Finlay and Kobelco models help Perthshire golf course project go with a swing
A stone’s throw away from Loch Tay lies one of the most picturesque quarrying operations in Scotland. Owned and operated by Cross Civils and...
Dumbarton quarry firm doubles down on Volvo
A Dumbarton-based quarry has made its first move to the Volvo brand, having recently taken delivery of a pair of L180H wheel loaders.
Thompson Quarries,...
New initiative aims to promote mental wellbeing in hire sector
THE hire industry is launching a new initiative to promote mental wellbeing across the sector's workforce.
Led by Asif Latief, MD of Boels Rental, and...
Mates in Mind launches free mental health workshops
MATES in Mind is offering free mental health workshops for those most at risk during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the support of Tideway, the...
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...
QCE to expand in UK
SWEDISH-headquartered plant equipment supplier, Quality Construction Equipment (QCE), is set to expand its reach in the UK.
The firm, which specialises in SMP products...
AI-powered visual detection aims to improve site safety
LEICA Geosystems has launched the Leica Xsight360 safety awareness solution, powered by Presien.
The system detects nearby people or objects and alerts operators using sounds...
Growing business takes the plunge with 14-tonne digger
A Volvo 14-tonne excavator has been bought by Lanark-based C L Drainage and Fencing as a result of the firm's co-founders' experience with the...
Apprentices of the Year announced by the Scottish Plant Owners Association
LEWIS Frew and Sandy Coull have been announced as Apprentices of the Year 2023/2024 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
The announcement was made...
New Cat 814K dozer unveiled
CATERPILLAR has taken the wraps off its new 814K wheel dozer, featuring a new sound-suppressed cab, efficient power unit and transmission drive, and centralised...
Access equipment market tipped for further growth
NEW research has revealed that the access equipment market is experiencing a 'rapid' return to growth.
The market contracted by 13% in 2020, but rebounded...
GAP continues Kubota excavator alliance
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Group has announced Kubota will be its sole supplier of mini and midi excavators for another year.
The announcement follows the purchase of...
Labourer hurt by three tonne roller
A court has heard how a 26-year-old labourer sustained broken bones when he was crushed by a road roller in west Yorkshire.
The worker sustained...
JCB creates poppy livery digger to raise funds for charity
JCB is to auction off a specially-designed mini-digger with red poppy livery to raise money for the Armed Forces community.
As the nation prepares to...
Brewster Bros celebrate double award success
LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Bros is celebrating a double success at The Herald Family Business Awards 2019.
The firm won the the Business Innovation Award for the...
First A60H haulers bound for South Africa
A South African plant hire firm has become the first customer in the world to place an order for Volvo's eagerly awaited new A60H articulated...
Hitachi demolition digger set for bauma debut
HITACHI has vowed to introduce the ZX400MC-7 excavator at this year’s bauma exhibition.
The multi-carrier model is based on a Hitachi ZX350LC-7 standard digger, with...
Bobcat customers try out latest products at return of live demo days
HUNDREDS of Bobcat customers and dealers took the chance to see a number of new machines put through their paces recently at the Doosan...
Liebherr breaks €10bn turnover barrier
THE Liebherr Group has reported a turnover topping 10 billion euros for the first time in its history.
The manufacturer notched up a turnover of...
Lighthouse charity reports 57% rise in calls to its helpline
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has published its fourth annual impact report, which revealed a 57% rise in calls to its helpline in 2019.
The...
‘Hundreds’ of Scots firms have engaged with HS2 scheme
HUNDREDS of Scottish companies have engaged with the landmark HS2 project, according to the company responsible for developing and constructing the UK’s new high-speed rail...
Attachments manufacturer hails ‘solid platform’ for growth
ENGCON has hailed the company's 'good profitability and strong cash flow' after the business revealed its financial results for the second quarter of 2023.
Order...
Molson to use fresh investment to develop facilities and brands
BGF has invested a further £11 million into construction equipment dealer Molson Group.
Molson said the cash will be used to develop the firm's existing...
Hydrema embraces CESAR ECV technology on Stage V dump trucks
HYDREMA (UK) has become the latest manufacturer to fit CESAR and Emission Compliance Verification (ECV) to its Stage V dump trucks.
CESAR is the official...
Next generation Cat loaders aim to enhance operator efficiency
CAT has announced that the new 950 and 962 next generation wheel loaders boast technologies that 'boost efficiencies, provide consistent bucket fill factors, and...
Construction sector helps boost Scottish economic growth
MANUFACTURING and construction sectors have ensured Scotland’s economy has grown for the ninth consecutive quarter, according to official Scottish Government statistics.
Latest Gross Domestic Product...
Yanmar launches next generation tracked carrier
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has added the C50R-5A tracked carrier to its portfolio.
The next generation machine is said to feature a 'unique' undercarriage that excels...
Sunbelt Rentals recognised for commitment to ‘earn and learn’ opportunities
SUNBELT Rentals UK and Ireland has been awarded silver membership in the 5% Club’s Employer Audit for 2024-2025.
The honour is in recognition of the...
Wacker Neuson unveils latest portfolio additions
WACKER Neuson is adding two new models to its wheel loader portfolio.
The WL250 and WL750 are the first models with the new product designation....
Pandemic causes ‘sharp fall’ in equipment sales
NEW research has revealed construction equipment sales fell by almost 22% in Q1 2020, as the Covid-19 impact started to take hold.
Sales of construction...
