‘Rising demand’ in Scotland prompts Rockbreakers to expand portfolio
ROCKBREAKERS UK has told Project Plant that the firm is expanding its fleet of hydraulic breakers and attachments to meet a ‘rising demand’ for...
GGR MD awarded Woman of the Year accolade
GILL Riley OBE, MD and owner of lifting specialist GGR Group, was named Woman of the Year at the everywoman Awards 2022.
The award recognises...
Crusher and screener manufacturer appoints exclusive UK distributor
CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino has signed an agreement with equipment distributor Russells to grow UK sales.
Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, Red Rhino was...
Updated MEWP guidance aims to help reduce entrapment incidents
AN updated safety publication which provides guidance on how to reduce the risks of trapping and crushing hazards when using MEWPs has been launched.
Published...
engcon ends ‘historic year’ with strongest ever sales quarter
ENGCON has reported 'record' high net sales and 'stable profitability' for the final quarter of 2022.
The Swedish-headquartered tiltrotator manufacturer said that while order intake...
Upgraded machinery at NCC Inchinnan a ‘game-changer’ for plant apprentices
A collaboration between the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA), Scot JCB and CITB has resulted in the upgrade of machinery used for the Plant...
Partnership gives surplus construction materials specialist room to grow
SUNBELT Rentals has teamed up with The Rebuild Site, a social enterprise dedicated to preventing surplus construction materials from becoming waste.
The Rebuild Site was...
Advance introduces ‘groundbreaking’ safety measure for plant drivers
ADVANCE Construction Scotland is installing Alcolock devices to the company's plant vehicles, which prevent the vehicle from starting should a driver have any alcohol...
Latest Steelwrist innovations aim to improve site efficiency and safety
SOME new additions to Steelwrist’s product portfolio will be on display for the first time in the UK at Plantworx 2023.
The SQ50 range of...
Kubota launches trio of new machines
KUBOTA has unveiled three new machines in the form of the 8.5-tonne KX085-5 mini-excavator and the RT210-2e and RT220-2e next generation electric compact wheel...
Rokbak continues to expand US dealer network
MOTHERWELL-headquartered hauler manufacturer Rokbak has expanded its US dealer network after agreeing a new partnership with Alpha & Omega Equipment Sales and Rental.
Texas-based Alpha...
Hitachi and Xwatch Safety Solutions strengthen partnership
XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced that its partnership with Hitachi Construction Machinery UK (HCMUK) continues to grow.
The company has supplied HCMUK with more than...
Articulated hauler is no gamble at ‘world’s biggest industrial park’
A Rokbak RA40 articulated hauler has been proving vital in the excavation and haul of millions of cubic yards of fill material at the...
Hitachi unveils new forestry excavator
HITACHI is launching the new ZX135USL-7 forestry excavator, designed for applications such as logging, log felling, loading and digging.
Equipped with a 'robust' undercarriage, the...
One thousand Bobcat employees globally volunteer to benefit local communities
MORE than 1,000 Bobcat employees across 12 countries took part in volunteering activities for the benefit of their local communities earlier this week.
On September...
Ribbon cutting ceremony marks Manitou expansion project
MANITOU Group has marked the opening of its Madison, South Dakota 80,000 sq ft expansion project, which coincides with the company’s 50th anniversary of...
Canadian success helps grow Rokbak’s reputation in North America
THREE Scottish-built Rokbak RA40 haulers are moving thousands of tonnes of material a day for a sand and gravel producer in Alberta, Canada.
Earthworks specialist...
Atlas Copco Group unveils new identity
ATLAS Copco Group has unveiled a new identity, including a new logo, visual identity, and a group message: Technology that transforms the future.
The manufacturer...
Yanmar unveils next-gen electric work machine prototype with enhanced force control
YANMAR has unveiled a prototype of a next generation electric work machine featuring advanced force control at the Construction DX Challenge 2023 in Japan.
Developed...
Finning urges ‘wide-scale’ integration of renewable energy sources
FINNING UK & Ireland is calling for 'wide-scale' integration of renewable energy sources to meet targets laid out at the recent COP28 climate conference.
Over...
HD Hyundai offers glimpse into the future of construction sites
HD Hyundai demonstrated its Future Builder Vision at the recent CES 2024 technology event in Las Vegas.
The manufacturer explained that the concept aims to...
Sector resilience and achievements hailed at annual SPOA dinner
THE ‘success, resilience, and collaboration’ within the Scottish plant industry was celebrated at the recent Scottish Plant Owners Association’s (SPOA) 72nd annual dinner in...
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) appoints new president and CEO
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has appointed Francesco Quaranta as its new president and CEO.
From April 1, he will replace Takaharu Ikeda, who will continue...
Jobs lost as Balgownie enters administration
NORTH of Scotland equipment specialists Balgownie Limited and Balgownie Rentals Limited have been placed in administration, resulting in 24 immediate redundancies.
Richard Bathgate and Graeme...
Making an entrance: Hitachi back in prime spot at ScotPlant 2024
HITACHI Construction Machinery made a welcome return to ScotPlant two years ago with a prime spot in the event’s new entrance avenue – and...
Chippindale Plant sets sights on growth with new e-commerce offering
FOLLOWING its 75th anniversary last month, Chippindale Hire & Sales has launched an online sales platform in a bid to help establish the firm...
Merlo expands UK dealer network
YORKSHIRE-based Filtermech Plant Sales will be joining the Merlo construction dealer network from the beginning of July.
The move, announced ahead of Hillhead 2024, highlights...
Loreburn Housing Association renews commercial fleet with Fraikin vans
LOREBURN Housing Association has renewed its commercial vehicle fleet after snapping up 25 new 3.5-tonne vans, supplied for the first time by Fraikin on...
New two-tonne Takeuchi offers ‘greater power and productivity’
THE latest addition to Takeuchi's 3-Series range - the two-tonne TB320 mini-excavator - made its first UK appearance at the recent Hillhead exhibition.
The model...
Takeuchi upgrade is a huge hit in Scotland
TAKEUCHI has added 4WS with crab-mode and mudguards as an option on the new TB395W wheeled excavator, with customers across Scotland taking up the...
