Firm hails new Liebherr articulated dump trucks

THE first of Liebherr's new articulated dump trucks to arrive in Scotland have gone into service, with long-term customer Edward MacKay hailing the machine. MD...

More Kubotas for Jarvie Plant

ONE of Scotland’s longest standing Kubota hire specialists has strengthened its stock of the orange liveried machines with the signing of a new supply deal...

Molson shows its metal with Sennebogen agreement

MOLSON Green has announced an expansion of its agreement with Bavarian crane and material handling manufacturer Sennebogen to supply scrap metal and port handling machines...
SANY electric telehandler

SANY introduces new electric telehandler

SANY is expanding its telehandler portfolio with a new a six-metre fully electric model. The STH625e electric machine joins a line-up that already includes seven,...

Blackwood and Molson Young team up to highlight construction charity campaign

BLACKWOOD Plant Hire and Molson Young have teamed up to help raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing issues in the construction industry. Blackwood's new...

Machine deals give access hire firm a massive lift

BELLSHILL-based Active Access has been 'lifted' by the purchase of 50 JCB Access electric scissors. Stewart Plant Sales (a Scot JCB group company) supplied the...
HD Hyundai machines

HD Hyundai invests in new regional management structure across Europe

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has announced it is investing in a revised regional management structure, new uptime and machine customisation centres, and the building...

Perth company flush with business despite pandemic challenges

A Perth-based family firm whose main source of summer business is supplying toilets to festivals and events has revealed that the increased demand from construction...
Mac's Truck Rental new Perth site

Mac’s Truck Rental looks to drive Scottish growth with new Perth facility

MAC'S Truck Rental has opened a new facility in Perth to support Scottish customers with self-drive trucks and trailers. The site has capacity for up...
Aerial shot of ScotPlant showground

ScotPlant 2026 showground on verge of selling out!

THE outdoor showground at ScotPlant 2026 is on the verge of being sold out – with over two months still to go! Less than a...

CEA survey highlights Covid-19 impact on production

ONLY 10% of respondents to a CEA (Construction Equipment Association) survey of members said the Covid-19 outbreak hadn't yet impacted production levels. 72% of firms...
Wacker Neuson WL750

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....

MTS Plant to increase Scottish territory

MTS Plant is to expand its territory in Scotland after securing "outstanding results" in its first six months as a Yanmar Compact Equipment Europe (CEE) dealer. Via...
JCB

JCB successfully campaigns for towing regulation update

JCB has said a new change in regulations could potentially save customers thousands of pounds a year. The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has created a...

GAP continues to invest in Scottish sites

GAP has revealed details of its recent depot premises investment in Scotland. The hire giant has relocated its Elgin depot to a 3-acre site with new...

Milestone machine proves its worth in the Western Isles

THE first SANY SY390 40-tonne tracked excavator to arrive in the UK has been sold to MacInnes Bros after the Benbecula-headquartered construction business spotted...
Mark Ormond, Managing Director Manitou UK

Getting to know… Mark Ormond

Mark Ormond was appointed managing director of Manitou UK last year, having spent the vast bulk of his career in the agriculture sector.

Police Scotland launches new system following rise in plant and fuel thefts

A new system aimed at tackling the rise in thefts from construction sites has been launched by Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland. The new...

GAP Group launches mental health and wellbeing platform

GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Group has launched what the firm is describing as the industry’s first mental health and wellbeing platform. The GAP Wellbeing Hub was developed...
Heddle-Volvo

Orkney contractor puts faith in Volvo/Steelwrist combination

AN Orkney wind and marine energy civil engineering contractor has opted for its first Volvo/Steelwrist combination. Heddle Construction has taken delivery of a reduced swing...

SPOA to contact members over CITB levy

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is seeking the views of its members on the future of the CITB training levy. The CITB is currently...

Blue Group completes Murray Plant acquisition

BLUE Group has announced plans to break into the attachments market after completing the acquisition of Murray Plant. Murray Plant has been supplying equipment for...

Ex-Hewden CEO joins Finning

FORMER Hewden CEO Kevin Parkes has joined Finning as director of its Equipment Solutions Division. Kevin re-joins the firm after spending four years at Hewden. In his new role,...
Cloburn Quarry

Quarry purchase marks Red letter day for historic business

PRIVATELY-owned group Wm Hamilton & Sons is gearing up for further growth after diversifying the company’s offering. The business, which can trace its roots back...

Borders contractor snaps up package of excavators

JEDBURGH-based RJT Excavations has added four new Volvo excavators to its fleet. The package is comprised of a 40-tonne EC380E coupled to a Trimble groundworks...

Young Plant Sales and Hyundai agree to end Scottish dealership

YOUNG Plant Sales and Hyundai Construction Equipment have mutually agreed to end their Scottish dealership agreement. The existing agreement for sales of new Hyundai kit...

Employers urged to nominate outstanding trainees and apprentices for national awards scheme

ENTRIES are now being sought for the the CPA’s Stars of the Future Awards 2022. The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) said employers have the chance...

127-machine Scot JCB deal marks ‘monumental milestone’ for Eagle Hire

SCOT JCB has supplied Eagle Hire with a new fleet of JCB machinery ranging from dumpsters to midi-excavators in a £4 million deal. The order...

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...
Tandem roller carrying out road maintenance work

McFadyen on a roll with landmark Scottish compaction equipment purchase

MCFADYEN Contractors (Campbeltown) Ltd has snapped up the first JCB CT380-130 tandem roller in Scotland for road surfacing projects. The civil engineering specialist is utilising...