Met helps builders of new bridge stay safe
MET Office forecasts are playing a vital role in keeping the construction of the new Queensferry Crossing road bridge on schedule and construction workers...
Organisers hail ‘record-breaking’ Executive Hire Show 2025
ORGANISERS of Executive Hire Show have hailed another 'standout' event and confirmed a new record attendance.
The 18th edition of the show, held from February...
Tributes paid to Scottish plant industry leader Gordon Bow
TRIBUTES have been paid to Scottish plant industry stalwart Gordon Bow, who has sadly passed away.
Gordon was the founder of Broxburn-based Gordon Bow Plant...
Telehandler deal helps Hewden tackle plant theft
Hewden's latest investment involved the hire giants snapping up 30 new Genie GTH-2506 compact telehandlers.
Each machine is equipped with the latest Trackunit Track & Trace device,...
Blackwood Plant Hire invests in training academy
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has launched a new training academy to help alleviate sector skills shortages and invest in the future workforce.
The Stewarton-based business revealed...
UK construction equipment sales rose by 48% in 2021
NEW research has revealed that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment increased by almost 18% in the final quarter of 2021, when compared with...
Tracked boom conquers space challenge in Glasgow
A Hinowa tracked boom provided the solution to a tight space challenge in Glasgow city centre recently.
A property maintenance firm required access to the...
Garic appoints new Scottish sales chief
GARIC has appointed Jim Connolly to head up its Scottish sales operations, working out of the welfare specialist's distribution hub in Falkirk.
In his role as...
Scottish plant operators hailed for helping to shape peatland restoration techniques
SCOTLAND’S plant operators have been lauded for the ‘fundamental’ role they have played in peatland restoration projects across the country.
For the past ten years,...
Hitachi invests in Scottish operations with new Cumbernauld base
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) has announced it is relocating its Scottish depot to a much larger premises to meet demand for product support...
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...
£1.5m project to tackle Glasgow flood nuisance
SCOTTISH Water is to implement a crucial environmental improvement project to tackle the issue of flooding in part of the Knightswood area of Glasgow.
The...
Malcolm Group buys two of Scotland’s first JCB 145XR tracked excavators
THE Malcolm Group has snapped up two of the first JCB 145XR tracked excavators in Scotland.
The reduced tailswing excavator is the latest addition to...
Volvo builds articulated hauler using fossil-free steel
VOLVO has announced it has become the first manufacturer to deliver a construction machine built using fossil-free steel to a customer.
The A30G articulated hauler...
CEA calls for growth and investment to be key themes in Autumn Budget
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has called for growth and investment to be at the heart of the upcoming Autumn Budget.
The organisation was responding...
CRJ Services secures exclusive UK and Ireland dealership with Tana
CRJ has been announced as the exclusive dealer for the full range of TANA recycling machinery for the UK and Ireland.
The move expands the...
JCB to debut largest X Series machine to date
JCB has announced plans to debut the new 520X crawler excavator at Hillhead 2026.
The 50-tonne class model is the largest and most powerful X...
SPOA confirms series of measures to support members’ digital transformation journey
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed details of a new plan designed to help support members on their digital transformation journey.
A series...
Liebherr debuts latest mid-size wheel loader range
LIEBHERR has announced the debut of its latest mid-range wheel loaders, described as offering more power, redesigned cabs and, for the first time on...
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...
Spider crane specialist issues compliance warning
A spider crane specialist is warning the industry to prepare for a significant change in compliance.
Jekko Cranes UK said major contractors are starting to...
Flying solo: Colin Inglis snaps up brother’s share of Eagle Plant
COLIN Inglis has become the sole owner of Eagle Plant after buying his brother Alan's 50% share of the plant and equipment hire firm.
Eagle has experienced a...
‘Value-added features’ help new Takeuchi short tail excavator stand out
TAKEUCHI is adding to its portfolio of short tail excavators with the launch of the 3.8-tonne TB335R.
One of the new 3-Series machines, the new...
Nixon Hire invests in new fleet of large battery storage units
NIXON Hire has announced an investment of over £1 million in a new fleet of large battery storage units through an exclusive UK hire...
Cancellation of Manchester leg of HS2 a ‘significant blow’ to construction industry
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has described the cancellation of the Manchester leg of HS2 as 'extremely disappointing and a significant blow to the...
Hyundai adds compact radius wheeled excavator to A-Series portfolio
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment is launching the compact radius HW150A CR wheeled excavator.
Following the introduction of the larger HW170A CR, the manufacturer said the latest...
Astrak’s fast track to success
FROM humble beginnings eight years ago, Astrak Group has grown rapidly to become one of Europe's key suppliers of excavator undercarriage parts.
With trading companies...
JCB boss backs Brexit
JCB chairman Lord Bamford has written to all the firm's UK employees and pensioners, telling them he will be voting for the UK to...
JCB launches first full electric wheeled loader
JCB is launching the company's first full electric wheeled loader.
The 403E is said to boast the largest standard battery pack in its class, with...
Complex issues ironed out thanks to Daltons
EDINBURGH-based specialists, Daltons Demolitions has recently upgraded and increased its fleet of demolition excavators with a large order from Liebherr.
The firm has purchased the...
