Hitachi reflects on achievements and looks to the future at annual dealer event
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) recently hosted the firm's annual dealer event and awards ceremony at the company's Amsterdam HQ.
The occasion was an opportunity to...
Sunbelt Rentals invests €1 million in utility equipment
SUNBELT Rentals has announced a further €1 million investment in utility equipment for its Irish business.
The move is designed to support Ireland’s National Development...
ScotPlant offers perfect platform to showcase latest JCB kit
SCOT JCB has unveiled plans to showcase the latest innovations from JCB and host the Scottish heat of the JCB Operator Challenge at ScotPlant...
UK Government proposes ban on construction retentions
THE UK Government has unveiled what it says is the 'largest set of reforms in over a generation' as it looks to ensure small...
New amphibious ATVs set for Scottish debut
BUCKHURST Plant Hire will be showcasing the company’s new HASDER All-Wolf and Leopard machines for the first time in Scotland at ScotPlant 2026.
HASDER Leopard...
Wacker Neuson launches trio of new mini-excavators
WACKER Neuson is introducing three new mini-excavator models. The ET18, ET20, and ET25 machines represent a redesigned generation of products in the 2-ton class.
A...
Finlay launches new digital content platform
FINLAY has announced the launch of FinlayTV, a new digital content platform designed to provide customers with insights to help keep their machines operating...
New devolved tax aims to promote circular construction practices
A new devolved tax is to be launched by the Scottish Government aimed at promoting circular construction practices.
The Scottish Aggregates Tax will replace the...
Cream of the crop: NPC to showcase top pile cropping solutions at ScotPlant 2026
NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) has confirmed plans to showcase the company’s top pile cropping solutions at ScotPlant 2026.
The firm revealed its pile croppers are...
King Trailers are in for the long haul
KING Trailers will be exhibiting a selection of its heavy-duty transport solutions at ScotPlant 2026, highlighting key products across its portfolio for the specialist...
New report explores ways to transform Scotland’s construction workforce pathways
A new report has explored how Scotland can strengthen the flow of new entrants into the construction and built environment workforce.
Pathways to Productivity, commissioned...
Finning field service engineer triumphs in global skills challenge
FINNING field service technician Tom March was crowned the world’s best Cat equipment maintenance engineer at the Caterpillar Global Dealer Technician Challenge.
He triumphed in...
IPAF launches new MEWP spotter training course
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released a new eLearning MEWP Spotter Training Course, designed for anyone who assists a mobile elevating work...
Latest Hitachi haul boosts Touchstone’s fleet expansion plans
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK has been supporting the latest fleet expansion of Touchstone Civil Engineering, a company that has grown rapidly since being founded...
Rototilt to mark four decades of innovation at ScotPlant 2026
ROTOTILT is gearing up for its largest ever presence at ScotPlant 2026, with a line-up that does justice to the 40th anniversary of Rototilt...
Safety footwear range set for ScotPlant launch
BRANDED workwear, PPE and safety equipment specialist Suresafe Protection Ltd will be launching the firm’s K2 Greek safety footwear range at ScotPlant 2026.
The company’s display...
Police launch appeal following vehicle and plant thefts in Stirling
POLICE are appealing for information following multiple vehicle and plant thefts in the Stirling area.
At around 11pm on Sunday, 15 March, 2026, a plant...
Takeuchi on track for another standout ScotPlant showing
TAKEUCHI will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a stand packed full of new models as the business celebrates 30...
Astrak to wear it well at ScotPlant 2026
KIRKCALDY-headquartered Astrak will be showcasing a selection of undercarriage wear parts and excavator buckets designed to keep machines working reliably on site at ScotPlant...
Steelwrist to showcase third generation tiltrotators at ScotPlant 2026
STEELWRIST will be showcasing the manufacturer’s third generation XTR tiltrotators alongside the newest addition the SQ coupler range – the SQ40 – at ScotPlant...
S Type X aims to give ScotPlant visitors the boot!
S Type X will be running a social media competition to win a boot tray and personalised dipper guard at ScotPlant 2026.
The business made...
LGMG UK out to make an impression on ScotPlant debut
LGMG UK will be exhibiting for the first time at ScotPlant 2026, showcasing a range of machines from its fleet including the LGMG H1840...
Komatsu Europe aims to accelerate digital tool adoption
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has announced plans to accelerate digital tool adoption by embedding high-density site data and as-built capture capabilities...
Speedy Hire launches biodiversity footprint assessment of hire equipment
SPEEDY Hire has launched a new biodiversity footprint assessment of construction hire equipment.
For the first time, customers will see the biodiversity impact of the...
Volvo CE to close Rokbak business
VOLVO CE has announced plans to close its Rokbak articulated hauler business due to 'rising costs and global trade challenges'.
For more than four decades,...
Digger Girl makes tracks for ScotPlant 2026
AMY Underwood, aka Digger Girl, will be hosting her own stand at ScotPlant 2026.
The Scottish plant operator and social media sensation – who has...
T-REX gets ready to roar into ScotPlant!
SUCTION Excavation UK is gearing up for the firm’s ScotPlant debut this year, with a line-up that includes the new T-REX vacuum excavation system...
Scottish firm honoured at Develon dealer conference in Rome
GORDONS Construction Equipment was named Best Heavy Machines Dealer at the recent Develon European Dealer Conference, held in Rome.
The event attracted personnel from 66...
CEA to support Hydrogen Energy Association conference
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) will support the Hydrogen Energy Association (HEA) Annual Conference 2026 as an official event partner.
The two-day conference will take...
SER aims to make the personal connection count at ScotPlant 2026
PLANT hire specialist Stevens Equipment Rental (SER) will make its first official appearance at ScotPlant this year, as the firm continues to strengthen relationships...
