SER introduces 75-tonne excavators to rental fleet for the first time
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has snapped up the company's first Caterpillar 374 excavator, introducing 75-tonne excavators to its rental fleet for the first time.
The...
‘UK first’ fibre tower crane installed at naval base
LIEBHERR has assembled the UK’s first 1188 EC-H 40 Fibre tower crane at Portsmouth Naval Base.
Bought by KBS Maritime on behalf of the Royal...
Hodge Plant appointed Hyundai material handling dealer for Scotland
HODGE Plant Ltd has been appointed as a Hyundai material handling dealer for Scotland.
Building on an established partnership with HD Hyundai Construction Equipment, the...
Sandvik confirms senior appointment
SANDVIK has announced the appointment of Helen Blomqvist as president of the Machining business area and new member of the group executive management, effective...
Kobelco to acquire 70% stake in CNH’s construction equipment business
KOBELCO has agreed a deal to acquire the construction equipment business operated by CNH Industrial N.V. and its affiliates.
Kobelco and CNH have entered into...
CPA Gala Dinner celebrates milestone anniversary
MORE than 300 guests gathered at St George’s Hall in Liverpool for the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Gala Dinner 2026.
The event brought together members,...
Volvo earns award recognition for digital innovation
VOLVO Construction Equipment has won a Red Dot Design Award for its Integrated Volvo Co-Pilot, recognising its approach to creating a 'seamless' digital experience...
New growth coalition formed to strengthen industry’s voice
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has led the establishment of the Construction Growth Coalition (CGC), a newly formed group that aims to provide an...
Mabey Hire ramps up mental health focus with Mates in Mind partnership
MABEY Hire has added the Mates in Mind logo across its temporary works equipment and sites, as part of its commitment to raise awareness...
Biffa to acquire Enva’s general recycling business
AN agreement has been struck for Biffa to acquire Enva's general recycling businesses in Scotland and England.
The businesses provide commercial, industrial, and construction and...
HRN to close Balbeggie depot
HRN has confirmed that its Balbeggie depot in Perthshire will close on Friday 13 November 2026, with operations moving to the company's existing depots...
Report highlights need for construction skills investment to meet Scotland’s project pipeline
NEW analysis from the CITB has revealed that construction skills in Scotland need investment if it is to deliver a potential over £100 billion...
Molson Group and UK subsidiaries enter administration
MOLSON Group Limited (MGL) and its UK subsidiaries have entered administration following 'challenging' trading conditions, with 203 employees immediately being made redundant.
Ross Connock, Tom...
JCB digger-themed badges raise £12,500 for Poppy Appeal
JCB employees have helped to raise thousands of pounds for this year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal by snapping up commemorative digger-themed pin badges.
The...
Wacker Neuson dumper stolen from West Dunbartonshire site
A Wacker Neuson dumper (registration, BD72 EOR) has been stolen from a site in Alexandria.
Police are appealing for information, with the theft taking place...
Blue Machinery Scotland and Murray Plant set for fresh chapter following MBO
BLUE Machinery Scotland and its wholly owned subsidiary, Murray Plant, are set to embark on a new chapter following the completion of a management...
Landmark peatland restoration project complete at Backwater Reservoir in Angus
SCOTTISH Water has completed one of its largest peatland restoration projects to date in Angus, with help from contractor Mackenzie Construction and specialist partner...
Portable power innovation earns Instagrid Green Apple Award
INSTAGRID GO, the 110 V portable power supply from Instagrid, has won a 2026 International Green Apple Award for environmental best practice.
Selected from more...
Industry-led e-learning module aims to help drive sustainable plant operations
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and Flannery Plant Hire have teamed up to develop a new e-learning initiative designed...
Hitachi launches education initiative to inspire future workers
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has launched a new educational initiative in a bid to inspire the next generation of workers.
The company’s rental division is...
Liebherr integrates cross-manufacturer communication standard into new wheeled excavators
LIEBHERR has announced it is integrating the cross-manufacturer MiC 4.0 BUS communication standard into its Generation 8 wheeled excavators.
The aim is to enhance the...
Sandvik completes acquisition of equipment simulator provider
SANDVIK has completed the acquisition of ThoroughTec Simulation, a South Africa–based provider of equipment simulators and simulator-based training for the global mining industry.
ThoroughTec will...
Hire firm increases flexibility for customers with electric equipment investment
H. E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd has invested over £1 million in SANY machinery, including a significant order of STH625E electric telehandlers.
The wider order...
Safedem completes Cumnock project with support of local youngster
SAFEDEM has completed the demolition of the former George McTurk Court in Cumnock and told of its delight at the interest of a local...
Terex agrees deal to to acquire Keestrack
TEREX Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Keestrack, a manufacturer of mobile crushing, screening and related equipment.
Founded in Belgium in 1988, Keestrack...
Sunbelt Rentals shows continued support for cycle safety initiative
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has supported the City of London Police by taking part in a second Exchanging Places Cycle Safety event.
The aim...
Komatsu launches 3D Machine Guidance Flex for non-excavators
KOMATSU Europe has announced it is extending its Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance offering to bulldozers, wheel loaders, dump trucks and other equipment with...
Acetech Metals equipment set for online auction
METAL processing lines, heavy-duty handling machinery and associated plant previously operated by Acetech Metals are being offered for sale via online auction.
The dispersal follows...
Hyundai introduces new 28-tonne materials handler to European market
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment is launching a new 28-tonne materials handler to the European market.
The HW270A MH is aimed at customers looking for a powerful...
CASE confirms collaboration with acclaimed alpinist for high-altitude projects
CASE machines will support woodland management and high-altitude construction projects in the mountains around Bergamo, including the restoration of a refuge at 2,200 metres...
