Steelwrist poised for ‘largest and most innovative’ product launch yet
ON March 13, Steelwrist will inaugurate the company's new facility in Hamburg, Germany, and present what the manufacturer has described as the 'largest and...
JCB chairman urges industry to embrace ‘unique opportunity’ to shape net zero ambitions
JCB has urged industry leaders to support the UK Government’s call for evidence on how non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) might be powered in the...
Stewart Plant Sales bags McCloskey Environmental distribution deal in Scotland
STEWART Plant Sales, a Scot JCB Group company, has secured the exclusive distribution rights for the McCloskey Environmental range across Scotland.
McCloskey Environmental manufactures waste...
Entries sought for CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2024
ENTRIES are now being sought for the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2024.
Employers across the industry have been invited to...
Brewster Brothers’ second recycling plant opens near Cumbernauld
BREWSTER Brothers has fully opened the company's second recycling plant as part of a £7 million expansion.
The firm's wash plants transform excavated soils and...
New CASE 20-tonne class excavator is the ‘Essential’ option
CASE Construction Equipment has announced the addition of a second 20-tonne class crawler excavator to its E-Series line- up.
The CX210E-S is the 'Essential' alternative...
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...
Volvo to sell ABG paver business to Ammann Group
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reached an agreement to divest its ABG paver business to the Ammann Group.
The deal includes the ABG paver production and...
Perth event will offer advice on how to avoid plant and fuel theft
AN event aimed at tackling plant and fuel theft will take place in Perth this week, as 'shocking' new figures reveal the extent of...
New research highlights persistent pay issues in Scottish construction sector
NEW research conducted by the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has found that Scottish construction businesses continue to be blighted by payment issues and unresolved...
Training providers confirm merger to ‘seize new opportunities’
AQUATERRA Training has announced a merger with Bon Accord Training, a fellow training provider based in Aberdeenshire.
Bon Accord Training has been a family-run business...
SPOA and CITB launch first ever Scottish crane operator apprenticeship
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and the CITB have announced that the first ever Scottish crane operator apprenticeship will begin in January.
This two-year...
Kobelco marks European milestone and confirms relocation plans
KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe (KCME) has been celebrating the 10-year anniversary of re-establishing operations in Europe.
The Japanese excavator specialist announced its return to the...
New SPOA chief vows to keep the momentum going
NEW Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president John Sibbald is aiming to keep the momentum going at the trade association, following a number of...
Growing firm has a strong attachment to new branding
AN ambitious Lanarkshire-based attachments provider is aiming to launch its own brand of non-hydraulic attachments after embarking on a change of name and beginning...
Liebherr has all its ducks in a row north of the border
LIEBHERR has revealed that its reputation as the ‘go to’ manufacturer for wheeled excavators has been reinforced by a surge in sales to customers...
Demo machines help bridge project team to span new heights
‘SUBSTANTIAL’ demolition machines are being put into action at Balfour Beatty’s ongoing work to replace a section of Kincardine Bridge.
The firm is principal contractor...
Rokbak hauler makes waves at Edinburgh inland surfing project
A Rokbak RA30 articulated hauler is helping to deliver Scotland's first inland surfing resort.
The truck has been involved in groundwork at a disused quarry...
Volvo and CRH agree strategic partnership to accelerate decarbonisation
VOLVO Construction Equipment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with building materials solutions specialist CRH to explore decarbonisation opportunities in construction.
As part of...
Hire sector challenges explored at CPA conference
THE biggest challenges facing the plant hire industry were explored at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) annual conference last week.
The organisation's eighth annual conference,...
Develon enters European dozer market with new DD130
DEVELON has entered the European dozer market with the launch of the new DD130.
The manufacturer said one of the biggest differences between the machine...
Liebherr has tunnel vision with new underground excavator
THE Liebherr R 930 Tunnel excavator has been launched.
The machine replaces the R 924 Compact Tunnel and is designed to allow 'high-level performance' in...
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...
AB2K machines to go under the hammer to make way for new kit
A selection of over 200 machines from AB2K in Scotland and Quattro Plant in England are set to go under the hammer at an...
Mecalac’s electric ambitions go with a swing
MECALAC is adding to its electric equipment offering with the launch of its new eS1000 swing loader.
The manufacturer has developed a range of 100%...
Merlo investment helps Scots firm grapple with tree management challenges
AN investment in a new Merlo telehander by a Lanarkshire-based tree management and weed control specialist has made the removal of diseased and dying...
SPOA invests in Tenstar simulator to help upskill operators and attract fresh talent
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has bought a Tenstar simulator as part of the organisation's drive to upskill the industry and attract fresh...
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...
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...
Cancellation of Manchester leg of HS2 a ‘significant blow’ to construction industry
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has described the cancellation of the Manchester leg of HS2 as 'extremely disappointing and a significant blow to the...
