Worsley Plant to unveil “compact and versatile” crushing bucket
WORSLEY Plant has announced it will launch the fourth generation of MB crushing bucket at this year's Plantworx exhibition.
The firm said that, back in...
Innovation award becomes reality for HAE
THE Hire Association Europe (HAE) has scooped a top innovation award for its virtual reality health and safety training programmes.
The organisation triumphed in the Commitment...
Elgin contractor to the four
AN Elgin-based contractor and plant hirer has splashed out on four Liebherr R 922 crawler excavators to aid with an increased workload.
Billy Miller Contractor and Plant...
AB2000 recognised for soaring profits
AB2000 is one of just eight Scottish headquartered companies to feature in the annual Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100 league table.
The table ranks...
Double excavator purchase helps Stirling firm meet demand
OGILVIE Construction's programme to upgrade machinery has gathered pace with the purchase of two new JCB excavators.
The Stirling-based contractor has invested £65,000 on the machines,...
SANY excavators smash into Scottish demolition sector
SANY excavators are set to enter the Scottish demolition sector after a long-standing asbestos removal and demolition contractor snapped up a 22 tonne machine.
Chamic Industrial...
Vinyl-wrapped Scania marks 70 years of Galt Transport
GALT Transport has marked 70 years in business with the unveiling of a specially designed truck.
The Dumbarton haulier confirmed the vinyl-wrapped Scania R490 features a...
GAP confirms new Wacker Neuson agreement
GAP Hire Solutions has extended its long-standing relationship with Wacker Neuson by sealing a new three-year supply deal for light compaction equipment.
The agreement for plates...
New machine ticks all the boxes for Borders firm
A groundworks specialist based in the Scottish Borders has bought a new Volvo ECR88D excavator after being reluctant to return the machine following a successful demonstration.
The...
Mind the GAP: Glasgow hirer becomes leading Kubota customer
GLASGOW-based GAP Hire Solutions will become Kubota's largest construction customer in the world after the manufacturer became its sole supplier for excavators ranging from 0.8 to 8 tonnes.
The...
Machinery dealers gear up for charity challenge
THE Hamilton Ross Group of machinery dealers has teamed up with Beatson Cancer Charity in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for the...
Sector confidence “steady” but builders want stability
SCOTTISH builders have called for “greater certainty” as new figures reveal confidence in the sector has remained steady at PLUS 2 for a third...
Mobile crane purchase is a Plus point for Falkirk firm
A Falkirk-based family business has been singing the praises of Liebherr cranes after purchasing its third machine from the manufacturer.
Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire...
Volvo shows off range at Alloa event
VOLVO has set up shop in Alloa for two days of demonstrations, giving plant operators an opportunity to get hands-on with the manufacturer’s latest...
UPS names new business development manager
GORDON Dick has been appointed business development manager at machinery maintenance specialist United Plant Services (UPS).
Gordon started his career with Bardon (Aggregate Industries UK Ltd) where...
Hands-on approach pays off for design students
CASE Construction Equipment has revealed three "striking" new vehicle liveries, two of which came from competitions.
The new designs were created respectively through the CNH...
Blue to showcase hat-trick of machines at CQMS
BLUE Machinery Ireland, part of Blue Group, will have a trio of Terex EvoQuip machines on display at this year’s CQMS, the largest construction and quarrying machinery...
Crane purchase marks a UK-first for Montrose cargo handling firm
A Montrose-based cargo handling specialist has placed a landmark order for two Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1 mobile cranes.
The models purchased by Whyte Cargo Handlers Limited are the...
Telehandler hits the heights on Scottish Power project
SCOTLAND'S largest rotating telehandler is reaching new heights on Scottish Power’s South West Scotland Renewables Connections Project in New Cumnock.
The Magni RTH 5.35, which has a reach...
“Transformed” Motherwell factory celebrates innovation prize
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks has been awarded a top innovation prize for its 'workplace experience' factory design.
The manufacturer of rigid and articulated trucks collected the ‘Most Innovative...
Material handler shows its metal in Grangemouth
EARLY indications suggest the first ever Liebherr-Great Britain machine purchased by a long-running Grangemouth scrap metal specialist has exceeded expectations.
Foundry Steels, which has been in...
Breedon Group sees 50% increase in profits after “eventful” 2016
Construction materials group Breedon has announced a 50% increase in profit for 2016 after an “eventful” year.
The group posted profits before tax of £46.8...
Latest Volvo machines set for Alloa event
VOLVO are giving visitors the opportunity to test drive a range of machines at a special event in Alloa on March 24 and 25.
Registered attendees to...
A-Plant announces hoist acquisition
Equipment rental company A-Plant has announced the acquisition of Kier Construction’s hoist business and the award of a new 5-year trading agreement.
The company has purchased...
Sandvik to highlight “compact and high quality” crusher at CQMS
Sandvik will be showing off one of its best-selling cone crushers at CQMS in Ireland next month.
The event - Ireland's largest show for the...
New cranes on the Horizon for Scots firms
TWO Scottish companies have placed landmark orders for Liebherr cranes.
Falkirk-based family business Horizon Reinforcing & Crane Hire Ltd has taken delivery of the UK's...
Things are looking up for Bellshill access hirer
BELLSHILL-based Active Access is pushing ahead with ambitious expansion plans under new owners Euro Mechanical Handling (EMH).
In recent months the business has relocated to...
Kirkcaldy firm on the right track
ASTRAK UK Ltd, based in Kirkcaldy and part of the Astrak group, one of Europe's fastest growing undercarriage suppliers, has been appointed the UK...
New training centre boost for north east
SIBBALD Training has opened a dedicated plant operator training and testing centre in Drumlithie, near Aberdeen.
The company, which is headquartered in Blackridge, West Lothian,...
Family business extends its reach
LONG-RUNNING Dumbarton-based haulier Galt Transport has extended its reach with the purchase of four new Scania R-series trucks.
The new additions comprise of two artic R490...
