ScotPlant to host European debut of “unbeatable” Hyundai excavator
SCOTPLANT 2018 will be the location for the European debut of the new Hyundai HX130 LCR crawler excavator.
Taking pride of place on the Young...
Scot JCB expands construction sales territory
SCOT JCB has strengthened its presence across the north east of England after expanding its construction sales territory into Chester-le-Street and Sunderland.
Previously, the firm's...
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...
Open for business: scores of visitors attend Blue Scotland’s waste recycling events
MORE than 100 people attended Blue Scotland's waste recycling open days, featuring live demonstrations of some of the firm's most impressive machines.
Visitors to the...
Construction Equipment Association appoints new chief executive
SUNEETA Johal has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), succeeding Rob Oliver who will retire from the...
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...
JCB successfully campaigns for towing regulation update
JCB has said a new change in regulations could potentially save customers thousands of pounds a year.
The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has created a...
Avondale Environmental goes for gold
AVONDALE Environmental Ltd of Polmont, Falkirk has opted for a Gold service agreement to support its latest acquisition – a Volvo EC220D.
The new twenty two...
New Hydrema wheeled excavator combines speed and strength
HYDREMA has announced the launch of its new MX17 wheeled excavator.
Described as featuring the speed of the MX16 combined with the strength and lifting...
Milestone machine proves its worth in the Western Isles
THE first SANY SY390 40-tonne tracked excavator to arrive in the UK has been sold to MacInnes Bros after the Benbecula-headquartered construction business spotted...
Top hire firms team up to tackle plant theft
WITH around £800 million of plant equipment stolen annually, eight of the country's top hire companies have teamed up to beat plant theft.
A Plant, Brandon Hire,...
New Miller buckets to raise awareness of Lighthouse Construction Charity
ATTACHMENTS specialist Miller UK will launch four of its most popular heavy duty buckets at Hillhead 2024, which have been branded with the Lighthouse...
JCB to invest £65m in sixth Indian factory
JCB has announced plans to invest £65 million in a new factory in India, which will be capable of processing 85,000 tonnes of steel...
Plant owners raise concerns over operation of schemes to support businesses during Covid-19
SCOTTISH plant firms have raised concerns over the operation of some of the schemes introduced to support businesses in the wake of the Covid-19...
Gordons added to Mecalac dealer network
GORDONS Construction Equipment has been appointed as Mecalac dealer for central and southern Scotland.
The Castle Douglas-headquartered firm will stock the manufacturer's latest models from...
UK events give customers the chance to see new Rokbak haulers
FOLLOWING the rebranding of Motherwell-based Terex Trucks to Rokbak, the new RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers have made their UK debut at the Balmoral...
GAP Group announces passing of joint MD Douglas Anderson
GAP Group has announced the passing of joint MD Douglas Anderson.
Douglas Anderson, who was 70, was a giant of the Scottish plant industry. A...
Police Scotland launches new system following rise in plant and fuel thefts
A new system aimed at tackling the rise in thefts from construction sites has been launched by Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland.
The new...
AB2000 chiefs eye steady growth after whirlwind year
THE new owners of Cambuslang-headquartered AB2000 have kick-started their plans to return the plant hire business to its roots.
Long-serving employees Stuart Gardner and Mark...
Exhibitors hail ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant Day One
SCOTPLANT 2022 got off to a tremendous start as visitors basked in warm sunshine and a plethora of world-class machines were showcased in this...
Volvo Penta UK and Ireland appoints SMT GB as industrial dealer
VOLVO Penta UK and Ireland has appointed SMT GB as an industrial dealer.
The partnership focuses exclusively on the Volvo Penta Industrial division, providing an...
JCB announces raft of new product launches
JCB Access is updating its hydraulically-driven scissor range, with six electric drive scissor platforms.
Initially there will be three models: the S1932E, S2632E and S3246E,...
Perth event will offer advice on how to avoid plant and fuel theft
AN event aimed at tackling plant and fuel theft will take place in Perth this week, as 'shocking' new figures reveal the extent of...
Doosan unveils Stage V 36-tonne crawler excavator
DOOSAN has introduced the new DX350LC-7 Stage V 36-tonne crawler excavator.
The machine is the first Stage V model to feature Doosan’s D-Ecopower technology, which...
Girl power reigns as record numbers start apprenticeships
A record number of young women have started work at JCB as apprentices – challenging the myth that engineering is very much a man's...
Blackwood Plant Hire invests in 23 new Cat machines
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has snapped up 23 new machines from Finning UK & Ireland in a £3.5 million deal.
The haul includes five Cat 313...
Massive order boosts Morris Leslie expansion plans
Morris Leslie Plant Hire said it "wasn't a difficult decision" to invest in 66 new Volvo compact excavators. The firm has also snapped up five reduced...
Specially branded Hitachi digger to raise cash for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has teamed up with Synergy Hire to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, started by the late...
Construction federations team up to form Plant Sector Representative Organisation
A number of construction-based federations have established a plant-focused Sector Representative Organisation (SRO) known as the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO).
The Construction Leadership Council...
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...
