Chris Knight appointed Yanmar dealer for northern Scotland
CHRIS Knight Plant Sales has been appointed a dealer for Yanmar's crawler excavators in northern Scotland. The Nairn-based business will cover the geographical area...
Tree-sy does it: upgraded Magni set for deployment
BROXBURN-based Field and Forest Machinery has delivered the UK’s first Magni RTH 6.31 forestry specification telehandler to R Jenkins & Sons in Hay-on-Wye.
The RTH...
New lease of life: Plantworx 2019 to benefit from new venue and fresh features
FINAL preparations are underway for Plantworx 2019, with a host of new features – and a new venue – tipped to wow visitors and...
TSL brings in Volvos for hydro projects
An Argyll-based construction firm has made a significant investment in Volvo machines to help deliver a number of substantial hydro-electric projects across Scotland.
TSL Contractors...
Finalists announced for Hire Awards of Excellence 2023
THE finalists have been revealed for this year’s Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) Hire Awards of Excellence, due to take place...
New Komatsu backhoe loader introduced
THE new Komatsu WB97S-8 backhoe loader has been unveiled.
The machine is the first follow‐up model in the manufacturer's new range of backhoe loaders, and...
One year to go: countdown begins to PlantWorx 2025
WITH exactly one year to go, the countdown to PlantWorx 2025 is underway.
The exhibition, hosted by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), takes place from...
Election success: A-Plant places huge welfare unit order
A-Plant Accommodation is investing over £1.4 million on 68 static welfare units from Genquip Groundhog - some of which were used as polling stations during the election.
The...
Maybole bypass goes underground
A full 1km section of the Maybole Bypass is to be constructed below ground level as it passes the north of the South Ayrshire...
Kubota launches new online solutions hub
KUBOTA has launched an online communication website bringing together customer stories and solutions from the various brands under the Kubota Group umbrella.
The Kubota Group...
GAP invests in tanker services division
GAP Hire Solutions is investing £2 million in liquid waste tankers after introducing a new tanker services division.
The hire specialist has placed an order for 18...
Ness Plant named new A & Y Equipment dealer
NESS Plant has been appointed as a Scottish dealer for Ammann and Yanmar Equipment.
Peter Barfield, Key Account Manager for A & Y Equipment Ltd,...
On-site hose solution tipped to reduce downtime at Tillicoultry Quarries
FINNING has revealed it has completed a bespoke installation of an on-site, one-stop hose solution facility at Tillicoultry Quarries, which is expected to reduce...
Terex MP snaps up bulk material handling conveyor manufacturer
TEREX MP has completed the purchase of MARCO, a manufacturer of bulk material handling conveyors based in Missouri, USA.
As part of the transaction, Terex...
New Kobelco ‘more than holds its own’ in 20-tonne market
KOBELCO has announced the launch of the new SK210LC-11 and SK210NLC-11 (narrow undercarriage variant) excavators to its portfolio.
The next generation machines follow Kobelco’s Performance...
Quality has been key in recycling revolution
Paul Thorne, director at SCG Supplies, reflects on the evolution of recycling equipment over the past three decades
SINCE the early 1990s there’s been...
Milestone JCB machines to be featured in Platinum Jubilee celebrations
JCB has signed an agreement to become a Platinum Jubilee Pageant Partner, with milestone machines marking landmark moments from The Queen’s 70-year reign set...
Volvo CE announces ‘best ever’ annual results
VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced its “best set of annual financial results ever” with a full-year net sales increase of 27%.
The results...
£4 million JCB deal continues 25-year tradition
Lafarge Tarmac has bought 60 new JCB 2CX Streetmaster backhoe loaders in a deal worth £4 million.
The order marks a 25-year partnership between Lafarge...
Royal seal of approval as JCB machines hit the road for Platinum Jubilee celebrations
JCB machines from both past and the present were given a patriotic send off as they headed to London to take part in Her...
Swiss dealer marks 40-year Hitachi milestone
SWISS dealer Probst Maveg has marked 40 years as a partner of Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV.
With origins dating back to 1945, Probst Maveg...
New rotary telehandler range joins ‘Next is Now’ portfolio
BOBCAT has teamed up with Magni TH to launch an expanded line of new generation rotary telehandlers.
The new range includes ten Stage V compliant...
Powered access provider shows support for engineering apprenticeships
AHEAD of World Youth Skills Day on July 15, powered access provider Nationwide Platforms has revealed how it is plugging the skills gap with...
A&Y set for double debut
A&Y Equipment will use next month's Executive Hire Show to launch two new models into the UK market - the Yanmar ViO12 zero tail swing...
Kubota Construction appoints new dealer manager in Scotland and Ireland
KEVIN Pryce has been appointed dealer manager for Kubota Construction in Scotland and Ireland.
He joined the business in 2016 and takes over the role...
IPAF Rental+ aligned with Common Assessment Standard
BUILD UK has welcomed the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) as the third UK trade association member to recognise the Common Assessment Standard as...
Sandvik and Finning team up in support of HVO solution
SANDVIK has revealed it is investing in renewable fuel to power large mobile crushing and screening equipment, after working with Finning to successfully use...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Hodge to showcase mobile crushing ‘breakthrough’
HODGE Plant has revealed that the business will showcase ‘the biggest breakthrough in mobile crushing’ at ScotPlant 2022.
It comes after Alistair Hodge, MD of...
Finning to host “landmark” heavy equipment auction
A "landmark" auction of heavy equipment will take place in April which organisers predict will "reinvent" the concept of unreserved public auctions in the...
Lloyd Ltd appointed to Mecalac dealer network
MECALAC has appointed Lloyd Ltd to its UK and Ireland dealer network.
Headquartered in Carlisle, but with dealerships on both sides of the border, the...
