JCB launches annual Christmas toy appeal
JCB has launched its fourth annual Christmas Toy Appeal as employees unite to bring festive joy to local children.
Since the appeal’s launch in 2022,...
Exhibitor map goes live for ScotPlant 2026!
THE exhibitor map for ScotPlant 2026 is now live on the exhibition’s dedicated website! With five months still to go until the most important...
Unique approach makes Molson the right fit for Merlo
MERLO has hailed the appointment of Molson Scotland to its construction dealer network as a significant step forward in its plans to increase market...
Scottish dealer sought for Lonking machines
LONKING UK is on the lookout for a Scottish dealer to grow the presence of Lonking construction equipment north of the border.
Lonking Holdings Limited...
Ramsay & Jackson opens door to a prosperous future
THREE-and-a-half years after a devastating fire destroyed Ramsay & Jackson’s Mauchline premises, the construction and agricultural equipment dealership opened its doors to hundreds of...
AB2000 chiefs eye steady growth after whirlwind year
THE new owners of Cambuslang-headquartered AB2000 have kick-started their plans to return the plant hire business to its roots.
Long-serving employees Stuart Gardner and Mark...
Parnaby Cyclones seals huge deal at Scottish open day
PARNABY Cyclones finalised a £1.5 million sale at its recent open day held at WM Hamilton & Son’s Stonehouse base, as the business looks...
Education is key to fulfilling ‘massive’ potential of HVO
THE use of renewable biofuel HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) has been tipped to double in the UK over the next 5-7 years.
Switching from diesel...
CDE helps J&M Murdoch to celebrate milestone anniversary
WET processing equipment specialist CDE has hailed the ‘high-quality’ service and family values of long-standing partner J&M Murdoch & Sons as the Neilston-headquartered business...
Nixon Hire claims carbon conversations are ‘becoming easier’
NIXON Hire has hailed the ‘significant advances’ made by the UK construction sector in recent years when it comes to sustainability.
Nixon is now exclusively...
Plant sales adds new string to Cross bow
Cross Group Aberfeldy is a family firm which has grown from humble beginnings into a multi-faceted construction business, offering a range of services from...
Kobelco strikes the right balance on remote tasks on Scotland’s west coast
ANDERSON Construction, a contractor based on the west coast of Scotland with over a decade of experience in civil engineering and groundworks, has upgraded...
‘Reaching’ far afield with specialist plant
IN an industry where success depends on precise execution and reliable equipment, WM Plant Hire prides itself on being a trusted partner in marine...
Partnership fills a gap in attachment offering
THE Attachment Company continues to go from strength-to-strength after adding more products to its portfolio and officially launching its own in-house range of innovations...
Route to net zero starts with cost-saving tech
Construction has always been a balancing act, but for smaller firms, the pressures feel heavier than ever. Rising material prices, soaring fuel costs, and...
Police Scotland officers undergo specialist training to identify stolen plant
TWELVE Police Scotland officers have undergone specialist accredited training to enhance stolen vehicle identification and examination to combat plant and rural machinery theft.
The officers,...
Converted Land Rover to keep leaves off UK railway lines
NETWORK Rail is utilising a converted road-rail Land Rover to keep leaves off the line.
At this time of year, falling leaves are crushed under...
DA Johnstone takes first Hyundai dozer for Moray wind farm project
DA Johnstone Plant Hire has put the first Hyundai HD130A dozer in the UK to work on a wind farm project in Scotland.
The...
High-spec plant goes under the hammer after construction firm enters administration
BPI Asset Advisory has been instructed by the administrators to manage the sale of plant, machinery, and commercial vehicles previously operated by Connolly Broadley...
Develon’s Series 9 diggers now fully compatible with Trimble Earthworks 3D systems
DEVELON has announced that its next-generation Series 9 range of crawler excavators are now fully compatible with Trimble Earthworks 3D systems.
This allows operators to...
HOCHTIEF takes delivery of new fleet to support North Lanarkshire Council
HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions has taken delivery of nine new 18-tonne unibody vehicles from Econ as part of its fleet renewal to support the delivery...
Finning presents Flannery with rare Centennial Grey machines
FINNING has presented Flannery Plant Hire with two rare Centennial Grey models as part of a deal to supply £70 million worth of Cat...
SITECH launches machine tracking system to streamline access to data
SITECH has announced the launch of a real-time machine tracking system from partner Propeller, which is designed to streamline access to data across multiple...
GAP appoints chief technology officer to advance digital capability
GARETH McGuinness has been appointed chief technology officer (CTO) at GAP Hire Solutions.
GAP said Gareth has extensive experience in shaping and delivering digital strategies, driving...
Family-run equipment specialist expands ADT fleet in milestone year
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has snapped up 11 new Liebherr TA 230 Litronic articulated dump trucks (ADTs).
The delivery is the third major fleet enhancement...
SANY concludes sale of firm’s first 80-tonne excavator in the UK
SANY UK has confirmed the sale and delivery of the manufacturer's first 80-tonne excavator in the UK.
The SY750H has been supplied to the Heritage...
CPA unveils new simulator housed in bespoke trailer
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has invested in a new plant simulator housed in a bespoke branded trailer.
Purchased from Tenstar Simulation, it will allow...
New multi-purpose vehicles unveiled for West Dunbartonshire winter operations
FIVE new multi-purpose vehicles are set to embark on patrols in West Dunbartonshire during their first winter in operation.
The gritters, which can be adapted...
Executive Hire Show organisers hail ‘fantastic momentum’ for 2026 event
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show 2026 have revealed that over 90% of the floor space is already sold.
A host of first-time exhibitors are...
JCB unveils full-sized digger in collector’s packaging
CROWDS are flocking to see a special 80th birthday installation at JCB’s lakeside HQ in Staffordshire – a full-sized digger presented as if it were...
