Display of initiative pays off for plant apprentice
J Todd Plant Services’ continued growth has allowed the Auchtermuchty-based firm to take on a youngster who visited the firm’s HQ to ask if...
Family firm relishes challenge of growing Develon market share
CASTLE Douglas-headquartered Gordons Construction Equipment has ambitious growth plans after being appointed by Develon to expand its territory to cover the whole of Scotland...
Here to stay: LiuGong presses ahead with Scottish investment
LIUGONG machines are tipped to become an increasingly significant presence on Scottish construction sites following a stunning debut at ScotPlant earlier this year.
The Chinese...
Scottish firm bangs the Drum for new Kobelco
STRATHAVEN-based hire specialist Drumclog Plant has snapped up several new Kobelco excavators from Molson Young.
As well as specialising in wide track excavators, Drumclog has...
370X marks ‘huge step forward’ for JCB
The new JCB 370X - the largest model in the X Series range of tracked excavators – was shown for the first time in...
State of the Nation: Merlo’s role in wake of new government
Helen Selkin, marketing manager at Merlo UK, explains how the manufacturer aims to play its part in helping to achieve the new UK Government’s...
Quvo looks to push the boundaries of tech innovation
Quvo Ltd is the exclusive partner for OwlEye LiDAR technologies in the waste, recycling and aggregates industries in the UK and Ireland. The tech...
Finlay and Kobelco models help Perthshire golf course project go with a swing
A stone’s throw away from Loch Tay lies one of the most picturesque quarrying operations in Scotland. Owned and operated by Cross Civils and...
Behind the lens: stunning new book charts huge shift in mineral extraction
SCOTTISH photo-journalist David Wylie has released the fourth book in his acclaimed ‘Earthmovers in’ series, looking at some of the most incredible mining machines...
SANY to showcase all-terrain crane at Vertikal Days
SANY UK has confirmed plans to display a SAC600E all-terrain crane at Vertikal Days next month.
The 60-tonne three-axle model will take pride of place...
Takeuchi upgrade is a huge hit in Scotland
TAKEUCHI has added 4WS with crab-mode and mudguards as an option on the new TB395W wheeled excavator, with customers across Scotland taking up the...
Magni model has a can-can-do attitude!
THE iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret club in Paris is shining once more with the help of a Magni telehandler!
Earlier this year, blades from the...
Personal service key to new HD Hyundai purchase
CIVIL engineering contractor B Jeffrey Construction has snapped up its first HD Hyundai HX48AZ midi-excavator.
Purchased from local dealer Taylor & Braithwaite, the York-based firm...
Rokbak trucks are pick of the bunch for Canadian aggregates producer
ROKBAK RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers are helping sand and gravel producer FT Aggregates to achieve its ambitions in Canada.
The business supplies aggregates to the...
MacGregor Industrial Supplies appointed north of Scotland Bobcat dealer
BOBCAT has appointed Inverness-based MacGregor Industrial Supplies as the company’s new authorised dealer for the Highlands and Islands, Aberdeenshire and Perthshire.
The firm provides industrial...
Balfour Beatty confirms award of £185m A9 dualling contract
BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed it has been awarded a £185 million contract by Transport Scotland to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy, approximately...
GAP sets gold standard for health and safety excellence
GLASGOW-based GAP Hire Solutions is celebrating after winning a prestigious RoSPA Award for its commitment to health and safety excellence.
The business has retained the...
Civils specialist agrees 90-machine Marubeni-Komatsu deal
ECL Civil Engineering has strengthened its relationship with Marubeni-Komatsu after investing in a 90-machine plant deal.
Steve Tysoe, MD at ECL Civil Engineering Ltd, and...
Devine Group marks 50 years with £1 million+ fleet investment
CIVIL engineering, groundwork, and plant hire company Devine Group has invested over £1 million in a new fleet of plant equipment to boost growth...
CDE urges quarries to ‘reappraise’ waste by-products to add value to operations
CDE is encouraging materials producers to 'reappraise' their waste streams to get more value from their operations.
The call comes as the rate of global...
Atlas Copco adds to Energy Storage Systems range
ATLAS Copco is expanding its Energy Storage Systems (ESS) canopy range with the launch of the new ZBP 120-120 and ZBP 150-150 models.
The system,...
Investment uncertainty ‘hurting’ mineral products sector
NEW figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show a 'modest' improvement in sales of construction aggregates and asphalt for Q2, 2024.
However, the MPA’s...
Multi-discipline contractor places major JCB 370X order
A multi-disciplined contractor has invested in a fleet of seven new JCB 370X excavators – among the first of the manufacturer's latest X Series...
Finning report highlights sustainability progress
FINNING UK and Ireland has cut its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 32% according to its latest sustainability report.
The Cat dealer has a...
Hillhouse Group acquires Skene Group Construction Services
AYRSHIRE-based quarry operator Hillhouse Group has acquired Skene Group Construction Services Ltd.
The deal will see Fife-headquartered Skene Group Construction Services brought into Hillhouse Group,...
18 Liebherr cranes utilised on landmark German bridge project
18 Liebherr cranes are engaged in a project to replace Germany's second longest steel road bridge.
The Rader High Bridge spans the Kiel Canal along...
Manitou closes ‘very good’ half-year
MANITOU has reported the firm's half-year financial results, which revealed net sales for the first six months of 2024 of €1,407 million - a...
Finning to showcase tech innovation at Black Isle Show
FINNING will provide insights into how technology can improve the productivity and efficiency of machines at this year’s Black Isle Show.
The Cat dealer returns...
Martin Smith crowned winner of Scottish Plant Operator Challenge
MARTIN Smith has been crowned the winner of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024.
The 38-year-old, who works for Strathdee Properties in Craigellachie, Moray, fought...
Lack of interest rate cuts hindering construction recovery
THE Construction Products Association (CPA) has published its summer forecasts, which reveal a 'slight downgrade' in the UK construction sector’s near-term growth prospects.
Output is...
