O’Kane Equipment Solutions appointed Frontier dealer for Scotland and northern England
ASTEC Europe has appointed Alloa-based O’Kane Equipment Solutions as its official dealer for the Frontier track crushing and screening product line across Scotland and...
First machines start to arrive as build-up begins to ScotPlant 2026
THE first machines have started to arrive at the resplendent Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh ahead of ScotPlant 2026, which takes place this Friday...
Killin organisation wins Cat excavator in centenary competition
FINNING has announced the two winners of its ‘Win Big’ competition, with the pair each receiving new Cat excavators.
Finning UK & Ireland launched the...
Gordons to expand with opening of new Blairgowrie depot
GORDONS Construction Equipment is opening its seventh location - and first in central Scotland - this summer.
The new depot for the Castle Douglas-headquartered business...
MST Parts Group returning to ScotPlant as firm strengthens Scottish presence
MST Parts Group will return to ScotPlant 2026 this week as the business continues to expand its support for customers across Scotland.
Operating from its...
Ernest Doe & Sons joins CASE Construction Equipment’s UK dealer network
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Ernest Doe & Sons as the manufacturer's new authorised dealer for the south east of the UK.
The move is...
Distinctive digger set to raise vital funds for children’s charity
LEICESTERSHIRE-based plant hire and construction support provider True Group has unveiled a specially wrapped Komatsu eight-tonne excavator to help raise funds and awareness for...
Bay-Lynx to debut Crewmix unit at ScotPlant 2026
Bay-Lynx will officially launch its new Crewmix unit at ScotPlant 2026, with the first machine already sold to OG Groundworks, which will leave following...
CPA reveals speaker line-up for upcoming conference
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the speaker line-up for its 10th annual conference, taking place on Thursday 21st May at One Great...
McHale celebrates early impact of Komatsu partnership
MCHALE Plant Sales has hailed a 'very positive' start to its role as UK distributors of Komatsu equipment.
The firm released a statement following completion...
Brewster Brothers calls for urgent action as fuel crisis hits construction supply chain
BREWSTER Brothers has called for urgent government intervention to address escalating fuel costs and shortages, warning that continued volatility risks undermining business viability and...
CITB aims to continue upward trend of women completing construction apprenticeships
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released new figures that show the number of women completing construction apprenticeships in the UK has nearly...
JLG Power Towers brings low-level access solutions to ScotPlant 2026
AT ScotPlant 2026, JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation Business, will showcase equipment from JLG Industries, JLG Power Towers and AUSA, designed to help construction...
Snorkel EMEA to showcase ScotPlant exclusive rough terrain scissor lift and trailer deal
AERIAL work platform manufacturer Snorkel EMEA will present a trade show exclusive package deal at ScotPlant 2026 including the ultra-compact S2755RT Scissor lift and trailer...
CRJ steps up sustainability progress with solar investment
WASTE management, recycling and forestry equipment specialist CRJ Services has boosted its sustainability credentials by installing a 105kWp solar energy system at its HQ in...
Tartan-branded loading shovel to raise money for MND research at ScotPlant 2026
GORDONS Construction Equipment will have a Develon DL320-7 loading shovel wrapped in the late rugby legend Doddie Weir's tartan on the company's stand at...
Yanmar introduces new mini-excavator to portfolio
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has unveiled the new SV10 mini-excavator.
Developed for the demands of the growing 0–2 tonne segment, the SV10 is designed to...
Stage is set for record-breaking ScotPlant 2026
THE stage is set for the sold-out ScotPlant 2026, as the biggest event in the calendar for the Scottish construction equipment sector returns to...
Molson enjoys ‘best ever’ start to a year in Scotland
MOLSON Scotland is enjoying the first stages of its move to a new home in Newhouse, North Lanarkshire, paving the way for a bright...
Merlo models show their steel on major schemes
A fleet of Merlo heavy‑lift and ROTO telehandlers are helping North Ayrshire-headquartered steelwork contractor J&D Pierce (Contracts) to deliver safe, precise and productive steel...
Malcolm Group backs prostate cancer screening initiative
THE Malcolm Group recently demonstrated its support for the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative by hosting free screening sessions at its Linwood heritage centre.
Malcolm’s male...
Getting to know…Jason Periam
Jason Periam was appointed head of sales at Takeuchi UK late last year. The experienced plant sector stalwart has been tasked with helping to...
Digital marketplace for machinery hire tipped to help speed up builds
CONSTRUCTION businesses risk losing up to 8% of their annual revenue due to unplanned equipment downtime, new research has revealed.
YardLink, a digital construction marketplace...
Construction sector urged to lean on skillset of military veterans
AN armed forces veteran has urged construction firms to lean on the natural skillsets of those leaving the military to help mitigate industry skill...
Plantforce invests over £1 million in advanced machine control technology
PLANTFORCE has invested in over £1 million worth of advanced machine control technology from SITECH, equipping its new Wigan depot with Trimble Earthworks.
The investment...
Mac’s Truck Group to showcase ‘world-first’ innovation at ScotPlant 2026
2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Mac’s Truck Group in Scotland as the business prepares to exhibit at ScotPlant...
CASE dealer conference highlights ‘stable but evolving’ European market landscape
CASE Construction Equipment recently held its 2026 European Dealer Convention in Lecce, Italy, which brought together 120 representatives from more than 60 dealerships across...
Volvo begins production of electric articulated haulers
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced production has started of the firm's electric articulated haulers.
The A30 Electric and A40 Electric are said to be the...
Molson to showcase multi-brand offering at ScotPlant 2026
MOLSON Scotland will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a multi-brand line-up that includes two product ranges the company...
Sunbelt Rentals exceeds target in Great British Spring Clean initiative
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has supported the Great British Spring Clean 2026 as part of the firm's social sustainability environmental strategy.
The Great British...
