Helen Blomqvist, Sandvik

Sandvik confirms senior appointment

SANDVIK has announced the appointment of Helen Blomqvist as president of the Machining business area and new member of the group executive management, effective...
SPOA dinner

Kobelco to acquire 70% stake in CNH’s construction equipment business

KOBELCO has agreed a deal to acquire the construction equipment business operated by CNH Industrial N.V. and its affiliates. Kobelco and CNH have entered into...
CPA gala dinner

CPA Gala Dinner celebrates milestone anniversary

MORE than 300 guests gathered at St George’s Hall in Liverpool for the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Gala Dinner 2026. The event brought together members,...
Volvo digital image in recognition of Red Dot Design Award

Volvo earns award recognition for digital innovation

VOLVO Construction Equipment has won a Red Dot Design Award for its Integrated Volvo Co-Pilot, recognising its approach to creating a 'seamless' digital experience...
Steve Mulholland, CPA chief executive

New growth coalition formed to strengthen industry’s voice

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has led the establishment of the Construction Growth Coalition (CGC), a newly formed group that aims to provide an...
Temporary works equipment with Mates in Mind logo

Mabey Hire ramps up mental health focus with Mates in Mind partnership

MABEY Hire has added the Mates in Mind logo across its temporary works equipment and sites, as part of its commitment to raise awareness...

Biffa to acquire Enva’s general recycling business

AN agreement has been struck for Biffa to acquire Enva's general recycling businesses in Scotland and England. The businesses provide commercial, industrial, and construction and...
HRN stand at ScotPlant 2026

HRN to close Balbeggie depot

HRN has confirmed that its Balbeggie depot in Perthshire will close on Friday 13 November 2026, with operations moving to the company's existing depots...
Construction training

Report highlights need for construction skills investment to meet Scotland’s project pipeline

NEW analysis from the CITB has revealed that construction skills in Scotland need investment if it is to deliver a potential over ÂŁ100 billion...

Molson Group and UK subsidiaries enter administration

MOLSON Group Limited (MGL) and its UK subsidiaries have entered administration following 'challenging' trading conditions, with 203 employees immediately being made redundant. Ross Connock, Tom...
JCB poppy badge

JCB digger-themed badges raise ÂŁ12,500 for Poppy Appeal

JCB employees have helped to raise thousands of pounds for this year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal by snapping up commemorative digger-themed pin badges. The...

Wacker Neuson dumper stolen from West Dunbartonshire site

A Wacker Neuson dumper (registration, BD72 EOR) has been stolen from a site in Alexandria. Police are appealing for information, with the theft taking place...