Nixon Hire launches national strategic partner network
NIXON Hire has announced the launch of its national strategic partner network, a curated group of specialist providers appointed to deliver site services beyond...
Blackwood Plant Hire becomes first in UK to deploy innovative tech on dozer fleet
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has become the first contractor in the UK to deploy a dozer fleet equipped with Trimble Earthworks Horizontal Steering Control technology.
Supplied...
Hyundai to showcase Next Generation excavators at Hillhead 2026
HYUNDAI has vowed to unveil a new crawler excavator designed specifically to meet the needs of the UK’s plant hire and rental industry at...
Expanding quarry group invests in 90-tonne Hitachi excavator
HERITAGE Quarry Group (North) has invested in a new 90-tonne Hitachi excavator to support the firm's growth plans.
The supplier of natural British stone products...
Brokk global conference celebrates 50 years of innovation
DEMOLITION robot specialist Brokk recently marked its 50-year anniversary with a global conference that brought together nearly 70 partners and representatives from around the...
Access Platforms Aberdeen secures NPORS accreditation
ACCESS Platforms Aberdeen (APA) has expanded its training offering with in-house instructors now fully accredited by NPORS.
The accreditation enables APA to provide training across...
Scottish plant sector leaders join refreshed SPOA executive committee
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association has welcomed a trio of Scottish plant sector leaders to its executive committee.
Graham Bow, MD of Gordon Bow Plant...
Finning ramps up Fuel Promise initiative
FINNING UK & Ireland has announced it is giving customers a 'data-backed guarantee' on the fuel consumption for new Cat machines.
With fuel often the...
Nationwide Platforms engineering manager aims to ‘Strike Out Stigma’ this Diabetes Week
AN engineering manager at powered access specialist Nationwide Platforms is marking Diabetes Week by proving that the condition needn't be an obstacle to success...
Leica RTC series ‘sets new benchmark’ in scanning accuracy
LEICA Geosystems has launched the new RTC series of terrestrial laser scanners.
The Leica RTC300, 500, and 700 series is said to combine the 'speed,...
Portable power innovation wins top European product accolade
PORTABLE power specialist Instagrid is celebrating after winning the Product of the Year category at the 2026 European Rental Awards (ERA).
The firm triumphed for...
Ten LiuGong machines set for Hillhead debut
LiuGong will present a 12-machine line-up at Hillhead 2026, including 10 machines appearing at the exhibition for the first time.
The firm revealed its stand...
Inaugural UK LANDCROS Operator Challenge winner crowned
ANDREW Walker from Herring Plant Hire triumphed at the first ever UK LANDCROS Operator Challenge and will now represent the UK at the European...
SANY UK appoints new authorised dealer for material handlers
SANY Heavy Machinery UK has appointed E H Hassell & Sons as an authorised dealer for SANY material handlers.
E H Hassell & Son celebrated...
CPA Conference 2026 puts major construction challenges under the spotlight
THE biggest issues facing the UK construction sector were put under the spotlight at the recent Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) Conference in London.
The event brought...
CRJ welcomes extended warranty announcement on TANA shredders
FIRMS investing in TANA shredders can now benefit from an extended warranty programme covering all new TANA Shark and TANA Hammerhead shredders ordered throughout...
Red Rhino to put jaw crusher through its paces at Hillhead 2026
RED Rhino Crushers has revealed it will be running live demonstrations of its RR 8000 jaw crusher throughout Hillhead 2026.
Built for demanding, high-volume applications, the...
CASE to host European debut of new backhoe loader at Hillhead 2026
CASE has announced that Hillhead 2026 will be the destination for the European premiere of a brand new backhoe loader model.
The model will join...
Sunbelt Rentals earns recognition for sustainability achievements
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has achieved the EcoVadis Platinum award, which places the business in the top 1% of companies assessed globally for...
Trime generators added to Hire and Supplies fleet
DUMFRIES-based Hire and Supplies Limited has invested in a fleet of Trime power generators.
The order comprises a line of 6kVA, 10kVA and 20kVA sets,...
McHale Komatsu to celebrate new Xwatch supplier partnership at Hillhead
MCHALE Komatsu will officially announce its appointment as an approved supplier for Xwatch Safety Solutions at Hillhead 2026.
Attendees will be able to see the...
New loaders take centre stage at Bobcat Demo Days
THE new loader range was the focus of attention at the recent Bobcat Demo Days event in Dobris, Czech Republic.
The new R-Series skid-steer and...
World Cup is a family affair for AMD Contract Services boss
FRASER Dykes, the managing director of Dumfries-based AMD Contract Services, has spoken of his pride after second cousin Lyndon Dykes was named in Scotland’s...
Contractors invited to bid for A9 Dualling framework agreement
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced a milestone in the delivery of the A9 Dualling Programme with the publication of a £1.94 billion contract notice, inviting...
Changing machinery usage patterns ‘contributing to Stage V engine issues’
CHANGING machinery usage patterns across construction, rental and power generation applications are contributing to Stage V engine reliability issues, according to Perkins engine specialist...
CEA-funded training supports police recovery of stolen equipment
CEA-funded police training has helped officers identify stolen surveying equipment during a search linked to a burglary investigation.
The case came to light following a...
Develon awarded major contract to supply dozers to Polish Army
DEVELON has been awarded a contract to supply up to 70 DD130 dozers to the Polish Army.
The tender, led by Poland’s 3rd Regional Logistics...
Livingston powered access specialist expands spider lift portfolio
LIVINGSTON-based powered access hire specialist Nu-Hire is investing in Tadano Oil&Steel platforms to grow its spider lift rental fleet.
Supplied by Hird Sales, the firm...
Aberdeen firm invests further £3m in water treatment fleet
OSSO, an Aberdeen-headquartered specialist provider of fluid temperature control and separation solutions, has invested a further £3 million in its water treatment fleet.
The investment...
SPOA annual review highlights progress in key focus areas
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has published its annual review, celebrating key achievements over the last 12 months including the launch of new...
