Ready made solution: Engcon and Takeuchi collaborate to reduce lead times

ENGCON has revealed that Takeuchi is improving lead times for its dealers by introducing an Engcon Ready option for the TB295W excavator. The attachment specialist...

GAP completes acquisition of new head office

GAP Group is poised to move into a new head office after completing the acquisition of Citypoint 2 on Tyndrum Street in Glasgow. The hire...

New stats show UK equipment sales on a ‘downward trend’

NEW research has revealed that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK fell by 7.4% in the third quarter of the year,...

Terex Trucks rebrands as Rokbak

ARTICULATED hauler specialist Terex Trucks has announced it has rebranded as Rokbak. The Motherwell-based manufacturer unveiled the new brand at a digital launch event attended...

Liebherr machine hits the ground running for Highland forestry specialist

A Liebherr excavator, finished in black gloss paintwork, is proving its worth in the Scottish Highlands. The forestry specification R 914 Compact was a big...

Special charity mission for new Lomond Plant backhoe

A special-liveried backhoe loader is set to raise money for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity when it goes to work on construction sites across Scotland’s...

Finning expands Scottish dealer network with multiple appointments

FINNING UK & Ireland has added three new Scottish firms as authorised sales and service centres (ASSC) to make it easier for customers in...
SANY stand at ScotPlant 2026

SANY UK launches new finance offering

SANY Heavy Machinery (UK) has launched a new tailored finance solution designed to make it easier for customers to access the firm's construction equipment. Developed...
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Tributes paid to Scottish plant industry leader Gordon Bow

TRIBUTES have been paid to Scottish plant industry stalwart Gordon Bow, who has sadly passed away. Gordon was the founder of Broxburn-based Gordon Bow Plant...

Construction federations team up to form Plant Sector Representative Organisation

A number of construction-based federations have established a plant-focused Sector Representative Organisation (SRO) known as the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO). The Construction Leadership Council...

Morris Leslie poised for further growth after posting strong financial results

MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire is gearing up for further growth following an 'excellent' set of financial results, which revealed a rise in both revenues...

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...

Collaboration crucial as sector prepares for phased return

The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has welcomed plans for the phased return to work for Scotland's construction sector and insisted that health and safety...
Brewster Brothers Cumbernauld

CDE and Brewster Brothers to host ‘virtual’ tour of Cumbernauld recycling plant

WET processing specialist CDE has announced plans to host a 'virtual' tour of Brewster Brothers’ 150tph construction and demolition waste recycling plant near Cumbernauld. With...

Diamond days for Liebherr at ScotPlant 2024

LIEBHERR will arrive at ScotPlant in celebratory mood as it continues to mark its 75th anniversary, bringing with it a line-up that will showcase...

Finning UK names Kevin Parkes new MD

FORMER Hewden chief Kevin Parkes has been named the new managing director of Finning UK and Ireland. The announcement follows the retirement of Neil Dickinson...
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Metso distributor welcomes double crusher launch

MCHALE Plant Sales has welcomed the launch of two new Metso crushers. The Metso distributor for the UK and Ireland attended the launch in Germany...
LiuGong 975F

Magnificent seven: new models boost LiuGong’s aim to ‘change the game’

LiuGong launched no fewer than seven new machines at Hillhead 2024. The line-up included the debut of the 975F excavator, which joins the F-Series portfolio....

Doosan agrees exclusive supply agreement with Tobroco-Giant

DOOSAN Infracore Europe has confirmed it has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Netherlands-based compact wheel loader specialist Tobroco-Giant. Under the agreement, selected models will...

Sunward aims to create Scottish dealer network

THE UK distributor for a major Chinese equipment manufacturer is searching for Scottish-based dealers as part of an expansion into the European market. Sunward Equipment...

AB2000 digs deeper

AB2000 has extended their long-running relationship with Bell Equipment by purchasing a further twelve Bell 30-ton Articulated Dump Trucks. The move follows on from AB2000’s...

ScotPlant 2020 registration now open

VISITOR registration for ScotPlant 2020 is now open. The biggest and most important event of the year for the Scottish construction equipment sector returns to...
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CITB confirms revised Consensus start date

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced new dates for its Consensus process, with the procedure now set to start on March 17...

Safety on the agenda as production starts on JCB dumpers

PRODUCTION is underway of JCB's new range of site dumpers, including the Hi-Viz model that has been described as bringing new levels of safety...

Airdrie hire firm goes green with £400k investment

AIRDRIE-based Arvill Plant and Tool Hire has invested £400,000 in new kit in a bid to make construction safer and more eco-friendly. The family firm...

Major milestone for JCB backhoe loader

JCB is celebrating the firm's 750,000th backhoe loader rolling off the production line. The milestone machine was produced at the manufacturer's factory in Rocester, Staffordshire...
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Hyundai appoints new key accounts manager for Europe

PETER Sebold has been appointed key account manager Europe at Hyundai Construction Equipment, succeeding Christophe Lecarpentier. Moving from a product management role within the business, he...
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Molson Scotland adds Bell ADTs to portfolio

MOLSON Scotland has confirmed it has been appointed as the official Bell ADT dealer north of the border. The move follows the success of Molson...

CITB makes changes to plant standards to improve ‘quality and consistency’ of training

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced changes to its plant standards, aimed at standardising training and testing requirements across the sector. The changes...

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...