Finning completes John F Hunt acquisition
FINNING UK has completed the acquisition of John F Hunt Power Group.
Approximately 145 John F Hunt Power Group employees will join the wider Finning...
Civils contractor snaps up latest TRACTO HDD machine
MCFADDEN Civils is a family-run civil engineering business that undertakes water contracts, road-service works, industrial-estate developments, and major earth-moving projects across Ireland and Scotland.
Founded...
Specialist training helps Scottish officers recover stolen plant
SPECIALIST police training funded by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) through revenues generated by the CESAR Scheme has reportedly helped officers in Scotland identify...
Soaring cost of diesel is ‘hammer blow’ for Scottish plant industry
THE President of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has urged the UK Government to take 'swift and decisive' action to address the soaring...
Scottish Civil Engineering Awards 2026 winners announced
A project to upgrade three remote harbours to accommodate the next generation of ferries, peatland restoration work surrounding Loch Katrine, and a city campus...
Develon adds fifth model to Series 9 smart excavator portfolio
DEVELON has announced the launch of the new DX300LC-9 32-tonne crawler excavator.
The model joins the Series 9 smart excavator range and offers the same...
Hyundai completes B-X electric forklift range
HYUNDAI Material Handling has completed its B-X electric forklift range with the launch of the 10-13 tonne and 16-18 tonne models.
The manufacturer now offers...
Orkney business transitions to latest generation of Cat pavers
ORKNEY-based surfacing and contracting company BDS Plant Hire (Orkney) has transitioned to the latest generation of large Cat pavers in a bid to enhance...
Powerscreen anniversary event celebrates the people behind 60 years of progress
AN event has been held at Powerscreen's manufacturing centre of excellence in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, as the brand's 60th anniversary celebrations continued.
Named 'PowerFest', employees,...
Speedy Hire invests in 25,000 Hilti assets under ‘landmark’ agreement
SPEEDY Hire has announced a multi-million-pound investment in new Hilti technology, acquiring 25,000 assets as part of a rolling five-year agreement.
Described as one of...
Tributes paid to Scottish plant industry leader Gordon Bow
TRIBUTES have been paid to Scottish plant industry stalwart Gordon Bow, who has sadly passed away.
Gordon was the founder of Broxburn-based Gordon Bow Plant...
Sunbelt Rentals teams up with Primary Engineer to inspire next generation
SUNBELT Rentals has announced a new partnership with Primary Engineer, designed to inspire the next generation of workers.
Through the partnership, Sunbelt Rentals will support...
George Bamford to become joint chairman of JCB
JCB has announced that George Bamford is to become joint chairman alongside his father, Lord Bamford, in the first change at the top of...
Steelwrist appoints new CEO
JON Lind will become CEO of the Terratech Group and Steelwrist at the start of November, succeeding Stefan Stockhaus who is stepping down after...
Apprenticeship providers set for funding boost
PROVIDERS of apprenticeships are to see their funding rise by 10% in 2027-28, the Scottish Government has announced.
Modern apprenticeship contribution rates support the training...
Flannery adds scores of new Kubota models to plant fleet
FLANNERY Plant Hire has added 97 new Kubota models to its plant fleet.
The haul includes 62 KX016-4 mini-excavators to meet the needs of a utility...
Miller Plant makes significant investment in new Cat machines
INVERURIE-based Miller Plant has invested £1.7 million in new Cat machinery and technology, including two Cat 730 articulated trucks.
The fourth generation family-owned business has purchased seven...
Advanced collision avoidance technology launched for scissor lifts
AERIAL work platform specialist Sinoboom has launched a new collision avoidance system for scissor lifts and mast lifts.
The solution is designed to address the shortcomings...
Scottish construction market research reveals reasons for ‘cautious optimism’
NEW research from construction and property management consultant Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has found that the Scottish market is 'holding strong'.
In its Construction Market...
SPOA launches landmark research programme into the future workforce
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced the launch of a new research programme aimed at developing a better understanding of how the...
Manitou Group and HD Construction Equipment confirm partnership agreement
MANITOU Group and HD Construction Equipment have announced a cross-distribution partnership agreement for dedicated construction ranges.
Through the alliance, Manitou Group will expand its portfolio...
Wire Cranes buys UK’s first LTM 1090-4.3
WIRE Cranes has taken delivery of the UK's first Liebherr LTM 1090-4.3 mobile crane.
The 90-tonne model was showcased on the Liebherr stand at Vertikal...
Sunbelt Rentals achieves Supply Chain Sustainability School gold level membership
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has been awarded gold level membership by the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), reflecting its work across environmental and...
New MD appointed at SMT GB
SMT has announced the appointment of Phil Battle as MD for Great Britain.
Effective from the start of October, the move has been hailed as...
CPA appoints training and skills support manager
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the appointment of Mel Edwards as training and skills support manager.
The new member-facing role has been created...
Manitou digital event returns to discuss sustainability challenges
MANITOU Group has confirmed the return of its digital event, 'On the way up', dedicated to sustainability challenges across its entire ecosystem.
Taking place on...
Eagle Recycling bolsters its crushing and screening hire offering
EAGLE Recycling has strengthened its crushing and screening hire offering with the purchase of a new Powerscreen 1000 Maxtrak cone crusher, supplied by Blue...
Molson Scotland adds Bell ADTs to portfolio
MOLSON Scotland has confirmed it has been appointed as the official Bell ADT dealer north of the border.
The move follows the success of Molson...
Bobcat to showcase new and updated compact wheel loaders
BOBCAT is presenting the new L100 and updated L85 compact wheel loaders for the first time at GaLaBau in Nuremberg, Germany this week.
Both models...
West Lothian Council’s new JCB machines helped repair over 2,000 potholes in August
WEST Lothian Council's new JCB Pothole Pro machines allowed it to carry out 2,145 road repairs in August.
The local authority anticipates that the new...
