Argyll contractor places faith in Volvo A30G haulers
AN Argyll-based family business has taken a "leap of faith" by investing in two Volvo A30G articulated haulers.
Civil engineering and contracting firm A&L McCrae is...
Industry stakeholders urged to consider CITB board role
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has called for “influential” industry figures to apply to become a trustee of its board and help shape...
Hodge Plant’s new northern sales manager makes “flying start”
GRAHAM Stuart has been appointed northern Scotland sales manager for Hodge Plant, operating out of the firm's site in Nairn.
Graham, who has worked in machinery...
Mini excavator user is picture perfect with JCB
A Scots landscape business owner has won the use of a JCB for a year after triumphing in an online photography competition.
Jim Anderson, who...
Terex Trucks apprentices complete “unique and invaluable” restoration project
APPRENTICES at off-road hauler manufacturer Terex Trucks have successfully restored a truck built in the 1970s back to its former glory.
17 young apprentices embarked...
Equipment specialist marks National Apprenticeship Week
HIRE giant A-Plant has launched a programme of events to mark National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from March 5-9.
The equipment supplier has already exhibited at What...
Doosan shares growth plans with European dealer network
Doosan Infracore has shared its growth strategies with over 140 attendees at a meeting of its European construction equipment dealers in Malaga.
The event was...
JCB Innovation Centre hosts BBC’s Question Time
JCB hosted the most recent edition of BBC One's flagship political show Question Time.
Host David Dimbleby and a panel of politicians and pundits answered...
Air crane helicopter utilised on north east Scotland project
BALFOUR Beatty has used a specialist air crane helicopter from America to install 140 new composite poles in the north east of Scotland.
The project, to...
Taylor & Braithwaite adds to sales team following expansion
TAYLOR & Braithwaite has appointed Bev Walker as the firm's new Hyundai sales representative in the north of England.
She previously spent almost 17 years...
Paisley firm is flying the flag for Volvo excavator
PAISLEY-based demolition specialist Bardem has chosen a 25-tonne Volvo EC250E as its "flagship" excavator.
The machine has been enhanced for Bardem with the addition of...
Landmark counterbalance beam introduced to UK market
LIFTING specialist GGR Group has launched what the firm claims is the UK's largest counterbalance beam to the market.
The 8000kg capacity Libro 8000 can...
Banging the drum for another four years
GAP has announced it has extended its deal with HAMM for the supply of tandem rollers by a further four years following "favourable feedback"...
Hyundai appoints new European sales chief
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has appointed Jean-Philippe Pollet as its new sales manager for Europe.
He will be based at Hyundai's new European HQ in Tessenderlo,...
Terex Trucks is boxing clever with latest sponsorship deal
TEREX Trucks has divulged details of a new sponsorship deal with Motherwell-based Cleland Miners Boxing Club.
The support from the hauler manufacturer will help the...
A-Plant compliance officer shortlisted for international prize
A-PLANT compliance officer Jane Downey is in the frame for a major international award.
Jane is one of 15 women from around the world shortlisted...
Top plant apprentices to be honoured at national event
THE top apprentices in the UK plant sector will be honoured at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future 2018 event.
Now in its...
Thirteen is the lucky number for GAP and Wacker Neuson after dumper deal
GAP has added to its fleet of swivel skip dumpers with the purchase of thirteen new 1.5 tonne machines from Wacker Neuson.
The Glasgow-based hire...
Blue Group appoints new finance chief
SUSAN Shardlow has been appointed chief financial officer at Blue Group.
Susan has previously worked in a number of senior roles within the constructions sector...
Highland Hammer Hire named new Rototilt dealer
HIGHLAND Hammer Hire has been appointed the dealer for Rototilt in Scotland to serve the growing tiltrotator market.
The firm, which is based outside Inverness, will be...
New Hydrema sales chief targets Scottish growth
SANDY Fairweather has been appointed regional sales manager for Hydrema and aims to help drive major growth for the manufacturer in Scotland.
Sandy, who was...
Lomond Plant eyes further English expansion
LOMOND Plant's expansion into the English market is set to gather pace with the Falkirk-based firm now targeting a depot in the Midlands, having...
Astrak gains Michelin star
ASTRAK is forging ahead with its programme for future growth this year with the appointment of a new group sales director.
Martyn Pointer joins the...
New MD for Hardox Stirling
JOHN Bryce is the new managing director of Hardox Wearparts Centre in Stirling and aims to turn the base into a "one-stop wear shop".
John...
In the dock: Liebherr machines aid floating pier project
LIEBHERR machines have been playing a key role in a new floating pier project in West Argyll.
The Ardcastle floating pier project is part of...
Industry gears up for ScotPlant 2018
THE construction equipment sector is on the road to ScotPlant 2018.
Final preparations are underway for the trade event, which returns to the Royal Highland...
Proactive tool can ‘cut costs and downtime’
PIRTEK'S Tyne and Wear franchise is pioneering Total Hydraulic Management (THM), a data-driven system whereby elements of the hydraulic system are tagged and monitored...
No ‘shred’ of doubt over machine’s quality
TIMBERPAK Scotland, a subsidiary of EGGER, has acquired Scotland's first Haas 2500 slow-speed shredder, which will be tasked with helping to process some 100,000...
Survey specialist secures landmark equipment deal
UK land and engineering survey firm Warner Surveys has taken delivery of a stock of new equipment worth over £500,000.
The purchase, facilitated through a...
Hire specialist launches new staff safety initiative
SAFETY is at the heart of a new initiative launched by Glasgow-based GAP Hire Solutions.
The firm said its new 'Think Safe' campaign has been...
