Bobcat E60

MacGregor Industrial Supplies appointed north of Scotland Bobcat dealer

BOBCAT has appointed Inverness-based MacGregor Industrial Supplies as the company’s new authorised dealer for the Highlands and Islands, Aberdeenshire and Perthshire. The firm provides industrial...

Sun-sational! ScotPlant 2026 gets off to a fabulous start

SCOTPLANT 2026 got off to a fabulous start as industry leaders unveiled the latest equipment innovations to large crowds at a sun-kissed Royal Highland...

National tiltrotator training programme to start

THE launch of the first national tiltrotator training and certification programme in the UK has been announced. Engcon, in conjunction with the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme...
David Jarvie

Introducing the 36th president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association

Recently elected Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president David Jarvie has set out the main priorities for his two-year tenure – with addressing skills...

SPOA calls for delay to red diesel changes in light of escalating Ukraine situation

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is urging the UK Government to delay the implementation of upcoming changes concerning red diesel due to the...

Wacker Neuson puts zero emission machines centre stage

WACKER Neuson expanded its zero emission portfolio at bauma 2022. The manufacturer unveiled what it describes as the first reversible battery-powered plate with direct drive:...

Aberdeenshire contractor becomes first in the UK to buy new Cat 317 digger

ABERDEENSHIRE-based JKR Contractors has become the first business in the UK to purchase a Cat 317 excavator. The new model, supplied by Finning UK &...

UK equipment sales up 6% so far this year

CONSTRUCTION equipment sales in the UK increased by 6% in the first nine months of 2017 when compared with the same period last year,...
Komatsu WA475-11

Komatsu confirms double wheel loader launch

KOMATSU has launched its latest generation of wheel loaders - the WA475-11 and WA485-11. The models feature a newly developed Komatsu diesel engine, described as...

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...

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...

New CPA chief executive named

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the appointment of Stu McInroy as the organisation's new chief executive. He will succeed Kevin Minton in the...

CEA and Enginuity team up to support engineering SMEs

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has formalised its partnership with Enginuity through a new Memorandum of Understanding, setting out a shared commitment to support...

TSL brings in Volvos for hydro projects

An Argyll-based construction firm has made a significant investment in Volvo machines to help deliver a number of substantial hydro-electric projects across Scotland. TSL Contractors...

CITB chief to stand down at end of year

ADRIAN Belton is leaving his role as chief executive of CITB at the end of the year, the organisation has announced. Sarah Beale, currently chief...
Construction workers examine an engine

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...

MEP Hire adds 150 new Genie micro scissors lifts to expanding fleet

BOTHWELL-headquartered MEP Hire has taken delivery of 150 Genie GS-1432m micro scissors lifts. The move forms part of the company's plans to build up its...

Doosan dealership is “tremendous opportunity” for Castle Douglas firm

James Gordon Ltd has been appointed Doosan dealer for the south west and Borders regions of Scotland and the county of Cumbria. The Castle Douglas-based...

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...
New Komatsu cab

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...

Steelwrist poised for ‘largest and most innovative’ product launch yet

ON March 13, Steelwrist will inaugurate the company's new facility in Hamburg, Germany, and present what the manufacturer has described as the 'largest and...
Nixon Hire stand at ScotPlant 2026

Nixon Hire launches national strategic partner network

NIXON Hire has announced the launch of its national strategic partner network, a curated group of specialist providers appointed to deliver site services beyond...
Komatsu crawler excavator

Komatsu Smart Construction to offer ‘industry-first’ bespoke solutions

SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has revealed plans to enhance the manufacturing process of the excavator range to offer the first ‘bespoke’...
Volvo electric articulated hauler

Volvo begins production of electric articulated haulers

VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced production has started of the firm's electric articulated haulers. The A30 Electric and A40 Electric are said to be the...

Builder’s merchant enters plant hire market with JCB partnership

BUILDER'S merchant MKM has invested in a fleet of JCB equipment in a new partnership that will see ‘MKM Hire’ officially launched at five...

engcon ends ‘historic year’ with strongest ever sales quarter

ENGCON has reported 'record' high net sales and 'stable profitability' for the final quarter of 2022. The Swedish-headquartered tiltrotator manufacturer said that while order intake...

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...
Douglas Anderson

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...
Excavators lined up in yard

Select invests in safety technology for hire fleet

XWATCH Safety Solutions has revealed how it is supporting a programme of fleet additions at Select Plant Hire, with its safety technology being installed...

Doosan extends demolition excavator portfolio

DOOSAN has introduced the new DX245DM-7 high reach demolition excavator. The 31-tonne machine replaces the previous DX235DM-5 model. Powered by the Doosan DL06P Stage V...