GAP shortlisted for six industry awards
GAP Hire Solutions is in contention for six awards at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2019.
The firm has been named a finalist in the...
Major issues to be addressed at CPA conference
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has confirmed the dates and venue for this year's CPA conference. The one-day event will be held on Thursday October 17...
Lafferty named operations director at Story Scotland
CRAIG Lafferty has been appointed operations director at civil engineering specialist Story Scotland.
Story said the move acknowledges the success that Craig and the business...
A family affair: Engcon reveals plans for Big Dig Days
ENGCON has revealed details of its first Big Dig Day of 2019. Wicksteed Park in Northamptonshire will be the venue on April 26 and 27 for...
Dingwall contractor hails ‘flexible’ Tefra Tilt hitch
A Dingwall-based tarmac and civil contractor has reportedly saved time and money after splashing out on a product that first came to the firm's...
Doosan takes the wraps off updated mini-digger models
DOOSAN has revealed it is introducing new Stage V versions of its DX62R-3 and DX63-3 6-tonne and DX85R-3 8-tonne mini-excavators.
The new DX85R-3 reduced tail...
JCB gears up for F1 involvement
JCB Loadall telehandlers are gearing up for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix and the start of the manufacturer's partnership with a new British motor...
A-Plant scoops international access prize
A-PLANT has fought off international competition to win the Access Rental Company of the Year prize at the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPA).
Organised...
Mecalac looks to enhance “winning formula” with roller updates
MECALAC has announced an update to its MBR-71 pedestrian roller. Available from April this year, the manufacturer said the new model has been redesigned...
Molson Group secures SMP tiltrotator dealership
MOLSON Group has been appointed SMP tiltrotator dealer for Scotland, England and Wales.
Sweden-headquartered SMP manufacture seven different models to fit excavators ranging from 3t...
CPA encourages sector to plan for potential no deal Brexit
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is urging members and organisations in the wider construction industry to consider contingency planning for a potential no deal...
Hydrema vows to set “new safety bar” with bauma machine launch
HYDREMA has revealed it will be launching two new machines and a new telematics system at bauma 2019.
The Danish manufacturer is keeping tight-lipped about...
Kinshofer announces Hammer acquisition
KINSHOFER has announced a merger with Italy-based hydraulic breaker manufacturer, Hammer.
Under the terms of the agreement, the truck mounted crane, excavator and skid steer...
Rototilt’s Scottish dealer looks to expand service network
HHH Equipment is looking for a service partner in the east of Scotland following a period of expansion.
The Inverness-based attachment specialist, also known as...
Mini-digger helps deliver new panda enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo
A Kubota KX057-4 excavator is helping pave the way for a new habitat for the giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo.
The zoo revealed last year...
McCloskey eyes “rapid growth” in Scotland
MOBILE crushing and screening equipment specialist McCloskey has revealed it is making headway in the Scottish market.
Despite admitting to being seen as “new kids...
Flying Hy: new Scottish dealers hit the ground running
HYUNDAI’S new Scottish dealer, Agritrac Exports, has made a flying start thanks to a number of high profile sales in the first few weeks...
Personal touch remains key for Loc Hire as business expands
MOBILE welfare unit specialist Loc Hire is about to ramp up expansion plans with the opening of a new depot near Grantham, Lincolnshire.
The base,...
‘Every day’s a school day in this industry’
MARK Proudfoot has been appointed head of sales at Molson Young Plant Sales and is on a mission to increase the Doune-headquartered firm’s market...
New Scottish sales chief for JCC Group
DAVID Marshall has joined Stirling-based JCC Group as Scottish area sales manager.
David, who previously held a similar role at Worsley Plant, will head up...
New head of sales ticks the right boxes for Astrak
KIRKCALDY-headquartered Astrak has announced the appointment of Jonathan Outterson to the newly created position of UK head of sales, as part of its plans...
Tale of the century: 100th Eagle has landed for growing firm
GLASGOW-based Eagle Plant Hire has taken delivery of the firm’s 100th Kubota mini-excavator from Molson Young Plant Sales.
The milestone purchase highlights the growth Eagle...
A Walk in the forest
MOLSON Young Plant Sales has taken the first Kobelco SK140SRLC L -5 High Walker excavator in stock in the UK.
The factory-built machine has been...
New excavators help power an expansion in Aberdeenshire
A&A Elphinstone, based near Huntly in Aberdeenshire, has bought several new Doosan and Bobcat excavators from Inverurie-based dealer Balgownie.
The firm has added new...
EC does it for Engcon
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Engcon is to begin production on its largest automatic hydraulic connector to date – the EC-Oil 80.
The connecter is intended to allow...
Plant buyers urged to act quickly to benefit from AIA change
PLANT firms have been urged to act quickly to make big investments in their fleets to benefit from “largely unnoticed” changes to the Annual...
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...
JCB does 24 machine deal with Diggerland
A fleet of 24 JCB skid steers will be entertaining thousands of children for years to come after being purchased for use as attractions...
HAVS breaches jump by third, safety organisation warns
INDUSTRY organisation Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 33% increase in the number of ‘hand arm vibration’ breaches recorded on construction sites.
The rise...
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,...
