Saved by the Bell: Argyll firm in show of loyalty
A&L McCrae has continued its association with Bell Equipment with the purchase of two B30E Articulated Dump Truck (ADTs), following unsuccessful trials with another...
Quick off the mark: latest X-Series model treads well-worn path
JCB has expanded its X-Series crawler excavator portfolio with the launch of the 145XR – a second reduced tailswing model. Here, Dan Gilkes gets...
Jock’s flair for innovation is key ‘driver’ of success
JOCK Bryce has been operating, designing and developing post drivers for 39 years. When he decided 20 years ago to enter the commercial market...
Finning and Flannery Plant Hire agree £65 million machinery deal
FINNING UK & Ireland has secured a bumper deal to supply Flannery Plant Hire with £65 million of Cat machinery this year.
Over the past...
Bathgate haulage firm crowned king of the road
BATHGATE-based haulage firm D&J Sibbald has scooped a prestigious award at the Transport News Scottish Rewards event, held recently in Glasgow.
The family-run business took the ‘Scottish...
Trade body confirms promotion of Viki Bell to CEO
VIKI Bell has been appointed CEO of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), moving up from her role as director of operations.
The appointment has been...
Triple success for A-Plant at awards ceremony
A-PLANT is celebrating a hat-trick of accolades at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2018.
The firm was named Plant, Tool & Equipment Hire Company of...
DEVELON and Leica Geosystems launch integrated 3D machine guidance system for excavators
LEICA Geosystems and DEVELON have launched the Leica MC1 3D machine guidance system as a retrofit option for the latest excavator models.
The system is...
£2 million Mecalac dumper deal secured
NORTHERN Ireland-based Mecalac dealer Sleator Plant has landed a record-breaking deal worth over £2 million with CP Hire for 95 site dumpers.
The kit will be...
Lighthouse Charity confirms ‘record’ year of support for construction community
THE Lighthouse Charity has published its 2024 Impact Report, which highlights 'record' milestones and support for the construction community in the UK and Ireland.
The...
Plantworx 2019 to feature dozens of new exhibitors
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2019 have confirmed the event is now more than 75% sold out. 97% of the digging demonstration areas have also been...
CECA Scotland unveils new strategy to address labour shortages
CECA Scotland has unveiled a new strategy, designed to address labour shortages within the civil engineering sector.
The organisation said that, with over £70 billion...
Terex Trucks targets growth in Russia with new dealer appointment
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks has appointed a new dealer in Russia.
Mining Eurasia, based in Moscow, will be the manufacturer's official distributor of articulated haulers in...
Centurion expands UK presence with acquisition of Aerial Platforms Limited
CENTURION Group has completed the acquisition of Aerial Platforms Limited, a specialist rental provider of powered access lifting equipment.
Headquartered in Leigh, Greater Manchester, with...
Engcon to triple production capacity with multi-million pound investment
ENGCON has announced plans to triple production capabilities with an investment exceeding £7.5 million.
The manufacturer said the investment programme is part of its commitment to...
GGR Group named UK distributor for Ganterud levelling yokes
LIFTING specialist GGR Group has become an official UK distributor for Ganterud, a manufacturer of advanced levelling yokes.
The partnership expands GGR's product portfolio with...
Every machine is ‘big and pretty bespoke’
SKENE Group’s long-standing relationship with Finlay Scotland has resulted in the purchase of four new machines in an order worth £2 million.
A J-1480 jaw...
Speedy Hire and Prostate Cancer UK team up on awareness campaign
SPEEDY Hire has announced a new charity partnership with Prostate Cancer UK.
Together, they are launching a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer...
Construction sector helps boost Scottish economic growth
MANUFACTURING and construction sectors have ensured Scotland’s economy has grown for the ninth consecutive quarter, according to official Scottish Government statistics.
Latest Gross Domestic Product...
Field trials begin for Komatsu diesel trolley power agnostic truck
KOMATSU has teamed up with Boliden on a project to commission and start field trials for the first diesel trolley truck in its new...
Hire firm looks to set Gold standard in safety
GAP Hire Solutions has revealed the firm's health and safety performance has resulted in a RoSPA Gold Award for the second year in succession.
Sibbald open event offers a flavour of training innovations
SCORES of attendees had the opportunity to explore the facilities and witness live demonstrations at the recent Sibbald Training open day event, held at...
Ground contractor opts for a Volvo double
A South Lanarkshire groundwork specialist has snapped up two new Volvo excavators for its contracting and land clearance business.
Tarbrax-based MW Groundworks has added a 14-tonne...
Stevens Equipment Rental adds 38 new Volvos in major fleet investment
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has marked its 50th anniversary with the addition of 38 high-spec Volvo machines.
The new models will be delivered to the...
JCB design engineer scoops top apprentice award
JCB design engineer Louise Meredith (21) is celebrating after winning a national apprentice award.
Louise won the Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year accolade...
Dragon Equipment launches diesel hybrid crusher on first day of PlantWorx 2025
DRAGON Equipment has officially launched its new CR550 Diesel Hybrid Crusher on the first day of PlantWorx 2025.
Weighing just under 2,800kg and measuring 1,300mm...
Site dumpers stolen from TDL’s Coatbridge base
TDL Equipment has revealed that two Mecalac site dumpers were stolen from its Coatbridge depot over the weekend - and are offering a reward...
Liebherr expands digital integration with Unicontrol on G8 dozers
LIEBHERR has announced that its Generation 8 crawler dozers can now be connected to Unicontrol machine control systems via Liebherr Unicontrol Easy Link.
This enables...
‘New generation’ pile cutter enters the market
MR Cropper has launched a new generation hydraulically-driven cutter for concrete piles that is described as being 'safer and up to five times faster' than...
CEA calls for growth and investment to be key themes in Autumn Budget
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has called for growth and investment to be at the heart of the upcoming Autumn Budget.
The organisation was responding...
