Volvo and Unicontrol team up on 3D machine control tech project
VOLVO CE and Danish software company Unicontrol have announced their intention to collaborate on a project to introduce 3D machine control technology in Volvo...
A ‘cool’ solution for demanding port project
The durability of Bell's wheeled loaders in dusty environments was the deciding factor in Westfield Plant & Management Services' decision to buy two machines for a...
Family-run plant hire firm restores independent ownership with flexible funding solution
THE owners of a plant hire firm with a fleet of over 2,500 pieces of equipment have used a business finance facility to return...
Equipment specialist marks National Apprenticeship Week
HIRE giant A-Plant has launched a programme of events to mark National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from March 5-9.
The equipment supplier has already exhibited at What...
Speedy Hire achieves ‘industry-first’ carbon management verification
SPEEDY Hire has announced it has become the first UK & Ireland hire company to implement a PAS2080:2023 third party verified carbon management system.
PAS2080...
Thirteen is the lucky number for GAP and Wacker Neuson after dumper deal
GAP has added to its fleet of swivel skip dumpers with the purchase of thirteen new 1.5 tonne machines from Wacker Neuson.
The Glasgow-based hire...
Firms help bring construction to life for Inverness pupils
HIGHLANDS-based Capstone Construction teamed up with Morris Leslie Plant Hire and Breedon to help bring construction to life for pupils at Lochardil Primary School...
Chasing the correct revenue
All businesses want to grow, but is the most suitable measurement of success increased revenue? Mark Anderson, committee member of the Scottish Plant Owners...
Quattro invests in 20 new Scania 770S trucks
QUATTRO Plant has expanded its heavy haulage capabilities with the addition of 20 new Scania 770S trucks.
The investment brings the company’s total Scania fleet...
Worth the wait: Highlands firm opts for first Volvo
A Kingussie-based plant hire firm has splashed out on its first ever Volvo compact excavator.
Reid Plant Hire has taken delivery of a a zero swing...
Komatsu Smart Construction highlights rising demand for software
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has reported a 44% rise in the adoption of its software as a service (SaaS) technology from...
Cranking up the quality
Terex trucks says it has become one of the first firms in the world to achieve certification to the newly revised quality management system...
Finning launches ‘Rebuilt and Ready to Go’ offering
FINNING UK & Ireland has officially launched its ‘Rebuilt and Ready to Go’ programme, giving customers immediate access to Cat machines that have been...
Merlo embraces modular concept
Telehandler specialist Merlo has introduced the new evolution of its ROTO range of rotating turret machines, created with the new modular concept.
CPA to host new gala dinner for hire industry
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced a new event for the sector in the form of the CPA Gala Dinner 2025.
The black-tie event...
Scottish civils sector records welcome rise in workloads
NEW figures released by CECA Scotland have revealed that civils workloads are ‘finally’ on the rise north of the border.
CECA’s latest Workload Trends Survey...
SPOA crowns top apprentices at annual dinner
KATE Macleod and Sam Griffin are celebrating after being named Apprentices of the Year 2025/2026 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
The announcement was...
GAP Group reports ‘significant’ demand for Dual View dumpers
GAP Group has described its investment in 6t and 9t swivel Dual View dumpers as 'rapidly increasing' to help satisfy high utilisation levels from...
Steelwrist unveils next generation tiltrotator control system platform
STEELWRIST has announced the launch of QuantumConnect, the new generation tiltrotator control system platform.
Developed in collaboration with SVAB, the solution is said to introduce...
Bobcat strengthens product management team with new appointments
Jaroslav Fišerhas
DOOSAN Bobcat EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) has strengthened its senior team with two new product management appointments.
Jaroslav (Jarry) Fišerhas has...
Landscaper powers new micro-digger with solar energy
JCB has revealed that a landscaper has become one of the first customers in the world to power one the firm's diggers with solar...
Miller UK to celebrate the big 40 at ScotPlant
MILLER UK plans to celebrate "40 years of innovation" at ScotPlant 2018.
The earthmoving attachments manufacturer revealed visitors to the exhibition will get to witness...
CPA gearing up for new industry event
THE Construction Plant-hire Association has announced that tables for its new Gala Dinner - being held at the St George’s Hall in Liverpool on...
Builders merchants temporarily close as UK Government clarification sought
SOME of Britain’s largest builders merchants have temporarily shut because of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
JEWSON announced that their stores will close for 24 hours...
EvoQuip begins milestone anniversary celebrations with Dubai event
COMPACT crushing, screening, and shredding equipment manufacturer EvoQuip recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an event in Dubai that brought together its global distribution network.
Over...
Latest Hyundai excavator boasts EPIC features
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has launched the latest machine in its A-series range: the HX300AL 30-tonne Stage V-compliant crawler excavator.
Described by the manufacturer...
‘Reaching’ far afield with specialist plant
IN an industry where success depends on precise execution and reliable equipment, WM Plant Hire prides itself on being a trusted partner in marine...
Fleet investment pays off for essential worker
WHILE much of Scotland’s construction industry has been grounded during the Covid-19 lockdown period, Kelso-based groundwork specialist Owen Gillard has been carrying out a ...
Develon expands electric excavator portfolio
DEVELON is expanding its portfolio of electric excavators to help customers transition from diesel to zero-emission machines.
The manufacturer said the expansion recognises the 'urgency...
A-Plant rebrand to Sunbelt Rentals complete
TODAY (June 1) marks the official launch of A-Plant's rebranding to Sunbelt Rentals in the UK and Ireland.
The rental giant said the move is...
