Develon marks Plantworx debut with live demo award
DEVELON is celebrating after winning the Best Live Demonstration Award at Plantworx 2023.
The accolade was awarded in recognition of the best overall use of...
Manitou reveals ‘record level of activity’ as half-year results are posted
MANITOU'S half-year results have revealed a 33% rise in revenues compared to the same period in 2022.
The equipment manufacturer has posted half-year sales of...
GAP Group procurement manager announces retirement
GAP Group stalwart Ken Stewart has called time on his long and distinguished career in the hire industry after announcing his retirement.
As group procurement...
New SPOA president vows to keep momentum going
SIBBALD Training director John Sibbald has been confirmed as the new president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
He was elected at the trade...
Speedy teams up with British Heart Foundation on awareness campaign
SPEEDY Hire has donated £25,000 to the British Heart Foundation (BHF), forming a partnership for its ‘Spotlight On’ campaign, to raise awareness of hidden...
Scottish plant operators set gold standard at national competition
GORDON Durno from Moray has been crowned UK Plant Operator of the Year following a national competition at the CITB National Construction College in...
HAE wants European Rental Week to become ‘key point’ in calendar for hire firms
TRADE body Hire Association Europe (HAE) has expressed its delight at being involved in the first ever European Rental Week, hosted by the European...
AMPS Awards for Excellence winners revealed
THE winners of the AMPS Awards for Excellence have been announced at a ceremony held at the Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.
The Apprentice of the...
Plant sector ramps up action to tackle machinery theft
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA), together with key industry stakeholders including the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and insurance companies such as NFU Mutual, has...
Brewster Brothers’ second recycling plant opens near Cumbernauld
BREWSTER Brothers has fully opened the company's second recycling plant as part of a £7 million expansion.
The firm's wash plants transform excavated soils and...
Brokk launches ‘groundbreaking’ new generation of demolition robots
BROKK has announced the launch of a 'groundbreaking' new generation of remote controlled demolition robots.
The Brokk SmartPower+ range has been unveiled at World of...
JCB tartan tractor will raise funds for MND research
A JCB tartan tractor has been produced that honours the late Scottish rugby legend and motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Doddie Weir.
The Fastrac 4220...
Attachments manufacturer appoints new head of operations
ATTACHMENTS manufacturer Hill Engineering has announced the appointment of Mark Leathem as head of operations.
Mark has 14 years’ experience in engineering, most recently with...
New CEO for Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity as Bill Hill to retire
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced that CEO Bill Hill will retire at the end of March after more than a decade of...
A Liebherr double for Whyte Cargo Handlers
ANGUS-based Whyte Cargo Handlers has taken delivery of two Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 mobile cranes.
The five-axle crane boasts a seven-section 66m main boom, topped by...
Takeuchi UK appoints new MD
TAKEUCHI UK has appointed Daisuke Yanagisawa, better known as Yana, as the company's new managing director.
Yana has spent the last 12 months as assistant...
Finning launches ‘Happy Days’ initiative to boost customer productivity
FINNING has launched a new ‘Happy Days’ customer programme designed to support those running a Cat machine to ensure the best return in terms...
UNIC Cranes Europe announces double mini spider launch
UNIC Cranes Europe has launched two new mini spider cranes featuring a telescoping luffing jib/searcher hook.
The new models build on the features of the...
Liebherr presents milestone machine to mark 75th anniversary
LIEBHERR has marked a major milestone with the production of the 100,000th machine at the manufacturer's founding site on its 75th anniversary.
The white LH...
Advance Construction drives off with 65-tonne model at Truckfest Scotland
ADVANCE Construction took the keys to a new DAF 65-tonne showpiece truck at Truckfest Scotland 2024 and raised over £2,500 at the event for...
One year to go: countdown begins to PlantWorx 2025
WITH exactly one year to go, the countdown to PlantWorx 2025 is underway.
The exhibition, hosted by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), takes place from...
Hire specialist invests in new spider lifts
ACCESS platform rental specialist Warren Access has snapped up two Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 spider lifts.
The platforms are available for hire at the company's Huntingdon...
Trimble makes machine guidance available for compact track loaders
TRIMBLE has announced the availability of machine guidance for compact track loaders.
The firm explained that Siteworks Machine Guidance extends the capabilities of Trimble Siteworks...
Getting to know…Harry Denholm
SCOTTISH plant sector stalwart Harry Denholm joined Broxburn-based Field and Forest Machinery earlier this year.
Boasting several decades’ experience in the industry, Harry took up...
Wacker Neuson plays key role in build of world’s first ‘energy island’
WACKER Neuson has provided details of its role in supporting the construction of the world’s first 'energy island'.
Since the start of 2024, the energy...
Star turn: powered access specialist marks charity milestone
POWERED access specialist Star Platforms has announced it has surpassed £84,000 in charitable donations since the company was founded.
In 2024 alone, the business has...
Worth the wait: Hodge Plant’s premium search pays dividends
THE first anniversary of Hodge Plant becoming Scottish dealers for Case Construction is fast approaching – and what a year it's been!
The partnership ended...
SPOA calls for formal consultation on removal of Business Property Relief
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has written to prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to consult with family businesses affected by the...
Volvo sales up 15% in Q1
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a ‘solid’ set of financial results for the first quarter of 2019, with sales up 15% and profitability up...
Hitachi special application machines set for bauma 2025
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) will showcase a variety of special application machines at bauma 2025.
In partnership with KTEG, HCME will showcase six...
