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...

Bespoke solution pays off for West Lothian ground specialist

WEST Lothian-based Ground Developments Ltd (GDL) has made a significant investment in its plant fleet, bringing in new machines from the Wirtgen Group, Streumaster and...

SPOA Women in Plant group promotes PPE for female workers

THE Women in Plant (WiP) group of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has teamed up with high-vis workwear supplier Leo Workwear to promote...
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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...
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Family firm relishes challenge of growing Develon market share

CASTLE Douglas-headquartered Gordons Construction Equipment has ambitious growth plans after being appointed by Develon to expand its territory to cover the whole of Scotland...

Bespoke system boosts North Ayrshire waste and recycling specialist

Lowmac Waste & Recycling has reportedly achieved "excellent results" from a bespoke BlueMAC materials remediation system. The North Ayrshire-based firm turned to Blue Machinery Scotland and its sister...
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Scottish building materials supplier invests in new truck fleet

PDM, part of the Huws Gray group of companies, has unveiled a fleet of six new trucks as part of a million-pound investment to...
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Hyundai launches new electric forklift range

HYUNDAI Material Handling has launched its new range of electric forklifts. The B-X Series features an initial line-up of models from 4-5.5 tonnes and 6-9...

Equipment sales down 17% in Q3 but improving trend suggests more positive outlook

NEW figures have revealed that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment were 17% lower in Q3 this year compared with the same quarter in 2019. This...

JCB holds star-studded birthday bash for 15,500 employees

THE 'biggest party in JCB's history' has been held as a thank you to the firm's past and present employees. Around 15,500 people soaked up...

Doosan offers glimpse of electric future at bauma 2022

DOOSAN is showcasing the new DX20ZE two-tonne electric mini-excavator at bauma this week. Due for full launch next year, the model will be the first...
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Blue Group takes on Hartl distributorship

BLUE Group has been appointed UK distributors for the high quality and versatile range of specialist screening and crushing excavator buckets manufactured by Hartl...
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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...

CESAR Scheme marks 500,000th machine milestone

THE CESAR (Construction Equipment Security and Registration) Scheme has reached a major milestone after the 500,000th machine fitted with the security marking system rolled...

Exhibitor space filling up fast for Plantworx 2017

PLANTWORX 2017 is over three quarters sold out, with nine months still to go. The biennial construction machinery and equipment show returns to Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire,...
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Tillicoultry Quarries benefits from Finning rebuild programme

TILLICOULTRY Quarries has ramped up its sustainability ambitions by extending the life of its machines through the Finning UK & Ireland rebuild programme. Four Cat...
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Hyundai unveils new 30-tonne crawler excavator

HYUNDAI is expanding its Next Generation crawler excavator range with a new 30-tonne offering. The HX300L, like the larger HX360L and HX400L models, is powered...

GAP celebrates Scottish Apprenticeship Week

GAP Hire Solutions is reinforcing its commitment to its award-winning apprenticeship programme during Scottish Apprenticeship Week by meeting current and future apprentices across the...

JCB confirms increase in profits and turnover

JCB has announced an increase in both profits and turnover in 2022 - but warned of a 'less certain' outlook for the coming year. Sales...

Aberfeldy contractor secures landmark Volvo deal

THE first Volvo EC60E to be sold in Britain has gone to G A Henderson Plant Contractors in Aberfeldy. The six-tonne compact excavator will be assigned to...
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BAA calls for ‘idiotic’ EU directive to be postponed

THE British Aggregates Association has asked the Department for Transport to postpone a new EU directive before lives are lost. The Large Goods Vehicle Driver...

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...

£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...

Hydrogen-powered future moves a step closer

Dan Gilkes reports on the progress of JCB’s research into the use of hydrogen to power construction machinery as the industry continues to seek...

Heavy plant instructor recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

A City Building heavy plant instructor has been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Stewart Vandal, VR, Corps of...

Winners announced at record breaking CPA Stars of the Future Awards

THE winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2025 have been announced. A record-breaking 103 nominations were received for this...

JCB challenged to have hydrogen machines working on sites by next year

UK Government energy secretary Grant Shapps has challenged JCB to have its 'super-efficient' hydrogen machines working on building sites by next year. Mr Shapps said...

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...

HVO-fuelled JCB 220X included in latest Luddon Construction machine deal

GLASGOW-based Luddon Construction has bought six new JCB machines including a Stage V 220X which runs on green HVO fuel. The haul also includes 86C-2,...

Bobcat expands compact wheel loader portfolio

BOBCAT has added to its compact wheel loader portfolio with the launch of the new L95 model, adding to the L85 and L75 machines...