JCB unveils largest X Series crawler excavator
JCB has expanded its X Series range of tracked excavators with the unveiling of the largest model yet – the 370X for the 35-40...
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...
Equipment giant opens Inverness depot
CONSTRUCTION equipment rental giant Sunbelt Rentals has extended its operations in Scotland with the opening of a new depot in Inverness.
The base serves the...
Treasury urged to act now to address plant hire sector concerns
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt to urge the treasury to work with the plant hire sector to address industry...
Streamlined HRN is gearing up for growth
HRN is on its way to becoming a one-stop-shop for equipment needs after taking the strategic decision to heavily increase its focus on construction...
End of an era as Brian Young retires
MOLSON Young Plant Sales is marking the end of an era with the retirement of MD Brian Young.
Brian, whose parents Tom and Bridie founded...
CEA ‘pressing for clarity’ over impact of new US tariffs on machine exports
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has revealed it is in 'urgent discussions' with the Department for Business and Trade regarding the impact on UK construction...
JCB to debut electric micro-excavator at Executive Hire Show
JCB has revealed plans to unveil a new electric micro-excavator at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The 8008E CTS joins the JCB E-TECH range of...
Bargeddie training centre opts for hat-trick of new Volvos
MGS Training has bought three new pieces of Volvo kit for its plant operator training school in Bargeddie, north Lanarkshire.
The facility, which has been...
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...
Yanmar to appoint new network of UK dealers
YANMAR has pledged its commitment to the UK construction equipment market after announcing it plans to increase access to its machinery portfolio via a...
Doosan agrees exclusive supply agreement with Tobroco-Giant
DOOSAN Infracore Europe has confirmed it has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based compact wheel loader specialist Tobroco-Giant.
Under the agreement, selected models will...
The bar is set high ahead of ScotPlant 2026
SCOTPLANT 2026 is on course to be a record show after a flurry of new and returning exhibitors confirmed their presence at the most...
CITB to pay apprenticeship grants in advance
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it is making available advanced payment of apprenticeship attendance grants for second and third year apprentices.
The...
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...
Blackwood Plant Hire scoops top European rental award
KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire is celebrating after being named Small and Mid-Sized Rental Company of the Year at the European Rental Awards in Lisbon,...
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....
JCB develops hydrogen fuelled excavator
JCB has developed the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator.
The 20-tonne 220X has been undergoing testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds for more...
Scottish construction employers to play key role in apprenticeships review
SCOTTISH construction employers are being urged to come forward to help lead a review of apprenticeships in the industry to ensure skills and qualifications...
No further lockdown measures announced for Scotland’s construction industry
NO additional measures have been announced for Scotland’s construction industry in the latest raft of updates to the nation's lockdown restrictions.
Non-essential construction had previously...
JCB confirms second ‘major breakthrough’ in hydrogen technology
JCB has announced a second 'major breakthrough' in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its hydrogen engines into...
ScotPlant 2026 showground on verge of selling out!
THE outdoor showground at ScotPlant 2026 is on the verge of being sold out – with over two months still to go!
Less than a...
Molson Group secures EvoQuip dealership
MOLSON Group has announced the business has been appointed sole UK distributor by EvoQuip for its full range of compact crushing and screening equipment...
SPOA calls for delay to red diesel changes in light of escalating Ukraine situation
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging the UK Government to delay the implementation of upcoming changes concerning red diesel due to the...
SPOA dinner attendees hear of ‘essential’ role trade bodies play in providing a united...
SCOTTISH Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president John Sibbald emphasised the importance of trade bodies at the organisation’s annual dinner in Glasgow recently, following what...
Equipment sales show ‘significant momentum’ in early months of 2021
SALES of construction equipment were 30% above 2020 levels in Q1 this year, new figures have revealed.
This was largely driven by sales in March...
UK equipment sales start to pick up, but still below 2023 levels
SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK increased in May after falling back in April, according to new research.
Stats provided by the...
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...
Balfour Beatty to back CITB Consensus
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it will vote in favour of CITB Consensus – just weeks after suggesting the business was “likely” to vote against...
Gordons appointed Scottish dealer for Dieci Telehandlers
CASTLE Douglas-headquartered Gordons Construction Equipment has been named exclusive construction dealer for Dieci Telehandlers in Scotland.
The move has been described as making a 'significant...
