Mini excavator user is picture perfect with JCB
A Scots landscape business owner has won the use of a JCB for a year after triumphing in an online photography competition.
Jim Anderson, who...
Top performing Hitachi dealers honoured at Madrid ceremony
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) recently honoured its top European dealers at an awards ceremony in Madrid.
The theme was ‘Partner to accelerate change’ in recognition...
Hydrema unveils new safety-conscious dump truck at bauma 2019
HYDREMA is looking to raise safety standards with the launch of its new dump truck at bauma 2019.
The Danish construction equipment manufacturer has developed...
Sunbelt Rentals makes significant solar-powered lighting towers investment
SUNBELT Rentals has snapped up 300 solar-powered lighting towers manufactured by Trime.
The company made the move in response to growing demand for emission-free equipment....
JCB powers into Monster Trucks
Monster Truck racing has become even more exciting with the arrival of the JCBDIGatron, Nick Johnson reports
THE iconic JCB brand has been given a...
Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in Q2
NEW research has revealed that UK construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025.
The findings were revealed in the Construction Products...
New Hyundai excavator set for ScotPlant debut
THE latest addition to Hyundai's Robex excavator range will be shown for the first time in the UK at ScotPlant.
The R430LC-9A has an operating...
In the driving seat: Komatsu and Williams Racing reignite partnership
EQUIPMENT manufacturer Komatsu has signed a multi-year deal with Williams Racing to become the principal partner of the British team from the start of...
Hybrid product excels in ‘Scottish first’ project
GARIC has divulged details of the firm’s work on a mammoth 40-week contract in Roslin, near Edinburgh, for The Mears Group.
Representing a ‘first of...
JCB application process opens for next intake of apprentices and graduates
JCB has announced more than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates are available as the company launches its application process for its Early...
Hire specialist pledges support for youth sporting teams
GAP has confirmed it will be sponsoring a number of youth sporting teams for the fourth year running.
The plant hire specialist will provide funding...
Drainage contractor makes landmark JCB mini purchase
A drainage contractor has bought the first of the new JCB 2.5-tonne mini-excavator models to reach Northern Ireland.
Crumlin-based Philip Wilson Land Drainage has taken...
Finning outdoor cinema set to put PlantWorx visitors in the picture
FINNING has announced plans to celebrate Caterpillar's centenary year at PlantWorx 2025 next week with an offering that includes an outdoor cinema showcasing the...
Bobcat adds to winter maintenance range
AS the UK braces itself for a predicted harsh winter, Bobcat has expanded its range of products for winter maintenance work.
Additions to the range this year...
Hire Awards of Excellence 2021 winners revealed
THE winners of the Hire Awards of Excellence 2021 have been announced during a hybrid awards ceremony - with Sunbelt Rentals scooping a stunning...
Ten tips for maintaining hauler productivity when the cold creeps in
Safeguarding hauler productivity is vital when operating in low temperatures. Here, Motherwell-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak addresses the challenges posed by winter weather conditions,...
First Metso Truck Bodies put to work in central Europe
THE first two Komatsu HD605-8 dump trucks equipped with Metso Truck Bodies have been delivered to a porphyry quarry in Brabant Wallon, Belgium, by...
Portable welders the ‘perfect companion’ on construction sites
Fronius UK will be launching and demonstrating the new Ignis and Artis portable welders at ScotPlant 2024.
With the Ignis 150/180, the firm revealed a...
Double award success for GAP’s joint MD
GAP'S joint MD Iain Anderson won two prizes at the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Awards.
He was honoured at the Glasgow ceremony in the...
A-Plant’s recruitment drive targets military personnel
AS a result of continued growth across the company’s Service Centre network, multi-million pound fleet investment and impressive financial results, A-Plant is carrying out a...
Terex unveils plans to mark backhoe loader anniversary
TEREX is launching a limited edition engine for its backhoe loader range to celebrate the iconic machine’s 55th anniversary.
The powerful 111hp Tier III 83kW engine will...
Passenger views sought over Queen Street transformation
A public consultation on the proposed £104m transformation of Glasgow's Queen Street Station has been launched.
Network Rail has unveiled new designs for how the...
Rokbak MD reveals ‘full story’ behind rebrand ahead of first anniversary
AHEAD of the one year anniversary of Rokbak's rebrand, MD Paul Douglas has revealed the full story behind the move.
Despite being one of the...
Speedy Hire recognised for providing ‘earn and learn’ opportunities
SPEEDY Hire has achieved Gold accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s 2025–26 Employer Audit Scheme, in recognition of the company’s commitment to...
Wacker Neuson unveils raft of new innovations
WACKER Neuson is adding a number of new products to its portfolio this spring.
The manufacturer is extending its line of reversible centre plates with...
Liebherr and Leica form partnership over machine control solutions
LIEBHERR and Leica Geosystems have entered into a strategic partnership, which will see Liebherr wheeled and crawler excavators of generations 6 and 8 optionally...
Support grows for CESAR security and registration scheme
DUMPER manufacturer Thwaites confirmed at Hillhead 2024 that it has become the latest firm to commit to the CESAR security and registration scheme powered...
Speedy invests further £3 million in powered access fleet
SPEEDY has added 100 new boom and scissor lifts to its UK fleet as part of the company's powered access investment strategy.
The £3 million...
Converted Land Rover to keep leaves off UK railway lines
NETWORK Rail is utilising a converted road-rail Land Rover to keep leaves off the line.
At this time of year, falling leaves are crushed under...
50-tonne crane deployed to social housing project near Oban
LOCHGILPHEAD-based MacLeod Construction has snapped up a 50-tonne Liebherr LTM 1050-3.1 to replace an eight-year-old crane in its fleet.
The firm operates predominantly in the...
