New SPOA president vows to keep momentum going
SIBBALD Training director John Sibbald has been confirmed as the new president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
He was elected at the trade...
Speedy announces early careers rollout
SPEEDY has announced it is investing in over 100 early careers trainees across the UK to help boost its skills base and the industry's...
Union issues warning over ‘greenhouse’ crane cabs as temperatures rise
UNITE has written to construction firms to seek assurances that safety measures are in place to ensure crane drivers are not being placed at...
Cat launches DIY videos to help customers maintain machines
CATERPILLAR has launched a suite of 'how-to' videos and articles for customers who prefer to do their own maintenance and repairs.
The library includes a...
Excitement builds as ScotPlant 2022 gets set to open doors
THE magnificent Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston is packed full of standout machines from the world’s leading construction equipment manufacturers as ScotPlant 2022 prepares...
New materials handler boosts productivity at Renfrewshire recycling plant
WRC Recycling has snapped up a new JCB JS20MH materials handler to process construction and demolition waste as part of a major investment in...
SCG’s newest recruit hopes to make a Mark
SCG Supplies has appointed Mark Wemyss as the firm's new area sales manager for Scotland and the north of England.
Mark, who spent over a...
Detection capability innovations to take centre stage at Futureworx 2022
ORGANISERS of Futureworx 2022 have revealed that a number of exhibitors will be showcasing new technologies designed to improve detection capabilities.
Advancements in sensors and...
Family-run equipment specialist expands ADT fleet in milestone year
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has snapped up 11 new Liebherr TA 230 Litronic articulated dump trucks (ADTs).
The delivery is the third major fleet enhancement...
JCB in €25 million investment
JCB Germany has announced the biggest single investment ever in its business as the company prepares to celebrate 50 years of trading in the important...
Growing firm has a strong attachment to new branding
AN ambitious Lanarkshire-based attachments provider is aiming to launch its own brand of non-hydraulic attachments after embarking on a change of name and beginning...
Steelwrist earns best managed business recognition
STEELWRIST is celebrating after the business was recognised as one of Sweden’s best managed companies for the third successive year.
The manufacturer of tiltrotators, quick...
Xwatch launches ‘most advanced’ telematics and safety platform yet
XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced the launch of its 'most advanced and fully integrated' telematics and safety platform to date.
Developed with mixed-fleet technology specialist...
Five Finning employees shortlisted for inspiring women awards
FIVE employees from Finning UK & Ireland have been shortlisted for the Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering (IWCE) Awards 2023.
Cheryl Griffith (wear parts...
New excavator simulator to debut at PlantWorx 2025
ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2025 have confirmed that Cat Simulators will feature at the event for the first time.
Cat Simulators will showcase a range of...
Firm fined £160,000 following telehandler death in Glasgow
A construction firm has been fined £160,000 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a man was killed by a telehandler at a...
Mabey Hire’s platform for success
Mabey Hire has supplied equipment to allow testing of platforms ahead of a major task to paint the 1.7-mile-long Queensferry Crossing.
Speedy announces UK-wide defibrillator rollout
SPEEDY has teamed up with Aero Healthcare and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at all of the company’s...
Blue Group goes to the wire with new distribution deal
Blue Group has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Major Wire, Canadian-based manufacturers of high vibration wire screen media.
Major Wire, which was founded in 1884, manufactures screens...
Environmental focus pays off for AMD Contract Services
DUMFRIES-based AMD Contract Services is reaping the rewards after investing heavily in equipment and personnel to capitalise on the increasing number of environmental projects...
HRN gearing up for ‘sensational’ event
THE HRN and Agritrac stand at ScotPlant 2024 will be the place to find the latest product innovations from major manufacturers Kubota and Hyundai.
On...
JCB staff receive 3.9% pay rise as Lord Bamford predicts bright future for sector
JCB has announced a 3.9% pay rise for shop floor employees, with chairman Lord Bamford stating the industry is doing "very well" at the...
Rokbak hauler makes waves at Edinburgh inland surfing project
A Rokbak RA30 articulated hauler is helping to deliver Scotland's first inland surfing resort.
The truck has been involved in groundwork at a disused quarry...
Viby attachment launches compact Hy-Tip
DANISH bucket manufacturer Viby Attachment has launched a new version of its popular Hy-Tip bucket for compact and backhoe loaders.
Lighter and smaller than the standard...
Mecalac swings into action with three new launches
MECALAC has announced the launch of three new swing loaders.
The AS750, AS850 and AS1000 models join the existing AS600, AS900tele, AS1600 and AS210 machines.
The...
Training specialist casts eye to the future after golden year
A Lanark-based business with ambitions of becoming Britain’s top plant operator training provider has hailed the country’s construction sector for the reception it has...
JCB extends shutdown period till end of April
JCB has announced it is extending the suspension of UK production until at least the end of April due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The...
New Point of Rental solution empowers hire consumers with digital info access
POINT of Rental has introduced a new QuikLink feature in Syrinx 365, designed to provide an easy-to-use method for consumers to access and share...
Hewden golf tournament raises £10k for charity
RORY Mcllroy may be lifting his Claret Jug after wining the British Open but he wasn’t the only one celebrating a golfing victory last weekend.
Plant hire...
Falkirk hirer in £6 million investment
LOMOND Plant Hire has invested in a new fleet of JCB machines worth more than £6 million to support its expansion – including some...
