnel and is designed to allow 'high-level performance' in...
Kubota confirms major plant expansion to help meet mini-excavator demand
KUBOTA Corporation has announced plans for a £100 million expansion of its main mini-excavator manufacturing facility in Hirakata, Japan.
The move will see Kubota increase...
Furlough scheme extended until end of October
THE Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of October, meaning furloughed workers will continue to receive 80% of their salary...
GAP completes acquisition of new head office
GAP Group is poised to move into a new head office after completing the acquisition of Citypoint 2 on Tyndrum Street in Glasgow.
The hire...
Civils contractors call for “urgent action” to arrest infrastructure slide in Scotland
“URGENT action” is required to halt a slide in Scottish infrastructure work, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA).
Results from the organisation’s quarterly...
Deal us in: CSM Sales lands Dynapac partnership
CS Machinery Sales’ (CSM) ambition to become a one-stop-shop for construction equipment has received a boost after the business was appointed as an official...
NWH Group buys brace of Liebherr machines to help transform Blaydon site
A Scottish-based waste management and recycling business has bought two new Liebherr material handlers to strengthen a recently acquired firm in the north east of...
CECA Scotland unveils “concerning” figures on civils workloads
SCOTTISH civils workloads have fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter with future prospects continuing to "remain weak" according to CECA Scotland.
The "concerning" figures are based...
Plant bodies ready to engage with new government to address major issues
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has said the change in leadership at the top of UK politics presents a 'unique opportunity' to propel the...
Home comforts for Terex Trucks at ScotPlant 2018
TEREX Trucks will be hoping home advantage pays off when the firm arrives at ScotPlant with its Motherwell-built TA400 and TA300 articulated haulers.
The haulers...
Hyundai adds compact radius wheeled excavator to A-Series portfolio
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment is launching the compact radius HW150A CR wheeled excavator.
Following the introduction of the larger HW170A CR, the manufacturer said the latest...
Doosan Bobcat confirms raft of new appointments
DOOSAN Bobcat has announced a raft of changes in the global structure of the company.
Gustavo Otero has been appointed president, Doosan Bobcat Europe, Middle...
Plant sector laments plans to abolish red diesel subsidy
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has expressed its disappointment at UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget announcement regarding the abolition of tax relief on red diesel.
The...
Scotland’s plant sector set to put on spectacular showcase at ScotPlant 2024
THE wait is almost over. The stage is set for ScotPlant 2024, as more than 200 exhibitors prepare to put on a spectacular showcase...
Red letter day for Yanmar Compact Equipment
YANMAR Compact Equipment has revealed it has adopted a Premium Red paint colour across all its machines globally.
Premium Red machines were first introduced onto...
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...
Expanding Empire: demand for used equipment helps drive business growth
THE market for second-hand construction equipment is ‘booming’, thanks in part to the current lack of availability and long lead times associated with brand...
Hauler manufacturer launches Scottish recruitment drive
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Volvo CE Haulers is recruiting close to 100 industrial and office-based roles.
The Motherwell-based company designs and builds Rokbak heavy-duty dump...
Volvo A30G for Tillicoultry Quarries
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has purchased the latest Volvo G series A30 articulated hauler for its Northfield Quarry located on the outskirts of Denny.
The new 30 tonne...
Blackwood Plant Hire’s tribute to The Big Yin helps raise vital funds
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has already raised over £2,100 for Parkinson’s UK, just two months on from unveiling a stunning Scania T-cab Truck hand-painted in...
Reaping the rewards: Andover Trailers first choice for timber firm
A timber harvesting company has replaced an eight-year-old Andover Trailers step frame with a new bespoke-built trailer from the company, after being impressed with...
SPOA to appoint dedicated skills and training officer
THE sold-out Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) 74th annual dinner was another resounding success.
A record 500 guests put on their finest clothes and packed...
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...
Finance providers offer new solutions to help ease cash flow challenges
PLANT finance providers have announced new schemes for UK customers to help support them during in the wake of the Covid-19 situation.
Bobcat has launched...
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...
HVO-fuelled JCB 220X included in latest Luddon Construction machine deal
GLASGOW-based Luddon Construction has bought six new JCB machines including a Stage V 220X which runs on green HVO fuel.
The haul also includes 86C-2,...
