Balfour Beatty awarded £27m Comrie flood protection scheme
BALFOUR Beatty has secured a £27 million contract to deliver the Comrie flood protection scheme on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council.
Awarded through the...
Engcon launches ‘new, improved’ coupler for 20-30t excavators
ENGCON is introducing a 'new, improved' machine coupler size - the S70 - for excavators in the 20-30 tonnes segment.
A year ago, the manufacturer...
Scottish hauler manufacturer expands North American presence with new dealer
SCOTTISH hauler manufacturer Rokbak has partnered with Terapro Construction to distribute its trucks across Eastern Canada.
With 18 branches throughout the region, Terapro will cover...
Robertson wins top sustainability accolade for fleet management approach
ROBERTSON Group has won the Sustainable Transport category at this year’s VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards, for the firm's approach to fleet management.
The awards...
Engcon launches new tiltrotator for smallest excavators
ENGCON is launching a new customised tiltrotator for the smallest excavators up to three tons.
The new EC02 Basic is described as offering the same...
Finlay machines take key role in rebuilding Ukraine’s infrastructure
CRUSHING, screening and conveying equipment manufacturer Finlay has announced its pride in supplying equipment in conjunction with Kurimoto, its Japanese distributor, to support the...
Good to go: Short-notice lease boosts highway upgrade
AN upgrade to one of Germany’s oldest highways was deemed too challenging – by virtue of the sandiness and instability of the terrain –...
Dutch armed forces snap up raft of new Bobcat products
BOBCAT has secured orders for 53 telehandlers, 63 PA12.7v portable air compressors, and 127 compactors for the armed forces in the Netherlands.
The telehandler and...
Deals galore at ScotPlant!
THE reaction from exhibitors to the recent ScotPlant show has been incredibly positive, with many firms reporting great business from the event.
Jonny Bell, Marketing...
Tsurumi Pumps UK ramps up sustainability focus with new carbon reduction scheme
TSURUMI Pumps UK is expanding its green credentials with the launch of a further initiative to reduce carbon and provide shelter and habitat for...
AB2000’s rail division is on the right track
AB2000's rail plant division is a very important part of the Group's business.
The division provides road/ railway equipment for track renewals and maintenance works.
Launched...
One-stop-shop ambition moves a step closer for AC Agri Sales
KIRKWALL-based AC Agri Sales is going from strength-to-strength after becoming the official Wacker Neuson dealer for Orkney and Shetland.
Owner/director Aiden Cursiter has ambitious plans...
“Highly successful” ScotPlant for Case and Hodge Plant
CASE confirmed the sales of 29 machines at ScotPlant 2016.
The construction equipment giants declared it a "highly successful" show for the firm and their Scottish...
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...
Second Case excavator gets into the swing of things
A second Case CX130D excavator, fitted with a Rototilt R4 tiltrotator, is hoping to perform above par at golf course specialists John Greasley Ltd.
The Uttoxeter-based firm, which...
North west business picks up top Hyundai dealer accolade
HES Enterprises has received the 2024 Best Market Coverage UK & Eire award from Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe.
The Manchester-based dealer offers the full range...
Excitement builds for ScotPlant 2018
THE Royal Highland Centre is starting to fill up with some of the world's leading construction machines ahead of ScotPlant 2018, which gets underway...
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...
Bell Equipment appoints new sales, marketing and dealer boss
NIC Grout has been appointed sales, marketing and dealer manager at Bell Equipment UK.
With over 30 years' experience in machinery sales and dealer management,...
CEA confirms new partnership to support engineering excellence
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has become an official membership partner of the IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) in a move described as marking...
SMT GB confirms repair van investment
VOLVO distributor SMT GB has appointed Northgate Vehicle Hire to a four-year agreement to provide and maintain 150 Mercedes Sprinter repair vans. The aim is...
Merlo UK appoints new regional sales manager
MERLO UK has appointed Mike Rich to the role of regional sales manager, construction (west).
He will be responsible for managing the Merlo construction dealer...
Firm’s bespoke bucket “biggest ever” fitted on Cat wheel loader
A Northern Irish solid fuel importer has invested in a Cat wheel loader fitted with a bespoke bucket – the first of it kind...
Rethinking Futures challenge attracts strong interest ahead of PlantWorx 2025
OVER 200 students aged 12-18 are expected to take part in Rethinking Futures at PlantWorx 2025 in September.
The project is designed to connect secondary...
Major issues to be addressed at CPA conference
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has confirmed the dates and venue for this year's CPA conference. The one-day event will be held on Thursday October 17...
Electric digger charges ahead with town centre regeneration
A Hitachi Premium Rental compact electric excavator has helped to regenerate the town centre of Aalst, near Eindhoven in The Netherlands.
The ZE85 was used...
New guide offers dumper safety advice
THE Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG) has launched a good practice guide for the safe use of dumpers.
The guidance stemmed from an industry...
JCB to showcase electric micro-excavator at Plantworx 2025
JCB has announced plans to return to Plantworx this year with a 'bumper' line-up of machines, including the new 8008E CTS electric micro-excavator.
The 8008E CTS...
Mecalac demos set gold standard at Plantworx 2019
MECALAC won the 'best live demonstration' accolade at this year’s Plantworx exhibition.
The firm's 11MWR, 6MDX, TLB990 and 6MCR machines were put through their paces...
Report highlights ‘notable’ decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment
NEW research has revealed a 'notable' decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents.
The findings are...
