Launch of Liberty: welfare unit specialist opens first Scottish base
WELFARE unit specialist Liberty Guard has launched a new depot in Dunfermline as part of its UK-wide expansion strategy.
The Yorkshire-headquartered business revealed the first...
Chancellor confirms changes to furlough scheme
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that, from August, employers will have to start sharing the cost of the furlough scheme.
While the scheme will...
Bobcat introduces pressure water attachment for loaders
BOBCAT has launched a new pressure washer attachment for its range of loaders.
The manufacturer said it is the first to offer this kind of...
Molson Young to focus on Ammann compaction kit after ending Bomag dealership
MOLSON Young Plant Sales has announced it is switching to Ammann in a move which will bring to an end a 17-year relationship with...
Draft recovery plan for Scotland’s construction industry launched
A draft recovery plan for Scotland's construction industry has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF).
The blueprint, which has been created collaboratively...
Yanmar launches next generation tracked carrier
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has added the C50R-5A tracked carrier to its portfolio.
The next generation machine is said to feature a 'unique' undercarriage that excels...
Firms urged to act fast to benefit from tax relief on new machines
COMPANIES have been urged to act quickly in order to benefit from a temporary tax relief for the purchase of plant and equipment.
Currently the...
Nominations sought for CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2021
NOMINATIONS are now being sought for the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future apprentice and trainee awards for 2021.
Six national titles are...
Volvo increases sales in final quarter of 2020
VOLVO Construction Equipment increased sales by 6% in Q4 of 2020 following 'improved activity' in most markets.
The manufacturer said the order book was up by...
GAP announces new four-year Scottish Water deal
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Hire Solutions has announced an extension of its relationship with Scottish Water after agreeing a new four-year deal in respect of managed...
Barclays issues scams warning to construction SMEs
BARCLAYS has issued a warning to the construction and property sector after new data revealed that scams targeting businesses increased by almost a third...
CITB looks for senior construction figure to help shape future skills in Scotland
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has a Nation Council chair vacancy for Scotland.
The organisation revealed it is looking for a...
Berco invests in new R&D facility
BERCO, a specialist in the manufacturing of undercarriages and components for heavy machinery OEMs and the aftermarket, has announced the opening of its new...
A-Trax commercial manager gets on his bike for charity
THE commercial manager of crawler undercarriage manufacturer A-Trax has cycled from England’s west to east coast in a single day to raise money for...
Operator hails first Hitachi ZX130-7 in Europe
The machine was bought by groundworks and infrastructure contractor MV Kelly, which has snapped up more than 3,000 Hitachi excavators over the years. The company...
CITB earns sector backing for levy proposals
CITB has announced that construction employers have backed its levy proposals to support skills and training by way of the consensus process.
66% of the...
Construction charity launches festive e-card campaign
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has unveiled its 2021 charity e-card campaign ahead of the festive season.
Following the success of last year's Christmas Cracker...
Trade association appoints new chairman
TRADE body Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has appointed Neil Bravery, MD of SHC Hire Centres, as chairman of the main...
GAP honoured for environmental achievements
GAP Hire Solutions has been awarded a Silver Level accolade at the 2021 Scottish Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice.
The Green Organisation holds...
On the right track: growing firm looks for Scottish dealers
PLANT and machinery tracking, telematics and immobilisation specialist, R&R Direct, is on the lookout for new dealers – including in Scotland - following a...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: all systems go for Terex
TEREX Washing Systems will arrive at ScotPlant 2022 with a line-up which is expected to include a test filter press, a bucket wheel, and...
Boss Cabins builds bespoke welfare units to help with Ukrainian refugee crisis
BOSS Cabins has revealed it is donating two bespoke welfare cabins to help with the refugee crisis unfolding on the Ukraine/Poland border.
The company has...
Scheme helps kickstart construction career for Elivia
BELLSHILL'S Elivia Martin has secured a full-time job as a dumper truck driver with Advance Construction after joining the company on the government’s Kickstart...
JCB launches new platform to ‘transform’ the way customers buy equipment
JCB has announced the launch of a new online marketplace tipped to 'transform' the way customers can buy equipment.
The new store - https://machinestore.jcb.com/ -...
Kubota launches new machine tracking system
KUBOTA has announced the launch of a new telematics portal to help operators increase machine efficiency and security.
The Kubota Tracking System portal enables users...
SPOA’s summer barbecue returns for 2022
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) president's summer barbecue is to return to Edinburgh this August.
It follows the successful launch of the event in...
Hitachi demolition digger set for bauma debut
HITACHI has vowed to introduce the ZX400MC-7 excavator at this year’s bauma exhibition.
The multi-carrier model is based on a Hitachi ZX350LC-7 standard digger, with...
Volunteers above par as inaugural JCB golf event proves ‘fantastic success’
JCB has hailed the success of the inaugural JCB Championship, featuring many of golf's legendary players, which was won by German professional Alex Cejka...
JCB creates 150 new jobs with £8 million talent investment
JCB has announced it has created more than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates with an £8 million investment in its early careers...
Annual investment allowance to permanently remain at £1m for plant machinery
FULL tax relief will continue to be given on investments of up to £1 million on plant machinery, UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced...
