Industry gears up for expanded Plantworx
"AN event for the industry, by the industry."
That’s how Rob Oliver, CEO of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), describes the Plantworx exhibition.
The latest edition...
“You definitely get what you pay for”
AN Aberdeenshire groundworks firm has paid tribute to the quality of Takeuchi excavators, which have helped the firm carry out a number of challenging...
Hyundai sets sail for harbour work
AN Isle of Bute-based boat builder has recently completed work on a canal dredger custom fitted with a 22-tonne Hyundai excavator, which is now...
New MD has hit the Ground running
THE new managing director of ground engineering and equipment specialist Groundforce UK has told Project Plant he has "absolute optimism" about the future of...
Management buyout at Blackwood
TOM Blackwood, owner of Stewarton-based Blackwood Plant Hire, has sold the business in a management buyout.
The Herald newspaper has reported that Mr Blackwood, who...
Materials solution gives Edinburgh facility a sporting chance
AGGREGATE Industries has announced that it has supplied more than 15,000 tonnes of aggregates and specialist sand and 1,100 sqm of commercial hard landscaping to...
JCB teams up with Specsavers for safety glasses range
JCB has launched a range of branded prescription safety glasses with high street retailer Specsavers.
20 JCB frames are being made available in men’s, women’s...
Doosan launches new mini-excavator
Doosan has launched the new DX17Z mini-excavator, which is “ideal” for rental and urban construction sites with limited space, the company has claimed.
The 1.7-tonne...
Drone technology helps in fight against plant theft
AMI Group has introduced drone technology to help recover stolen items of plant and equipment.
The tracking specialist has a network of location finders who have received...
Seddons scoops top supplier award
SEDDONS Plant & Engineers Ltd picked up the top supplier prize at the Hire Association Europe’s (HAE) Hire Awards of Excellence 2017.
The company received the accolade at the...
Starring role for JCB in new Alien movie
A fleet of JCB machines has a starring role in the latest movie in the long running Alien franchise.
Over 20 skid steer loaders, Loadall...
GAP nets hat-trick of awards at HAE event
GAP Hire Solutions picked up three awards at the Hire Awards of Excellence, including the Hire Achiever prize at a ceremony in London.
Kieran McCreery,...
Mecalac announces senior appointments
Mecalac has made two key appointments with Paul Kimberlin being named head of sales and Ben Agar as regional business manager for central and southern...
Edinburgh event is seventh heaven for Terex Finlay
Terex Finlay will be demonstrating seven new machines in Edinburgh in June as part of the manufacturer's international open days.
The crushing, screening and conveying models have...
Keltbray lights the way ahead
KELTBRAY Rail Plant has claimed to be the first company in the rail industry to install LED lights to all of its Road Rail Vehicles...
GAP is boxing clever with new product
GAP Hire Solutions has announced it has added trench boxes to its non-mechanical plant offering.
Used for the rapid shoring of trench runs, the boxes are...
Doosan Bobcat appoints new EMEA president
ALVARO Pacini has been named the new president of Doosan Bobcat's Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region.
He will be responsible for the firm's...
Plans lodged for abandoned Ayrshire coal mine
PLANS have been submitted for the restoration of an ex-coal mine in East Ayrshire.
Banks Mining has put forward the proposal for the Spireslack site,...
New operations director for Worsley Plant
ADRIAN Nixon has been promoted to the role of operations director at Worsley Plant.
He initially joined the firm in 2004 as service...
Case to showcase the “complete package” at Plantworx
CASE will use this year's Plantworx exhibition to showcase its "new and upgraded" range of machines, including the first UK appearances for the new C Series...
Sixteen tonne machine purchase makes “perfect sense” for East Lothian hirer
THE decision to purchase a new Volvo excavator has been described as making "perfect sense" for A M Dagg Plant Hire following past experience with the machines.
The...
Kubota to show off environmentally-friendly mini
KUBOTA is set to launch what it claims to be the "most eco-friendly mini excavator on the market in its category".
The 4-tonne KX042-4 will be shown...
Worsley Plant to unveil “compact and versatile” crushing bucket
WORSLEY Plant has announced it will launch the fourth generation of MB crushing bucket at this year's Plantworx exhibition.
The firm said that, back in...
Innovation award becomes reality for HAE
THE Hire Association Europe (HAE) has scooped a top innovation award for its virtual reality health and safety training programmes.
The organisation triumphed in the Commitment...
Elgin contractor to the four
AN Elgin-based contractor and plant hirer has splashed out on four Liebherr R 922 crawler excavators to aid with an increased workload.
Billy Miller Contractor and Plant...
AB2000 recognised for soaring profits
AB2000 is one of just eight Scottish headquartered companies to feature in the annual Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100 league table.
The table ranks...
Double excavator purchase helps Stirling firm meet demand
OGILVIE Construction's programme to upgrade machinery has gathered pace with the purchase of two new JCB excavators.
The Stirling-based contractor has invested £65,000 on the machines,...
SANY excavators smash into Scottish demolition sector
SANY excavators are set to enter the Scottish demolition sector after a long-standing asbestos removal and demolition contractor snapped up a 22 tonne machine.
Chamic Industrial...
Vinyl-wrapped Scania marks 70 years of Galt Transport
GALT Transport has marked 70 years in business with the unveiling of a specially designed truck.
The Dumbarton haulier confirmed the vinyl-wrapped Scania R490 features a...
GAP confirms new Wacker Neuson agreement
GAP Hire Solutions has extended its long-standing relationship with Wacker Neuson by sealing a new three-year supply deal for light compaction equipment.
The agreement for plates...
