European hirer completes biggest single JCB order
JCB has announced its biggest single order from European plant and tool hire firm Boels Rental, as it invests in a brand new fleet...
Safety system firm supports growth with team expansion
SAFETY control system designer, developer and producer GKD Technologies, has announced the expansion of its team to support growth.
The company said it has seen...
CITB research reveals “unprecedented” analysis of Scottish skills needs
CITB has unveiled a new report which provides "unprecedented" level of detail about the regional requirements of the Scottish construction industry.
The "first-of-its-kind" skills analysis gives...
New figures show signs of recovery for construction industry
THE latest ONS statistics have shown signs of recovery in the UK construction sector following a tough start to 2018.
Construction output continued its decline...
Suppliers show off latest products at innovation event
A-PLANT has hosted a 'week of innovation', which saw almost 40 suppliers showcasing their latest products to a selection of the firm's colleagues, customers...
New partnerships boost expanded Worsley Plant offering
WORSLEY Plant has announced two new partnerships with Dynaset and Montabert as well as an addition to the attachment specialist's existing range of MB...
Betting the farm on new Volvo
A Dumfries & Galloway-based dairy farm has taken delivery of a new fourteen-tonne Volvo excavator to maintain ditches and carry out general drainage work.
The...
Streamlined CITB seeks new head office as part of reform plans
THE CITB has announced it is on the lookout for a new head office in Peterborough following calls from the construction sector for radical reform...
Doosan confirms new national account dealer partner
DOOSAN has announced that a new business has been formed to handle sales, rental, contract hire and aftermarket support of large excavators, wheel loaders and...
Asset management specialist unveils fresh look
UNITED Plant Services has introduced a new corporate identity to coincide with the firm’s investment in new service vans.
The asset management specialist said it...
Molson Group secures Terex Finlay distribution south of the border
FINLAY Plant has been acquired by Molson Group, Terex Finlay has announced.
With the acquisition, Molson has secured distribution rights for the complete range of...
Tributes for worker who died ‘doing the job he loved’
SCG Supplies has paid tribute to 47-year-old employee Andrew Darling, who reportedly suffered fatal injuries in an accident during a machine demonstration at a...
TV personality praises JCB’s “boldness and innovation”
TV personality Richard Hammond has paid a visit to JCB's HQ in Staffordshire to test drive some of the firm's latest machines.
The Grand Tour...
SEC Group welcomes Network Rail contract changes
SPECIALIST Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has welcomed moves by Network Rail to mandate 28-day payments to their supply chain partners and the introduction of Project...
Hauler purchases extend family tradition for Glasgow firm
TWO Volvo A30Gs have joined the Celmisa Plant Hire fleet, continuing a tradition spanning three-and-a-half decades.
The firm, based in Neilston, Glasgow, is celebrating 40 years...
JCB revs up for Grand Prix safety role
A number of JCB machines are set to play a supporting role at the upcoming Formula One French Grand Prix.
Twelve Loadalls and Teletruks have...
Boom time for Hyundai as new version of HX130 LCR launches
HYUNDAI has unveiled a two-piece boom version of its new HX130 LCR excavator.
The 13-tonne machine, which is now available in the UK, is the...
New Stage V compliant Cat engine offers “increased power and torque”
THE new EU Stage V compliant Cat C9.3B engine is now available from Finning.
The six cylinder, 9.3 litre engine is described as featuring a...
Young Plant adds Bergmann and Dieci machines to offering
YOUNG Plant Sales has been confirmed as a dealer for the Bergmann 3000 and 4000 series of dumpers and Dieci telehandlers throughout Scotland.
The brands...
John McNae to host Bobcat roadshow event
JOHN McNae Ltd will host the Scottish leg of this summer's Bobcat customer roadshow programme.
The roadshow will arrive in the UK in July after...
Agricultural contractor “well impressed” with new Volvo’s performance
A new Volvo EC140E excavator is set to tackle a range of agricultural projects around Dumfries and Galloway after a plant hire boss made...
New stats show construction leads the way in Modern Apprenticeships
NEW figures from Skills Development Scotland (SDS) show that construction was the biggest contributor to the nation’s Modern Apprentice (MA) programme in 2017/18.
The number...
Doosan Bobcat aims to capitalise on India’s growing compact market
DOOSAN Bobcat has set its sights on the Indian compact construction machinery sector after opening a new backhoe loader plant in the country.
The manufacturer's...
A-Plant staff get on their bikes to boost safety
FOUR A-Plant employees have taken part in an event to improve understanding of the potential problems construction can create for vulnerable road users in...
Business review results in new regional managers for United Plant
UNITED Plant Services (UPS) has appointed three new regional managers as part of a five-year growth plan following a review and restructuring of the...
New spare parts chief for Hyundai in Europe
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has named Agnieszka Kilshaw as its new spare parts manager.
She will be responsible for the complete parts organisation for the European...
Kubota UK names new managing director
DAVID Hart has been appointed the new managing director of Kubota UK, joining the manufacturer after almost three decades at John Deere.
He replaces Dave...
Mecalac dumpers prove their versatility
VERSATILE Equipment has completed a major supply agreement with Knights Brown, which involved the firm providing five TA10P heavy-duty Mecalac forward-tip site dumpers to...
New Cat 814K dozer unveiled
CATERPILLAR has taken the wraps off its new 814K wheel dozer, featuring a new sound-suppressed cab, efficient power unit and transmission drive, and centralised...
Business is ‘booming’ for access firm
AN access firm has taken delivery of eight Genie booms after making a multi-million pound order at the recent Intermat show in Paris.
Eccles-headquartered Quick...
