‘Revolutionary’ pothole fixer arrives in the Highlands

JCB’s new pothole fixer recently arrived in the Highlands as part of a nationwide mission to fix Britain’s roads. The company launched the JCB...

JCB lands largest ever UK order in £65 million 2,100-machine deal

JCB has landed its biggest ever order from a UK customer after Sunbelt Rentals UK chose to invest £65 million in 2,100 new machines. Rental...
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Molson to showcase multi-brand offering at ScotPlant 2026

MOLSON Scotland will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a multi-brand line-up that includes two product ranges the company...

JCB Finance launches £60m fund to support Britain’s builders

JCB Finance has launched a new £60 million fund to support construction machinery purchases as a survey reveals UK builders are at their busiest for...

Kubota appoints HRN Tractors as full-line dealers in Scotland

KUBOTA UK has appointed HRN Tractors to become a Kubota full-line dealer in Scotland across its six depots. While HRN Tractors will represent Kubota construction...
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MPA seeks support in battle to solve industry challenges

THE Mineral Products Association, the principal trade association for the quarrying and aggregates industry in Scotland, held its inaugural Parliamentary Reception at the Scottish...

Sandhurst opens new Livingston depot

SANDHURST has announced it has created a new specialist attachments hub with the opening of a new depot in Livingston. The business has relocated from...
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Scot JCB expands construction sales territory

SCOT JCB has strengthened its presence across the north east of England after expanding its construction sales territory into Chester-le-Street and Sunderland. Previously, the firm's...

70-machine deal Advances quality, safety and green goals

MOLSON Young Plant Sales recently completed a 70-machine deal with Advance Construction, comprising 40 cabbed dumpers and 30 rollers. The dumpers – a mix of...

Blackwood snaps up “unparallelled” Hydradigs as part of £2m order

KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire has become one of the first customers to snap up two new JCB Hydradigs, the machine described as bringing new levels of...

Numerous Scottish SMEs earn place on demolition framework

23 Scottish SMEs are in line to benefit from an £18 million a year contract to offer demolition and deconstruction services to local authorities...

Ex-JCB engineer leaves lasting legacy with academy bequest

A former JCB engineer has made a 'life-changing bequest' to a Staffordshire school dedicated to nurturing future engineers. Bill Turnbull spent almost a decade working...
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Astrak has buckets of ambition for new range

Brandon White, internal sales manager at Kirkcaldy-based Astrak, tells Project Plant about the impact of adding buckets to the firm’s portfolio, and plans to...

Cargo handling specialist snaps up new mobile crane

MONTROSE-based Whyte Cargo Handlers has splashed out on a new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane. The firm provides specialist lifting and cargo handling services and...

Countdown begins to ScotPlant 2024

WITH less than a year to go, preparations for ScotPlant 2024 are being ramped up. The premier event for Scotland’s plant industry returns to...
The JCB hydrogen Loadall on test in Digbeth,Birmingham

Major contractor hails refuelling ‘simplicity’ as JCB hydrogen Loadall is put to the test

BAM Construction has hailed the 'simplicity' of the refuelling process of JCB’s hydrogen powered Loadall telehandler after testing the machine on a Midlands regeneration...

Broxburn business looks to lead the field with attachments offering

A multi-disciplinary equipment firm has revealed it is effectively about to launch a construction and demolition arm of the business to complement its forestry...

Excitement builds for ScotPlant 2024 as only a handful of outdoor plots remain

ONLY a handful of outdoor plots and an extremely limited number of indoor stands remain available for ScotPlant 2024. The biggest and most important event...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: SANY set for double digger launch

SANY is set to mark a spectacular first year in Scotland with a massive presence at ScotPlant and the launch of two brand new...

Scottish construction industry primed for Phase 3 of restart

SCOTLAND'S construction sector has been given the green light to move to Phase 3 of its restart plan on Monday June 22. First minister Nicola...
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Parnaby Cyclones seals huge deal at Scottish open day

PARNABY Cyclones finalised a £1.5 million sale at its recent open day held at WM Hamilton & Son’s Stonehouse base, as the business looks...

Molson Group acquires Finlay Scotland

MOLSON Group has acquired Finlay Scotland and secured the distribution rights for Terex Finlay in Scotland and the Scottish Islands. The deal means Molson now...
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CDE to host virtual tour of Fife Silica Sands wash plant

CDE, alongside Fife Silica Sands, will host a virtual tour of its silica sand washing technologies later this month. The two organisations have worked together...

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,...

Civils contractors call for “urgent action” to arrest infrastructure slide in Scotland

“URGENT action” is required to halt a slide in Scottish infrastructure work, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA). Results from the organisation’s quarterly...

Expanding Empire: demand for used equipment helps drive business growth

THE market for second-hand construction equipment is ‘booming’, thanks in part to the current lack of availability and long lead times associated with brand...

Mecalac dumper named ‘Best of the Best’ at prestigious awards

MECALAC is celebrating after winning the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards ‘Best of the Best’ category for its new REVOTRUCK dumper. Judges praised the concept...

Selkirk contractor opts for “versatile and stable” Volvo excavator

THE 'Christmas tree' approach has been used to specify a new Volvo machine for a Selkirk-based contractor. Davidson Land Services recently took delivery of the firm's...
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LiuGong UK expands dealer network with new appointments

LIUGONG UK has appointed two new dealer partners: Lloyd Ltd in Scotland and the north west of England, and Dragon Plant Sales in Wales. Since...

Excavator haul allows Pitlochry contractor to grow

A Pitlochry agricultural/forestry contractor has purchased eight Doosan excavators in recent years to boost expansion plans. Robertson Fencing Ltd specialises in woodland creation and establishment works. In the...