CPA to host new gala dinner for hire industry
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced a new event for the sector in the form of the CPA Gala Dinner 2025.
The black-tie event...
LiuGong UK event outlines firm’s leadership in BEV technology
LiuGong UK recently hosted an event designed to showcase its next-generation electric construction equipment and reaffirm the brand's commitment to the UK market.
Held at...
SPOA confirms series of measures to support members’ digital transformation journey
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed details of a new plan designed to help support members on their digital transformation journey.
A series...
Strategic investments strengthen Volvo’s position amid market uncertainty
VOLVO CE has revealed that strategic investments have strengthened the manufacturer's position over the second quarter of 2025.
While order intake and deliveries have risen...
Hyundai to unveil hat-trick of new machines at Plantworx 2025
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has unveiled plans to introduce three new machines at Plantworx 2025 in September, including the UK debut of the HX360L Next...
Civils contractor celebrates Horizontal Directional Drilling milestone
CIVILS contractor Nicol of Skene has revealed it is marking 20 years of delivering Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) services this month.
The firm introduced HDD to...
Construction products manufacturing returned to growth in Q2
NEW research has revealed that UK construction products manufacturing returned to growth in the second quarter of 2025.
The findings were revealed in the Construction Products...
Volvo electric wheel loader scoops prestigious design award
VOLVO Construction Equipment is celebrating after winning a Red Dot product design award for its L120 Electric wheel loader.
The manufacturer said the machine’s modern...
Kubota launches digital parts marketplace
KUBOTA (UK) Ltd has launched a digital marketplace for customers, aimed at streamlining the ordering of genuine parts using mobile or desktop devices.
Called Terrako,...
First SANY European summit results in orders and purchase intentions exceeding $65 million
SANY'S first ever European Dealers & Premium Customers Summit has resulted in confirmed orders and purchase intentions exceeding $65 million, the firm has revealed.
Held...
Lomond Plant secures 130 new machines in landmark deal with Scot JCB
SCOT JCB has announced the delivery of 130 new machines to Falkirk-based Lomond Plant in a landmark deal which it heralded as signalling 'renewed...
Wills Bros Civil Engineering set to secure £152.7m A9 dualling contract
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering is set to be appointed to lead work to dual the A9 between the Tay Crossing and Ballinluig.
Fiona Hyslop, Scottish...
Flannery boosts JCB offering with 220 new machines in £22m deal
FLANNERY Plant Hire has invested in a fleet of 220 new JCB machines in a deal worth over £22 million.
Supplied by dealer Greenshields JCB,...
Komatsu Smart Construction appoints EU general manager to lead business transformation
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has announced the appointment of Daniel Heussen as general manager.
Daniel’s appointment comes as the brand unveils its...
Annual JCB run raises thousands for charity
ALMOST 450 runners braved soaring temperatures to compete in the annual JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run - raising £4,300 for the NSPCC.
The competitors...
Winners announced at record breaking CPA Stars of the Future Awards
THE winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2025 have been announced.
A record-breaking 103 nominations were received for this...
Blue Machinery announced as UK distributor for Terex MAGNA range
BLUE Machinery has been announced as the distributor for the Terex MAGNA range across the UK.
The strategic agreement will see Blue Scotland, Blue Central,...
Sunbelt Rentals increases welfare fleet by 130% as it targets better coverage in Scotland
SUNBELT Rentals UK and Europe has announced the acquisition of 200+ welfare vans, increasing the firm's welfare fleet by over 130% in what it...
Brewster Brothers appoints new head of operations
BREWSTER Brothers has announced the appointment of Darren Forrester as its new head of operations.
With more than 35 years of experience spanning transport logistics,...
Finning launches ‘Rebuilt and Ready to Go’ offering
FINNING UK & Ireland has officially launched its ‘Rebuilt and Ready to Go’ programme, giving customers immediate access to Cat machines that have been...
Teenager crowned UK’s youngest qualified digger driver
A 13-year-old schoolboy has reportedly become the UK’s youngest qualified digger driver.
Finlay Gallagher passed his Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) exam with flying colours...
LiuGong UK expands dealer network with new appointments
LIUGONG UK has appointed two new dealer partners: Lloyd Ltd in Scotland and the north west of England, and Dragon Plant Sales in Wales.
Since...
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore set to merge
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore are set to merge from the start of 2026.
The HD Construction Equipment unified business, which is...
Volvo calls for collaboration to accelerate adoption of zero-emission machines
VOLVO CE has been involved in discussions at London Climate Action Week 2025 regarding accelerating the shift to zero-emission construction equipment.
The manufacturer attended a...
Hitachi concept excavator wins top design award
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) is celebrating after its LANDCROS One concept excavator earned recognition at the 2025 Red Dot Design Awards.
LANDCROS One, developed in...
Sandvik completes acquisition of Osa Demolition Equipment
SANDVIK has announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Osa Demolition Equipment (OSA), an Italian-based manufacturer of demolition tools and hydraulic hammers.
OSA...
JCB to showcase electric micro-excavator at Plantworx 2025
JCB has announced plans to return to Plantworx this year with a 'bumper' line-up of machines, including the new 8008E CTS electric micro-excavator.
The 8008E CTS...
New JN Bentley excavators to be fitted with Xwatch solution
JN Bentley, part of the Mott MacDonald Group, has added 13 new Komatsu excavators to its fleet, each fitted with the Xwatch XW5 system.
The...
McBreen Environmental ramps up sustainable waste management with latest investment
MCBREEN Environmental has invested in CDE technology to enhance its eco-friendly operations.
Since 2006, the business, which is part of the McBreen Group, has provided...
Speedy Hire and Prostate Cancer UK team up on awareness campaign
SPEEDY Hire has announced a new charity partnership with Prostate Cancer UK.
Together, they are launching a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer...
