‘Little scope for optimism’ as figures show further drop in civils workloads
NEW figures released by CECA Scotland have revealed that civils workloads north of the border have dropped for the sixth consecutive quarter.
The organisation's latest Workload Trends Survey for...
New tech ‘detects early warning signs of tinnitus’
NEW technology which claims to detect early warning signs of tinnitus for people working in high-risk environments, such as construction sites, has been developed...
Compact crusher helps Eagle Recycling to soar
DENNY-based Eagle Recycling has taken delivery of a new McCloskey J40 compact jaw crusher following a successful demo.
The firm, part of the Purvis Group,...
Bar set high for ScotPlant 2020
MEMORIES of the sun-kissed ScotPlant 2018 exhibition are still fresh in the mind – but attention has now turned to ScotPlant 2020.
We’re now less...
New Breed of machines rise to the challenge
BREEDON has taken delivery of new Terex Finlay crushers and screeners and washing equipment from Finlay Scotland.
The machines, delivered throughout Q1 of 2019, have...
Ready for auction: Troostwijk targets UK plant market
WHEN you hear the word ‘auction’, images of excited auctioneers whipping crowds into a frenzy and competing bidders tensely going head to head in...
New lease of life: Plantworx 2019 to benefit from new venue and fresh features
FINAL preparations are underway for Plantworx 2019, with a host of new features – and a new venue – tipped to wow visitors and...
Bobcat dealer earns industry award and appoints new sales rep
SOUTH Ayrshire-based machinery dealer John H. McNae has rounded off twelve months of Bobcat dealership with the appointment of a new sales rep, and...
‘Exciting times’ for Borders-based dealer
IT’S an exciting time for West Linton-based WM Rose & Sons. So says director, Ian Rose. The long-standing Manitou dealer parted ways with the...
Lightlift comes up trumps in tight spots
THE ‘compact and lightweight’ features of a Hinowa boom lift reportedly solved a tough access challenge for a property maintenance firm in Greenock recently.
The...
Portafill helps Mills move the hills
PERTH-based family business Mills Contractors hadn’t heard of Portafill or their UK distributor SCG Supplies Ltd until a couple of months ago - but...
Every machine is ‘big and pretty bespoke’
SKENE Group’s long-standing relationship with Finlay Scotland has resulted in the purchase of four new machines in an order worth £2 million.
A J-1480 jaw...
Sandhurst completes sale of Attachment Rental business
SANDHURST Mfg has confirmed the sale of its Attachment Rental business to VP.
The deal went through on 9thMay, completing a process commenced in October...
New guide offers dumper safety advice
THE Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG) has launched a good practice guide for the safe use of dumpers.
The guidance stemmed from an industry...
Hyundai to show off new models at Plantworx 2019
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has announced its machine line-up for Plantworx 2019, which features two new models.
The manufacturer will be showcasing eight machines in...
Terex Trucks’ TA300 to feature at Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland
TEREX Trucks’ recently updated TA300 rigid hauler is set to make an appearance at the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland this month.
The 28-tonner will...
Online course aims to raise awareness of construction-related occupational cancers
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new e-learning course to help tackle construction-related occupational cancers.
‘Occupational Cancers’ is designed to raise awareness of...
A dozen new Andover plant bodies for Ardent Hire
ARDENT Hire Solutions has purchased 12 bespoke-built plant bodies from Andover Trailers.
Supplied by Hanbury Riverside, part of the Asset Alliance Group, the new bodies...
MPA publishes briefing on UK sand supply
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published a briefing on sand supply.
‘Sand Supply – a UK Perspective on a Global Issue’ has been published...
CITB business plan aims to tackle ‘Big Six’ construction skills challenges
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has outlined plans to tackle what it describes as the ‘Big Six’ skills challenges facing the sector.
Based on...
Volvo sales up 15% in Q1
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a ‘solid’ set of financial results for the first quarter of 2019, with sales up 15% and profitability up...
Finning to bring next generation of Cat equipment to Plantworx
FINNING UK & Ireland will be showcasing a range of Caterpillar equipment, including the new range of Next Generation mini-excavators, at this year’s Plantworx...
GAP secures top event equipment prize
GAP Hire Solutions is celebrating after winning the SafeHire Event Equipment Hire Company of the Year accolade at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2019.
Iain Anderson,...
New JCB excavators poised for Plantworx debut
JCB has announced that Plantworx 2019 will mark the first public appearance of the firm's new 13-16-tonne X Series excavators.
Joining the 210X and 220X...
JCB Finance breaks £1 billion lending barrier
JCB Finance is celebrating a milestone after revealing that total current lending has broken the £1 billion barrier for the first time.
To mark the...
Expanded Cat Operator Challenge ‘fiercer’ than ever
FINNING UK & Ireland will host its expanded ‘Operator Challenge’ event on May 23 and 24 at the Caterpillar Demonstration and Learning Centre in Desford, Leicestershire.
This...
Hire firm’s safety credentials recognised for eighth year in a row
A-PLANT has been awarded Gold at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards for the eighth consecutive year.
The...
Resilience on the agenda at CPA conference
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the theme of this year's conference will be ‘Planting Resilience: Building for the Future’.
The conference will be held...
JCB lands £17m deal with Plant Hire UK
JCB has sold more than 350 machines to Merseyside-based Plant Hire UK in a deal worth almost £17 million.
The purchase includes 300 new JCB...
GAP introduces Interactive Toolbox Talks to help engage workers
GAP Hire Solutions has announced the launch of its new Interactive Toolbox Talks.
Described as a 'fun and eye-catching' way of engaging workers, the aim...
