Innovation takes centre stage at Executive Hire Show 2026
ORGANISERS of the Executive Hire Show 2026 have hailed another 'highly successful' event.
The annual showcase for the hire sector returned to the Coventry Building...
Finning engineer heads for America to compete in global final of Caterpillar technician challenge
FIELD service engineer Tom March is set to fly the flag for Finning UK & Ireland in America next month after securing one of...
SPOA crowns top apprentices at annual dinner
KATE Macleod and Sam Griffin are celebrating after being named Apprentices of the Year 2025/2026 by the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA).
The announcement was...
Rearo truck fleet investment helps drive growth plans
BATHROOM and kitchen surface manufacturer Rearo has invested in a new fleet of high volume delivery trucks.
The £400,000 purchase marks a key milestone in...
JCB digger was boxing clever on Valentine’s Day outside railway station
A full-size JCB digger dressed up like a collector’s scale model stole some hearts on Valentine’s Day after going on display outside a famous...
NCATT honoured for work to combat machinery theft
THE Rob Oliver Award 2025 has been presented to the National Construction and Agricultural Theft Team (NCATT) in recognition of its contribution to combating...
ScotPlant 2026 showground on verge of selling out!
THE outdoor showground at ScotPlant 2026 is on the verge of being sold out – with over two months still to go!
Less than a...
Your Equipment Solutions invests in new depots and senior management team
FALKIRK-headquartered Your Equipment Solutions (YES) has doubled its number of depots to four after opening new premises in Glasgow’s east end and Loanhead, near...
Komatsu machines to help drive McHale’s Scottish investment
MCHALE Plant Sales has told Project Plant that ‘significant investments’ are planned for Scotland in the coming years to support its mission to be...
Machinery dealer enjoys early success with LiuGong brand
LLOYD Ltd has hailed the early success it has had in selling LiuGong machines after being added to the Chinese brand’s expanding UK dealer...
Industry hailed for new safe digging milestone
UK industry’s commitment to safe digging has been praised following a record number of searches in 2025 for underground pipes and cables.
LSBUD, an online...
Ainscough Crane Hire increases Scottish presence ahead of ScotPlant debut
AINSCOUGH Crane Hire has told Project Plant of the importance of being just a ‘stone’s throw’ away from the needs of its customers in...
Growing Angus plant firm keeps it in the family
A fledgling Angus-based plant hire business is set to invest further in its fleet after seeing demand soar for its micro-excavator and dumper offering.
Angus...
Expectations are high for Liebherr cranes in Scotland this year
2025 marked another positive year for Liebherr’s mobile and crawler cranes in Scotland, sales manager Lyle Sibbald has told Project Plant.
Customers took delivery of...
Allye aiming to make allies in Scotland
ALLYE Energy has told Project Plant of its ambitions to break into the Scottish construction sector, just two months after signing a £1+ million...
How Scottish projects are shaping rental trends for heavy kit
As large-scale infrastructure and energy projects gather pace across Scotland, contractors are rethinking how they source and deploy heavy equipment. Mark Need, Stevens Equipment...
Portafill equipment helps boost recycling efficiency in Fife
FIFE-based PJM Services has significantly improved its recycling efficiency by working with SCG Supplies and investing in a tailored line-up of Portafill machinery.
With the...
The race to develop electric-powered machinery
Jeff Keeling, VP sales and marketing at Brokk Inc, discusses the race to develop electric-powered equipment and how demolition machine manufacturers got ahead of...
Scottish Aggregates Tax could make recycled materials the default
Scott Brewster, MD of Brewster Brothers, a resource management company with wash plants near Livingston and Cumbernauld, answers Project Plant's questions about the Scottish...
You only get one set of ears, so look after them
Dominique Stone, lead audiologist at The Hearing Clinic UK, explains why hearing protection in construction cannot be overlooked
CONSTRUCTION can create an incredibly noisy working environment,...
SPOA to appoint dedicated skills and training officer
THE sold-out Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) 74th annual dinner was another resounding success.
A record 500 guests put on their finest clothes and packed...
Electric wheel loader packs a punch at bagging facility
VOLVO Construction Equipment’s L120 Electric wheel loader is making its UK debut at Heidelberg Materials UK’s Nuneaton Packed Products site.
The move is part of...
Bobcat introduces next-generation augers and trenchers
BOBCAT has introduced new auger and trencher attachments that are compatible with a selection of the company’s loader, mini-excavator and telehandlers.
The new line of...
Powered access provider reinforces life-saving commitment during Heart Month 2026
POWERED access specialist Nationwide Platforms is marking Heart Month 2026 by reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives at work by ensuring defibrillators are available across...
Speedy Hire launches new strategy to deliver lasting social value
SPEEDY Hire has launched its latest Social Value Strategy, described as setting out a 'bold and actionable' framework for delivering long‑term social, economic and...
‘Strong’ market demand drives further release of Warwick Ward equipment assets
A range of late-model construction and recycling machinery is set to go under the hammer, as BPI has been appointed to manage a further...
Develon unveils new electric mini-excavator
DEVELON has launched the new DX23E-7 electric-powered mini-excavator with enclosed cab.
As standard, the manufacturer said the model offers the largest battery capacity of 32...
Equipment hire specialist recruits for 60 new apprenticeship roles
SUNBELT Rentals has marked National Apprenticeship Week by launching the search for the company's next cohort of recruits.
The firm's apprenticeship programme offers opportunities ranging...
Roger Bullivant bolsters specialist piling fleet
ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has bolstered its specialist piling fleet with the addition of a Hütte HBR 204MP.
Engineered for challenging geological conditions, the HBR...
AGGPRO appointed dealer for Arjes Impaktor GmbH
AGGPRO has been appointed the exclusive dealer for Arjes Impaktor GmbH across England, Scotland and Wales.
The move is designed to strengthen the German manufacturer’s...
