Hillhouse Quarry Group confirms raft of appointments
HILLHOUSE Quarry Group has confirmed a raft of appointments and role changes designed to strengthen its commercial capability and improve service delivery for customers.
Mark...
Stoddart and Liebherr celebrate landmark crane handover at ScotPlant 2026
STODDART Crane Hire and Liebherr celebrated the handover of the UK’s first LTM 1055-3.3 all-terrain crane at ScotPlant 2026.
The new 55-tonne model was showcased...
Ecotec debuts refreshed identity at IFAT 2026
ECOTEC, a specialist in wood processing, biomass and recycling equipment, has launched a new brand identity at IFAT 2026.
The new branding was visible across...
Volvo CE announces appointment of international head of sales
VOLVO Construction Equipment (CE) has announced the appointment of Hanna Ihnatovich as head of sales region international.
Hanna joined Volvo CE in 2013 and has...
New UK PDI site aims to shorten lead times for Hyundai customers
HYUNDAI'S parent company, HD Construction Equipment, has opened a PDI Centre in Southampton Docks, bringing final machine preparation closer to UK dealers and customers.
The...
Award recognition for JCB’s machine safety innovation
JCB has won an award for a machine safety aid on its Loadall telehandlers.
The ‘Hire Industry Product of the Year’ for JCB INTELLISENSE was...
CDE unveils fast-deploy high capacity washing system in ‘revolutionary’ move
CDE has revealed its latest innovation, the ModaLine, in what it has heralded as a 'revolutionary' move.
The ModaLine can help materials processors get their...
Testicular cancer charity teams up with Nationwide Platforms for educational talks
TO mark Testicular Cancer Awareness Month this April, Nationwide Platforms has teamed up with The OddBalls Foundation to deliver 10 educational talks across the...
Stevens Equipment Rental reports ‘high footfall and contractor interest’ on ScotPlant debut
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has reported a successful first appearance at ScotPlant, with many visitors to the stand and conversations with both existing and...
Atlas and Tracto mark history at ScotPlant with 100th order
HISTORY was marked at ScotPlant 2026 with Tracto UK handing over the 100th winch it has supplied to fellow exhibitor Atlas Winch & Hoist Services...
Deals aplenty! ScotPlant exhibitors flood social media with praise for ‘stellar’ event
SCOTPLANT 2026 exhibitors have been flooding social media with praise for the landmark event, held last weekend at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh.
Many...
Paint it black: Rototilt UK marks ScotPlant reveal with limited edition package
ROTOTILT UK celebrated a standout machine launch at ScotPlant 2026, with Owen Gillard Groundworks unveiling a new JCB 4CX fitted with a specially finished...
JCB Finance launches new mini-excavator funding facility
JCB Finance has announced the introduction of a new funding solution designed to make owning a mini-excavator easier for businesses of all sizes.
JCB FlexiBuy...
ScotPlant insights highlight key challenges facing site operators
ABAX UK, a provider of telematics and smart mobility solutions, has released key insights from ScotPlant 2026, revealing that a significant majority of UK...
HRN to host ‘Drive & Demo’ event at firm’s Stirling depot
HRN is hosting a 'Drive & Demo' event at the firm's Stirling depot on Friday May 8 and Saturday May 9.
Attendees will have the...
Volvo enjoys ‘positive’ start to year despite sector headwinds
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced the business achieved growth across both machines and services in the first three months of 2026, with deliveries increasing...
Hundreds see latest Develon models at Demo Days event
DEVELON welcomed almost 900 customers, dealers and media representatives to its Demo Days event at the Háje quarry near Prague in the Czech Republic.
The...
SMT GB adds to compact offering with Kioti UK acquisition
SMT GB has announced the acquisition of Kioti UK, broadening its compact equipment division and adding a further 58 independent dealers to its network.
The...
Thomas Plant Hire announces order for over 300 JCB machines
THOMAS Plant Hire has announced an order for over 300 JCB machines this year having invested in more than 400 in 2025.
The latest investment...
JCB to improve generator security and emission checks
JCB has announced it is stepping up efforts to improve the security and emissions visibility of its Stage V generator range.
The move was announced...
Global Crane Services strengthens fleet with double purchase
GLOBAL Crane Services has enhanced its lifting capabilities with the addition of two Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile cranes.
The models will both come fitted with...
Hodge Plant seals Hyundai dealership in Scotland
HODGE Plant Ltd has announced the business has been appointed the HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe dealer with full exclusivity for Scotland and surrounding...
Exhibitors hail ‘iconic’ ScotPlant as stunning event draws to a close
ScotPlant 2026 is in the books following another spectacular instalment of the long-running exhibition.
Huge crowds took the opportunity to discover the innovations shaping the...
Sun-sational! ScotPlant 2026 gets off to a fabulous start
SCOTPLANT 2026 got off to a fabulous start as industry leaders unveiled the latest equipment innovations to large crowds at a sun-kissed Royal Highland...
Capja and Badger Marketing announce strategic hire software partnership at ScotPlant
CAPJA and Badger Marketing have formally announced a strategic partnership at ScotPlant 2026, marking a coordinated move into the UK construction plant and hire...
Final countdown: buzz is building for ScotPlant 2026
THE wait for ScotPlant 2026 is almost over, with a record 215 exhibitors poised to showcase the very best of the Scottish plant sector...
Major housebuilder switches telehandlers to biofuel
KEEPMOAT has announced it will cut site carbon emissions by more than a 1,000 tonnes per year as its telehandlers and generators transition from...
SPOA appoints skills and industry engagement officer
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has appointed Cheryl MacLennan as skills and industry engagement officer to support workforce development and training opportunities for members.
Cheryl,...
Wills Bros invests in advanced survey tech for A9 Dualling scheme
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has invested in advanced survey technology to support its work as the main contractor on the A9 dualling project.
The landmark...
LiuGong electric solutions to feature as part of ScotPlant line-up
LiuGong Machinery is teaming up with its authorised dealer in the UK, Lloyd Ltd, to showcase a broad range of machines at ScotPlant 2026...
