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Sellars market: Scots dealer appointed for Kato Imer brand

MACHINERY dealer Sellars Agriculture is making its first foray into the construction market after being awarded the exclusive Scottish dealership for the Kato Imer range...

JCB lands £35m machine order

JCB has confirmed one of its biggest deals of the year after A-Plant ordered 1,200 machines. The deal is worth £35 million and follows A-Plant's purchase  of...
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Nixon Hire claims carbon conversations are ‘becoming easier’

NIXON Hire has hailed the ‘significant advances’ made by the UK construction sector in recent years when it comes to sustainability. Nixon is now exclusively...

Morris Leslie to sell 700 “nearly new” machines

MORRIS Leslie Plant Sales is making more than 700 machines available for sale direct from their hire fleet. The move follows the delivery of 1300...

Speedy outlines powered access green fuel switch

SPEEDY has revealed it has become the first national hire provider to switch to fuelling powered access machinery with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as...

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...

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...

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...
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Collett & Sons completes delivery of three transformers to New Cumnock Substation

HEAVY transport logistics specialist Collett & Sons Ltd has completed the delivery and installation of three transformers to New Cumnock Substation in East Ayrshire. Working...

Jedburgh civils specialist opts for a Doosan treble

JEDBURGH-based civil engineering specialist RJT Excavations has splashed out on three new Doosan DA30 articulated dump trucks after putting the machines to the test both...

Landmark e-commerce site for excavator attachments launched

GROUNDFORCE has launched what the company said is believed to be the first e-commerce site for excavator attachments in the UK. The site allows customers...
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SANY sells first 23-tonne electric excavator in the UK

FOLLOWING its European debut in the Netherlands earlier this year, SANY has announced the sale of its first medium-sized electric excavator in the UK. The...
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Hydrogen workshop explores barriers and opportunities for hydrogen-powered machinery

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association), supported by JCB, has hosted a hydrogen workshop bringing together OEMs, regulators, and hydrogen specialists to explore the barriers...
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JCB to invest £100m in ‘ultra-modern’ manufacturing facilities

JCB has unveiled plans to invest £100 million in 'ultra-modern' manufacturing facilities at its UK HQ. Announced to coincide with the manufacturer's 80th birthday this...
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Scot JCB seeks applicants for 2026 apprenticeship programme

SCOT JCB Group has launched its 2026 Apprenticeship Recruitment Programme. This year, apprenticeship vacancies are available in Alnwick, Carlisle, Dumfries, Edinburgh, Forfar, Kelso, and Newcastle....

£5.5m machine deal ‘ticks the right boxes’ for Lomond Plant

FALKIRK-based Lomond Plant has snapped up 98 new JCB machines in a £5.5 million swoop to aid the firm's expansion plans. The order includes 18 new 13-tonne JS131...

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...
Employees at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, celebrate the production of JCB’s one millionth engine.

JCB celebrates major engine manufacturing milestone

JCB has announced the production of the manufacturer's one millionth engine. Production started in 2004 at JCB Power Systems in Foston, Derbyshire, and expanded to...

Bespoke Volvo snapped up by Lockerbie contractor

A bespoke 16-tonne Volvo EC160E has been purchased by Lockerbie contractor Scott Young & Sons. The machine has been equipped with a two-piece boom, Steelwrist X20...
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Sapphire firm still sparkles

TO coincide with GAP's Sapphire Anniversary, celebrating 45 years of successful trading, the Glasgow-based firm has purchased another 400 Atlas Copco compressors. The order, made up of...

Sunward adds ‘game-changing’ 15-tonne wheeled excavator to portfolio

A 'game-changing' 15-tonne wheeled excavator is being launched by Sunward Europe at the MATEXPO exhibition in Belgium this week. Fresh off the company's IF Design...

AB2000 acquired by Quattro Group in multi-million pound deal

PLANT hire specialist AB2000 has been acquired by Quattro Group in a multi-million pound deal. London-based road rail vehicle operator Quattro Group has acquired all...
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Hyundai launches new electric forklift range

HYUNDAI Material Handling has launched its new range of electric forklifts. The B-X Series features an initial line-up of models from 4-5.5 tonnes and 6-9...

ScotPlant 2024 gets off to a Red Hot start!

SCOTPLANT 2024 got off to a sensational start at the sun-kissed Royal Highland Centre as huge crowds enjoyed standout machines, unparalleled networking opportunities, and...
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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...

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...

Forsyth takes delivery of new Liebherr cranes

FORSYTH of Denny has reached the halfway stage of its 2023 investment in Liebherr cranes. The heavy lifting specialist runs a fleet of more than...

Yanmar introduces ‘flagship’ next generation excavator to UK market

YANMAR has announced that the new SV60 midi-excavator will be available across the UK and Ireland from August. The five-tonne machine is described as offering...

Industry gears up for biggest ever ScotPlant

SCOTPLANT 2024 is shaping up to be the biggest event in the show’s 25+ year history, with more than 200 exhibitors set to make...
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Marine challenges with new Forth bridge construction

CONSTRUCTION of the Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC) continues, a project with its share of complex and challenging marine work, according to Damian McGettrick, an...