Second Case excavator gets into the swing of things
A second Case CX130D excavator, fitted with a Rototilt R4 tiltrotator, is hoping to perform above par at golf course specialists John Greasley Ltd.
The Uttoxeter-based firm, which...
Volvo excavator ticks all the boxes for wood firm
A Balfron-based woodchip and firewood producer has taken delivery of a new Volvo ECR88D reduced swing excavator that will be put to work on...
Finning introduces new mobile parts team
FINNING UK & Ireland has announced the launch of a new mobile parts team.
The firm said the move was aimed at supporting customers with...
CPA launches new forward tipping dumper safety guidance
The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has released new operational safety guidance for forward tipping dumper operators.
‘Staying Safe When Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers’ is principally...
JCB team helps create WW1 tank tribute
A team from JCB recently helped in a tribute to the crucial role played by tanks in the First World War.
The story of the...
Keltbray service offerings are piling up
KELTBRAY has announced the launch of a mini piling service after seeing an increase in demand for the technique.
Keltbray Piling operations director, Lee Cain,...
Equipment hirer nominated for trio of business awards
GAP Hire Solutions is in the running for three prizes at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2017.
The rental equipment specialist has been shortlisted...
CITB sets out six-point ‘Agenda for Change’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a six-point Agenda for Change in the wake of calls for reform from the industry and...
Piling equipment specialist launches new attachments business
PILETEC has announced the launch of a dedicated attachments business.
The piling equipment specialist said there is increasing demand for multi-purpose attachments and explained that...
Perthshire firm gives thumbs up to new Volvos
BRYAN Contractors has taken delivery of two new Volvo excavators, having had positive experiences with the manufacturer's machines over the past decade.
The firm, based...
Study shows growth slows among Scottish construction SMEs
NEW research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Scotland has revealed that growth among smaller building firms north of the border has slowed for the...
21-tonne Doosan marks a first in Scotland
THE first Doosan DX210W-5 wheeled excavator in Scotland has been bought by Banffshire-based road construction and recycling specialist Currie Contractors Cullen Limited.
The 21-tonne machine was...
JCB celebrates 40-year Loadall milestone
JCB has celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Loadall telescopic handler, having sold more than 220,000 machines since the initial launch in October 1977.
The manufacturer...
Power tools specialist scoops top volunteer award
HILTI has been named Volunteer Company of the Year at the national 2017 WellChild Awards.
The power tool and construction services firm has donated over...
Landmark recycling facility opens in Aberdeen
A "first of its kind" £27 million materials and recycling facility has opened in Aberdeen.
The Altens East site will see mixed recyclables being sorted...
10-tonne machine helps Stonehaven hirer find a niche
A Stonehaven plant hirer has been singing the praises of the firm's new 10-tonne JCB 100C-1 excavator.
A Scott Plant Hire bought the machine to...
Worth the wait: Highlands firm opts for first Volvo
A Kingussie-based plant hire firm has splashed out on its first ever Volvo compact excavator.
Reid Plant Hire has taken delivery of a a zero swing...
Hyundai machines a “natural choice” for Jarvie Plant
JARVIE Plant has snapped up a trio of 14-tonne Hyundai HX140 crawler excavators from Young Plant Sales, cementing a business relationship between the two...
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...
Upwardly mobile: IPS increases support to Scots customers
POWERED access replacement parts supplier IPS has introduced a dedicated parts sales van for Scotland.
The van will be operated by Robert Allardyce, a time-served...
Kerr hopes to generate new business at SIA
DAVID Kerr has been named generator sales manager at Scot Industrial Air (SIA), a Scot JCB group company based in Glasgow.
His role promoting JCB...
Liebherr cranes add diversity to Whyte fleet
ELLON-headquartered Whyte Crane Hire has taken delivery of four Liebherr mobile cranes during the course of this year: an LTM 1130 with elevating cab,...
Reeves named Hyundai regional sales boss
TONY Reeves has been appointed UK and Ireland regional sales manager for Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE).
Hyundai said he has more than 30 years’...
Case appoints new vice president for EMEA region
CASE Construction Equipment has named Jose Cuadrado as the new vice president in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region for CNH Industrial’s equipment...
Terex Trucks’ employee event hailed a “huge success”
TEREX Trucks recently hosted a gala day at its Motherwell base, attended by over 1,000 staff members and their families and friends.
Factory tours and...
Power Products division turns up the gas
JCB is poised to make major inroads into the gas powered generator market after announcing a deal worth £10 million.
The company’s Power Products division...
Jarvie kit above par at summer events
WHAT do golf's Open Championship, Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe have in common?
All three events included equipment hired from Jarvie Plant!
The Grangemouth-based...
SMT completes purchase of Volvo’s British dealership
SMT's acquisition of the Volvo Construction Equipment GB dealership has been concluded.
Following a period of employee consultation, the sale became effective from August 31...
SPOA to contact members over CITB levy
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is seeking the views of its members on the future of the CITB training levy.
The CITB is currently...
Brotherly love: Skene opts for second L220H
BROTHERLY love has proved the order of the day at Skene Group in Glenrothes following the purchase of a second Volvo L220H loading shovel.
The...
