Hitachi brings startup challenge to Europe for the first time
HITACHI Construction Machinery is inviting startups to help shape the construction and mining sites of the future as part of the LANDCROS Innovation Studios...
CEA and HAE confirm reciprocal membership agreement
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) and Hire Association Europe (HAE) have agreed a reciprocal membership arrangement in an effort to strengthen cooperation between the...
T H WHITE expands partnership with SANY
T H WHITE has announced an expansion of its partnership with SANY through the addition of its material handlers and port machinery product ranges.
The...
Eagle Recycling expands hire fleet with new crusher and screener
EAGLE Recycling, part of the Purvis Group, has strengthened its crushing and screening offering with the arrival of two new additions to its hire...
CPA to mark 85 years as gala dinner returns
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the return of its gala dinner this year, following the success of the inaugural event in 2025.
The...
GAP retains RoSPA Gold status for safety dedication
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Hire Solutions has been awarded the Gold Medal by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for the ninth consecutive...
150tph recycling plant boosts JN Civils’ sustainability goals
JN Civils has commissioned a new 150 tonnes per hour construction, demolition and excavation (CD&E) waste recycling wash plant.
Designed by wet processing specialist CDE,...
Takeuchi offers flexibility with double 15-tonne excavator launch
TAKEUCHI UK is now offering two distinct models in the 15-tonne excavator weight class.
The TB3150 is described as offering 'unique' offset boom functionality, while...
Hillhouse Group strengthens senior team ahead of new Edinburgh asphalt operation
HILLHOUSE Group has appointed Zander Calderwood to oversee operations as the business prepares to bring asphalt production to its Soutra Mains Quarry site in...
New Sunward dealer places order for 43 machines
NEW Sunward dealer, Mr Plant and Machinery Sales, has kicked off its dealership debut with an order for 43 Sunward machines - 10 of...
YES continues expansion with purchase of over 70 Kubota mini-excavators
FALKIRK-based plant and tool hire business, Your Equipment Solutions (YES), has continued its expansion with the purchase of more than 70 Kubota mini-excavators from...
SMT GB hails impact of Institute of Customer Service membership
SMT GB has revealed details of how it has been using tools from The Institute of Customer Service to improve the support it provides...
CNH Construction agrees strategic partnership with compact loader specialist
CNH Construction has announced an industrial cooperation agreement with Oy Norcar Ab, a Finnish company that specialises in manufacturing compact loaders.
Built on Finland’s west...
Hyundai appoints new key accounts manager for Europe
PETER Sebold has been appointed key account manager Europe at Hyundai Construction Equipment, succeeding Christophe Lecarpentier.
Moving from a product management role within the business, he...
National Pile Croppers unveils new PC 400 solution
NATIONAL Pile Croppers has unveiled a new hydraulic pile cropper designed to crop piles from 300-400mm.
The Pre-Cast 400 (PC 400) is intended to crop...
HCME integrates construction and mining equipment leadership
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) has announced the promotion of Dr Hubertus Muenster as vice president with expanded responsibility for construction and mining machinery...
Scottish contractor boosts survey capability with technology investment
CIVIL engineering and groundworks contractor Kilmac has invested in Trimble off-machine technology to enhance its survey capabilities across a range of projects throughout Scotland.
SITECH...
Terex Washing Systems appoints global sales director
TEREX Washing Systems (TWS) has appointed Mark Doherty as global sales director.
He will oversee the brand's commercial activities and work with customers and distributors...
Scottish Government invests to help haulage operators with zero-emission transition
THE Scottish Government is investing a further £1 million in its SME fleet analysis scheme in a bid to help more businesses plan their...
Heidelberg receives green light to reopen dormant limestone quarry
HEIDELBERG Materials UK has agreed planning conditions with Somerset Council to reopen Westdown Quarry, which has been dormant since the late 1980s.
The move has...
Merlo hails response to specialist training courses
MERLO UK has revealed that its dedicated training programme has supported more than 220 engineers and dealer personnel across the UK and Ireland this...
CITB welcomes newly-elected MSP to Inchinnan NCC
NEWLY-elected MSP Michelle Campbell visited the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan this week to observe and learn about...
Volvo hails ‘positive quarter’ with increased volumes and key milestones marked
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported increased volumes and improved earnings for the second quarter of 2026 as the global equipment market continued to grow.
The...
Plant and equipment suppliers sought for proposed Corr Chnoc Wind Farm project
BUSINESSES across Argyll and Bute are being urged to explore the commercial opportunities that could arise from the proposed Corr Chnoc Wind Farm.
Renewable energy...
JCB crowns 2026 Operator of the Year
A Derbyshire plant operator has been crowned JCB Operator of the Year 2026 after winning a competition that attracted hundreds of entrants from across...
Young talent honoured at record-breaking CPA Stars of the Future Awards
THE winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association's (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2026 have been announced following a record number of entries.
The awards...
Finning hails future stars following awards success
FINNING is celebrating after winning several awards at this year’s Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) Stars of the Future awards ceremony.
The event recognises the top...
JCB announces updates to telematics platform
JCB has announced it has updated its LiveLink telematics platform with a series of developments designed to expand safety and security functionality.
The updates include...
Specialist machinery used on £900m Orkney project
ONE of the most complex elements of SSEN Transmission's Orkney link project has been successfully completed.
The project, estimated to cost £900 million, will connect...
Bernard Hunter secures first 90-tonne rough-terrain crane
THE first Liebherr LRT 1090-2.1 rough terrain crane in Scotland has been snapped up by Bernard Hunter Cranes.
The 90-tonne model boasts a 47-metre telescopic...
