Trade bodies welcome ministerial intervention regarding certification during phased return
A number of Scottish construction industry bodies have welcomed ministerial intervention in support of certification schemes.
Kevin Stewart, Scottish Government minister for local government, housing...
New SPOA initiative offers sponsorship for Scotland’s youth sports clubs
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced the launch of a youth sports sponsorship programme to support under-16s sports clubs across Scotland.
Now open...
Terex trucks hit paydirt on speed and efficiency
Dump trucks from Terex have been chosen as the work horses of a regeneration project in Glasgow's east end, being undertaken by Malcolm Construction
A...
Cat Financial unveils new deals to help customers mitigate Covid-19 impact
CAT Financial has introduced new finance deals to help construction firms get their businesses back on track following the Covid-19 lockdown period.
Finning UK &...
Hydradig ‘manoeuvrability’ boosts Motherwell waste business
A Motherwell-based skip hire and waste recycling business has hailed the impact two new JCB Hydradigs have brought to the company.
Newtown Waste Solutions purchased...
Machinery auction specialist announces UK development plans
RITCHIE Bros. UK has announced its intention to continue transforming its Maltby Colliery site after completing the purchase of the land and remaining buildings.
The...
Deals galore at ScotPlant!
THE reaction from exhibitors to the recent ScotPlant show has been incredibly positive, with many firms reporting great business from the event.
Jonny Bell, Marketing...
Extending the portfolio: Develon now offers four super long reach excavators
DEVELON now offers a range of four different Stage V super long reach excavators from 24.6 to 52.2-tonnes.
The line-up comprises the DX225LC-7 SLR, DX300LC-7...
Cat tech demonstrates time and efficiency gains in head-to-head challenge
FINNING has announced that the latest Cat technology has demonstrated time and efficiency benefits during a head-to-head challenge versus manual digging.
Two Cat 320 excavators...
Komatsu confirms switch to HVO as factory-fill fuel
KOMATSU has announced it is switching to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as factory-fill fuel for equipment produced in Europe.
The move is in line with...
Genie launches compact electric scissor lift
AERIAL work platform manufacturer Genie has launched a new ‘micro-sized’ electric scissor lift – the Genie GS-1330m.
The new lift has been launched in response...
Construction to continue in level four areas
NICOLA Sturgeon has confirmed that construction workplaces can remain open in the areas of the country placed in level four of Scotland's Covid-19 tier...
Hyundai appoints new European sales chief
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has appointed Jean-Philippe Pollet as its new sales manager for Europe.
He will be based at Hyundai's new European HQ in Tessenderlo,...
SSR Group expands portfolio with acquisition of heavy lifting specialist
STERLING Sinclair Removals Group (SSR) has completed the acquisition of RP HIAB Transport in Alloa.
The six-figure deal marks the fifth acquisition completed by SSR...
Liebherr adds to mobile construction crane portfolio
LIEBHERR is expanding its mobile crane range with the new MK 120-5.1.
With a jib measuring 52m and a maximum lifting capacity of 2,100kg at...
SANY excavators prove their worth on top jobs
AB2000 has placed an order for a number of SANY SY215C 22t crawler excavators after being impressed by their performance on two of Scotland's most challenging...
Bells bought to make the earth move
Fifteen new Bell Equipment B30E ADTs have been bought by L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage to help fulfil recently won earthwork projects.
Another local authority invests in ‘game-changer’ road repair machine
JCB has announced that Coventry City Council has become the latest local authority to invest in one of the manufacturer's PotholePro road repair machines.
The...
Hyundai appoints new head of sales for European material handling business unit
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has appointed Christopher Thompson as the new head of sales, material handling for the European market.
Described as having extensive...
First Liebherr new generation concrete batching plant goes into operation
LIEBHERR has launched its latest batching plant generation after a mobile version went into operation for a+b Asphalt- und Betonmischwerke in southern Germany.
The new...
New innovation tipped to ‘transform’ plant security
DATATAG, the delivery partner of the Construction Equipment Association's (CEA) CESAR Security Scheme, has unveiled its latest innovation of a RAPID check (Registered Assets...
Safe and sober
A trial that breathalyzes visitors at Volvo Construction Equipment’s Customer Centre in Sweden before they can operate machines has proven so popular – even among...
Compact wheeled loader looks pretty in pink
THE world's first pink Avant 635 compact wheeled loader has been unveiled to help raise money for charity.
Hampshire-based equipment dealers BPMS Ltd produced the...
Doosan to focus on innovation theme at bauma 2022
DOOSAN has unveiled its plans for bauma 2022, vowing to deliver a stand centred around the theme of 'Powered by Innovation'.
The manufacturer will showcase...
Caterpillar to showcase battery electric models at bauma
CATERPILLAR has announced plans to display four electric machine prototypes, including battery prototypes, at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said it is focused on delivering 'purpose-built...
John McNae to host Bobcat roadshow event
JOHN McNae Ltd will host the Scottish leg of this summer's Bobcat customer roadshow programme.
The roadshow will arrive in the UK in July after...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: new models galore for Takeuchi
TAKEUCHI has vowed to have a stand ‘packed full of new models’ on display at ScotPlant 2022.
Since the last exhibition four years ago, the...
North west business picks up top Hyundai dealer accolade
HES Enterprises has received the 2024 Best Market Coverage UK & Eire award from Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe.
The Manchester-based dealer offers the full range...
Corsehouse Commercials becomes approved reseller of Hitachi minis in Scotland
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK has appointed Stewarton-based Corsehouse Commercials as an approved reseller of mini-excavators in Scotland.
The firm has over 25 years' experience in...
Volvo appoints Rock solid new utility equipment dealer
Bo'ness-based Rockbreakers UK has been named as Volvo Construction Equipment's utility equipment dealer for Central and Southern Scotland.
Managing director Jason Easton founded the business...
