CASE Construction and Ernest Doe and Sons Ltd teams celebrate new partnership

Ernest Doe & Sons joins CASE Construction Equipment’s UK dealer network

CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Ernest Doe & Sons as the manufacturer's new authorised dealer for the south east of the UK. The move is...
Rainbow-coloured excavator on site

Distinctive digger set to raise vital funds for children’s charity

LEICESTERSHIRE-based plant hire and construction support provider True Group has unveiled a specially wrapped Komatsu eight-tonne excavator to help raise funds and awareness for...
Crewmix unit

Bay-Lynx to debut Crewmix unit at ScotPlant 2026

Bay-Lynx will officially launch its new Crewmix unit at ScotPlant 2026, with the first machine already sold to OG Groundworks, which will leave following...
Panel session at CPA conference

CPA reveals speaker line-up for upcoming conference

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the speaker line-up for its 10th annual conference, taking place on Thursday 21st May at One Great...
Komatsu compact loaders

McHale celebrates early impact of Komatsu partnership

MCHALE Plant Sales has hailed a 'very positive' start to its role as UK distributors of Komatsu equipment. The firm released a statement following completion...
Brewster Brothers trucks

Brewster Brothers calls for urgent action as fuel crisis hits construction supply chain

BREWSTER Brothers has called for urgent government intervention to address escalating fuel costs and shortages, warning that continued volatility risks undermining business viability and...
Portrait confident female high school students using drill

CITB aims to continue upward trend of women completing construction apprenticeships

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released new figures that show the number of women completing construction apprenticeships in the UK has nearly...
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JLG Power Towers brings low-level access solutions to ScotPlant 2026

AT ScotPlant 2026, JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation Business, will showcase equipment from JLG Industries, JLG Power Towers and AUSA, designed to help construction...
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Snorkel EMEA to showcase ScotPlant exclusive rough terrain scissor lift and trailer deal

AERIAL work platform manufacturer Snorkel EMEA will present a trade show exclusive package deal at ScotPlant 2026 including the ultra-compact S2755RT Scissor lift and trailer...
Solar panels on factory roof

CRJ steps up sustainability progress with solar investment

WASTE management, recycling and forestry equipment specialist CRJ Services has boosted its sustainability credentials by installing a 105kWp solar energy system at its HQ in...
Loading shovel in Doddie Weir tartan

Tartan-branded loading shovel to raise money for MND research at ScotPlant 2026

GORDONS Construction Equipment will have a Develon DL320-7 loading shovel wrapped in the late rugby legend Doddie Weir's tartan on the company's stand at...
Yanmar mini-excavator

Yanmar introduces new mini-excavator to portfolio

YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has unveiled the new SV10 mini-excavator. Developed for the demands of the growing 0–2 tonne segment, the SV10 is designed to...
Aerial shot of ScotPlant showground

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...
Sign at Molson Scotland Newhouse HQ

Molson enjoys ‘best ever’ start to a year in Scotland

MOLSON Scotland is enjoying the first stages of its move to a new home in Newhouse, North Lanarkshire, paving the way for a bright...
Merlo telehandler on lorry

Merlo models show their steel on major schemes

A fleet of Merlo heavy‑lift and ROTO telehandlers are helping North Ayrshire-headquartered steelwork contractor J&D Pierce (Contracts) to deliver safe, precise and productive steel...
Malcolm prostate screening event

Malcolm Group backs prostate cancer screening initiative

THE Malcolm Group recently demonstrated its support for the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative by hosting free screening sessions at its Linwood heritage centre. Malcolm’s male...
Jason Periam Takeuchi UK Head of Sales

Getting to know…Jason Periam

Jason Periam was appointed head of sales at Takeuchi UK late last year. The experienced plant sector stalwart has been tasked with helping to...
Neeral Shah

Digital marketplace for machinery hire tipped to help speed up builds

CONSTRUCTION businesses risk losing up to 8% of their annual revenue due to unplanned equipment downtime, new research has revealed. YardLink, a digital construction marketplace...
Finning has been awarded the gold award from The Armed Forces Covenant for its support for veterans and the armed forces community in the UK.

Construction sector urged to lean on skillset of military veterans

AN armed forces veteran has urged construction firms to lean on the natural skillsets of those leaving the military to help mitigate industry skill...
Group photo at North West Tech Day

Plantforce invests over £1 million in advanced machine control technology

PLANTFORCE has invested in over £1 million worth of advanced machine control technology from SITECH, equipping its new Wigan depot with Trimble Earthworks. The investment...
Volvo FH Aero truck

Mac’s Truck Group to showcase ‘world-first’ innovation at ScotPlant 2026

2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Mac’s Truck Group in Scotland as the business prepares to exhibit at ScotPlant...
Group photo of CASE Construction Equipment European Dealer Convention

CASE dealer conference highlights ‘stable but evolving’ European market landscape

CASE Construction Equipment recently held its 2026 European Dealer Convention in Lecce, Italy, which brought together 120 representatives from more than 60 dealerships across...
Volvo electric articulated hauler

Volvo begins production of electric articulated haulers

VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced production has started of the firm's electric articulated haulers. The A30 Electric and A40 Electric are said to be the...
FORUS shredder

Molson to showcase multi-brand offering at ScotPlant 2026

MOLSON Scotland will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a multi-brand line-up that includes two product ranges the company...
Volunteers picking up litter

Sunbelt Rentals exceeds target in Great British Spring Clean initiative

SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has supported the Great British Spring Clean 2026 as part of the firm's social sustainability environmental strategy. The Great British...
Philip Boddy

SANY strengthens telehandler division with senior promotions

SANY’s European division has announced a series of leadership changes within its telehandler team. Philip Boddy has been promoted to the role of global product...
CASE 1121G wheel loader

HRN to present expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026

HRN will present an expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026, showcasing the strength of its growing construction equipment portfolio. Making their ScotPlant debuts are the Kubota...
List of Flannery machines at ScotPlant 2026

Flannery to use ScotPlant debut to strengthen presence north of the border

FLANNERY Plant Hire will make its ScotPlant debut this year as the business embarks on the next phase of growth and investment across Scotland. Having...

Mandatory reporting of overturned plant machinery proposed in HSE RIDDOR overhaul

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on plans to overhaul the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR). HSE...
FASSI F705R.2.7 HXP Techno

Alltruck Group to highlight complete fleet solutions at ScotPlant 2026

Alltruck Group is out to make a major impact at ScotPlant 2026 with a wide range of specialist vehicles and fleet solutions on display. As...