Philip Boddy

SANY strengthens telehandler division with senior promotions

SANY’s European division has announced a series of leadership changes within its telehandler team. Philip Boddy has been promoted to the role of global product...
CASE 1121G wheel loader

HRN to present expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026

HRN will present an expanded line-up at ScotPlant 2026, showcasing the strength of its growing construction equipment portfolio. Making their ScotPlant debuts are the Kubota...
List of Flannery machines at ScotPlant 2026

Flannery to use ScotPlant debut to strengthen presence north of the border

FLANNERY Plant Hire will make its ScotPlant debut this year as the business embarks on the next phase of growth and investment across Scotland. Having...

Mandatory reporting of overturned plant machinery proposed in HSE RIDDOR overhaul

THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation on plans to overhaul the reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR). HSE...
FASSI F705R.2.7 HXP Techno

Alltruck Group to highlight complete fleet solutions at ScotPlant 2026

Alltruck Group is out to make a major impact at ScotPlant 2026 with a wide range of specialist vehicles and fleet solutions on display. As...

DH Building Services takes first Kubota SVL75-3

DH Building Services (Oxford) has added a Kubota SVL75-3 compact tracked loader to a growing fleet of equipment. The machine, which is the company’s first...
CAT

New Finning guide looks to unlock efficiencies in waste and recycling operations

FINNING UK & Ireland has published a practical guide detailing the small operational improvements to fleet management that can improve uptime, productivity, and safety...
Liebherr construction equipment

Liebherr reports ‘stable growth’ in 2025

THE Liebherr Group has reported 'stable growth' in 2025 after ending the year with a revenue of €14,772 million - a 1% rise compared...
Volvo excavator

SMT GB and AGGPRO to highlight service and support capabilities at ScotPlant 2026

SMT GB and AGGPRO will be showcasing a broad range of equipment across construction, compaction, compact plant, and crushing & screening at ScotPlant 2026. Following...
TRAC vibration analysis system on Finlay screening equipment

Terex unveils new vibration analysis system for screening equipment

TEREX has announced the launch of TRAC, a vibration analysis system developed to provide clearer insight into the performance, condition and long‑term integrity of...
Students on visit to Sunbelt Rentals depot

Sunbelt Rentals welcomes dozens of students during Open Doors 2026

SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland welcomed 63 students from five schools and colleges to its depots in Chadderton, Smethwick and Basildon as part of...
Develon dozer

Develon introduces new DD100 dozer

DEVELON has launched the new DD100 dozer, designed for residential, light commercial and road construction. The model is described as 'ideal' for fine grading applications,...
Hydraulic couplers

Strickland MFG to launch new hydraulic couplers at ScotPlant 2026

STRICKLAND MFG has revealed it is excited to launch the firm’s new line of 1T hydraulic couplers at ScotPlant 2026. The products feature the company’s...
Modular construction site accommodation

Nixon Hire to highlight modular building capabilities at ScotPlant 2026

NIXON Hire will be using ScotPlant 2026 as the perfect platform to launch modular building capabilities from its new Dundee depot - a first...
L-R: David Phipps (head of power generation, Watling JCB); Paul Ridley (MD, Dawsongroup); and Paul Mabey (major accounts manager, JCB)

Dawsongroup buys world’s first JCB hydrogen-powered generator

COMMERCIAL asset supplier Dawsongroup | energy solutions has invested in the world’s first hydrogen-powered JCB generator. The G60RS H genset – powered by JCB’s hydrogen...
Laptop showing Nixon Hire customer portal

Sustainable site specialist has finger on the Pulse with new customer portal

NIXON Hire has announced the launch of Pulse, an online portal that offers customers insight into energy use, carbon impact, and cost performance linked to...
Image from IPAF safety video series

IPAF releases latest video in powered access safety series

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released the third video in its ‘Share Your Story’ safety series, developed using real-life incident experiences shared...
TANA Shark

CRJ Services secures exclusive UK and Ireland dealership with Tana

CRJ has been announced as the exclusive dealer for the full range of TANA recycling machinery for the UK and Ireland. The move expands the...
Hitachi excavator with Rototilt attachment

Rototilt signs new OEM agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe

ROTOTILT is strengthening its cooperation with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) by concluding an OEM agreement that will enable Hitachi to supply its excavators with...
JCB heavy products team leader Heath Vanrooyen with a JCB 245XR tracked excavator

JCB approves renewable fuel option for X Series tracked excavators

JCB has approved a 100% renewable biodiesel fuel for use in a range of its X Series tracked excavators. The manufacturer revealed it is set...
The Attachment Company stand at ScotPlant 2024

The Attachment Company goes large at ScotPlant 2026

THE Attachment Company is hitting ScotPlant 2026 with a significantly larger presence compared with two years ago. The Lanarkshire-based business, which has been on a...
Female plant operators standing in front of Volvo excavator

Volvo expands Iron Women initiative to address global skills shortages

VOLVO Construction Equipment has formalised Iron Women as a unified global platform to help address a shortage of skilled operators, technicians, and service professionals. The...
Construction worker using digital tools to track fleet

ABAX to demonstrate latest digital innovations at ScotPlant 2026

FOLLOWING a successful launch at the Executive Hire Show in February, ABAX will be demonstrating its ABAX Site Operations solution at ScotPlant 2026. The system provides a...
Checking finances

New campaign targets invoice fraud in construction sector

THE National Crime Agency (NCA) and National Federation of Builders (NFB) have launched a joint campaign aimed at highlighting the risks of invoice fraud...
Liebherr's LPO 100 portable battery solution

Ainscough to showcase Liebherr portable battery innovation at ScotPlant 2026

THE Ainscough Crane Hire stand will be the place to find Liebherr's LPO 100 portable battery solution and hybrid LTC 1050-3.1 E and MK...
JCB parts being delivered in box

JCB introduces new online parts platform

JCB has launched a new website to help customers order genuine parts quickly and conveniently. The new JCB Parts Online platform is now live at https://parts.jcb.com/uk,...
Operators taking part in Eco-Drive training

Breedon operators to take part in Eco-Drive training programme

CONSTRUCTION materials group Breedon is aiming to increase production and improve fuel efficiency after enrolling its team on a plant operator training course run...
Image depicting construction lifting services

Appointed Person certification gives GAP division a huge lift

GAP Hire Solutions has boosted its lifting division after three team members achieved Appointed Person certification. While GAP does not carry out lifting operations, the...
Miller stand at ScotPlant 2024

Miller UK has strong attachment to ScotPlant exhibition

ATTACHMENTS specialist and long-time supporter of ScotPlant, Miller UK, will display a range of buckets at this year's event, designed and manufactured by the...
Wheel loader with tipping bucket

Top tip: attachment manufacturer plans exciting new product launch at ScotPlant 2026

ULRICH Attachments will highlight the company's High Tip bucket innovation at ScotPlant 2026. The 7m3 High Tip and 4.5m3 High Tip clamp buckets will take...