Scottish hauler manufacturer crowns top international dealers
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has crowned the winners of the Dealer of the Year awards for 2024.
Two dealers were honoured: PT Uniquip for...
Blue Group on par with new sponsorship deal
BLUE Group has signed a three-year deal to sponsor the Highland Golf Links annual Pro-Am event.
Held at three of Scotland's top courses - Castle Stuart Golf...
Engine rebuild gives much-loved excavator a new lease of life
FINNING has completed a reman engine and rebuild of a Cat 320E excavator for Kevin Woods Plant Hire.
Kevin Woods Plant Hire specialises in heavy earthworks,...
Break from tradition: patented IPS system launched on Epiroc breakers
EPIROC has announced a “world first” patented Intelligent Protection System (IPS), which the firm said will improve hydraulic breaker performance.
All of the company’s heavy...
Paris-headquartered firm announces partnership with Blackwood Plant Hire
HIBOO has announced a major expansion of its customer portfolio with the agreement of a three-year deal with Blackwood Plant Hire.
The Paris-headquartered software management...
Software specialist hopes to keep firms on track
SOFTWARE specialist inspHire has released new asset tracker functionality that integrates with Trackunit, JCB LiveLink and CanTrack to improve visibility of equipment.
The Asset Tracker...
CITB supports over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training
TO mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed it has supported over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental...
Doosan Bobcat aims to capitalise on India’s growing compact market
DOOSAN Bobcat has set its sights on the Indian compact construction machinery sector after opening a new backhoe loader plant in the country.
The manufacturer's...
Caterpillar confirms product upgrades for excavators
MACHINERY giant Caterpillar has announced a raft of updates for its hydraulic excavator portfolio as part of its annual product update (APU) initiative.
The enhancements...
DiPerk lands Speedy Hire maintenance deal
DiPerk, the authorised distributor of Perkins engines in the UK, has landed a contract from Speedy Hire to be its preferred supplier for repairs...
SANY puts safety first with enhanced cab designs and EVI innovation
SANY has announced the launch of enhanced cab designs and its integrated EVI (Equipment Visibility Intelligence) system across its range of excavators and telehandlers.
The...
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.
Construction tech drives efficiencies at BMW plant upgrade
NATTA Building Company has been trialling Trimble Earthworks UTS on one of its excavators for the first time at a project to construct a...
Hire giant splashes out on more dual view dumpers
A-PLANT has decided to invest in more Wacker Neuson dual view dumpers.
The hire firm said it is helping to improve site 'safety, sustainability and...
Liebherr has a handle on Fife double trouble
TWO Liebherr telehandlers have been proving their worth for Purvis Group at the firm’s recycling park close to its headquarters in Lochgelly, Fife.
Purvis recycles...
Molson to use fresh investment to develop facilities and brands
BGF has invested a further £11 million into construction equipment dealer Molson Group.
Molson said the cash will be used to develop the firm's existing...
Briggs & Stratton to showcase power solutions at PlantWorx 2025
BRIGGS & Stratton has announced plans to showcase a range of power solutions through its Vanguard brand at PlantWorx 2025 next month.
A highlight will...
Trade association CEO to stand down
GRAHAM Arundell, the CEO of the Hire Association Europe (HAE) and Event Hire Association (EHA), is to retire after thirteen years at the helm.
During...
Develon smart safety features put to the test in French field demo
DEVELON has announced it has conducted a successful field demonstration of the new DX230LC-9 23-tonne crawler excavator and its smart safety technologies, including the...
Deadline fast approaching for Finning’s 2020 apprentice scheme
FINNING has made a final call for budding engineers to apply for a place on its 2020 apprentice programme.
There are just two weeks left...
Lighthouse Charity Scotland West to hold 60th anniversary dinner
THE Lighthouse Charity Scotland West will hold its 60th anniversary dinner on Friday November 21 at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel.
Guests will be treated to...
Groundforce aligns attachments offering with launch of new division
GROUNDFORCE has announced the creation of a new attachments division, which will align Mr Cropper, Sandhurst and Piletec under one collective brand.
The firm said Groundforce...
Line-up revealed for SPOA Annual Dinner 2026
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed the line-up for its 2026 Annual Dinner as tickets go on sale.
Sports broadcaster and football pundit...
JCB praised for food aid initiative
JCB has been praised for making a 'real difference' to the lives of vulnerable people with its food aid initiative.
The comments from the leader...
Police Scotland officers undergo specialist training to identify stolen plant
TWELVE Police Scotland officers have undergone specialist accredited training to enhance stolen vehicle identification and examination to combat plant and rural machinery theft.
The officers,...
Furloughed JCB worker completes fancy dress fundraising challenge
JCB’s Terence Smith has used his furlough time to raise almost £3,000 for charity.
Terence, who works in sales at JCB Power Products, donned a...
New Bobcat mini track loader ‘can go where other machines can’t’
BOBCAT is launching its new MT120 mini track loader.
The machine will be unveiled at Paysalia 2025, an annual trade show for landscaping professionals which...
Merlo UK appoints new general manager
SHAUN Groom has been appointed general manager of Merlo UK.
He previously spent 15 years with Austrian agricultural machinery manufacturer Pottinger, latterly in the role of...
HAE EHA elects new directors following review of governance arrangements
A new board of directors has been elected at Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) following a review of governance arrangements.
The...
CICV Forum welcomes next phase of construction’s return to work
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forumhas welcomed the announcement regarding further easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland, but said health and safety and collaboration must...
