Research shows signs of stabilisation in key construction mineral markets
NEW research from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has revealed signs of 'stabilisation' in sales across Britain’s construction materials markets.
The survey covered five product...
Contractors and supply chains alerted to next stage of A9 dualling programme
CONSTRUCTION contractors and their supply chains have been alerted to the next opportunity associated with the A9 dualling programme.
Transport Scotland has published a Prior...
Kubota plans year of activities to mark mini-excavator milestone
KUBOTA UK has announced a 12-month activity campaign to celebrate 25 years as the UK and Republic of Ireland’s 'number one supplier' of mini-excavators...
Volvo excavator ticks all the boxes for wood firm
A Balfron-based woodchip and firewood producer has taken delivery of a new Volvo ECR88D reduced swing excavator that will be put to work on...
In the dock: Liebherr machines aid floating pier project
LIEBHERR machines have been playing a key role in a new floating pier project in West Argyll.
The Ardcastle floating pier project is part of...
Hundreds of visitors to see latest Bobcat innovations at demo events
MORE than 700 customers, dealers, suppliers and journalists from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are heading to Doosan Bobcat EMEA’s campus...
Caterpillar marks 40,000th dozer milestone
THE 40,000th Caterpillar large dozer has rolled off the production line in Illinois, USA.
The keys to the milestone machine - a D11T - were...
Develon unveils new one-tonne mini-excavator
DEVELON has announced the launch of the new one-tonne zero tail swing mini-excavator.
The DX10Z-7 replaces the DX10Z and offers a width of only 730mm...
Bobcat introduces new range of mowers to the European market
BOBCAT has launched the first four models in the company’s new range of Mowers for the European market.
The machines form part of the Ground...
Classic plant set to go under the hammer in international auction
EURO Auctions has announced plans to host a sale of classic, vintage and antique construction and agricultural machinery, as well as cars, tractors and...
Mecalac dumper named ‘Best of the Best’ at prestigious awards
MECALAC is celebrating after winning the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards ‘Best of the Best’ category for its new REVOTRUCK dumper.
Judges praised the concept...
‘Exceptional’ ADTs prove their worth at demanding mine site
ROKBAK has revealed that three of the firm's RA30 trucks are delivering 'exceptional' durability and performance at one of the world’s most demanding mine...
Something’s Brewing: new recycling plant supports construction sector’s green aims
SCOTLAND’S construction industry has been praised for its progress towards embracing a more sustainable future by one of the country’s leading resource management businesses.
Brewster...
Blazing a trail: Edinburgh crane specialist extends trailer fleet
EDINBURGH-based Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes has taken delivery of a new STGO Cat 3, four-axle low loader from Nooteboom Trailers.
The new arrival joins a...
Platinum backhoe set to help train future plant operators
A machine built to celebrate the 70th birthday of the JCB backhoe loader is set to help train operators of the future.
Sheffield-based K-Plant Hire...
EvoQuip marks production of milestone machine
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment specialist EvoQuip has announced the production of its 1,500th machine.
The unit — a Bison 280 jaw crusher — was handed...
First Bobcat compact wheel loader rolls off the production line
BOBCAT has confirmed the company's first new L85 compact wheel loader is now in full production.
The machine, which is being produced at Bobcat's plant in...
Organisers hail success of Executive Hire Show 2022
ORGANISERS of the recent Executive Hire Show have revealed the event attracted 155 exhibitors and 2,751 unique visitors over two days. The exhibition, which...
GAP celebrates success of youth team sponsorship scheme
GAP Hire Solutions has announced that, for the fifth year running, the business has supported a number of sports clubs through its youth team...
Every machine is ‘big and pretty bespoke’
SKENE Group’s long-standing relationship with Finlay Scotland has resulted in the purchase of four new machines in an order worth £2 million.
A J-1480 jaw...
Spider excavators used on £5m Network Rail project
NETWORK Rail brought spider excavators on board its recently completed project to protect the West Coast mainline from landslips.
The line, which runs from Glasgow...
Latest Yanmar models added to MTS portfolio
MTS Plant has added the latest models from Yanmar’s 2019 compact portfolio to its hire fleet.
The move means operators now have access to the...
Atlas Copco introduces modular hybrid power generators
ATLAS Copco has launched its EPH series of modular hybrid power generators.
Designed as an alternative to traditional diesel units, these intelligent systems are said...
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...
Komatsu makes Smart Construction Remote standard for all machine control and guidance systems
KOMATSU has announced that Smart Construction Remote will now be available as standard with all purchases of Komatsu-branded guidance and control systems.
This includes Intelligent...
Quarry specialist steps up to support community woodland project
TILLICOULTRY Quarries is supporting the development of a local environmental project.
Neville Kilkenny, project manager at Gifford Community Woodland, contacted Tillicoultry director Wallace Menzies in the...
Stunning selfie sets the bar high!
A Hewden crane has helped capture what is believed to be the "world's tallest selfie".
The hire firm used its 70-tonne Tadano crane for the shot of...
Highland workers to see benefits of Cat tiltrotator
HIGHLAND construction workers have been tipped to be among the first to experience how a new Cat tiltrotator can boost productivity after Finning partner...
Quattro Plant acquires TXM assets
QUATTRO Plant has acquired 130 rail road vehicles (RRVs) in a multi-million pound deal from the former TXM Plant, which fell into administration in...
Terex Finlay launches ‘versatile and adaptable’ heavy duty screener
Terex Finlay has introduced their new 873 tracked mobile heavy duty screener to the marketplace.
The firm said the machine is designed to work after a primary...
