Ian Burton, Valentina Versino, and Darren Gilmour

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...
Spider crane

Spider crane specialist issues compliance warning

A spider crane specialist is warning the industry to prepare for a significant change in compliance. Jekko Cranes UK said major contractors are starting to...
Cat truck on construction site

Miller Plant makes significant investment in new Cat machines

INVERURIE-based Miller Plant has invested £1.7 million in new Cat machinery and technology, including two Cat 730 articulated trucks. The fourth generation family-owned business has purchased seven...

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...
dalton-excavator

Daltons in 30 tonne excavator swoop

EDINBURGH-based Daltons Demolitions Limited has bought a new full demolition specification Doosan DX300LC-3 30-tonne crawler excavator from Scotia Plant Ltd. The machine has been supplied with a...

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...

Start your engines for ScotPlant 2016

WORLD class machines from around the world have started arriving at Ingliston for ScotPlant 2016. Conditions for the build-up couldn't be better, with blue skies...

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...

TSL brings in Volvos for hydro projects

An Argyll-based construction firm has made a significant investment in Volvo machines to help deliver a number of substantial hydro-electric projects across Scotland. TSL Contractors...
HD Hyundai machines

HD Hyundai invests in new regional management structure across Europe

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has announced it is investing in a revised regional management structure, new uptime and machine customisation centres, and the building...

Electric dreams: JCB to showcase new excavator at EHS

JCB has announced that the firm's first ever electric excavator will be shown for the first time at the Executive Hire Show 2019. The manufacturer...
L-R: Ian Rendall (Andrew Sinclair Ltd); Aiden Cursiter; and Steven Sinclair

One-stop-shop ambition moves a step closer for AC Agri Sales

KIRKWALL-based AC Agri Sales is going from strength-to-strength after becoming the official Wacker Neuson dealer for Orkney and Shetland. Owner/director Aiden Cursiter has ambitious plans...
HD Hyundai XiteSolution, Gravis Robotics AG, and Holcim Inc collaboration

‘Groundbreaking’ agreement signed on autonomous machinery development

HD Hyundai XiteSolution (HDX), in collaboration with Gravis Robotics AG, has announced it has signed a 'groundbreaking' agreement with Holcim Inc., a specialist in...

Scottish hauler manufacturer targets France and Germany expansion

MOTHERWELL-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak is aiming to expand its operations in France and Germany. Since the company’s rebrand last year, the firm has strengthened...

SPOA invests in Tenstar simulator to help upskill operators and attract fresh talent

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has bought a Tenstar simulator as part of the organisation's drive to upskill the industry and attract fresh...

Ex-JCB engineer leaves lasting legacy with academy bequest

A former JCB engineer has made a 'life-changing bequest' to a Staffordshire school dedicated to nurturing future engineers. Bill Turnbull spent almost a decade working...
Kubota wheel loader

Kubota and Liebherr recognised for design excellence

KUBOTA Corporation and Liebherr Group have been recognised twice for the design of their new series of wheeled excavators. The two machines have picked up...

Fife quarry charges ahead with hybrid screening solution

FIFE-based Collier Quarrying and Recycling has invested in the first Terex Finlay 694+ dual power screener in Scotland as the business continues to switch...

JCB’s HQ struck by mini tornado

A mini tornado struck JCB's world headquarters in Staffordshire this week, causing production to be temporarily suspended. The manufacturer said hurricane force winds tore into...
Rokbak haulers

Volvo CE to close Rokbak business

VOLVO CE has announced plans to close its Rokbak articulated hauler business due to 'rising costs and global trade challenges'. For more than four decades,...
ECR25 Electric excavator

Volvo calls for collaboration to accelerate adoption of zero-emission machines

VOLVO CE has been involved in discussions at London Climate Action Week 2025 regarding accelerating the shift to zero-emission construction equipment. The manufacturer attended a...

Bedrock of success: plant opens new revenue streams for Glasgow firm

GLASGOW-based Bedrock Plant is reportedly processing 1,000 tonnes per day after investing in a new CDE plant. The business, which was founded in 2022, originally...

Steelwrist appoints new UK country manager

JOE Westman has been appointed Steelwrist country manager in the UK. He joined the tiltrotator manufacturer in 2017 and has held roles including support technician...
CPA Conference

CPA to unveil findings of major study into UK plant hire sector

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced it will unveil the findings of its first fully comprehensive study of UK plant hire at the...

Mecalac announces ‘major evolutions’ to site dumper range

MECALAC has announced a series of 'major evolutions' to its site dumper portfolio. The manufacturer revealed the move follows the success of its MDX range...

CEA welcomes European vote on transition engines

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has welcomed a vote in the European Parliament to approve an extension of the transitions engines deadline. The revised regulation...

Funding boost for project to decarbonise heavy duty machinery

TEREX, CATAGEN and Wrightbus have been awarded £6.27 million funding by the UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero through Phase 2 of...

‘Value-added features’ help new Takeuchi short tail excavator stand out

TAKEUCHI is adding to its portfolio of short tail excavators with the launch of the 3.8-tonne TB335R. One of the new 3-Series machines, the new...

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...
ScotPlant 2018

ScotPlant postponed to April 2021

Due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 situation, ScotPlant 2020 has reluctantly been rescheduled to Friday April 23 and Saturday April 24,...