Metso distributor welcomes double crusher launch
MCHALE Plant Sales has welcomed the launch of two new Metso crushers.
The Metso distributor for the UK and Ireland attended the launch in Germany...
One conversation can save a life
By Sarah Bolton, Lighthouse Charity CEO
The people behind the numbers
For those that follow our charity news, you will already know that earlier this week...
CEA announces new awards programme for 2027
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced the launch of a new industry awards programme.
The inaugural CEA Awards will take place on the evening...
NPC strengthens business development team with experienced hire
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) has appointed construction industry equipment stalwart Andy King to its team of pile cropping experts.
His remit is to help customers...
GGR Group to debut 40-tonne capacity tracked carrier at Vertikal Days
GGR Group has announced plans to launch the UK’s first 40-tonne capacity tracked carrier at Vertikal Days 2026.
The Croco40 offers a new option for...
Lighthouse Charity launches urgent appeal as demand for services hits record levels
THE Lighthouse Charity is launching an urgent appeal to raise £200,000 as demand for its services reach record levels.
So far this year, the number...
Plans unveiled for first construction-specific deaf awareness and hearing loss training programme
PLANS to create the first construction-specific deaf awareness and hearing loss training programme have been announced.
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Bovis, RNID, Unseen Aware,...
Electrocutions and electric shocks are largest cause of powered access fatalities and major incidents
IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2026 has revealed that electrocutions and electric shocks were the top cause of fatalities and major incidents involving powered access...
EvoQuip’s new Falcon incline screen soars into action
EvoQuip has launched a new high-capacity finishing screen for use across a range of applications.
The Falcon 1630 can process up to 500 tph depending...
Datatag appoints new sales and marketing director
DATATAG has announced the appointment of Craig Watson as its new sales and marketing director.
A qualified agricultural engineer, Craig combines a technical background with...
SER supplies over 20 machines to RJ McLeod for UK’s largest dry dock expansion
MORE than 20 machines from Stevens Equipment Rental are helping RJ McLeod carry out work on the UK's largest dry dock expansion at Kishorn...
SPOA confirms recipients of 2026 Youth Sports Sponsorship programme
RUGBY, curling, football and bowling clubs are among the latest teams to benefit from the Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) Youth Sports Sponsorship programme.
The initiative aims...
Volvo begins customer testing of first EC500 Electric pre-build excvator
VOLVO Construction Equipment has commenced customer testing of the first ever EC500 Electric pre-build machine in Norway.
Equipped with both battery and grid-connected capability, including...
New features confirmed for Plantworx 2027
ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2027 have revealed the event is taking shape, with new live demonstration features, three dedicated indoor theatres, growing industry association involvement,...
World record proves hydrogen innovation can be part of the solution for the future
Dan Gilkes reports from America on JCB's successful attempt to break the land speed world record
Global plant and equipment manufacturer JCB has set a...
Rygor launches plans sales trainee and mentorship programme
RYGOR Group has announced the launch of a new plant sales trainee and mentorship programme, designed to identify and develop the next generation of...
Conquip targets Scottish growth after opening new Livingston base
CONQUIP Engineering Group is targeting growth in Scotland after opening a new base in Livingston.
The firm, which exhibited at ScotPlant 2026 in April, specialises...
Customised machines aid Cairngorms wildfire response
EAST Lothian-based Evans Engineering Solutions helped to tackle the recent Cairngorms wildfire after supplying a customised machine described as ‘one of the best firefighting...
LiuGong to strengthen coverage in the north
LiuGong is adopting a targeted approach to growing its market share in the UK and hopes to add more dealers to its network to...
Blackwood Training sees huge rise in career pivoters
BLACKWOOD Training is experiencing a sharp rise in individuals looking to transition from other careers to become plant operators, Project Plant has learnt.
The Stewarton-based...
‘Striking’ Merlo rotating telehandler shows its steel on first project
WM W.M. Rose & Sons has delivered a striking custom black Merlo Roto R50.26 S Plus to DS Steel, a specialist in steel-framed buildings.
The...
Blairgowrie site central to Gordons’ growth plans
GORDONS Construction Equipment has tipped customers to benefit from the opening of the firm’s new Blairgowrie depot following an expansion of the company’s product...
Nixon targets Scottish infrastructure projects with modular offering
NIXON Hire is ramping up its modular building capabilities in Scotland following the introduction of a Modular Buildings Centre of Excellence, complementing its already...
Hydrogen-powered backhoe paves way for zero-carbon sites
Dan Gilkes gets behind the wheel of the new JCB 3CX Hydrogen backhoe loader, as equipment manufacturers invest in greener machines that deliver comparable...
Hard rock makes jaw crusher easy choice for Breedon at Daviot Quarry
CONSTRUCTION materials specialist Breedon has added a Finlay J-1480 jaw crusher to its fleet in an effort to increase production of blasted material whilst...
Another level: Astec machines prove their worth in Scotland
ALLOA-based O’Kane Equipment Solutions has been appointed the official distributor for Astec’s crushing, screening and washing equipment across Scotland and northern England.
With multiple units...
Hillhead 2026 proves demand for in-person events is alive and well
HILLHEAD 2026 was another resounding success, with the event welcoming a record 627 exhibitors and over 18,000 unique visitors over three days.
As ever, the...
Hire firms benefit from keeping it in the family
GAP Group has expressed its delight after winning the Large Business of the Year category at the Scotland Business of the Year Awards 2026.
The...
New plant simulator suite at Forth Valley College will help drive industry skills goals
THE curriculum at Forth Valley College’s (FVC) new state-of-the-art Multi-Vehicle Driving Simulator Suite will be driven by industry needs, reflecting the learning institute’s ambition...
Sunward adds to UK dealer network
SUNWARD has strengthened its UK dealer network with the appointment of EP Industries to cover Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.
Based in Derbyshire and founded...
