Hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax sets new world land speed record
JCB is celebrating after setting a new world land speed record with its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax.
The car recorded the average speed 400.623 mph in...
Motherwell-built hauler marks milestone for Volvo in Germany
THE first R70 rigid hauler from Volvo Construction Equipment has entered service in Germany.
Built at Volvo CE’s facility in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, the machine...
KT Montgomery expands fleet with £8m Cat equipment investment
EAST Ayrshire-based KT Montgomery has invested £8 million in new Cat machines from Finning UK & Ireland as the hire company scales up for...
Redmyle expands fleet with Cat Stage V generator investment
GLASGOW-headquartered hire specialist Redmyle has invested in Cat EU Stage V generator sets from Finning UK & Ireland.
Established in 2005, Redmyle supplies temporary power,...
Can the Scottish plant industry flourish under PM Burnham?
SPOA (Scottish Plant Owners Association) president David Jarvie considers the first few weeks of Andy Burnham's premiership and explores what impact his plans might...
JCB Hydromax achieves new SCTA speed record ahead of world record attempt
JCB's hydrogen-powered Hydromax streamliner has achieved an SCTA speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
The model reached 368.347mph at the land speed racing event....
SER hails impact of ‘hydrogen-on-demand’ tech following nine-month field trial
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has hailed the impact of Ultimate Cell’s hydrogen-on-demand technology, following the conclusion of a nine-month field trial.
The evaluation focused on...
Overall construction activity stagnates in Scotland despite rise in infrastructure workloads
OVERALL construction activity in Scotland was 'relatively stagnant' in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...
Project complete to restore 273 hectares of peatland in Dunblane
SOME 273 hectares of peatland has been restored in a project led by Network Rail, Forth Rivers Trust, and NatureScot.
The work, at Knoxfauld Farm...
GBSS Civil Engineering invests in workforce training
FALKIRK-based GBSS Civil Engineering has supported 15 employees in achieving SVQs across a range of construction disciplines over the past year.
The news comes following...
Safe digging specialist earns growth recognition
SAFE digging company LSBUD has been featured as one of the UK's top 100 fastest growing businesses in the annual ORESA Growth Index.
The Index...
No wrong path: Highlands and Islands youngsters urged to embrace local opportunities
SCHOOL leavers across the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to build successful careers in the region, regardless of what their exam results are.
The...
Southern Cranes strengthens fleet with double Liebherr purchase
SOUTHERN Cranes & Access has strengthened its fleet with two new Liebherr mobile cranes.
The firm has snapped up a five-axle LTM 1150-5.3 alongside the...
Innovative peatland restoration method utilised on Highland wind farm project
AN alternative peatland restoration method has been undertaken at Golticlay Wind Farm in Caithness.
The wind farm is being delivered by Farrans on behalf of...
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...
