Metso McHale Plant Sales

Metso dealer goes for gold in partnership programme

MCHALE Plant Sales, UK and Ireland distributor of Metso crushers and screening equipment, has announced it has been chosen as the first 'Gold' level...
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App lets you manage fleet from the beach

CASE Construction Equipment has launched a new app which allows business owners to manage their fleet when they’re in the field, on the road...
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Steelwrist to mark landmark year with several product launches

STEELWRIST is set to mark 20 years in business this year with the introduction of several new products. The tiltrotator manufacturer was founded in Sweden...

Rental giant invests in eco-friendly lighting solutions for rail industry

SUNBELT Rentals has invested an initial £850,000 in new Trime and PELI lighting solutions for the rail sector. Eight different lighting units have been acquired,...
GAP pumps and generators

GAP expands pumps and generator fleet in the north of Scotland

GAP Hire Solutions has announced it has made a major investment in pumps and generators to enhance service capabilities across the north of Scotland. Located...
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Lightlift comes up trumps in tight spots

THE ‘compact and lightweight’ features of a Hinowa boom lift reportedly solved a tough access challenge for a property maintenance firm in Greenock recently. The...
ECL Civil Engineering Kobelco machines

Civils specialist puts its faith in Kobelco excavators

ECL Civil Engineering Ltd sealed a deal for 20 new Kobelco excavators. The move builds upon over five years of collaboration between Bedfordshire-based ECL and...

EC does it for Engcon

TILTROTATOR manufacturer Engcon is to begin production on its largest automatic hydraulic connector to date – the EC-Oil 80. The connecter is intended to allow...
SPOA youth sports sponsorship

New SPOA initiative offers sponsorship for Scotland’s youth sports clubs

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced the launch of a youth sports sponsorship programme to support under-16s sports clubs across Scotland. Now open...

Mecalac lands 85-unit dumper deal

MECALAC has announced a national supply agreement with H.E. Services (Plant Hire), which will see 85 site dumpers supplied to the hire firm. Manufactured at...
Collett and Sons 198Te transformer delivery

‘Meticulous’ planning helps Collett transport 198Te transformer to Gretna site

HEAVY haulage specialist Collett and Sons has completed the transportation and final installation of a 198Te transformer from Heysham Port to Gretna Grid Stability Facility. Measuring...
ScotPlant 2014

ScotPlant 2014 is in the books

ScotPlant 2014 - another successful trade show at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, witnessed magnificent machine debuts and the usual flurry of big-money deals,...
Cat 775 off-highway truck

New Cat 775 off-highway truck spotlighted at bauma

CATERPILLAR Inc has been showcasing the new Cat 775 off-highway truck at bauma 2025 this week. The machine is the first next generation design of...

Election success: A-Plant places huge welfare unit order

A-Plant Accommodation is investing over £1.4 million on 68 static welfare units from Genquip Groundhog - some of which were used as polling stations during the election. The...
Komatsu HD605-10 rigid dump truck

Komatsu adds new rigid dump truck to portfolio

KOMATSU Europe is adding the HD605-10 rigid dump truck to its portfolio. The model is said to offer enhanced engine power and torque, along with...

Mecalac dumpers prove their versatility

VERSATILE Equipment has completed a major supply agreement with Knights Brown, which involved the firm providing five TA10P heavy-duty Mecalac forward-tip site dumpers to...
Fiona Hyslop MSP

A9 Dualling project gathers pace as major works begin between Tomatin and Moy

MAJOR construction works are now underway on the third section of the A9 Dualling Programme between Tomatin and Moy. Transport Scotland said momentum also continues across the...

Glasgow hire firm nets top safety award

GAP will be presented with a top award for health and safety at a ceremony in Glasgow in September. The hire specialist has achieved Gold...
David Jarvie

Introducing the 36th president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association

Recently elected Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president David Jarvie has set out the main priorities for his two-year tenure – with addressing skills...

Landmark Case – equipment giants take biggest ever stand

CASE Construction Equipment will be occupying the largest stand in the history of ScotPlant. Case, together with Hodge Plant, their newly appointed dealer in Scotland,...
Volvo crawler excavator

Volvo confirms investment in global crawler excavator production

VOLVO CE has announced a global investment in crawler excavator production at three key sites. The manufacturer explained the move is designed to meet growing...

Terex Trucks names Apprentice of the Year

22-YEAR-OLD Edward Massey has been named Terex Trucks' Apprentice of the Year. He is currently studying for a BEng (Hons) in computer-aided mechanical engineering while...

Sandvik completes acquisition of Osa Demolition Equipment

SANDVIK has announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Osa Demolition Equipment (OSA), an Italian-based manufacturer of demolition tools and hydraulic hammers. OSA...

Mabey Hire’s platform for success

Mabey Hire has supplied equipment to allow testing of platforms ahead of a major task to paint the 1.7-mile-long Queensferry Crossing.
Krister Blomgren, CEO engcon and Francesco Quaranta, HCME President and CEO

engcon signs deal with Hitachi to increase tiltrotator usage in Europe

ENGCON has signed an agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) to supply products to its dealers and distributors. The mutually non-exclusive deal is...

Electric digger deal ramps up hirer’s plans for sustainable solutions

JCB has revealed details of its largest fleet deal to date for its new electric mini excavator. A-Plant has invested more than £350,000 in ten 19C-1E...
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CITB launches Training Provider Network to help drive change

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Training Provider Network (TPN) – which will be a single network of approved, quality assured...

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...
GAP team at PlantWorx

GAP Hire Solutions to present complete site set-up at PlantWorx 2025

GAP Hire Solutions will present a complete site set-up at PlantWorx 2025 next week, designed to showcase the span of products and services from across...

Orkney contractor opts for a Volvo double

AN Orkney-based groundworks specialist has snapped up two new Volvo excavators. Andrew Sinclair Contractors of Kirkwall has opted to buy an EC140E and an EC200E, replacing a...