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Aerial view of Comrie

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 S70

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...
Terapro and Rokbak announce partnership

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...
Head of procurement Jamie Stewart (left) and fleet manager Gary Crawford (right) at the VIBES Awards

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 EC02 Basic

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 694+ portable triple deck screener

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...
30a_tmb_0114

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 –...
Bobcat TL25.60

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...
ScotPlant 2014

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 tree planting

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...
L-R: Ian Rendall (Andrew Sinclair Ltd); Aiden Cursiter; and Steven Sinclair

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...
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...

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...
Anthony Hogben presenting HES Enterprises’ MD Andrew Shaw with the dealer award

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...
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...

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,...
IMechE membership partner programme

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...
Mike Rich, Merlo

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...
Students with model construction equipment

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...
Compact electric excavator

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 electric micro-excavator

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...
Tablet with IPAF safety report on screen

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...