Yanmar mini-excavator

Yanmar introduces new mini-excavator to portfolio

YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has unveiled the new SV10 mini-excavator. Developed for the demands of the growing 0–2 tonne segment, the SV10 is designed to...
Aerial shot of ScotPlant showground

Stage is set for record-breaking ScotPlant 2026

THE stage is set for the sold-out ScotPlant 2026, as the biggest event in the calendar for the Scottish construction equipment sector returns to...
Sign at Molson Scotland Newhouse HQ

Molson enjoys ‘best ever’ start to a year in Scotland

MOLSON Scotland is enjoying the first stages of its move to a new home in Newhouse, North Lanarkshire, paving the way for a bright...
Merlo telehandler on lorry

Merlo models show their steel on major schemes

A fleet of Merlo heavy‑lift and ROTO telehandlers are helping North Ayrshire-headquartered steelwork contractor J&D Pierce (Contracts) to deliver safe, precise and productive steel...
Malcolm prostate screening event

Malcolm Group backs prostate cancer screening initiative

THE Malcolm Group recently demonstrated its support for the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative by hosting free screening sessions at its Linwood heritage centre. Malcolm’s male...
Jason Periam Takeuchi UK Head of Sales

Getting to know…Jason Periam

Jason Periam was appointed head of sales at Takeuchi UK late last year. The experienced plant sector stalwart has been tasked with helping to...
Neeral Shah

Digital marketplace for machinery hire tipped to help speed up builds

CONSTRUCTION businesses risk losing up to 8% of their annual revenue due to unplanned equipment downtime, new research has revealed. YardLink, a digital construction marketplace...
Finning has been awarded the gold award from The Armed Forces Covenant for its support for veterans and the armed forces community in the UK.

Construction sector urged to lean on skillset of military veterans

AN armed forces veteran has urged construction firms to lean on the natural skillsets of those leaving the military to help mitigate industry skill...
Group photo at North West Tech Day

Plantforce invests over £1 million in advanced machine control technology

PLANTFORCE has invested in over £1 million worth of advanced machine control technology from SITECH, equipping its new Wigan depot with Trimble Earthworks. The investment...
Volvo FH Aero truck

Mac’s Truck Group to showcase ‘world-first’ innovation at ScotPlant 2026

2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Mac’s Truck Group in Scotland as the business prepares to exhibit at ScotPlant...
Group photo of CASE Construction Equipment European Dealer Convention

CASE dealer conference highlights ‘stable but evolving’ European market landscape

CASE Construction Equipment recently held its 2026 European Dealer Convention in Lecce, Italy, which brought together 120 representatives from more than 60 dealerships across...
Volvo electric articulated hauler

Volvo begins production of electric articulated haulers

VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced production has started of the firm's electric articulated haulers. The A30 Electric and A40 Electric are said to be the...
FORUS shredder

Molson to showcase multi-brand offering at ScotPlant 2026

MOLSON Scotland will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a multi-brand line-up that includes two product ranges the company...
Volunteers picking up litter

Sunbelt Rentals exceeds target in Great British Spring Clean initiative

SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has supported the Great British Spring Clean 2026 as part of the firm's social sustainability environmental strategy. The Great British...
Philip Boddy

SANY strengthens telehandler division with senior promotions

SANY’s European division has announced a series of leadership changes within its telehandler team. Philip Boddy has been promoted to the role of global product...
CASE 1121G wheel loader

HRN to present expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026

HRN will present an expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026, showcasing the strength of its growing construction equipment portfolio. Making their ScotPlant debuts are the Kubota...
List of Flannery machines at ScotPlant 2026

Flannery to use ScotPlant debut to strengthen presence north of the border

FLANNERY Plant Hire will make its ScotPlant debut this year as the business embarks on the next phase of growth and investment across Scotland. Having...

Mandatory reporting of overturned plant machinery proposed in HSE RIDDOR overhaul

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on plans to overhaul the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR). HSE...
FASSI F705R.2.7 HXP Techno

Alltruck Group to highlight complete fleet solutions at ScotPlant 2026

Alltruck Group is out to make a major impact at ScotPlant 2026 with a wide range of specialist vehicles and fleet solutions on display. As...

DH Building Services takes first Kubota SVL75-3

DH Building Services (Oxford) has added a Kubota SVL75-3 compact tracked loader to a growing fleet of equipment. The machine, which is the company’s first...
CAT

New Finning guide looks to unlock efficiencies in waste and recycling operations

FINNING UK & Ireland has published a practical guide detailing the small operational improvements to fleet management that can improve uptime, productivity, and safety...
Liebherr construction equipment

Liebherr reports ‘stable growth’ in 2025

THE Liebherr Group has reported 'stable growth' in 2025 after ending the year with a revenue of €14,772 million - a 1% rise compared...
Volvo excavator

SMT GB and AGGPRO to highlight service and support capabilities at ScotPlant 2026

SMT GB and AGGPRO will be showcasing a broad range of equipment across construction, compaction, compact plant, and crushing & screening at ScotPlant 2026. Following...
TRAC vibration analysis system on Finlay screening equipment

Terex unveils new vibration analysis system for screening equipment

TEREX has announced the launch of TRAC, a vibration analysis system developed to provide clearer insight into the performance, condition and long‑term integrity of...
Students on visit to Sunbelt Rentals depot

Sunbelt Rentals welcomes dozens of students during Open Doors 2026

SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland welcomed 63 students from five schools and colleges to its depots in Chadderton, Smethwick and Basildon as part of...
Develon dozer

Develon introduces new DD100 dozer

DEVELON has launched the new DD100 dozer, designed for residential, light commercial and road construction. The model is described as 'ideal' for fine grading applications,...
Hydraulic couplers

Strickland MFG to launch new hydraulic couplers at ScotPlant 2026

STRICKLAND MFG has revealed it is excited to launch the firm’s new line of 1T hydraulic couplers at ScotPlant 2026. The products feature the company’s...
Modular construction site accommodation

Nixon Hire to highlight modular building capabilities at ScotPlant 2026

NIXON Hire will be using ScotPlant 2026 as the perfect platform to launch modular building capabilities from its new Dundee depot - a first...
L-R: David Phipps (head of power generation, Watling JCB); Paul Ridley (MD, Dawsongroup); and Paul Mabey (major accounts manager, JCB)

Dawsongroup buys world’s first JCB hydrogen-powered generator

COMMERCIAL asset supplier Dawsongroup | energy solutions has invested in the world’s first hydrogen-powered JCB generator. The G60RS H genset – powered by JCB’s hydrogen...
Laptop showing Nixon Hire customer portal

Sustainable site specialist has finger on the Pulse with new customer portal

NIXON Hire has announced the launch of Pulse, an online portal that offers customers insight into energy use, carbon impact, and cost performance linked to...