CITB’s Strategic Plan 2025-29 launched
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025-29 as it outlines its approach to supporting the sector's skills and...
Local talent key for Ellon Plant
SINCE becoming part of the AB 2000 group last September, Aberdeenshire-based Ellon Plant Hire has gone from strength to strength.
They’ve relocated to a new...
Kubota to show off environmentally-friendly mini
KUBOTA is set to launch what it claims to be the "most eco-friendly mini excavator on the market in its category".
The 4-tonne KX042-4 will be shown...
CASE confirms new head of sales for Europe
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Graziano Cassinelli as the company's new head of sales for construction brands Europe at CNH Industrial.
The role is in...
Sunbelt Rentals awarded bronze accreditation by 5% Club
SUNBELT Rentals UK and Ireland has achieved bronze accreditation from the 5% Club’s 2023-2024 Employer Audit Scheme.
The scheme assesses employers’ activities, evaluates future plans...
Highland caravan site keeps the noise down with new Volvo
A stunning holiday site in the Scottish Highlands is benefiting from a new Volvo ECR58D reduced swing radius compact excavator.
Far from the hustle and...
Manitou to host third edition of CSR digital event
MANITOU Group has announced the third edition of its 'On the way up' digital event, which is dedicated to the manufacturer's CSR approach.
Taking place...
Hitachi excavators chosen for Israeli ports
AN Israeli contractor has invested in three large Hitachi excavators to supply rocks for extending breakwaters, which will form part of the construction project...
New names join ScotPlant 2026 line-up
WITH less than a year to go, preparations are being ramped up for ScotPlant 2026 – the largest and most important show on the...
Tool firm purchases a trio of Volvos
Midlothian-based Basic Tool Hire Ltd purchased three Volvo EC18Ds this year, following an enquiry on Volvo Construction Equipment’s website.
The enquiry was dealt with by...
Volvo excavator becomes the “optimum tool” in Burnside’s arsenal
THE proprietor of Burnside Plant & Piling Contractors has decided to splash out on the firm's first Volvo excavator after seeing the machine in action...
Leada Acrow places £1.5 million MevaDec order
DUE to high demand for use in construction projects all around the UK, Leada Acrow has placed a £1.5 million order with MEVA, one of...
3D collision safety solution set for Plantworx showcase
A 'game-changing' 3D collision safety solution integration is set to make its UK debut at this year's Plantworx exhibition.
Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions...
Metso dealer strengthens UK management team
METSO distributor McHale Plant Sales has bolstered its UK management team with the appointment of James Cliffe to head its operations in Tamworth and...
Raising the Barr
SOFT drinks giant AG Barr has commissioned nine new tractor units from Mercedes-Benz dealer, Western Commercial, in a bid to “future proof” its transport.
The...
Doosan Bobcat staff give back to communities through volunteer time
DOOSAN Bobcat employees around the world are giving back this year by volunteering in their communities.
From activities taking place close to company locations stretching...
Bobcat extends R2-Series range with eight-tonne offering
BOBCAT has expanded its R2-Series mini-excavator portfolio with the launch of the new E88 eight-tonne Stage V compliant model.
The machine replaces the E85 M-Series...
JCB adds new features to telematics portal
JCB has announced the launch of some new features in its LiveLink telematics portal.
Launched in 2011 and now with over 300,000 machines monitored by...
Vulcanising specialist confirms hat-trick of new appointments
STRATHCLYDE Vulcanising Services (SVS) has appointed three new members of staff as part of the material handling specialist’s investment plans for this year.
Based near...
Milestone Liebherr buy for Ayr facility
LOWMAC Waste and Recycling has become the first UK operator to bring the new Liebherr 19-tonne A 914 material handler into service at its...
Extra Edge: Komatsu Smart Construction integrates AI in latest product
KOMATSU has combined Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernise its Smart Construction Edge solution, in partnership with tech giant Sony as part of the EarthBrain...
Bobcat adds to skid-steer loader portfolio
BOBCAT has introduced new Stage V versions of the company’s M-Series S630 and S650 skid-steer loaders, designed for European markets.
Customers can now choose between...
Latest Yanmar models added to MTS portfolio
MTS Plant has added the latest models from Yanmar’s 2019 compact portfolio to its hire fleet.
The move means operators now have access to the...
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...
Scottish Plant Operator Challenge attendees to experience Live Dig Radar tech
ORGANISERS of the upcoming Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) and MDiG have announced plans to bring RodRadar's Live Dig Radar (LDR) technology to Errol...
DEVELON video set to highlight brand’s vision for the future
FOLLOWING the recent announcement about the company’s new brand and visions for worldwide markets, DEVELON - formerly Doosan construction equipment - has announced it...
Balfour Beatty to be awarded £184.7m Tomatin to Moy dualling contract
BALFOUR Beatty is poised to be appointed to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy in a contract worth £184.7 million.
The Scottish Government has...
Family values help keep Jarvie out in front
CONTINUOUS investment in high quality machines has been “paramount” to the success of Grangemouth-headquartered Jarvie Plant Group.
The firm, which has a fleet comprising of...
Komatsu unveils ‘revolutionary’ tool to optimise dump truck fleet efficiency
KOMATSU has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' tool designed to optimise the efficiency of rigid dump truck fleets on mining and quarry sites...
Finning looks to fill apprenticeship engineering roles
FINNING is looking to recruit the next generation of engineers through its apprenticeship scheme, with roles available throughout the country including in Glasgow.
The authorised...
