Ainscough Crane Hire increases Scottish presence ahead of ScotPlant debut
AINSCOUGH Crane Hire has told Project Plant of the importance of being just a ‘stone’s throw’ away from the needs of its customers in...
Growing Angus plant firm keeps it in the family
A fledgling Angus-based plant hire business is set to invest further in its fleet after seeing demand soar for its micro-excavator and dumper offering.
Angus...
Expectations are high for Liebherr cranes in Scotland this year
2025 marked another positive year for Liebherr’s mobile and crawler cranes in Scotland, sales manager Lyle Sibbald has told Project Plant.
Customers took delivery of...
Allye aiming to make allies in Scotland
ALLYE Energy has told Project Plant of its ambitions to break into the Scottish construction sector, just two months after signing a £1+ million...
How Scottish projects are shaping rental trends for heavy kit
As large-scale infrastructure and energy projects gather pace across Scotland, contractors are rethinking how they source and deploy heavy equipment. Mark Need, Stevens Equipment...
Portafill equipment helps boost recycling efficiency in Fife
FIFE-based PJM Services has significantly improved its recycling efficiency by working with SCG Supplies and investing in a tailored line-up of Portafill machinery.
With the...
The race to develop electric-powered machinery
Jeff Keeling, VP sales and marketing at Brokk Inc, discusses the race to develop electric-powered equipment and how demolition machine manufacturers got ahead of...
Scottish Aggregates Tax could make recycled materials the default
Scott Brewster, MD of Brewster Brothers, a resource management company with wash plants near Livingston and Cumbernauld, answers Project Plant's questions about the Scottish...
You only get one set of ears, so look after them
Dominique Stone, lead audiologist at The Hearing Clinic UK, explains why hearing protection in construction cannot be overlooked
CONSTRUCTION can create an incredibly noisy working environment,...
SPOA to appoint dedicated skills and training officer
THE sold-out Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) 74th annual dinner was another resounding success.
A record 500 guests put on their finest clothes and packed...
Electric wheel loader packs a punch at bagging facility
VOLVO Construction Equipment’s L120 Electric wheel loader is making its UK debut at Heidelberg Materials UK’s Nuneaton Packed Products site.
The move is part of...
Bobcat introduces next-generation augers and trenchers
BOBCAT has introduced new auger and trencher attachments that are compatible with a selection of the company’s loader, mini-excavator and telehandlers.
The new line of...
Powered access provider reinforces life-saving commitment during Heart Month 2026
POWERED access specialist Nationwide Platforms is marking Heart Month 2026 by reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives at work by ensuring defibrillators are available across...
Speedy Hire launches new strategy to deliver lasting social value
SPEEDY Hire has launched its latest Social Value Strategy, described as setting out a 'bold and actionable' framework for delivering long‑term social, economic and...
‘Strong’ market demand drives further release of Warwick Ward equipment assets
A range of late-model construction and recycling machinery is set to go under the hammer, as BPI has been appointed to manage a further...
Develon unveils new electric mini-excavator
DEVELON has launched the new DX23E-7 electric-powered mini-excavator with enclosed cab.
As standard, the manufacturer said the model offers the largest battery capacity of 32...
Equipment hire specialist recruits for 60 new apprenticeship roles
SUNBELT Rentals has marked National Apprenticeship Week by launching the search for the company's next cohort of recruits.
The firm's apprenticeship programme offers opportunities ranging...
Roger Bullivant bolsters specialist piling fleet
ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has bolstered its specialist piling fleet with the addition of a Hütte HBR 204MP.
Engineered for challenging geological conditions, the HBR...
AGGPRO appointed dealer for Arjes Impaktor GmbH
AGGPRO has been appointed the exclusive dealer for Arjes Impaktor GmbH across England, Scotland and Wales.
The move is designed to strengthen the German manufacturer’s...
Finning apprentice vacancies launched in Glasgow and Aberdeen
FINNING UK & Ireland has announced it is aiming to increase its number of apprentice recruits, with up to 24 roles available across the...
JCB apprentices mark anniversary with unique ‘listening bench’ creation
JCB apprentices have created an 80th anniversary project that invites employees and the public to learn all about the firm's history.
The team of 15...
Manitou Group founder passes away aged 93
MANITOU Group has announced that Marcel Braud, honorary chairman and founder of the Manitou forklift truck, has passed away at the age of 93....
Finning launches new customer services commitment
FINNING UK & Ireland has announced the launch of its new Services Commitment.
The agreement is described as setting out a parts and service promise,...
Scottish Government ‘remains committed to dualling the A96’
SCOTLAND'S transport secretary has reiterated the Scottish Government’s 'unwavering commitment' to fully dual the A96 from Inverness to Aberdeen.
Fiona Hyslop MSP has provided an...
Steve Vick International to debut with portable electric power station
STEVE Vick International is poised make its debut at the upcoming Executive Hire Show, introducing Renset, a portable electric power station.
Renset has been developed...
Falling demand for mineral products ‘threatens jobs and capacity’
NEW figures released by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) shows that demand for core construction materials remains stuck at 'alarmingly weak levels'.
While sales of...
Volvo Construction Equipment concludes Swecon acquisition
VOLVO Construction Equipment has completed the acquisition of equipment specialist Swecon from Lantmännen, following regulatory approval by the European Commission.
It was announced last June...
Bobcat to showcase latest generation of mini-excavators at Executive Hire Show
BOBCAT will be showing the new R2-Series 1-2-tonne mini-excavators for the first time at the Executive Hire Show (EHS) in Coventry next week.
The new...
Finning becomes first European dealer to launch Cat Credits
FINNING has announced it has become the first Caterpillar dealer in Europe to launch Cat Credits - a voucher-based incentive programme which customers can...
Robert Purvis Plant Hire invests in 45 new SANY excavators
SANY UK & Ireland has announced a significant new partnership with Robert Purvis Plant Hire.
The Lochgelly-headquartered firm has invested in 45 new SANY excavators,...
