JCB creates poppy livery digger to raise funds for charity
JCB is to auction off a specially-designed mini-digger with red poppy livery to raise money for the Armed Forces community.
As the nation prepares to...
Drone tech adds value for West Calder groundworks firm
THE sky is the limit for West Lothian-based Mulholland Contracts as it invests in drone technology to better service its clients.
The West Calder groundworks,...
Jarvie Plant invests in fleet to meet market demand
HIRE firm Jarvie Plant has expanded its fleet in a bid to keep pace with industry demand.
The Grangemouth-based firm said this latest round...
Double apprentice appointment for Arvill
AIRDRIE-based Arvill Plant and Tool Hire has announced the appointment of two local apprentice mechanics.
Euan Wilson (16) and Andrew Peden (17), are both recent...
Chris Knight appointed Yanmar dealer for northern Scotland
CHRIS Knight Plant Sales has been appointed a dealer for Yanmar's crawler excavators in northern Scotland. The Nairn-based business will cover the geographical area...
Volvo machines are ‘Central’ focus in Bonnybridge
BONNYBRIDGE-based Central Demolition has splashed out on the firm's largest ever Volvo loading shovel, the L150H.
The machine is part of a new package of...
New Mecalac wheeled excavator offers “unique” solution
MECALAC has confirmed its new 7MWR wheeled excavator will be showcased at this year’s APF Exhibition in Warwickshire.
Taking place at the Ragley Estate, the model...
Outriggers confirms raft of new products
OUTRIGGERPADS has announced it is expanding its range of spreader plates for cranes, powered access and mobile plant.
Designed for the heavier end of the...
Volvo Motherwell announces latest apprentice intake
VOLVO Motherwell has added six new apprentices to its workforce in North Lanarkshire.
The manufacturer of Volvo rigid and Terex Trucks articulated haulers, said the modern...
Campaign urges construction workers to share positive sector experiences
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new campaign designed to encourage people working in construction industry to help “radically improve” the public...
22-tonne excavator deal “felt right” for Denny contractor
A Denny-based contractor has lavished praise on two recently purchased 22-tonne Volvo EC220Es.
George Russell Construction had previously operated EC210 and EC240 models, and opted...
Demolition specification excavator doesn’t disappoint
JCB has announced the sale of one of the firm's first demolition specification X Series excavators.
Lincoln-based A.R.T. Demolition bought the machine for dismantling tasks...
Central hub generates room to expand for Pramac-Generac
PRAMAC-Generac UK has announced plans to open a new central hub and distribution centre later this year.
The power generation, materials handling, mobile lighting and...
Atlas Copco prepares for EU Stage V with latest generator range
ATLAS Copco has launched the fifth generation of its flagship QAS range of generators.
According to the manufacturer, the new QAS5 range has been developled...
Sandvik appoints crusher and screen dealer for Chinese market
MINING equipment supplier Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology has announced a new distributor for crushers and screens in China.
Pota Environment (Shanghai) Ltd will act...
GAP says ongoing investment “key” as firm posts annual results
GAP Hire Solutions has seen turnover increase but profit before tax dip slightly in 2017/18, its annual results show.
The plant, tool and equipment rental...
New “trailblazer” plant operative apprenticeship approved
A submission for a new apprenticeship for plant operators, supported by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships...
Volvo Motherwell announces Apprentice of the Year award winner
MANUFACTURER of Volvo rigid and Terex Trucks articulated haulers, Volvo Motherwell, has announced the winner of its Apprentice of the Year award.
Ross Kerr said...
Worlsey welcomes new area sales manager
WORSLEY Plant has announced the appointment of a new area sales manager.
Ray Felton has joined the material processing equipment supplier as area sales manager...
Aarsleff knows the drill as it invests in new plant
PILING and geotechnical design and installation contractor Aarsleff has announced the delivery of a batch of new plant equipment.
The firm said the addition of...
Plant firms think pink to raise over £30,000 for charity
A new Takeuchi TB216 mini-excavator recently went under the hammer, raising over £30,000 for charity as part of Jock’s PINK Tractor appeal.
The appeal is...
Falcon swoops on JCB generators
TOWER crane supplier Falcon Tower Crane Services has invested in a fleet of JCB rental generators.
The firm has purchased a range of generators including...
Yanmar appoints six new UK and Ireland dealers
YANMAR Construction Equipment Europe (CEE) has announced the appointment of six new dealers to its UK and Ireland network.
The six dealers are Crumlin Plant...
GAP continues Kubota excavator alliance
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Group has announced Kubota will be its sole supplier of mini and midi excavators for another year.
The announcement follows the purchase of...
2020 vision: dates set for next ScotPlant
FOLLOWING the success of ScotPlant 2018, we can now reveal that the next exhibition in the series will take place on April 24 and...
From Dumfries to Dundee for UK first
A Borders-based hire firm has taken delivery of the first Hyundai HX130 LCRD in Scotland - and the 13-tonne machine is already hard at...
Sales rep proves there’s no substitute for experience
PLANT veteran Eddie McLean is settling into his new sales role at Arvill Plant & Tool Hire at the age of 78.
Eddie, who left...
Agriculture shock: Ayrshire firm takes construction market by storm
AYRSHIRE agricultural machinery dealer John H. McNae is making waves in the construction market after acquiring a dealership for the full range of Bobcat...
Scotsman of Steel: tiltrotator specialist appoints key account manager
STEELWRIST UK has appointed Stuart Lawrie as key account manager for Scotland and the north of England.
Stuart, who was previously plant manager for TSL...
Hinowa cleans up with boom updates
HINOWA has confirmed upgrades of two of the firm’s tracked booms in an effort to improve productivity for cleaning and maintenance contractors.
A water supply...
