JCB heavy products team leader Heath Vanrooyen with a JCB 245XR tracked excavator

JCB approves renewable fuel option for X Series tracked excavators

JCB has approved a 100% renewable biodiesel fuel for use in a range of its X Series tracked excavators. The manufacturer revealed it is set...
The Attachment Company stand at ScotPlant 2024

The Attachment Company goes large at ScotPlant 2026

THE Attachment Company is hitting ScotPlant 2026 with a significantly larger presence compared with two years ago. The Lanarkshire-based business, which has been on a...
Female plant operators standing in front of Volvo excavator

Volvo expands Iron Women initiative to address global skills shortages

VOLVO Construction Equipment has formalised Iron Women as a unified global platform to help address a shortage of skilled operators, technicians, and service professionals. The...
Construction worker using digital tools to track fleet

ABAX to demonstrate latest digital innovations at ScotPlant 2026

FOLLOWING a successful launch at the Executive Hire Show in February, ABAX will be demonstrating its ABAX Site Operations solution at ScotPlant 2026. The system provides a...
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New campaign targets invoice fraud in construction sector

THE National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Federation of Builders (NFB) have launched a joint campaign aimed at highlighting the risks of invoice fraud...
Liebherr's LPO 100 portable battery solution

Ainscough to showcase Liebherr portable battery innovation at ScotPlant 2026

THE Ainscough Crane Hire stand will be the place to find Liebherr's LPO 100 portable battery solution and hybrid LTC 1050-3.1 E and MK...
JCB parts being delivered in box

JCB introduces new online parts platform

JCB has launched a new website to help customers order genuine parts quickly and conveniently. The new JCB Parts Online platform is now live at https://parts.jcb.com/uk,...
Operators taking part in Eco-Drive training

Breedon operators to take part in Eco-Drive training programme

CONSTRUCTION materials group Breedon is aiming to increase production and improve fuel efficiency after enrolling its team on a plant operator training course run...
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Appointed Person certification gives GAP division a huge lift

GAP Hire Solutions has boosted its lifting division after three team members achieved Appointed Person certification. While GAP does not carry out lifting operations, the...
Miller stand at ScotPlant 2024

Miller UK has strong attachment to ScotPlant exhibition

ATTACHMENTS specialist and long-time supporter of ScotPlant, Miller UK, will display a range of buckets at this year's event, designed and manufactured by the...
Wheel loader with tipping bucket

Top tip: attachment manufacturer plans exciting new product launch at ScotPlant 2026

ULRICH Attachments will highlight the company's High Tip bucket innovation at ScotPlant 2026. The 7m3 High Tip and 4.5m3 High Tip clamp buckets will take...
Bobcat ground maintenance equipment

Bobcat names new national importer for ground maintenance equipment in the UK

BOBCAT has appointed E P Barrus Ltd as the new national importer for the company’s ground maintenance equipment (GME) range in the UK. The range...
Hitachi award-winning dealers

Hitachi reflects on achievements and looks to the future at annual dealer event

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) recently hosted the firm's annual dealer event and awards ceremony at the company's Amsterdam HQ. The occasion was an opportunity to...
Construction worker standing in front of a cable winch

Sunbelt Rentals invests €1 million in utility equipment

SUNBELT Rentals has announced a further €1 million investment in utility equipment for its Irish business. The move is designed to support Ireland’s National Development...
A60EH articulated boom lift

ScotPlant offers perfect platform to showcase latest JCB kit

SCOT JCB has unveiled plans to showcase the latest innovations from JCB and host the Scottish heat of the JCB Operator Challenge at ScotPlant...
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UK Government proposes ban on construction retentions

THE UK Government has unveiled what it says is the 'largest set of reforms in over a generation' as it looks to ensure small...
HASDER Leopard ATV

New amphibious ATVs set for Scottish debut

BUCKHURST Plant Hire will be showcasing the company’s new HASDER All-Wolf and Leopard machines for the first time in Scotland at ScotPlant 2026. HASDER Leopard...
Wacker Neuson mini-excavators

Wacker Neuson launches trio of new mini-excavators

WACKER Neuson is introducing three new mini-excavator models. The ET18, ET20, and ET25 machines represent a redesigned generation of products in the 2-ton class. A...
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Finlay launches new digital content platform

FINLAY has announced the launch of FinlayTV, a new digital content platform designed to provide customers with insights to help keep their machines operating...

New devolved tax aims to promote circular construction practices

A new devolved tax is to be launched by the Scottish Government aimed at promoting circular construction practices. The Scottish Aggregates Tax will replace the...
Pile cropper

Cream of the crop: NPC to showcase top pile cropping solutions at ScotPlant 2026

NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) has confirmed plans to showcase the company’s top pile cropping solutions at ScotPlant 2026. The firm revealed its pile croppers are...
Trailer transporting construction machine

King Trailers are in for the long haul

KING Trailers will be exhibiting a selection of its heavy-duty transport solutions at ScotPlant 2026, highlighting key products across its portfolio for the specialist...
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New report explores ways to transform Scotland’s construction workforce pathways

A new report has explored how Scotland can strengthen the flow of new entrants into the construction and built environment workforce. Pathways to Productivity, commissioned...
Tom March with his award in Las Vegas

Finning field service engineer triumphs in global skills challenge

FINNING field service technician Tom March was crowned the world’s best Cat equipment maintenance engineer at the Caterpillar Global Dealer Technician Challenge. He triumphed in...
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IPAF launches new MEWP spotter training course

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released a new eLearning MEWP Spotter Training Course, designed for anyone who assists a mobile elevating work...
Hitachi excavator on construction site

Latest Hitachi haul boosts Touchstone’s fleet expansion plans

HITACHI Construction Machinery UK has been supporting the latest fleet expansion of Touchstone Civil Engineering, a company that has grown rapidly since being founded...
Rototilt tiltrotator on wheeled excavator

Rototilt to mark four decades of innovation at ScotPlant 2026

ROTOTILT is gearing up for its largest ever presence at ScotPlant 2026, with a line-up that does justice to the 40th anniversary of Rototilt...
Safety footwear

Safety footwear range set for ScotPlant launch

BRANDED workwear, PPE and safety equipment specialist Suresafe Protection Ltd will be launching the firm’s K2 Greek safety footwear range at ScotPlant 2026. The company’s display...
Police officer

Police launch appeal following vehicle and plant thefts in Stirling

POLICE are appealing for information following multiple vehicle and plant thefts in the Stirling area. At around 11pm on Sunday, 15 March, 2026, a plant...
Takeuchi TL12V-2 compact track loader

Takeuchi on track for another standout ScotPlant showing

TAKEUCHI will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a stand packed full of new models as the business celebrates 30...