KX085-5 midi-excavator

Bespoke Kubota midi-excavator proves its worth for Drymen contractor

DRYMEN-based Joe Allan & Sons Plant Hire and Contracting has snapped up a new KX085-5 midi-excavator designed to meet the firm's exacting standards. The business,...
Plastering photo

CPA makes key government recommendations in spending review submission

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has set out what it believes is required to drive economic growth, in its submission to HM Treasury as...

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...

Komatsu ready to launch 20-tonnes class electric excavators to rental market

KOMATSU has announced plans to introduce the PC200LCE-11 and 210LCE-11 models of its 20-tonnes class electric excavators to the rental markets in Europe and...

Madness-inspired rail road vehicle becomes social media sensation

A rail road vehicle inspired by legendary band Madness has caught the attention of the famous musicians. The ‘Mad Mess’ welfare vehicle, owned by Cambuslang-headquartered...

Landmark investment leaves Eagle flying high

EAGLE Plant Hire has concluded the company’s largest ever capital expenditure investment after snapping up 19 Kubota excavators in a deal worth over £500,000. The...

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...
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...

New compact digger combines industry ‘best practices’ in one product

VOLVO has launched its new F generation ECR58 compact excavator, with the manufacturer explaining the aim of the 6-tonne machine was to combine all...
Bron forestry mulcher

Aberfeldy business makes landmark Bron mulcher purchase

ABERFELDY-based Cross Civils and Construction has snapped up the first forestry machine to be sold into Europe by Canadian heavy agricultural and construction equipment...

Plant firms urged to fully prepare for upcoming red diesel changes

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is urging plant business to make sure they're fully prepared for changes related to the use of red diesel...

Hyundai unveils new A-series wheel loader

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has launched the HL975A CVT wheel loader, the manufacturer's first one that combines the benefits of a traditional automatic transmission and...

Furlough scheme extended until end of October

THE Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of October, meaning furloughed workers will continue to receive 80% of their salary...

Edinburgh firm finalises triple crane investment

AN Edinburgh-based crane specialist has added three new models as part of its fleet investment programme. Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes has taken delivery of a...

Sun sets on ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant 2024

THE sun has set on ScotPlant 2024 after two amazing days which showcased the very best of the Scottish plant industry. Huge crowds gathered at...

SANY officially opens new depot in Coatbridge

SANY has officially opened the manufacturer's first ever depot in the UK, with the new premises located in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire. The site will be...
St George’s Hall in Liverpool

Inaugural CPA Gala Dinner honours industry specialists

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has hailed the success of its first ever Gala Dinner hosted at St George’s Hall in Liverpool. Attended by almost...

Hewden makes Speedy CEO appointment

HEWDEN has appointed Adrian Murphy as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. Based at the firm's Manchester Head Office, Adrian takes up the new role...

No further lockdown measures announced for Scotland’s construction industry

NO additional measures have been announced for Scotland’s construction industry in the latest raft of updates to the nation's lockdown restrictions. Non-essential construction had previously...

MTS Group expands Bobcat rental services into Scotland

MTS Group has confirmed the opening of a new depot at Cumbernauld to offer rental services for Bobcat products in Scotland. The Group runs one of...
Excavator being utilised in peatland restoration work

Plant operators rise to Scotland’s peatland challenge

SCOTLAND’S plant operators have been praised for their role in the ongoing initiative to restore the nation’s degraded peatlands – with calls going out...
L-R: Ian Rendall (Andrew Sinclair Ltd); Aiden Cursiter; and Steven Sinclair

One-stop-shop ambition moves a step closer for AC Agri Sales

KIRKWALL-based AC Agri Sales is going from strength-to-strength after becoming the official Wacker Neuson dealer for Orkney and Shetland. Owner/director Aiden Cursiter has ambitious plans...
Nixon JCB telehandler order

Nixon places top JCB order

NIXON Hire has recently completed its biggest single order with JCB after investing in a new telehandler fleet worth almost £14 million. The equipment rental...

Hyundai reveals new brand name and product launches

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is introducing a new brand name and corporate identity. The new 'HD Hyundai' brand is accompanied by the ‘Forward...

JCB sees record turnover and sales thanks to “strong” market rebound

JCB has reported record turnover and machine sales in 2017, thanks to strong market rebound. The global plant giant saw a near 28% rise in...

Genuine parts ensure articulated hauler quality and uptime

Articulated haulers excel at navigating challenging terrain while transporting heavy loads, making them indispensable in construction, mining and infrastructure projects. However, the integrity of...

Treasury urged to act now to address plant hire sector concerns

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt to urge the treasury to work with the plant hire sector to address industry...

Landmark Case – equipment giants take biggest ever stand

CASE Construction Equipment will be occupying the largest stand in the history of ScotPlant. Case, together with Hodge Plant, their newly appointed dealer in Scotland,...
Finlay C-1550+ tracked cone crusher

New Finlay tracked cone crusher vows to increase production capacity

MOBILE crushing, screening, and conveying equipment specialist Finlay has launched the C-1550+ tracked cone crusher. Building on the strengths of its C-1550 predecessor, the new...
Rokbak haulers

Volvo CE to close Rokbak business

VOLVO CE has announced plans to close its Rokbak articulated hauler business due to 'rising costs and global trade challenges'. For more than four decades,...