GAP confirms dual view dumper investment
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Hire Solutions has invested almost £3 million in dual view dumpers from Wacker Neuson.
The firm recently took delivery of its first 6t...
Point of Rental innovation ‘revolutionises’ equipment hire and rental sales
POINT of Rental has revealed that its Syrinx and Syrinx 365 platforms now integrate 'seamlessly' with SitePad CRM, a tool built for the plant...
Stirling event to discuss plant-based card schemes
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is to host a meeting in Stirling in January to discuss the issue of construction plant card schemes.
The Stirling...
Atlas Copco launches largest ZBC energy storage system
ATLAS Copco has launched what it described as the 'largest energy storage system (ESS) available on the market'.
The ZBC 1000-1200 delivers 1MW of power...
Double award success for GAP’s joint MD
GAP'S joint MD Iain Anderson won two prizes at the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Awards.
He was honoured at the Glasgow ceremony in the...
Hitachi unveils ‘groundbreaking’ excavator concept at bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) N.V. (HCME) has unveiled its vision for the future of construction equipment at bauma 2025, in the shape of its...
GAP bags top family award at national ceremony
GAP Hire Solutions won the ‘Property & Construction Family Business of the Year’ category at the Family Business of the Year Awards 2019.
The firm's...
Malcolm enhances quarry operations with £1.1m investment in Cat equipment
MALCOLM Construction has invested more than £1 million in new Caterpillar machinery, supplied by Finning.
The haul includes two Cat 745 three-axle articulated trucks and...
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...
CITB provides over £3.2 million in grant support to plant sector
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released new figures, which reveal the organisation provided almost £130 million in grant support for construction employers...
Business is ‘booming’ for access firm
AN access firm has taken delivery of eight Genie booms after making a multi-million pound order at the recent Intermat show in Paris.
Eccles-headquartered Quick...
Machine supplier gears up for Royal Highland Show charity challenge
MACHINERY supplier Conagri is gearing up for a quirky charity challenge at the upcoming Royal Highland Show.
Pink or black? That’s the choice entrants into...
Caterpillar marks 40,000th dozer milestone
THE 40,000th Caterpillar large dozer has rolled off the production line in Illinois, USA.
The keys to the milestone machine - a D11T - were...
Abdie Solutions expands with new HQ and recruitment drive
PERTH-based bulk handling and storage systems specialist, Abdie Solutions, has announced a major expansion, with the firm moving into new HQ five times the...
Young Plant adds Bergmann and Dieci machines to offering
YOUNG Plant Sales has been confirmed as a dealer for the Bergmann 3000 and 4000 series of dumpers and Dieci telehandlers throughout Scotland.
The brands...
Annual JCB run raises thousands for charity
ALMOST 450 runners braved soaring temperatures to compete in the annual JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run - raising £4,300 for the NSPCC.
The competitors...
New innovations on display at Finlay open days
Molson Finlay and Finlay Scotland have announced they will host an open event on September 16 and 17 to show off their latest kit.
CEA provides progress update on manifesto pledges
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has published a progress update on its manifesto, which was launched a year ago setting out the priorities for...
Busy year for ‘red and white army’ of machines
TAKEUCHI has reported a ‘very successful’ year for its excavator range from 1 to 16-tonnes.
The manufacturer told Project Plant that Scottish dealers – AT...
Trimble Ready option available for new line of Hyundai dozers
TRIMBLE and Hyundai Construction Equipment have announced the availability of a Trimble Ready 3D option for the new line of Hyundai HD130A bulldozers for customers...
Brewster Bros celebrate double award success
LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Bros is celebrating a double success at The Herald Family Business Awards 2019.
The firm won the the Business Innovation Award for the...
CASE confirms upgrades to 580SV backhoe loader
CASE Construction Equipment has updated its 580SV backhoe loader with a host of improvements designed to cut operating costs and increase productivity.
A new transmission...
‘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...
Kubota UK earns award recognition for retrofit kit
KUBOTA UK has expressed its delight after triumphing in the Alternative Power Innovation category at the PlantWorx 2025 Innovation Awards.
The company was recognised for...
Hyundai at forefront of project to develop hydrogen fuel excavators
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has teamed up with Hyundai Motor Group to develop what the firm describes as the world’s first hydrogen-powered construction equipment
Red Rhino launches upgraded 5000+ jaw crusher
RED Rhino Crushers has announced improvements to its 5000+ jaw crusher, designed to boost crushing capacity and operational speed for demolition, construction, and skip...
Hillhead postponed by 12 months
THIS year's Hillhead exhibition has been postponed by a year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The move means Plantworx, which had previously been scheduled for...
Executive Hire Show organisers hail ‘fantastic momentum’ for 2026 event
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show 2026 have revealed that over 90% of the floor space is already sold.
A host of first-time exhibitors are...
Kobelco hails latest model the ‘obvious choice’ in 12-14t class
KOBELCO has launched the SK130LC-11 excavator in the 12-14 tonne operating class.
The manufacturer cited 'precise manufacturing and high-tech design' as helping to set high...
Budget leaves key questions unanswered for construction equipment sector
THE autumn budget offers 'little direct reassurance for the construction equipment industry', according to Viki Bell, chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA).
Ms...
