Datatag appoints new sales and marketing director
DATATAG has announced the appointment of Craig Watson as its new sales and marketing director.
A qualified agricultural engineer, Craig combines a technical background with...
SER supplies over 20 machines to RJ McLeod for UK’s largest dry dock expansion
MORE than 20 machines from Stevens Equipment Rental are helping RJ McLeod carry out work on the UK's largest dry dock expansion at Kishorn...
SPOA confirms recipients of 2026 Youth Sports Sponsorship programme
RUGBY, curling, football and bowling clubs are among the latest teams to benefit from the Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) Youth Sports Sponsorship programme.
The initiative aims...
Volvo begins customer testing of first EC500 Electric pre-build excvator
VOLVO Construction Equipment has commenced customer testing of the first ever EC500 Electric pre-build machine in Norway.
Equipped with both battery and grid-connected capability, including...
New features confirmed for Plantworx 2027
ORGANISERS of PlantWorx 2027 have revealed the event is taking shape, with new live demonstration features, three dedicated indoor theatres, growing industry association involvement,...
World record proves hydrogen innovation can be part of the solution for the future
Dan Gilkes reports from America on JCB's successful attempt to break the land speed world record
Global plant and equipment manufacturer JCB has set a...
Rygor launches plans sales trainee and mentorship programme
RYGOR Group has announced the launch of a new plant sales trainee and mentorship programme, designed to identify and develop the next generation of...
Conquip targets Scottish growth after opening new Livingston base
CONQUIP Engineering Group is targeting growth in Scotland after opening a new base in Livingston.
The firm, which exhibited at ScotPlant 2026 in April, specialises...
Customised machines aid Cairngorms wildfire response
EAST Lothian-based Evans Engineering Solutions helped to tackle the recent Cairngorms wildfire after supplying a customised machine described as ‘one of the best firefighting...
LiuGong to strengthen coverage in the north
LiuGong is adopting a targeted approach to growing its market share in the UK and hopes to add more dealers to its network to...
Blackwood Training sees huge rise in career pivoters
BLACKWOOD Training is experiencing a sharp rise in individuals looking to transition from other careers to become plant operators, Project Plant has learnt.
The Stewarton-based...
‘Striking’ Merlo rotating telehandler shows its steel on first project
WM W.M. Rose & Sons has delivered a striking custom black Merlo Roto R50.26 S Plus to DS Steel, a specialist in steel-framed buildings.
The...
Blairgowrie site central to Gordons’ growth plans
GORDONS Construction Equipment has tipped customers to benefit from the opening of the firm’s new Blairgowrie depot following an expansion of the company’s product...
Nixon targets Scottish infrastructure projects with modular offering
NIXON Hire is ramping up its modular building capabilities in Scotland following the introduction of a Modular Buildings Centre of Excellence, complementing its already...
Hydrogen-powered backhoe paves way for zero-carbon sites
Dan Gilkes gets behind the wheel of the new JCB 3CX Hydrogen backhoe loader, as equipment manufacturers invest in greener machines that deliver comparable...
Hard rock makes jaw crusher easy choice for Breedon at Daviot Quarry
CONSTRUCTION materials specialist Breedon has added a Finlay J-1480 jaw crusher to its fleet in an effort to increase production of blasted material whilst...
Another level: Astec machines prove their worth in Scotland
ALLOA-based O’Kane Equipment Solutions has been appointed the official distributor for Astec’s crushing, screening and washing equipment across Scotland and northern England.
With multiple units...
Hillhead 2026 proves demand for in-person events is alive and well
HILLHEAD 2026 was another resounding success, with the event welcoming a record 627 exhibitors and over 18,000 unique visitors over three days.
As ever, the...
Hire firms benefit from keeping it in the family
GAP Group has expressed its delight after winning the Large Business of the Year category at the Scotland Business of the Year Awards 2026.
The...
New plant simulator suite at Forth Valley College will help drive industry skills goals
THE curriculum at Forth Valley College’s (FVC) new state-of-the-art Multi-Vehicle Driving Simulator Suite will be driven by industry needs, reflecting the learning institute’s ambition...
Sunward adds to UK dealer network
SUNWARD has strengthened its UK dealer network with the appointment of EP Industries to cover Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.
Based in Derbyshire and founded...
Develon launches upgraded version of mini-excavator
DEVELON has launched an upgraded version of its DX35Z-7 four-tonne Stage V-compliant mini-excavator.
The Develon DW01 18.4 kW (25 HP) diesel engine replaces the previous...
Eagle Plant cements long-standing Takeuchi relationship with landmark machine deal
ONE of Takeuchi’s longest-standing customers has snapped up a new 3-Series 15-tonne TB3150R excavator, which was launched at Hillhead 2026.
Eagle Plant - which has...
Free suicide prevention training launched for construction workers
NEW digital training aimed at increasing awareness and reducing suicide amongst sole traders and self-employed construction workers has launched ahead of World Suicide Prevention...
Forsyth of Denny purchases Scotland’s first LTM 1300-6.4 crane
FORSYTH of Denny has purchased Scotland’s first Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 six-axle all-terrain crane.
The delivery follows the arrival of the firm's first LTM 1300-6.3 in...
Thousands attend family construction event at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum
YOUNGSTERS had the opportunity to experience construction machinery at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum last weekend, in an event designed to inspire the next generation of...
Sustainable procurement drive leads to ‘bumper’ Kobelco haul
EMMITT Plant has worked with Molson Equipment to upgrade the fuel efficiency of its fleet, as the firm looks to support more tier one...
Wacker Neuson reports rise in revenue and profitability in first half of 2026
THE Wacker Neuson Group has reported an increased revenue of 16.9% for the first six months of 2026 when compared with the same period...
ABAX launches AI-powered video telematics for UK fleets
ABAX, a provider of smart mobility solutions, has announced the launch of ABAX Vision AI in the UK, which integrates high-definition video evidence and...
AMD snaps up first JCB 420X tracked excavator in Scotland
AMD Contract Services has completed a landmark deal by investing in the first JCB 420X tracked excavator in Scotland.
Supplied by Scot JCB, the model...
