ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Four
PART Four of our look back at ScotPlant 2024 features a wide range of equipment and innovations, from excavators and cranes through to trucks...
Metso launches new Lokotrack diesel-electric crushers
METSO has announced the launch of its first diesel-electric Lokotrack EC range units.
All the process functions of the range are electric, reducing the use...
Speedy Hire recognised for health and safety commitment
SPEEDY Hire's health and safety credentials have been recognised with the President’s Award by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
The accolade...
Blackwood Plant Hire scoops top European rental award
KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire is celebrating after being named Small and Mid-Sized Rental Company of the Year at the European Rental Awards in Lisbon,...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Three
PART Three of ScotPlant 2024 in pictures features more sensational images from the biggest weekend of the year for Scotland’s construction equipment industry.
Today’s gallery...
Bobcat gears up to showcase new products at Hillhead 2024
BOBCAT will be showing a number of new products at Hillhead 2024 including the Super Compact TL25.60 telehandler, T86 compact track loader, and S650...
Recycled aggregates volumes reach ‘record high’
NEW research has found that the amount of construction aggregates from recycled and secondary sources in Britain has reached an all-time high, as producers...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Two
CONTINUING our look back at the recent ScotPlant 2024 exhibition, here are some more fabulous pictures of a weekend that will live long in...
23-tonne Volvo EC230 Electric excavator set for UK public debut
SMT will use Hillhead 2024 to launch the new 23-tonne Volvo EC230 Electric excavator to the UK market.
The model is Volvo CE’s first fully...
Hillhead visitors to get ‘sneak peek’ of new Bison 220R in working demo
EvoQuip has announced plans to run live working demonstrations of the new Bison 220R jaw crusher at next month's Hillhead exhibition.
The machine boasts an...
Develon launches expanded digital platform
DEVELON has unveiled the latest iteration of its fleet management system - MY DEVELON: a new digital platform for managing construction equipment.
“Using the MY...
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part One
TWO weeks on from ScotPlant 2024, the incredible event remains fresh in the memory. Over the next fortnight, we’re going to be reminiscing about...
JCB searches for UK’s top excavator operator
JCB is searching for the UK’s best tracked excavator operator - with the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas up...
Finning calls on dealer network to supply machines to rebuild Ukraine infrastructure
FINNING has supported the delivery of more than 80 fully Cat certified machines to Ukraine to help rebuild the country's infrastructure and facilities.
The Cat equipment...
Latest SANY models set for exhibition showcase
SANY UK is taking a 'larger and more prominent' stand location at Hillhead 2024, in front of the quarry face demonstration zone.
The firm's static...
HD Hyundai vows to ‘go large’ at Hillhead 2024
HD Hyundai has announced plans to launch its biggest Stage V crawler excavators to date at this year's Hillhead show.
The 80-tonne HX800A L and...
Finning identifies significant potential operational savings for minerals supplier
FINNING UK & Ireland has revealed how it completed an 18-month consultancy for Imerys UK at its Cornwall site, which has initially identified potential...
CPA Conference to focus on shaping the future of the hire sector
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the CPA Conference 2024 will be hosted on Thursday November 7 with the theme of ‘Shaping the...
Volvo supplies Swedish Armed Forces with wheel loaders
VOLVO CE has secured a multi-year deal to supply wheel loaders to Sweden's Armed Forces.
Through Volvo dealer Swecon, the firm has secured an order...
ScotPlant exhibitors hail ‘best construction equipment show in the UK’
SCOTPLANT 2024 exhibitors have taken to social media over the past week with phenomenal comments about the event, which more than cemented its status...
SPOA celebrates busiest ScotPlant to date
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced it welcomed over 1,000 visitors to its expanded stand at ScotPlant 2024, making it by far...
Rototilt to launch ‘state-of-the-art’ robotic welding facility
TILTROTATOR specialist Rototilt has announced it is investing in the future by expanding its factory in Vindeln, Sweden.
The plans includes the development of a...
Cat marine solutions to be showcased at Aberdeen expo
Finning UK & Ireland will showcase the latest Cat marine solutions at the upcoming Scottish Skipper Expo.
The event, taking place on 9th and 10th...
Speedy Hire earns further recognition for climate leadership
SPEEDY Hire has been named a Financial Times Europe Climate Leader for the second consecutive year.
The accolade is awarded to the companies who are...
Funding provides boost in efforts to recover stolen plant
FUNDING by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and other organisations is having a direct impact on the successful recovery of stolen plant equipment, according...
Lloyd Ltd appointed to Mecalac dealer network
MECALAC has appointed Lloyd Ltd to its UK and Ireland dealer network.
Headquartered in Carlisle, but with dealerships on both sides of the border, the...
A Liebherr double for Whyte Cargo Handlers
ANGUS-based Whyte Cargo Handlers has taken delivery of two Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 mobile cranes.
The five-axle crane boasts a seven-section 66m main boom, topped by...
CDE to host webinar on FreeFlow mobile wash plant
WET processing specialist CDE will host a webinar that will offer a 360° virtual tour of its FreeFlow mobile wash plant, which will be...
Xwatch Safety Solutions merges with Hexagon AB
Xwatch Safety Solutions has been acquired by Hexagon, a specialist in digital reality solutions.
This move has been described as representing a 'significant milestone' in...
New Komatsu rigid dump truck launched
THE latest addition to Komatsu’s portfolio – and that of the manufacturer's distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales – is the new HD605-10 rigid...
