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...
Blue Group goes to the wire with new distribution deal
Blue Group has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Major Wire, Canadian-based manufacturers of high vibration wire screen media.
Major Wire, which was founded in 1884, manufactures screens...
New trailer steps up to the plate
A Paisley-based haulage contractor has extended its long-running relationship with Andover Trailers by snapping up a new tri-axle step frame model.
Family-run Truck Plant Services has been...
High expectations for L90H loading shovel
A 12 tonne loading shovel, which was ordered at last year's ScotPlant exhibition, has been proving its worth at a composting site outside Edinburgh.
Recycling...
New compact excavator is “just right” for Bankfoot contractor
SMOOTH controls, machine stability and quality of build were cited as the main reasons behind Bonthrone Building & Groundworks Contractors' decision to buy a new...
Employer views sought over 2018 Levy proposal
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched what the organisation described as its biggest ever consultation over the 2018 Levy proposal.
Thousands of employers of...
Huge telehandler order expands Nixon’s reach
JCB is celebrating an order worth almost £9 million for the sale of more than 160 Loadall telehandlers to Nixon Hire.
The new fleet spans the...
V for Victory for GAP
GAP Event Services, a division of equipment hirer GAP Hire Solutions, has landed a Festival Supplier Award for the firm's work at last summer’s V...
New machine is cleared for action
MW Groundworks of Tarbrax, South Lanarkshire, has added a new Volvo EC140E to its fleet and has already deployed it to a large clearance...
Case names new business director
LEIGH Harris has been named as Case Construction Equipment's new business director for the UK and Ireland.
He replaces Scott Freeman, who recently stepped down...
Eagle makes flying start to 2017
Eagle Plant Hire has started 2017 on a high, placing orders for 21 new Kubota mini-excavators from Young Plant Sales and 12 new rammers from Murray...
Skye’s the limit for Volvo compact
A long-established Skye-based firm has splashed out on a new Volvo ECR88D reduced swing compact excavator to help with the delivery of larger scale...
New telehandler range gives Bobcat customers a lift
BOBCAT has unveiled a new range of rigid frame telehandlers for the construction and rental sectors with maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.1...
A&Y set for double debut
A&Y Equipment will use next month's Executive Hire Show to launch two new models into the UK market - the Yanmar ViO12 zero tail swing...
Plantworx organisers reveal new event feature
ORGANISERS of this year's Plantworx exhibition have revealed a new feature for the show, called 'The Hub', which is an area dedicated to celebrating...
Matpro and CRJ Services team up to offer enhanced service
Matpro Machinery and CRJ Services have agreed a merger which they say will result in the firms being able to offer an "unparalleled" service to...
Engcon sets sights on North American market
Engcon is targeting the North American market with the launch of a new company starting in the New York tri-state area.
The Swedish-based tiltrotator manufacturer...
Jarvie targets expansion both north and south of the border
JARVIE Plant has set its sights on further expansion in 2017 with the Grangemouth-based hire firm poised to open its first depot in England...
Terex team transforms old dump truck
A group of young apprentices are taking on the mammoth task of transforming a 43-year-old Terex Truck hauler back to its former glory.
Once the...
JCB Power Products takes the cake with recent milestones
JCB Power Products recently celebrated two special anniversaries and marked the occasion with a themed cake for its workforce.
The company celebrated 10 years since...
Capitol gains for JCB Loadall
A JCB Loadall has played a crucial role in the Christmas celebrations at Capitol Hill in Washington.
A JCB 507-42 Loadall telehandler helped with the installation...
