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...
Action needed to address skills gap
THE president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has called on the nation's plant firms and contractors to show patience and help provide...
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...
Glasgow civils contractor has the X factor with new machine purchases
GLASGOW-based civil engineering specialist George Leslie has snapped up two more of JCB's latest X Series excavators.
The move follows the success the contractor has...
XCMG models tipped to flourish in Scotland
MOLSON Group is confident that XCMG machines will soon become a regular fixture on construction sites throughout Scotland after the firm was awarded distribution...
Transport Secretary outlines Heathrow expansion benefits
MILLER UK recently welcomed Chris Grayling MP, the Secretary of State for Transport, to its north east manufacturing facility to discuss the benefits of the...
Mecalac unveils backhoe loader with rotating cab
THE Mecalac Group is set to unveil its 'groundbreaking' Revo990 backhoe loader, described as the world's first backhoe equipped with a rotating cab.
The rotating cab...
Opportunity knocks for Scottish plant companies
David Jarvie, committee member of the Scottish Plant Owners Association and business development director at Jarvie Plant Group, tells Project Plant that opportunities abound...
Eco welfare van investment helps drive positive change across the rental industry
SUNBELT Rentals UK and Ireland has invested over £1.2 million in the past year to expand its fleet of eco-friendly welfare vans.
The new fleet...
Breedon to snap up Hope for £336 million
Breedon Aggregates is to acquire Hope Construction Materials for £336 million.
Breedon say the move will create the UK's "leading independent producer of cement, concrete and...
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...
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...
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...
Plantforce invests in new heavy haulage division
PLANTFORCE has invested in nine new lorries and trailers to kickstart a new heavy haulage division.
The firm is offering a new service of movement...
Construction output tipped to grow by 30%
TOTAL construction output in the UK will grow by 30% between 2013 and 2018 according to new forecasts.
These figures are published in the latest edition of the...
Mecalac announces ‘major evolutions’ to site dumper range
MECALAC has announced a series of 'major evolutions' to its site dumper portfolio.
The manufacturer revealed the move follows the success of its MDX range...
JCB sends fleet to flood zones
JCB reacted to the recent national flood disaster by deploying a £750,000 fleet of machines to help stricken families.
The company despatched four of...
Blazing a trail: Mulholland Contracts places bespoke Andover order
WEST Calder-based civils and groundworks specialist, Mulholland Contracts, has taken delivery of a bespoke plant body and step-frame trailer from Andover Trailers.
The deal extends...
JCB employees celebrate electric mini-excavator milestone
JCB is marking a major milestone with the production of its 1,000th award-winning electric mini-excavator.
The manufacturer went into full production with the world’s first...
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...
CEA adds weight to calls for ‘urgent action’ to safeguard skills amidst mass redundancies
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has joined manufacturers, unions, skills training providers and other industry bodies in signing a letter sent to the UK...
Good to be different: distinct machines can deter plant thieves
SCOTLAND’S plant firms are being urged to make their machines look as unique as possible in order to deter thieves.
With organised criminals using increasingly...
Spider crane specialist issues compliance warning
A spider crane specialist is warning the industry to prepare for a significant change in compliance.
Jekko Cranes UK said major contractors are starting to...
JCB celebrates major milestone in hydrogen programme
JCB is celebrating another milestone for its hydrogen technology development programme after securing the first full EU type approval of its hydrogen engine for...
Stage is set for record-breaking ScotPlant 2026
THE stage is set for the sold-out ScotPlant 2026, as the biggest event in the calendar for the Scottish construction equipment sector returns to...
Hyundai backs new Scots dealer to boost its presence north of the border
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has tipped its new Scottish dealer to offer customers the "very highest levels" of service.
Agritrac Exports succeeded Young Plant Sales as...
Volvo begins customer testing of first EC500 Electric pre-build excvator
VOLVO Construction Equipment has commenced customer testing of the first ever EC500 Electric pre-build machine in Norway.
Equipped with both battery and grid-connected capability, including...
Latest solutions set to lift Liebherr to new heights at ScotPlant 2026
MANUFACTURING giant Liebherr has announced plans to present a diverse and application‑focused line‑up of machinery at ScotPlant 2026, offering visitors a practical overview of...
Jobs lost as Balgownie enters administration
NORTH of Scotland equipment specialists Balgownie Limited and Balgownie Rentals Limited have been placed in administration, resulting in 24 immediate redundancies.
Richard Bathgate and Graeme...
CEA highlights reasons for optimism in 2021
ROB Oliver, chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), has ended 2020 by delivering a positive message for the plant sector.
Despite the challenges...
