Trio of new machinery protection solutions unveiled at Hillhead exhibition
DIGGER GUARD, the manufacturer behind the award-winning Vandal Guard range and Polymer Handrail systems, has officially launched its new Clearview secondary glazing solution at...
Stoddart Crane Hire wins national award
MUIR of Ord-based Stoddart Crane Hire has won the Family Business Award at the Scottish Business of the Year Awards.
Founded in 2004 by David...
JCB previews new wheeled loaders at Hillhead 2026
JCB is previewing its largest wheeled loaders to date at Hillhead 2026 this week.
The 480 and 490 - both engineered to meet EU Stage...
Hyundai unveils new 22-tonne crawler excavator
HYUNDAI is introducing the HX210L excavator to its Next Generation line-up.
The 22-tonne machine has been designed to complement the HX230 and tailored to appeal...
Finning and McCloskey mark industrial engine milestone
FINNING UK & Ireland has marked a milestone by supplying its 10,000th industrial engine to McCloskey International.
Finning has been supplying engines for McCloskey machines...
CEA invites expressions of interest for CESAR Scheme partner
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is inviting interested parties to register their interest in being considered for the tender process to operate the CESAR...
JCB Attachments extends breaker offering
WITH the addition of new models for 1-10 tonne carrier machines, JCB says its Contractor breakers now deliver 'performance, durability and efficiency' across the...
QMS appointed mainland UK distributor for Propel Industries
QUARRY Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) has been appointed the sole mainland UK and Channel Islands distributor for Propel Industries.
The company, part of the Propel...
Ecotec adds to recycling portfolio with new shredder solution
ECOTEC has announced the launch of the TSS 390 Plus slow speed shredder.
The single shaft shredder is described as having the ability to process...
MDS to demonstrate trommel and scalping grid innovation at Hillhead 2026
SCREENING equipment specialist MDS is returning to Hillhead this year with a live working demonstration of its M515 trommel and a static display of...
Finning to showcase latest Cat technology innovations at Hillhead 2026
FINNING has announced it will bring the latest in construction technology to Hillhead following an exclusive technology preview at Caterpillar’s Malaga Demonstration & Learning...
Tsurumi Pumps UK appointed official Dragflow distributor
TSURUMI Pumps UK has been appointed as the official UK distributor for Dragflow, the Italian manufacturer of heavy-duty dredging and pumping solutions.
Visitors to Hillhead...
Construction growth tipped to return but recruitment challenges remain
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-30 report, which forecasts that growth is expected to return to the...
Ulrich ramps up UK growth plans with LCR acquisition
ATTACHMENTS and front loader manufacturer Ulrich has completed the acquisition of Hull-based welding and fabrication specialist LCR.
The move marks a milestone in Ulrich’s UK expansion...
Nixon Hire launches national strategic partner network
NIXON Hire has announced the launch of its national strategic partner network, a curated group of specialist providers appointed to deliver site services beyond...
Blackwood Plant Hire becomes first in UK to deploy innovative tech on dozer fleet
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has become the first contractor in the UK to deploy a dozer fleet equipped with Trimble Earthworks Horizontal Steering Control technology.
Supplied...
Hyundai to showcase Next Generation excavators at Hillhead 2026
HYUNDAI has vowed to unveil a new crawler excavator designed specifically to meet the needs of the UK’s plant hire and rental industry at...
Expanding quarry group invests in 90-tonne Hitachi excavator
HERITAGE Quarry Group (North) has invested in a new 90-tonne Hitachi excavator to support the firm's growth plans.
The supplier of natural British stone products...
Brokk global conference celebrates 50 years of innovation
DEMOLITION robot specialist Brokk recently marked its 50-year anniversary with a global conference that brought together nearly 70 partners and representatives from around the...
Access Platforms Aberdeen secures NPORS accreditation
ACCESS Platforms Aberdeen (APA) has expanded its training offering with in-house instructors now fully accredited by NPORS.
The accreditation enables APA to provide training across...
Scottish plant sector leaders join refreshed SPOA executive committee
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association has welcomed a trio of Scottish plant sector leaders to its executive committee.
Graham Bow, MD of Gordon Bow Plant...
Finning ramps up Fuel Promise initiative
FINNING UK & Ireland has announced it is giving customers a 'data-backed guarantee' on the fuel consumption for new Cat machines.
With fuel often the...
Nationwide Platforms engineering manager aims to ‘Strike Out Stigma’ this Diabetes Week
AN engineering manager at powered access specialist Nationwide Platforms is marking Diabetes Week by proving that the condition needn't be an obstacle to success...
Leica RTC series ‘sets new benchmark’ in scanning accuracy
LEICA Geosystems has launched the new RTC series of terrestrial laser scanners.
The Leica RTC300, 500, and 700 series is said to combine the 'speed,...
Portable power innovation wins top European product accolade
PORTABLE power specialist Instagrid is celebrating after winning the Product of the Year category at the 2026 European Rental Awards (ERA).
The firm triumphed for...
Ten LiuGong machines set for Hillhead debut
LiuGong will present a 12-machine line-up at Hillhead 2026, including 10 machines appearing at the exhibition for the first time.
The firm revealed its stand...
Inaugural UK LANDCROS Operator Challenge winner crowned
ANDREW Walker from Herring Plant Hire triumphed at the first ever UK LANDCROS Operator Challenge and will now represent the UK at the European...
SANY UK appoints new authorised dealer for material handlers
SANY Heavy Machinery UK has appointed E H Hassell & Sons as an authorised dealer for SANY material handlers.
E H Hassell & Son celebrated...
CPA Conference 2026 puts major construction challenges under the spotlight
THE biggest issues facing the UK construction sector were put under the spotlight at the recent Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) Conference in London.
The event brought...
CRJ welcomes extended warranty announcement on TANA shredders
FIRMS investing in TANA shredders can now benefit from an extended warranty programme covering all new TANA Shark and TANA Hammerhead shredders ordered throughout...
