Doosan Bobcat appoints new EMEA president
ALVARO Pacini has been named the new president of Doosan Bobcat's Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region.
He will be responsible for the firm's...
New report recommends A9 Dualling delivery plan be maintained
A new report has rejected rescheduling and acceleration proposals for the A9 Dualling scheme.
The report was commissioned by transport secretary Fiona Hyslop to consider whether...
Metso dealer appoints new Scottish field service engineer
METSO UK distributor McHale Plant Sales is strengthening its presence in Scotland with the appointment of Patrick McIlduff as a field service engineer.
He is...
GAP introduces Interactive Toolbox Talks to help engage workers
GAP Hire Solutions has announced the launch of its new Interactive Toolbox Talks.
Described as a 'fun and eye-catching' way of engaging workers, the aim...
Yanmar equipment helps create sustainable future for Scottish Highlands
YANMAR has revealed how its compact machinery has been playing a key role in peatland restoration efforts in the Scottish Highlands.
Scotland’s peatlands are described...
Perthshire firm doubles up on Volvo compacts
ABERFELDY-based D K Plant Hire has bought two Volvo compact excavators for the first time. The Perthshire business took the decision following a demonstration by...
Murray Plant named ALLU’s exclusive UK dealer
PAISLEY-based Murray Plant has been appointed ALLU's exclusive dealer for the whole of the UK.
Murray Plant was previously attachment specialist ALLU's dealer for Scotland...
Liebherr has all its ducks in a row north of the border
LIEBHERR has revealed that its reputation as the ‘go to’ manufacturer for wheeled excavators has been reinforced by a surge in sales to customers...
Deadline looms for Bobcat digger charity raffle
TIME is running out to enter the draw for the charity raffle of a Bobcat E10z one-tonne mini excavator.
Designed to raise money for the...
Glasgow firm takes top safety award
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Group has been named Scotland’s Top Road Safety Operator of the Year at the annual Transport News Scottish Rewards ceremony.
Group transport manager Willie...
Local authority becomes first council to take delivery of ‘revolutionary’ pothole fixer
JCB has announced that Stoke-on-Trent City Council has become the first local authority in the UK to take delivery of one of the manufacturer's...
Management buyout at Eagle Plant Hire
THE senior management team at Eagle Plant Hire has announced the acquisition of the business from main shareholders Colin and Claire Inglis.
Eagle Plant was...
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...
Wacker Neuson offers customers HVO option to improve carbon footprint
WACKER Neuson is ramping up its sustainability credentials by offering customers the chance to switch to HVO as an alternative fuel.
All of the manufacturer's...
SITECH and Flannery Plant Hire team up for Remembrance Day tribute
SITECH UK & Ireland and Flannery Plant Hire joined forces to commemorate Remembrance Day in a special event for the Corps of Royal Engineers.
The...
GAP Group reports ‘significant’ demand for Dual View dumpers
GAP Group has described its investment in 6t and 9t swivel Dual View dumpers as 'rapidly increasing' to help satisfy high utilisation levels from...
Trio of new Kubota models wow Plantworx visitors
KUBOTA has launched three new models at Plantworx 2023.
The 8.5-tonne KX085-5 mini-excavator was joined on the stand by two new additions to Kubota’s Smart...
Hire specialist invests in new spider lifts
ACCESS platform rental specialist Warren Access has snapped up two Hinowa Lightlift 20.10 spider lifts.
The platforms are available for hire at the company's Huntingdon...
Rototilt RC range to take centre stage at ScotPlant 2024
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Rototilt will be exhibiting the new RC range, which includes the RC1 (for excavators between 1.5 and 3.5 tonnes), RC2 (3- 6.5...
Blackwood snaps up “unparallelled” Hydradigs as part of £2m order
KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire has become one of the first customers to snap up two new JCB Hydradigs, the machine described as bringing new levels of...
Intriguing mix: Armcon to celebrate new dealerships at ScotPlant 2024
CONCRETE equipment provider Armcon will arrive at ScotPlant 2024 following a ‘transformative’ period marked by strategic re-evaluation and expansion.
Last year, the business revealed it...
TV star deploys JCB mini digger for new show
TV presenter Matt Baker has deployed a JCB mini excavator during a fly-on-the wall special about the rescue of his family’s organic sheep farm.
Countryfile...
Miller invests in next generation of robotic automation
MILLER UK has 'significantly' bolstered its manufacturing capabilities through the upgrade of its suite of 'state-of-the-art' welding robots.
The firm said the investment in the...
Metso Outotec appoints Duo Group to provide aggregates solutions in the UK
METSO Outotec has appointed Duo Group as a distributor for the firm's aggregates solutions in the UK.
The deal covers the current aggregate business serviced...
Suicide – we’re in it together
By Bill Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
World Suicide Prevention Day is just around the corner and we will see a huge...
Mecalac confirms double tiltrotator launch
MECALAC has unveiled its new MR50 and MR60 tiltrotators and dedicated grading buckets, available for the manufacturer's crawler and wheeled excavators fitted with the...
Kubota launches new machine tracking system
KUBOTA has announced the launch of a new telematics portal to help operators increase machine efficiency and security.
The Kubota Tracking System portal enables users...
All the parts are coming together for SANY in Scotland
SANY’S new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge is said to have been warmly welcomed by the company’s dealer network and customers.
The multi-million-pound investment in...
App lets you manage fleet from the beach
CASE Construction Equipment has launched a new app which allows business owners to manage their fleet when they’re in the field, on the road...
Raymond Brown orders coming thick and fast
THE Raymond Brown Group has yet again turned to Bell Equipment after purchasing further Bell articulated dump trucks and wheeled loaders to add to...
