New plan aims to help drive more diverse construction industry in Scotland
THE Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has launched a National Equity and Inclusion Plan (NEIP) for Scotland’s construction industry designed to encourage the development of a ‘more diverse and...
Speedy invests £1m in ‘industry-first’ Stage V generator retrofit
SPEEDY has announced it has delivered an 'industry-first' retrofitted Stage V emission compliant generator, as part of a trial to boost availability of greener...
Komatsu rigid dump truck boasts ‘highest levels’ of safety and performance
KOMATSU Europe’s HD785-8 rigid dump truck will be presented on the demo ground at bauma 2022.
The EU Stage V emissions-compliant model is described by...
Brewster Brothers launches new campaign as demand grows for recycled aggregate
BREWSTER Brothers is reporting increasing demand for recycled aggregate as awareness of product quality grows.
The Livingston-based firm is launching a campaign to encourage all...
New Kubota parts centre tipped to reduce downtime for UK customers
KUBOTA has opened a new European Parts Centre (EUPC) designed to strengthen the manufacturer's global parts supply chain network.
Located in Thionville in the French...
Annual investment allowance to permanently remain at £1m for plant machinery
FULL tax relief will continue to be given on investments of up to £1 million on plant machinery, UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced...
Cat tech demonstrates time and efficiency gains in head-to-head challenge
FINNING has announced that the latest Cat technology has demonstrated time and efficiency benefits during a head-to-head challenge versus manual digging.
Two Cat 320 excavators...
Lifting specialist expands Scottish presence with new Motherwell base
LIFTING hire specialist LGH has announced plans to expand its operations in Scotland after securing an agreement with sister company, Rotrex, to use its...
Bobcat debuts Super Compact telehandler and company’s ‘most powerful’ compact loaders
BOBCAT has added to its next generation R-Series range with the launch of the new Super Compact TL25.60 telehandler and S86 and T86 compact loaders.
As the...
Demolition business runs new mobile jaw crusher on HVO
DEMOLITION specialist Rye Group has invested in a Sandvik QJ241 mobile jaw crusher and is operating it with HVO rather than diesel.
Rye Group has...
CPA urges treasury to work with hire sector to secure economic recovery
AHEAD of this week's emergency mini-budget, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has written to new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to urge the treasury to work...
Crieff civils contractor buys world’s first Hyundai HX145A LCR HW
CRIEFF-based civils specialist MAM Contracting has bought the world’s first Hyundai HX145A LCR HW (High Walker) model.
The High Walker variant of the new HX145A...
New partnership ‘accelerates’ Manitou Group’s sustainable purchasing policy
MANITOU Group has signed a partnership agreement with EcoVadis, a specialist in assessing CSR performance, to 'accelerate' the deployment of its new sustainable purchasing...
Dunblane event to highlight challenges and opportunities for women in the plant industry
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is organising an event next month with the aim of bringing women in the plant industry together.
The Women...
New Bobcat mini track loader ‘not to be underestimated’
BOBCAT has announced the launch of the new MT100 mini track loader, which removes the need for manual labour and replaces the use of...
Scottish photojournalist unveils latest construction machinery book
SCOTLAND-based construction equipment photojournalist David Wylie is releasing his third book after being invited to tour some of Australia’s largest mining operations.
Earthmovers in Europe...
New regional Cat compact dealer confirmed
NORRIS Plant Hire and Sales has become an Authorised Sales and Service Centre (ASSC) for Finning, selling compact Cat equipment to contractors in the...
Analysis shows rise in both UK imports and exports of construction equipment
UK imports and exports of construction equipment in the second quarter of 2022 recorded increases on Q1 levels.
Analysis provided by Paul Lyons, data analyst...
Doosan to unveil new 4×4 ADT at bauma
DOOSAN will launch its new 4x4 articulated dump truck (ADT) at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the model can climb up bigger inclinations than equivalent...
Finning team set to hit the road for charity cycle challenge
A team from Finning is preparing to tackle the Ziggurat charity cycle challenge this week.
Finning colleagues, customers and a representative from Cat Finance will...
SANY becomes latest manufacturer to embrace CESAR ECV initiative
SANY has been confirmed as the latest distributor in the UK to fit CESAR and Emission Compliance Verification (ECV) as standard to its machines.
The firm...
Liebherr machine hits the ground running for Highland forestry specialist
A Liebherr excavator, finished in black gloss paintwork, is proving its worth in the Scottish Highlands.
The forestry specification R 914 Compact was a big...
CDE to shine a light on waste recycling solutions at bauma
CDE has announced it will highlight the role of its technology in supporting the circular economy at bauma 2022.
The wet processing solutions specialist will...
Isle of Lewis business makes landmark Liebherr crane purchase
THE only crane hire company on the Isle of Lewis has taken delivery of its first-ever Liebherr model.
The LTM1060-3.1 has joined the fleet at...
JCB chairman pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
JCB chairman Anthony Bamford has paid tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96.
Lord Bamford said it was...
CITB to fund mental health training to support apprentices
THE Construction industry training board (CITB) is investing £90,000 to fund a pilot scheme which will provide mental health support for apprentices from the...
Shadow chancellor gains insight into JCB’s hydrogen engine project
LABOUR'S shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves recently received first-hand insight into JCB’s £100 million investment in hydrogen engines.
The development of the hydrogen combustion engine is...
Landmark Kubota sale brings welcome boost for charity
SHELLPLANT has surpassed 5,000 Kubota mini-excavator sales - and delivered a welcome boost for charity in the process.
The Northamptonshire-based company has been partnered with...
Hyundai adds compact radius wheeled excavator to A-Series portfolio
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment is launching the compact radius HW150A CR wheeled excavator.
Following the introduction of the larger HW170A CR, the manufacturer said the latest...
JCB creates 150 new jobs with £8 million talent investment
JCB has announced it has created more than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates with an £8 million investment in its early careers...
