A-Plant scoops international access prize
A-PLANT has fought off international competition to win the Access Rental Company of the Year prize at the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPA).
Organised...
Mecalac looks to enhance “winning formula” with roller updates
MECALAC has announced an update to its MBR-71 pedestrian roller. Available from April this year, the manufacturer said the new model has been redesigned...
Molson Group secures SMP tiltrotator dealership
MOLSON Group has been appointed SMP tiltrotator dealer for Scotland, England and Wales.
Sweden-headquartered SMP manufacture seven different models to fit excavators ranging from 3t...
CPA encourages sector to plan for potential no deal Brexit
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is urging members and organisations in the wider construction industry to consider contingency planning for a potential no deal...
Hydrema vows to set “new safety bar” with bauma machine launch
HYDREMA has revealed it will be launching two new machines and a new telematics system at bauma 2019.
The Danish manufacturer is keeping tight-lipped about...
Kinshofer announces Hammer acquisition
KINSHOFER has announced a merger with Italy-based hydraulic breaker manufacturer, Hammer.
Under the terms of the agreement, the truck mounted crane, excavator and skid steer...
Rototilt’s Scottish dealer looks to expand service network
HHH Equipment is looking for a service partner in the east of Scotland following a period of expansion.
The Inverness-based attachment specialist, also known as...
Mini-digger helps deliver new panda enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo
A Kubota KX057-4 excavator is helping pave the way for a new habitat for the giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo.
The zoo revealed last year...
McCloskey eyes “rapid growth” in Scotland
MOBILE crushing and screening equipment specialist McCloskey has revealed it is making headway in the Scottish market.
Despite admitting to being seen as “new kids...
Flying Hy: new Scottish dealers hit the ground running
HYUNDAI’S new Scottish dealer, Agritrac Exports, has made a flying start thanks to a number of high profile sales in the first few weeks...
Personal touch remains key for Loc Hire as business expands
MOBILE welfare unit specialist Loc Hire is about to ramp up expansion plans with the opening of a new depot near Grantham, Lincolnshire.
The base,...
‘Every day’s a school day in this industry’
MARK Proudfoot has been appointed head of sales at Molson Young Plant Sales and is on a mission to increase the Doune-headquartered firm’s market...
New Scottish sales chief for JCC Group
DAVID Marshall has joined Stirling-based JCC Group as Scottish area sales manager.
David, who previously held a similar role at Worsley Plant, will head up...
New head of sales ticks the right boxes for Astrak
KIRKCALDY-headquartered Astrak has announced the appointment of Jonathan Outterson to the newly created position of UK head of sales, as part of its plans...
Tale of the century: 100th Eagle has landed for growing firm
GLASGOW-based Eagle Plant Hire has taken delivery of the firm’s 100th Kubota mini-excavator from Molson Young Plant Sales.
The milestone purchase highlights the growth Eagle...
A Walk in the forest
MOLSON Young Plant Sales has taken the first Kobelco SK140SRLC L -5 High Walker excavator in stock in the UK.
The factory-built machine has been...
New excavators help power an expansion in Aberdeenshire
A&A Elphinstone, based near Huntly in Aberdeenshire, has bought several new Doosan and Bobcat excavators from Inverurie-based dealer Balgownie.
The firm has added new...
EC does it for Engcon
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Engcon is to begin production on its largest automatic hydraulic connector to date – the EC-Oil 80.
The connecter is intended to allow...
Plant buyers urged to act quickly to benefit from AIA change
PLANT firms have been urged to act quickly to make big investments in their fleets to benefit from “largely unnoticed” changes to the Annual...
Raising the Barr
SOFT drinks giant AG Barr has commissioned nine new tractor units from Mercedes-Benz dealer, Western Commercial, in a bid to “future proof” its transport.
The...
JCB does 24 machine deal with Diggerland
A fleet of 24 JCB skid steers will be entertaining thousands of children for years to come after being purchased for use as attractions...
HAVS breaches jump by third, safety organisation warns
INDUSTRY organisation Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 33% increase in the number of ‘hand arm vibration’ breaches recorded on construction sites.
The rise...
Dumbarton quarry firm doubles down on Volvo
A Dumbarton-based quarry has made its first move to the Volvo brand, having recently taken delivery of a pair of L180H wheel loaders.
Thompson Quarries,...
Genie sees sales jump 24% in 2018
TEREX Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has reported sales boosts in both its fourth quarter and full year 2018 results.
Driven by the Genie brand, Terex...
Flying high: Plantworx 2019 to feature Drone Zone
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2019 have revealed that this year's exhibition will feature its first ever 'Fly Zone' where visitors can experience drones.
Drones are becoming...
Terex Trucks targets growth in Russia with new dealer appointment
MOTHERWELL-based Terex Trucks has appointed a new dealer in Russia.
Mining Eurasia, based in Moscow, will be the manufacturer's official distributor of articulated haulers in...
New look Executive Hire Show hailed a success
ORGANISERS of this year's Executive Hire Show hailed the event's new look and layout as a success.
190 exhibitors, including 44 debutants, attended the exhibition at...
JCB secures preliminary injunction against Manitou in patent case
JCB has revealed it has been granted a preliminary injunction by a French court against Manitou, ordering the firm to stop producing telehandlers featuring...
Balfour Beatty fined after excavator fatality in Aberdeen
BALFOUR Beatty has been fined £600,000 after a worker was killed when he was struck by a wheeled excavator at the Third Don Crossing...
Firm’s bespoke bucket “biggest ever” fitted on Cat wheel loader
A Northern Irish solid fuel importer has invested in a Cat wheel loader fitted with a bespoke bucket – the first of it kind...
