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...
Volvo announces multi-million pound factory investment to help drive sustainable future
VOLVO Construction Equipment has confirmed plans to invest around $32.7million into its production facility in Braås, Sweden, which specialises in the design and manufacture...
CPA calls for ‘stability and certainty’ for plant hire sector in autumn budget
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to provide 'stability and certainty' for the sector, ahead next week's autumn budget.
The CPA...
Dates confirmed for ScotPlant 2024
SCOTPLANT 2024 will take place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston on Friday April 26 and Saturday April 27, 2024.
The biennial showcase for Scotland’s...
Where Eagle dares
When many plant hire firms decided to scale back on investment during the recession, Eagle Plant adopted a different approach by seizing the opportunity...
Boom time for plant industry highlighted by £35 million deal
A clear sign that the UK plant market is booming again came today when it was announced JCB has secured an order for more...
First ever JCB apprentices reunite for diamond anniversary
JCB has treated four former employees to a VIP visit to mark the 60th anniversary of their recruitment as the company’s first ever apprentices.
A...
HRN Tractors appointed to Mecalac dealer network
MECALAC has appointed HRN Tractors as its newest UK dealer in a move designed to expand the manufacturer's presence across northern and central Scotland.
The...
SER supplies over 20 machines to RJ McLeod for UK’s largest dry dock expansion
MORE than 20 machines from Stevens Equipment Rental are helping RJ McLeod carry out work on the UK's largest dry dock expansion at Kishorn...
Hyundai unveils three new A-series excavators
HYUNDAI is launching three new EU Stage V-compliant A-Series crawler excavators in the 13-15 tonne sector.
Powered by Cummins diesel engines, the reduced tailswing HX130A...
Boom time for APS
ITALIAN manufacturer Socage has appointed Access Platform Sales (APS) as it new UK distributor, with machines set to be supplied from APS' facility in Wishaw,...
Liebherr unveils new course to improve site safety
LIEBHERR Great Britain has set its sights on tackling the issue of on-site accidents by launching a new product familiarisation programme, which will see...
Positive feedback for new Kobelco midi diggers
KOBELCO has announced that customers across Europe have been putting the manufacturer's next-generation SK75SR-7 and SK85MSR-7 midi excavators to work.
A number have already been...
Wacker Neuson unveils latest portfolio additions
WACKER Neuson is adding two new models to its wheel loader portfolio.
The WL250 and WL750 are the first models with the new product designation....
JCB unveils ‘world first’ mobile hydrogen refueller for the industry
JCB has unveiled a mobile hydrogen refueller in a move the manufacturer hailed as a 'world first' for the industry.
The firm is investing £100...
Metso dealer urges aggregates producers to assess future needs now ahead of potential rush
METSO UK distributor McHale Plant Sales is urging aggregates producers not to 'wait for the boom' before investing in construction equipment.
The firm was responding...
New Finning guide looks to unlock efficiencies in waste and recycling operations
FINNING UK & Ireland has published a practical guide detailing the small operational improvements to fleet management that can improve uptime, productivity, and safety...
All the parts are coming together for SANY in Scotland
SANY’S new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge is said to have been warmly welcomed by the company’s dealer network and customers.
The multi-million-pound investment in...
AB2K machines to go under the hammer to make way for new kit
A selection of over 200 machines from AB2K in Scotland and Quattro Plant in England are set to go under the hammer at an...
New delivery plan brings forward key elements of A9 dualling programme
THE remaining sections of the A9 dualling programme will be delivered using capital funding, Scotland’s transport secretary has confirmed.
Fiona Hyslop MSP has announced the...
UK’s first fully battery-powered pile driving rig trialled at Ardrossan school site
ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has announced it has trialled the first ever fully battery-powered pile driving rig in the UK at a school site...
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...
Develon adds new features to award-winning wheel loader range
DEVELON has announced several new features and options for its award-winning DL-7 wheel loader range.
Comprising eleven models from the smallest DL200-7 through to the...
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...
GAP Group procurement manager announces retirement
GAP Group stalwart Ken Stewart has called time on his long and distinguished career in the hire industry after announcing his retirement.
As group procurement...
Contractor looks to Advance with ten new Sunward diggers
ADVANCE Construction Scotland has snapped up ten Sunward machines following a successful trial.
Supplied by Ayrshire-based Sunward dealer Kattrak International, the groundworks and civils contractor...
Approval for ‘critical’ Skye electricity transmission upgrade project
SSEN Transmission has secured approval for a ‘critical’ electricity transmission upgrade between Fort Augustus and Skye.
The Scottish Government approval relates to the plans for...
Komatsu launches new operator cab for crawler excavators
KOMATSU has launched a new operator cab for crawler excavators, driven by customer feedback.
The manufacturer explained the upgrade reflects a 'clear understanding' that operator...
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...
Edinburgh firm finalises triple crane investment
AN Edinburgh-based crane specialist has added three new models as part of its fleet investment programme.
Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes has taken delivery of a...
