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...
Plant operators offered ‘ultimate career change’ in Antarctica
BRITISH Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for skilled professionals to work at its research stations in Antarctica.
Plant operators, chefs, plumbers, and carpenters are being...
Kiverco modular range offers solution for family business
A temporary recycling plant has allowed Crapper and Sons Landfill to process commercial and construction waste while the firm awaits construction of a new MRF.
The...
Equipment hire specialist recruits for 60 new apprenticeship roles
SUNBELT Rentals has marked National Apprenticeship Week by launching the search for the company's next cohort of recruits.
The firm's apprenticeship programme offers opportunities ranging...
Spider platform ‘can’t be faulted’ on Fife biogas contract
A Hinowa spider platform has been praised for its role in providing maintenance at three biogas plants in Fife.
Access Platform Sales supplied the Hinowa...
Consultation to begin on CITB and ECITB forming a single body
THE UK Government is to launch a consultation on the potential merging of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and Construction Industry Training...
New book marks JCB’s 75 years in business
A new book celebrating JCB's 75 years in business has been published.
The 144-page JCB Scrapbook features more than 400 photographs, including some published for...
SER aims to make the personal connection count at ScotPlant 2026
PLANT hire specialist Stevens Equipment Rental (SER) will make its first official appearance at ScotPlant this year, as the firm continues to strengthen relationships...
Industry specialists to advise on employment issues and job support scheme
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is hosting two new webinars to advise and answer questions on redundancy, restructuring and other other urgent employment...
Sunbelt Rentals invests €1 million in utility equipment
SUNBELT Rentals has announced a further €1 million investment in utility equipment for its Irish business.
The move is designed to support Ireland’s National Development...
West Calder firm has huge crush on new investment
PATON Construction has become the first company in the UK to have an MB BF60 crushing bucket fitted onto a Manitou telehandler.
The investment...
Digital marketplace for machinery hire tipped to help speed up builds
CONSTRUCTION businesses risk losing up to 8% of their annual revenue due to unplanned equipment downtime, new research has revealed.
YardLink, a digital construction marketplace...
Bobcat machines excel in Madrid snow clear up operation
BOBCAT machines have been playing a key role in clearing this month's historic and surprise snowfall in Madrid.
A predicted 20cm of snow instead turned...
CRJ Services launches new parts website
CRJ Services Ltd has launched a new machinery parts website - www.crjservicesparts.com - which allows customers to search and buy spare and wear parts...
Hitachi debuts Stage V wheel loader
HITACHI has announced the launch of its first Stage V-compliant wheel loader.
The ZW220-7 has been described as boasting 'industry-leading safety features' and 'unrivalled comfort'...
Kubota confirms new electrically-controlled diesel engine
KUBOTA Business Unit Engine Europe (BUEE) has announced plans to strengthen its engine line up with the development of a new electronic controlled diesel...
Volvo dealer shows commitment to CESAR ECV initiative
SMT GB has been announced as the latest distributor to fit CESAR Emission Compliance Verification (ECV) as standard, to Volvo’s range of GPE machinery...
JCB ramps up recruitment plans to meet ‘record’ demand for machines
JCB has launched a new recruitment drive for 500 more shop floor employees to help meet demand for the manufacturer's machines.
The manufacturer revealed it...
Finning virtual event to showcase new machines and technology
CAT dealer Finning UK & Ireland has announced a new online event featuring product demonstrations, networking opportunities and panel discussions on key sector issues.
FINROCK21...
Cooking with gas thanks to TT-UK suction excavators
TT-UK has delivered bespoke suction excavators to two of Scotland Gas Network's operating centres - one in Glasgow and the other in Edinburgh.
The machine...
Milestone Hyundai sale provides welcome boost for charities
TAYLOR & Braithwaite’s 1,000th Hyundai machine sale has resulted in a £10,000 windfall for charity.
Civil engineering specialist Waitings bought the first ever Hyundai machine...
SANY unveils new Stage V excavator
SANY has officially unveiled the company's new 22-24 tonne class SY215C Stage V excavator.
The machine is the follow up model to the SANY SY215C...
