Sustainable equipment innovation is key for Vp

§ VP plc is leading the way in the construction industry when it comes to decarbonisation and setting the standards for a more sustainable future. The...

Metso dealer plans ‘top team’ presence at ScotPlant 2024

METSO UK dealer McHale Plant Sales has announced it is planning a ‘top team’ presence to mark the firm’s ScotPlant debut in April. The business...

JCB and Leica Geosystems team up on new factory-fitted machine control solutions

JCB and Leica Geosystems are teaming up to offer factory-fitted 2D and 3D-ready semi-automated excavator control solutions. The solutions - known as INTELLIGRADE - will...

Plantworx exhibition confirms new venue for 2025

THE organisers of the Plantworx exhibition have confirmed a new destination for the show in 2025. The 6th biennial Plantworx will be held on 23-25...

Troon quarry benefits from three new Cat machines

MATERIALS supplier Hillhouse Group has invested in three new Cat machines following a fleet production study by Finning UK & Ireland to increase production...
Bobcat S630 skid-steer loader

Bobcat adds to skid-steer loader portfolio

BOBCAT has introduced new Stage V versions of the company’s M-Series S630 and S650 skid-steer loaders, designed for European markets. Customers can now choose between...
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HD Hyundai completes hat-trick of launches at Hillhead

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment launched two heavy crawler excavator models and its largest wheel loader at Hillhead 2024. The manufacturer unveiled its largest Stage V...
Develon DX235RTF-7

Develon adds new tunnelling excavator to special application portfolio

DEVELON has added a new tunnelling excavator to its portfolio of special application machines. The DX235RTF-7 is based on the manufacturer's DX235LCR-7 reduced radius crawler...
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Rokbak trucks are pick of the bunch for Canadian aggregates producer

ROKBAK RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers are helping sand and gravel producer FT Aggregates to achieve its ambitions in Canada. The business supplies aggregates to the...
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Louise Hazel elected new chair of AMPS

LOUISE Hazel, MD at IPU Group, has been elected chair of AMPS - the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems. She succeeds...

Merlo expands construction dealer network

MERLO has expanded its construction dealer network with the appointment of Dunrave Plant Services. Located four miles from the M4 corridor in the valley of...
Hitachi machines at ScotPlant 2024

New Hitachi development aims to ‘transform’ fleet management

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has launched a new 'all-in-one' fleet management system, designed to empower its dealer network and customers by streamlining their...
Astrak GeoXD buckets

Astrak has buckets of ambition for new range

Brandon White, internal sales manager at Kirkcaldy-based Astrak, tells Project Plant about the impact of adding buckets to the firm’s portfolio, and plans to...

FAYAT Group completes Mecalac acquisition

FAYAT Group has completed its buyout of the Mecalac Group. The firm has acquired a 100% stake in the business, which offers construction equipment including...
Sunbelt Rentals hydrogen innovation

Hydrogen journey underpins commitment to brighter, greener future

Phil Parker, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, provides an update on the company’s journey with hydrogen The topic of hydrogen as a sustainable...
New Holland W40X Electric Power

New Holland wins major design prize for electric compact wheel loader

NEW Holland has won a GOOD DESIGN® award for its W40X Electric Power compact wheel loader. The award is described as one of the world’s...

Scots construction employment at lowest level since June 2017

SCOTTISH construction employment has hit a two-year low, according to figures highlighted by the Scottish Building Federation. Overall performance of the industry north of the...
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Scottish construction workloads fall flat, but outlook is more optimistic

NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland fell 'broadly flat' through the final quarter of 2024, however surveyors are more optimistic about the...
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Bar set high for ScotPlant 2020

MEMORIES of the sun-kissed ScotPlant 2018 exhibition are still fresh in the mind – but attention has now turned to ScotPlant 2020. We’re now less...
Solwaybank Wind Farm

Blair Hill Wind Farm proposals tipped to unlock £165 million boost to local economy

RENEWABLE energy specialist RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for its 14-turbine Blair Hill Wind...

‘Every day’s a school day in this industry’

MARK Proudfoot has been appointed head of sales at Molson Young Plant Sales and is on a mission to increase the Doune-headquartered firm’s market...
Jennings BCE invests in Cat VisionLink technology

Fleet management investment pays dividends for Jennings BCE

FINNING has revealed how it used Cat VisionLink technology to deliver 'significant' reductions in idle time and increased profitability for Jennings BCE. VisionLink is a...

Concern over Scottish construction employment levels

THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has outlined concerns for the future of Scotland's construction sector after figures showed employment in the industry fell by...

New names join ScotPlant 2026 line-up

WITH less than a year to go, preparations are being ramped up for ScotPlant 2026 – the largest and most important show on the...

Atlas Copco’s Mark Ranger takes on BCAS VP role

THE British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Mark Ranger as its new vice president. Mark, who is business line manager oil-free air at Atlas...
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Rare footage shows ‘underground giant’ being lowered into Edinburgh chamber

FOOTAGE shot during a Scottish Water operation in Edinburgh has provided a rare glimpse of an underground giant described as vital in keeping the...
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IAPS Group names new MD

STEVE Couling will become managing director of IAPS Group from the 1st of September. Steve joins from vehicle-mounted access specialist Versalift UK, where he has been managing...
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Third generation engcon tiltrotators attract ‘great interest’ at bauma 2025

ENGCON has reported 'great interest' in its products at bauma 2025. The event included the world debut of the EC309 – the second model...
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Longevity and service key to new Toku deal

BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has completed a new deal with Yarwoods for a number of top of the range products including Toku Breakers and a Kinshofer Selector...

Scottish construction workloads ‘stable’ in first quarter of 2025

NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland were stable through the first quarter of 2025. The findings are according to the latest Royal Institution...