New stats show UK equipment sales on a ‘downward trend’
NEW research has revealed that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK fell by 7.4% in the third quarter of the year,...
Boss Cabins launches “industry-first” aftercare department
BOSS Cabins has announced a £250,000 investment in establishing what the firm claims is an industry-first aftercare department.
The welfare cabin manufacturer said the move...
Latest Kobelco models offer ‘new generation in excavator performance and design’
KOBELCO has added two new models to its excavator portfolio in the 50-tonne class.
The all-new SK500LC-11 and larger SK530LC-11 are described by the manufacturer...
Develon adds to mini-excavator portfolio
DEVELON has introduced the new DX25Z-7 mini-excavator.
Weighing 2,691kg, the model is powered by a Kubota D1305 Stage V-compliant diesel engine, delivering 18.5 kW (25 HP) at...
Astrak UK acquires Southern Plant Spares undercarriage parts division
Astrak UK has announced the acquisition of the undercarriage parts division of Southern Plant Spares.
The Kirkcaldy-based undercarriage parts supplier has also acquired the Southern...
Apprentices of the Year announced by the Scottish Plant Owners Association
LEWIS Frew and Sandy Coull have been announced as Apprentices of the Year 2023/2024 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
The announcement was made...
Scottish plant operators set gold standard at national competition
GORDON Durno from Moray has been crowned UK Plant Operator of the Year following a national competition at the CITB National Construction College in...
Bobcat adds to winter maintenance range
AS the UK braces itself for a predicted harsh winter, Bobcat has expanded its range of products for winter maintenance work.
Additions to the range this year...
Ex-Hewden chief takes senior Blue Group role
FORMER Hewden chief Adrian Murphy has been appointed Group CEO at Blue Group.
Last year was a record year for Blue with turnover exceeding £100...
New loader’s compact dimensions boost tight site work
YANMAR Construction Equipment Europe (CEE) has announced the launch of its V65 wheel loader, which is said to have been designed to "excel" 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...
Time to invest in a greener future
LOC Hire founder and MD Dan Wharton has created a new company within the group called ECOHire, which vows to deliver the most environmentally...
Loading shovel shows a touch of glass in Alloa
A new Volvo loading shovel has made its way to O-I Manufacturing's Devilla silica sand quarry, based at Bogside near Alloa.
O-I is a giant in...
Getting to know… Darren Gilmour
Darren Gilmour started his career with the Malcolm Group as a trainee plant operator in 1994. Today he's Director of Plant at the firm....
Hitachi ’empowers’ customers with new medium excavators
HITACHI has announced that owners and operators have been put 'at the heart' of the design for its latest Zaxis-7 medium excavators: the ZX210-7,...
Dumbarton firm buys first Cat 972M XE
SCOTTISH quarrying expert, William Thompson & Son are the first UK firm to invest in the new Cat 972M XE Wheel Loader.
The recent purchase will...
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...
Scottish hauler manufacturer marks three years of growth since rebranding
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak is celebrating three years of growth since rebranding in September 2021.
The articulated hauler manufacturer revealed it has carved out a unique identity...
Dual view trucks ‘redefine’ safety on construction sites
WACKER Neuson has unveiled its new dual view trucks, which the manufacturer claims set new safety standards
The trucks, offering six to ten tonnes of payload,...
HRN and Diona Construction join forces to raise awareness of breast cancer
SCOTLAND'S Kubota dealer HRN has teamed up with Diona Construction to develop a pink mini-excavator to help spread awareness of cancer.
Diona recently bought ten...
Finning launches 2025 apprentice recruitment drive
FINNING has started its search for 2025 apprentices, with plans to grow the number of new recruits over the next two years.
The Cat dealer...
Develon unveils updated electric-powered mini
DEVELON has announced the launch of an updated electric-powered mini-excavator.
The DX20ZE-7 is the first mass-produced electric-powered excavator manufactured by the firm. The two-tonne digger...
Hewden makes Speedy CEO appointment
HEWDEN has appointed Adrian Murphy as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.
Based at the firm's Manchester Head Office, Adrian takes up the new role...
The great outdoors
Working alone for eleven hours a day in remote, and sometimes dangerous, locations might not sound like everyone's cup of tea - but John...
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...
Inaugural CPA Gala Dinner honours industry specialists
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has hailed the success of its first ever Gala Dinner hosted at St George’s Hall in Liverpool.
Attended by almost...
Full rebuild extends the reach of game-changing excavator
WM Plant Hire has extended the life of a Cat 345C long-reach excavator by commissioning a full rebuild of the 17-year-old model.
Delivered through Finning UK...
SPOA responds to consultation on removal of red diesel subsidy
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has compiled its formal response to the UK Government’s consultation on plans to remove the subsidy on red...
Sepsis awareness training to be rolled out to construction site teams across Scotland
A new health and safety training partnership is launching to help construction workers recognise the early warning signs of sepsis.
The move was inspired by...
SPOA to create new role to address sector skills shortages
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced plans to recruit a skills and training lead to help tackle skills shortages and promote careers...
