Bigger is better for Volvo
VOLVO is launching several new products at bauma this year including the largest articulated hauler in the firm's history.
The 55 tonne capacity A60H is designed for...
Relentless named new A&Y dealer
CUMBERNAULD-based Relentless Plant has been appointed as a dealer of A&Y Equipment for Scotland’s Central Belt and Borders regions.
The portfolio consists of Yanmar excavators,...
Glut of new JCB models geared up for Scottish debuts
A series of brand new JCB models will make their first appearances in Scotland at ScotPlant 2016.
As part of an extensive line-up of 25...
Telehandler deal helps Hewden tackle plant theft
Hewden's latest investment involved the hire giants snapping up 30 new Genie GTH-2506 compact telehandlers.
Each machine is equipped with the latest Trackunit Track & Trace device,...
Union “appalled” by lack of newly-qualified construction apprentices
CONSTRUCTION union UCATT has slammed the lack of newly qualified apprentices entering the construction industry.
In National Apprenticeship Week, the union claims UK construction apprenticeship completion levels have...
Patience pays off for Lomond Plant
Lomond Plant has taken huge strides since being founded in 1988. The firm was significantly impacted by the recession but is back on track...
JCB goes platinum to mark significant anniversary
THE first 'Platinum Edition' 3CX backhoe loaders, produced to mark JCB's 70th anniversary, have been unveiled.
70 of the machines, in livery last seen more...
Finning to host “landmark” heavy equipment auction
A "landmark" auction of heavy equipment will take place in April which organisers predict will "reinvent" the concept of unreserved public auctions in the...
Breedon’s £2.2 million asphalt plant formally opened
BREEDON Aggregates' new asphalt plant at Daviot Quarry near Inverness has been officially opened.
Fergus Ewing MSP, Scotland’s Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism, did...
Latest Doosan excavator ‘sets new benchmark’
DOOSAN has launched a new 14-tonne crawler excavator which the firm says sets a "new benchmark" for this class of machine.
The DX140LC-5 offers a...
New acquisition gives Hewden a massive lift
HEWDEN has snapped up Interlift as part of the firm's ambitions to expand its rental offering.
The lifting and materials handling company employs 34 staff...
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...
Yarwoods names new MD
HENRY Brain will become the new managing director of Yarwoods from January 1.
Henry, who most recently spent ten years with the Kinshofer Group, is...
Landmark EC140E helps Lyon roar
A R Lyon Land Drainage Contractors has snapped up the first 14 tonne Volvo EC140 E series machine to be sold in Scotland, keeping up...
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...
Terex Trucks appoints Babcock for southern African market
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks has appointed Babcock International to distribute its rigid and articulated haulers in Southern Africa.
Babcock has opened a branch in Middelburg which...
Bell proves to be the Clear-cut choice!
WASTE industry knowledge and the ability to create tailor-made solutions have been cited as the reasons behind Clearwater buying its first Bell B30E ADT.
Graeme...
Bobcat adds to winter maintenance range
AS the UK braces itself for a predicted harsh winter, Bobcat has expanded its range of products for winter maintenance work.
Additions to the range this year...
“Price alone should not be king”
Brian Young has been managing director of Young Plant Sales for over 20 years. Based in the outskirts of Doune, Stirlingshire, the business was...
Malcolm invests in Premiertrak 600 jaw crusher
THE UK's first Powerscreen Premiertrak 600 mobile jaw crusher has gone to Malcolm Construction Services.
Supplied by Blue Machinery Scotland, the powerful crushing plant has...
JCB launches compact version of digger that made the firm famous
JCB has introduced a smaller version of the digger that made the company famous around the world.
The backhoe loader was invented by JCB founder...
First SANY in Scotland is a Shaw thing
HIGHLANDS-based plant hire and heavy haulage firm, Shaw Plant Hire, bought the first SANY excavator in Scotland following their visit to The Black Isle...
TSL brings in Volvos for hydro projects
An Argyll-based construction firm has made a significant investment in Volvo machines to help deliver a number of substantial hydro-electric projects across Scotland.
TSL Contractors...
Morris Leslie to sell 700 “nearly new” machines
MORRIS Leslie Plant Sales is making more than 700 machines available for sale direct from their hire fleet.
The move follows the delivery of 1300...
£2.75 million JCB deal boosts Jarvie Plant expansion
Jarvie Plant Group has snapped up more than 50 JCB machines at a cost of £2.75 million.
The new models have been bought to aid the...
New SPOA President wants to “better the intake” into Scottish plant industry
Fraser Dykes is the new President of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA). His day job is running Dumfries-based heavy equipment contractors AMD Contract...
Quick fix: Relentless growth gathers pace
AN automatic coupler system, which allows operators to change work tool attachments in a matter of seconds without leaving the cab, has been tipped...
First Minister opens new Global Port Services facility
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has opened Global Port Services’ (Scotland) new Aberdeen base.
Global Port Services (Scotland), part of the Global Energy Group, celebrated the opening...
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...
Next Ritchie Bros. plant equipment auction in the UK on July 14
From time to time all construction companies dispose plant machinery or trucks they no longer need. In order to be successful at selling, they...
