Sun-sational! ScotPlant 2026 gets off to a fabulous start
SCOTPLANT 2026 got off to a fabulous start as industry leaders unveiled the latest equipment innovations to large crowds at a sun-kissed Royal Highland...
Capja and Badger Marketing announce strategic hire software partnership at ScotPlant
CAPJA and Badger Marketing have formally announced a strategic partnership at ScotPlant 2026, marking a coordinated move into the UK construction plant and hire...
Final countdown: buzz is building for ScotPlant 2026
THE wait for ScotPlant 2026 is almost over, with a record 215 exhibitors poised to showcase the very best of the Scottish plant sector...
Major housebuilder switches telehandlers to biofuel
KEEPMOAT has announced it will cut site carbon emissions by more than a 1,000 tonnes per year as its telehandlers and generators transition from...
SPOA appoints skills and industry engagement officer
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has appointed Cheryl MacLennan as skills and industry engagement officer to support workforce development and training opportunities for members.
Cheryl,...
Wills Bros invests in advanced survey tech for A9 Dualling scheme
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has invested in advanced survey technology to support its work as the main contractor on the A9 dualling project.
The landmark...
LiuGong electric solutions to feature as part of ScotPlant line-up
LiuGong Machinery is teaming up with its authorised dealer in the UK, Lloyd Ltd, to showcase a broad range of machines at ScotPlant 2026...
Miller UK to debut special-edition charity bucket at ScotPlant 2026
ATTACHMENT manufacturer Miller UK will unveil a special-edition bucket commemorating the Lighthouse Charity's 70th anniversary at ScotPlant 2026 this week.
The Lighthouse Charity has been...
Bernard Hunter strengthens fleet with 300-tonne Liebherr crane
EDINBURGH-based mobile crane specialist Bernard Hunter has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2.
The 300-tonne unit was ordered at bauma 2025. The six-axle all-terrain...
Finning launches generator rebuild programme to meet temporary power demands
FINNING Power Rental (FPR) has introduced a rebuild programme for its large rental generators in an effort to improve fleet availability as demand rises...
O’Kane Equipment Solutions appointed Frontier dealer for Scotland and northern England
ASTEC Europe has appointed Alloa-based O’Kane Equipment Solutions as its official dealer for the Frontier track crushing and screening product line across Scotland and...
First machines start to arrive as build-up begins to ScotPlant 2026
THE first machines have started to arrive at the resplendent Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh ahead of ScotPlant 2026, which takes place this Friday...
Killin organisation wins Cat excavator in centenary competition
FINNING has announced the two winners of its ‘Win Big’ competition, with the pair each receiving new Cat excavators.
Finning UK & Ireland launched the...
Gordons to expand with opening of new Blairgowrie depot
GORDONS Construction Equipment is opening its seventh location - and first in central Scotland - this summer.
The new depot for the Castle Douglas-headquartered business...
MST Parts Group returning to ScotPlant as firm strengthens Scottish presence
MST Parts Group will return to ScotPlant 2026 this week as the business continues to expand its support for customers across Scotland.
Operating from its...
Ernest Doe & Sons joins CASE Construction Equipment’s UK dealer network
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Ernest Doe & Sons as the manufacturer's new authorised dealer for the south east of the UK.
The move is...
Distinctive digger set to raise vital funds for children’s charity
LEICESTERSHIRE-based plant hire and construction support provider True Group has unveiled a specially wrapped Komatsu eight-tonne excavator to help raise funds and awareness for...
Bay-Lynx to debut Crewmix unit at ScotPlant 2026
Bay-Lynx will officially launch its new Crewmix unit at ScotPlant 2026, with the first machine already sold to OG Groundworks, which will leave following...
CPA reveals speaker line-up for upcoming conference
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the speaker line-up for its 10th annual conference, taking place on Thursday 21st May at One Great...
McHale celebrates early impact of Komatsu partnership
MCHALE Plant Sales has hailed a 'very positive' start to its role as UK distributors of Komatsu equipment.
The firm released a statement following completion...
Brewster Brothers calls for urgent action as fuel crisis hits construction supply chain
BREWSTER Brothers has called for urgent government intervention to address escalating fuel costs and shortages, warning that continued volatility risks undermining business viability and...
CITB aims to continue upward trend of women completing construction apprenticeships
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released new figures that show the number of women completing construction apprenticeships in the UK has nearly...
JLG Power Towers brings low-level access solutions to ScotPlant 2026
AT ScotPlant 2026, JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation Business, will showcase equipment from JLG Industries, JLG Power Towers and AUSA, designed to help construction...
Snorkel EMEA to showcase ScotPlant exclusive rough terrain scissor lift and trailer deal
AERIAL work platform manufacturer Snorkel EMEA will present a trade show exclusive package deal at ScotPlant 2026 including the ultra-compact S2755RT Scissor lift and trailer...
CRJ steps up sustainability progress with solar investment
WASTE management, recycling and forestry equipment specialist CRJ Services has boosted its sustainability credentials by installing a 105kWp solar energy system at its HQ in...
Tartan-branded loading shovel to raise money for MND research at ScotPlant 2026
GORDONS Construction Equipment will have a Develon DL320-7 loading shovel wrapped in the late rugby legend Doddie Weir's tartan on the company's stand at...
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...
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...
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 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...
