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...
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...
Liebherr introduces new Stage V compact wheeled excavators
LIEBHERR has launched its new Stage V-compliant compact wheeled excavators.
The A 910 Compact Litronic and A 912 Compact Litronic wheeled excavators are the two...
Develon unveils updated electric-powered mini
DEVELON has announced the launch of an updated electric-powered mini-excavator.
The DX20ZE-7 is the first mass-produced electric-powered excavator manufactured by the firm. The two-tonne digger...
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...
JCB agrees significant deal with US military
JCB has kicked off 2017 by securing one of its biggest single orders in the firm’s 71-year history, worth over $140 million.
The global manufacturer...
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...
Wacker Neuson unveils latest portfolio additions
WACKER Neuson is adding two new models to its wheel loader portfolio.
The WL250 and WL750 are the first models with the new product designation....
Worth the wait: Hodge Plant’s premium search pays dividends
THE first anniversary of Hodge Plant becoming Scottish dealers for Case Construction is fast approaching – and what a year it's been!
The partnership ended...
Filling a GAP: Glasgow firm acquires Jersey business
GAP Hire Solutions has completed the acquisition of 4Group, a Jersey-based rental plant and tools specialist.
4Group is made up of 4hire, 4safety and 4fleet....
127-machine Scot JCB deal marks ‘monumental milestone’ for Eagle Hire
SCOT JCB has supplied Eagle Hire with a new fleet of JCB machinery ranging from dumpsters to midi-excavators in a £4 million deal.
The order...
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...
Getting to know… Darren Gilmour
Darren Gilmour started his career with the Malcolm Group as a trainee plant operator in 1994. Today he's Director of Plant at the firm....
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...
Scottish Government urged to protect construction apprenticeships in new bill
SCOTLAND'S construction bodies have come together to call for assurances that the new Tertiary Education and Training Bill will safeguard apprenticeships.
With a stage 3 debate...
CPA calls for ‘stability and certainty’ for plant hire sector in autumn budget
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to provide 'stability and certainty' for the sector, ahead next week's autumn budget.
The CPA...
Liebherr reports new record turnover for 2022
THE Liebherr Group has announced a new record turnover of €12,589 million in 2022 - a rise of 8.2%.
The business revealed it achieved increased...
Bespoke solutions help Ulrich to fill in the gaps
ULRICH Attachments is targeting further growth in the Scottish market this year after a landmark year for the business in 2024, which included an...
30 years of Takeuchi in the UK to be celebrated throughout 2026
TAKEUCHI UK is celebrating 30 years of continuous operation in the UK this year.
Since the firm began trading in the UK in 1996, the...
Rokbak MD reveals ‘full story’ behind rebrand ahead of first anniversary
AHEAD of the one year anniversary of Rokbak's rebrand, MD Paul Douglas has revealed the full story behind the move.
Despite being one of the...
HRN and Diona Construction join forces to raise awareness of breast cancer
SCOTLAND'S Kubota dealer HRN has teamed up with Diona Construction to develop a pink mini-excavator to help spread awareness of cancer.
Diona recently bought ten...
Something’s Brewing: new recycling plant supports construction sector’s green aims
SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been praised for its progress towards embracing a more sustainable future by one of the country’s leading resource management businesses.
Brewster...
Bobcat to release limited-edition run of top mini-diggers
TO mark the start of production for its new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini-excavators, Bobcat has announced plans to release a limited-edition run of its...
GAP reports ‘record’ profits as turnover breaks £200 million barrier
GAP Group has reported 'record' profits and a turnover in excess of £200 million in the company's most recent financial figures.
The firm achieved a...
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...
Marine challenges with new Forth bridge construction
CONSTRUCTION of the Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC) continues, a project with its share of complex and challenging marine work, according to Damian McGettrick, an...
Blackwood and Molson Young team up to highlight construction charity campaign
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire and Molson Young have teamed up to help raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing issues in the construction industry.
Blackwood's new...
Kubota unveils ‘market leading’ midi excavator
KUBOTA has announced the launch of its KX080-4a2 midi excavator. Described by the manufacturer as being capable of the 'same reliable performance as previous models',...
Keltbray Group secures deal for Dunne assets
Keltbray Group has confirmed it has acquired some of the assets of Dunne Group, which went into administration last month with the loss of...
Top hire firms team up to tackle plant theft
WITH around £800 million of plant equipment stolen annually, eight of the country's top hire companies have teamed up to beat plant theft.
A Plant, Brandon Hire,...
