CPA Conference speakers and agenda announced
THE speaker line-up and agenda has been announced for this year's CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) Conference.
The theme will be ‘Facing the Challenges in the...
New AB2T training site is ‘as good as it gets’
THE new AB2T training academy in Whitburn has been tipped to play a key role in helping to alleviate plant operator skills shortages in...
Molson completes third US acquisition
EQUIPMENT dealer Molson Group has announced an expansion of its US presence with the acquisition of Powerscreen Western.
The move grows Molson's coverage of the...
Komatsu offers 3D machine guidance and payload metering across digger range
KOMATSU has announced that it will offer Smart Construction’s 3D Machine Guidance Kit as a 'simple and flexible' enhancement for a range of standard...
SPOA invests in Tenstar simulator to help upskill operators and attract fresh talent
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has bought a Tenstar simulator as part of the organisation's drive to upskill the industry and attract fresh...
Kubota treats European dealer network to Venice trip to mark milestone year
KUBOTA has marked its 50th year of supplying excavators by taking a cohort of European dealers and distributors on a trip to Venice.
More than...
Metso dealer launches new Edinburgh premises
METSO distributor McHale Plant Sales has opened a new depot in Edinburgh.
The move is in line with the firm’s undertaking to ‘provide a permanent...
Komatsu Europe expands wheeled excavator range with double launch
KOMATSU Europe has announced the launch of the new PW168-11 and PW198-11 short-tail wheeled excavators.
The models expand the range of options in the 16-20t...
JCB chairman urges industry to embrace ‘unique opportunity’ to shape net zero ambitions
JCB has urged industry leaders to support the UK Government’s call for evidence on how non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) might be powered in the...
Develon in double mini-excavator launch
DEVELON has launched two new mini-excavators in the form of the DX17Z-7 zero tail swing and DX19-7 conventional models.
Both machines are powered by the...
Molson appointed XCMG dealer for Scotland
MOLSON Group has been awarded the distribution rights of XCMG excavators and wheeled loaders in Scotland.
Sales and aftercare services will be fulfilled by Molson...
Molson and Lighthouse charity to team up for mental health talks at ScotPlant 2024
MOLSON Group will be teaming up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for a series of mental health talks during ScotPlant 2024.
Two daily presentations...
Metso UK dealer ‘exceedingly happy’ with progress one year on
ONE year since being appointed as Metso Lokotrack distributors in the UK, McHale Plant Sales has hailed the early impact the partnership has had.
The...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Four
PART Four of our look back at ScotPlant 2024 features a wide range of equipment and innovations, from excavators and cranes through to trucks...
Report highlights ‘worrying trend of complacency’ around pipeline safety
NEW research has revealed there were 268 incidents of workers putting themselves at risk by digging too close to a high-pressure oil, gas, or...
Sunbelt Rentals Charity Golf Day goes with a swing
THE annual Sunbelt Rentals Charity Golf Day raised more than £36,000 for three charities.
Hosted at JCB Golf and Country Club, the event brought together customers,...
Develon to showcase waste and recycling solutions at RWM event
DEVELON has revealed plans to use its first appearance at the Resource & Waste Management (RWM) show in Birmingham in September to debut the...
Finlay and Kobelco models help Perthshire golf course project go with a swing
A stone’s throw away from Loch Tay lies one of the most picturesque quarrying operations in Scotland. Owned and operated by Cross Civils and...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies expands truck fleet
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has upgraded its landscaping division with the purchase of two new vehicles.
The expanded fleet will see a Volvo...
JCB reports huge rise in profits and turnover
JCB has announced a significant increase in profits and turnover in 2023.
Pre-tax profit has risen to a whopping £805.8 million, compared to 557.7 million...
Dates confirmed for Hillhead 2026
ORGANISERS of the Hillhead exhibition have confirmed the dates for the next edition of the event.
The quarrying, construction and recycling show will return to...
St Andrews expands offering with HSS partnership
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it is expanding its offering after partnering with HSS Hire Group (HSS) to supply tool and...
Mouse Valley Plant ramps up investment plans
MOUSE Valley Plant has embarked on an ambitious five-year growth strategy with plans to significantly expand the hire fleet to 350 machines.
The business, which...
Mecalac appoints new dealer in south east of UK
MECALAC UK has appointed Rygor Plant as its new official dealer in the south east of the UK.
Rygor Plant will offer Mecalac's full product...
Caterpillar to celebrate a century of innovation
CATERPILLAR has kicked off its Centennial World Tour - which will visit facilities around the world - to mark the firm's 100th anniversary.
The company...
John calls it a day after 50 years at Hewden
IN 1964, The Rolling Stones released their debut album, The Beatles took America by storm and John Hamilton, aged 16, joined Hewden – the...
One in a million: JCB celebrates backhoe milestone
JCB, the creator of the backhoe loader, has marked the production of the one millionth machine.
Designed initially for post-war reconstruction, the concept started as...
Finnish operator wins 2014 Case Rodeo
JANNE Leppänen, from Finland, has taken the title of best construction equipment operator at the 2014 Case Rodeo International Final, held in Monthyon near Paris.
After...
SPOA dinner attendees hear of ‘essential’ role trade bodies play in providing a united...
SCOTTISH Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president John Sibbald emphasised the importance of trade bodies at the organisation’s annual dinner in Glasgow recently, following what...
CITS conference line-up revealed
The 8th Combined Industries Theft Solutions Conference is to take place at JCB’s HQ on the 12th November.
This year’s CITS event will highlight current trends...
