Kubota expands Shellplant and Boss Plant dealer territories
KUBOTA (UK) is adding to the territories of construction dealers Shellplant and Boss Plant Sales from the start of 2026.
Northamptonshire-based Shellplant will add Norfolk...
Spring budget: clarification sought on successor to super-deduction allowance
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced it is seeking clarification on details around the successor to the super-deduction allowance.
Responding to UK chancellor Jeremy...
UK immigration proposals could leave Scottish construction sector ‘bereft of skills’
THE UK Government’s proposals to raise the qualification standards for foreign workers have been described as a 'ticking time bomb' for the Scottish construction...
CEA provides progress update on manifesto pledges
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has published a progress update on its manifesto, which was launched a year ago setting out the priorities for...
Doosan Bobcat marks ‘record’ year in EMEA
DOOSAN Bobcat EMEA has announced record financial results for 2019.
Engcon launches ‘new, improved’ coupler for 20-30t excavators
ENGCON is introducing a 'new, improved' machine coupler size - the S70 - for excavators in the 20-30 tonnes segment.
A year ago, the manufacturer...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: AB2K partnership is pipe dream for Innovex Technologies
THIS year marks a ScotPlant debut for Innovex Technologies. The business will use the show as a platform to announce that AB2K – part...
New Develon facility focuses on optimising machine uptime
DEVELON'S new Uptime Center for Europe is up and running at the company’s regional HQ in Prague, Czech Republic.
The Prague branch is now part...
‘Urgent action’ required to address ‘diminishing’ mineral reserves
THE UK Government has been urged to take 'urgent action' to address diminishing reserves of the minerals that are essential for housing and infrastructure.
The...
Collaboration paves the way for automated steering and screed edge control
LEICA Geosystems and Dynapac have announced the compatibility of auto-steering and screed edge control features on Dynapac asphalt pavers with the Leica iCON pave...
Witney Plant Hire add new Bobcats to their fleet
Witney Plant Hire Ltd has expanded their fleet of Bobcat compact tracked loaders with the purchase of three new models from Promac Solutions Limited....
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...
BlueMAC expands its global presence
BlueMAC Manufacturing has branched out by appointing SKALA Australasia Pty Ltd as the exclusive distributor of the firm's products in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific...
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Volvo Construction Equipment recently showcased its new flagship rigid hauler, the R100E, at its Motherwell factory. Project Plant's Fraser Rummens went along to find...
‘Don’t Walk By’ campaign highlights workplace safety
A-PLANT has commissioned a new film aimed at highlighting the importance of challenging unsafe workplace practices.
Ahead of the hire giant's annual Safety Week, A-Plant revealed...
Double triumph for GAP at Hire Awards of Excellence 2020
GAP Hire Solutions is celebrating a double triumph at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2020.
The business won both the Hire Industry Product of the...
Consultation on the future of Scottish construction sector extended
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has announced it is extending its consultation on the future of the sector to the whole Scottish construction...
Fife sustainable fleet initiative welcomes 300th member
FIFE Council has announced that the ECO stars fleet recognition scheme has welcomed its 300th member.
The initiative supports local fleet operators to improve efficiency,...
New plan aims to help drive more diverse construction industry in Scotland
THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has launched a National Equity and Inclusion Plan (NEIP) for Scotland’s construction industry designed to encourage the development of a ‘more diverse and...
Promising end to the year for equipment sales
SALES of construction equipment in the UK continued to show a 'strong recovery' at the end of 2020, according to newly released figures.
As most...
£1 billion Business Support Fund opens in Scotland
The Scottish Government has opened its £1 billion business support fund to help companies impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak
CEA collaborates with globalbridge to address sector skills shortages
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is teaming up with with globalbridge, a platform designed to level the playing field for young people and redefine...
Awards shine a light on efforts to tackle equipment theft
POLICE officers and industry professionals dedicated to tackling machinery and equipment theft were recognised at this year’s CITS CESAR Awards.
Held at JCB World Headquarters in...
Equipment sales down 6% in 2019
SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK fell by 12.3% in the final quarter of 2019, compared with the same period in...
CPA calls for ‘stability and certainty’ for plant hire sector in autumn budget
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to provide 'stability and certainty' for the sector, ahead next week's autumn budget.
The CPA...
Fatal fall from height leads to ladder warning
THE Ladder Association has reminded companies of the importance of training when working at heights following the tragic death of a roofing contractor.
Alan Beutner...
Isle of Lewis business makes landmark Liebherr crane purchase
THE only crane hire company on the Isle of Lewis has taken delivery of its first-ever Liebherr model.
The LTM1060-3.1 has joined the fleet at...
CITB launches business plan for 2025-26
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its business plan for 2025-26, outlining the practical steps it will take to support the construction...
Reaching for the top
LOWMAC Recycling has taken delivery of the first compact, long-reach Terex-Fuchs MHL250E materials handler to be sold in this country.
The versatile wheeled machine is...
Sibbald Training site to host SANY dig day event
SANY UK is set to host two upcoming dig days events, with the first taking place from May 9-10 at Sibbald Training's Blackridge, West...
