Sibbald open event offers a flavour of training innovations
SCORES of attendees had the opportunity to explore the facilities and witness live demonstrations at the recent Sibbald Training open day event, held at...
Hard work pays off as Steelwrist marks milestone birthday
From humble beginnings, tiltrotator manufacturer Steelwrist has grown into a global powerhouse. To celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, CEO Stefan Stockhaus answered Project Plant's...
Plant operators rise to Scotland’s peatland challenge
SCOTLAND’S plant operators have been praised for their role in the ongoing initiative to restore the nation’s degraded peatlands – with calls going out...
The technology needs of excavator users will naturally evolve
INTERNET connected hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming increasingly important in the construction and earthmoving industry, particularly site management. With advancements in technology,...
Customers can get hands-on at LCF’s new Kilmarnock base
LCF Engineering has embarked on an ambitious new chapter after opening a dedicated base in Kilmarnock for its larger construction machines.
The firm has grown...
The bar is set high ahead of ScotPlant 2026
SCOTPLANT 2026 is on course to be a record show after a flurry of new and returning exhibitors confirmed their presence at the most...
Liebherr has a handle on Fife double trouble
TWO Liebherr telehandlers have been proving their worth for Purvis Group at the firm’s recycling park close to its headquarters in Lochgelly, Fife.
Purvis recycles...
Transparent Bucket 2.0 offers ‘next level’ safety
DEVELON has launched the Transparent Bucket 2.0 system, designed to eliminate blind spots when operating the company’s wheel loaders.
The manufacturer said traditional wheel loaders...
Holeside Training helps to shore up operator skillsets
SCOTTISH Water, Burnside Plant, and several local authorities are among the organisations to have benefited from Holeside Training’s first-of-its-kind IOSH-approved Safe Use of Shoring...
The Lighthouse Charity marks six decades with special event
THE Lighthouse Charity's Scotland West Region marked a major milestone and celebrated six decades of charitable giving and support to the construction community at...
Merlo S.p.A acquires shares of Merlo Deutschland GmbH
MERLO S.p.A. has acquired the shares in Merlo Deutschland GmbH, which were previously owned by the Clewing family, the owners of Heinrichs Holding GmbH.
The...
Hitachi confirms increase in research and development spend
HITACHI Construction Machinery (HCM) has revealed an increase in spend on research and development.
The manufacturer revealed the growing demands for digitalisation and decarbonisation, among...
Malcolm Group buys two of Scotland’s first JCB 145XR tracked excavators
THE Malcolm Group has snapped up two of the first JCB 145XR tracked excavators in Scotland.
The reduced tailswing excavator is the latest addition to...
SANY to give UK debuts to new machines at Plantworx 2025
SANY UK is gearing up for Plantworx 2025 with a 20-strong machine line-up that includes the company’s first micro-digger.
The SY10U, with a one-tonne operating...
Jarvie Plant leads the way in sustainable plant hire with fully electric rotating telehandler
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INNOVATIVE plant hire company, Jarvie Plant, is helping contractors reduce their carbon footprint without compromising on capability, by introducing the first fully electric rotating...
CDE strengthens business development team in Scotland
WET processing solutions specialist CDE has appointed Christopher Devlin to its business development team in Scotland.
The move is designed to strengthen the firm's footprint...
Xwatch celebrates milestone system installation
XWATCH Safety Solutions has marked a milestone with the installation of its 6,000th system – fitted to a RIVARD EXVAC suction excavator operated by...
CNH appoints new head of construction for EMEA region
CIRO Casapulla has been appointed head of CNH construction for the EMEA region.
With more than 23 years of experience at CNH, Casapulla has held...
CEA provides progress update on manifesto pledges
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has published a progress update on its manifesto, which was launched a year ago setting out the priorities for...
Quattro Group confirms sale of AB2K in management buyout
QUATTRO Group has announced the sale of its Scottish-based subsidiary, AB2K, in a management buyout that forms part of a sector-led separation.
The move has...
New guidance released on Human Form Recognition Systems in construction
THE Construction Industry Plant Safety Group has launched a new publication in response to increased use of human form recognition systems (HFRS) in the...
‘Game-changing’ Battery Energy Storage System set for PlantWorx launch
RENEWABLE power and lighting specialist Prolectric is launching a 'groundbreaking' new three phase solar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
ProCharge is described as boasting an...
Yeoman Bank vessel retiring after over three decades in Glensanda fleet
HOLCIM UK has announced it is retiring its ship, the Yeoman Bank, following over 30 years of service in delivering aggregates to infrastructure and...
Finalists revealed for PlantWorx Innovation Awards
THE shortlist has been announced for the PlantWorx Innovation Awards 2025.
The awards aim to celebrate the companies, products, and services shaping the future of...
Construction tech drives efficiencies at BMW plant upgrade
NATTA Building Company has been trialling Trimble Earthworks UTS on one of its excavators for the first time at a project to construct a...
Mitsui acquires Port of Nigg and fabrication and access firms from Global Energy Group
GLOBAL Energy Group (GEG) has reached an agreement of the sale of three of its group companies - including The Port of Nigg -...
RJ McLeod takes delivery of 18 new Develon machines
RJ McLeod (Contractors) has snapped up 18 new Develon machines to support its work on projects across the country.
The equipment has been supplied by...
Datatag gets on its bike to address tool theft
SECURITY marking and registration systems specialist Datatag has announced a continuation of its sponsorship of the British Superbike Championship (BSB).
This year, Datatag will use...
CASE introduces new midi-excavator range
CASE Construction Equipment has announced the launch of its E-Series midi-excavator range, from 8-10 tonnes.
Customers looking for a zero tail swing design with fixed...
Report highlights ‘notable’ decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment
NEW research has revealed a 'notable' decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents.
The findings are...
