Agricultural contractor “well impressed” with new Volvo’s performance
A new Volvo EC140E excavator is set to tackle a range of agricultural projects around Dumfries and Galloway after a plant hire boss made...
New stats show construction leads the way in Modern Apprenticeships
NEW figures from Skills Development Scotland (SDS) show that construction was the biggest contributor to the nation’s Modern Apprentice (MA) programme in 2017/18.
The number...
Doosan Bobcat aims to capitalise on India’s growing compact market
DOOSAN Bobcat has set its sights on the Indian compact construction machinery sector after opening a new backhoe loader plant in the country.
The manufacturer's...
A-Plant staff get on their bikes to boost safety
FOUR A-Plant employees have taken part in an event to improve understanding of the potential problems construction can create for vulnerable road users in...
Business review results in new regional managers for United Plant
UNITED Plant Services (UPS) has appointed three new regional managers as part of a five-year growth plan following a review and restructuring of the...
New spare parts chief for Hyundai in Europe
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has named Agnieszka Kilshaw as its new spare parts manager.
She will be responsible for the complete parts organisation for the European...
Kubota UK names new managing director
DAVID Hart has been appointed the new managing director of Kubota UK, joining the manufacturer after almost three decades at John Deere.
He replaces Dave...
Mecalac dumpers prove their versatility
VERSATILE Equipment has completed a major supply agreement with Knights Brown, which involved the firm providing five TA10P heavy-duty Mecalac forward-tip site dumpers to...
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...
Business is ‘booming’ for access firm
AN access firm has taken delivery of eight Genie booms after making a multi-million pound order at the recent Intermat show in Paris.
Eccles-headquartered Quick...
Volvo machine no ‘waste’ for Larkhall firm
LARKHALL-based William Hamilton & Sons recently took delivery of a Volvo L150H loading shovel which will be put to work on a new waste...
Blinkbonny acquisition gives Breedon Borders presence
BREEDON Northern Limited is set to establish a presence in the Scottish Borders after snapping up Blinkbonny Quarry (Borders) for an undisclosed sum.
Blinkbonny runs...
Hire specialist says quality kit can help maintain margins and boost staff retention
GRANGEMOUTH-based Jarvie Plant has urged construction firms to 'hire smart' to help control costs as the sector battles with a reduction in major public...
Engcon announces “very successful” Intermat exhibition
THIS year's Intermat proved successful for Engcon, with a “record number” of visitors on its stand, the tiltrotator manufacturer has claimed.
The company said that...
Lifetime achievement award for former CPA chief exec
FORMER chief executive of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) Colin Wood has been recognised with a lifetime achievement award.
Colin, who stepped down from the...
Generator specialist opens Highland depot
GENERATOR Power has announced the opening of a new depot in Inverness to cover the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
The national rental specialist hires a range...
Sector needs to adopt “new way of thinking” to attract more diverse workforce
THE Contracting Division of building materials supplier Aggregate Industries has revealed the construction industry needs to adopt a “new way of thinking” in order...
A&Y confirms new Bergmann partnership
A&Y Equipment has announced it has become the sole UK and Ireland importer and distributor for the Bergmann Series 3000 and 4000 dumpers.
The deal...
Plantworx organisers vow to deliver “top-notch” event in 2019
DATES and venue have been confirmed for the 4th Plantworx exhibition. The East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough will be the...
Kubota creates new field service manager role
MARTIN Tyler has been appointed field service manager at Kubota UK.
The new role has been created to provide more support to the manufacturer's dealer...
Morris Leslie confirms latest acquisition
MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire has stepped up expansion plans with the acquisition of Surrey-based Chertsey Plant Hire.
The move follows the purchase of four Hewden...
Shipping firm expands Hyundai forklift fleet to 20
SHIPPING company Scotline has placed an order for two new Hyundai forklifts, increasing the size of its fleet to 20 machines.
The firm, which is...
Demand for safer machines drives Hi-Viz dumper investment
A-PLANT has revealed that a growing demand for safer and more efficient machines is behind firm's new investment in a fleet of JCB Hi-Viz...
GAP steps up mental health awareness
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP has announced the launch of a new Mental Health Awareness Initiative for its employees.
The move coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from...
Engcon takes “innovative step” to offer automatic hydraulic connectivity as standard
ENGCON has announced it will be offering its EC-Oil automatic hydraulic attachment system as standard on its twin-hitch products.
The tiltrotator specialist said it will...
United Plant Services appoints new MD
GREG Mulhearn has been appointed managing director of asset maintenance specialist United Plant Services.
He has worked in the mining, quarry and construction industry for...
Gordon Bow Plant Hire makes first Kubota purchase
GORDON Bow Plant Hire has completed its first Kubota purchase in the shape of ten U48-4 excavators.
The Broxburn-based hire specialist bought the 4.8 tonne machines...
AB2000 acquired by Quattro Group in multi-million pound deal
PLANT hire specialist AB2000 has been acquired by Quattro Group in a multi-million pound deal.
London-based road rail vehicle operator Quattro Group has acquired all...
Rammer Hammer the “obvious choice” for hire firm
A Cheshire hire firm recently took delivery of the new 7-tonne Rammer Hammer breaker, thanks to Murray Plant.
The Paisley-based dealer, which was acquired by...
New factory-installed options for SVAB and Steelwrist on Doosan wheeled excavators
MANUFACTURER Doosan has launched new factory-installed SVAB/Steelwrist options for its wheeled excavator range.
Doosan Smart Solutions is introducing a range of factory-fitted options and attachments...
