Engcon hails ‘positive’ financial figures as sales rise by 13%
ENGCON Group has reported a 13% increase in net sales in 2019.
The tiltrotator specialist's sales figure of SEK 1.3 billion represents the tenth consecutive year...
Plant machinery specialist behind plans for £33.8m Perthshire development
PLANT machinery specialist Morris Leslie is behind plans for a new £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns in Perthshire.
The firm is proposing the development,...
Speedy launches new national powered access business
SPEEDY has launched a new national powered access business supported by a multi-million-pound fleet investment and senior appointments.
The hire specialist has merged its existing...
Edinburgh firm opens £2.5m recycling plant
AN Edinburgh waste management firm has opened its new £2.5 million recycling plant in a move which is promised to save 20,000 tonnes of...
Larger base gives plant repair firm room to grow
MAINTENANCE and repair specialist MacAulay Plant Services is set for expansion with a move to significantly larger premises.
The new HQ in Coatbridge is described...
Armcon brings new MD into the mix
VOLUMETRIC concrete mixers specialist Armcon has appointed Sean Warburton as managing director.
Armcon revealed Warburton joins the business with a 'strong track record' in senior leadership...
Government urged to scrap ‘complicated’ reverse charge VAT plans
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging the UK Government to scrap plans to introduce reverse charge VAT, claiming the 'complicated' policy is...
Equipment manufacturer makes RNLI donation
MCCLOSKEY Equipment has made a £500 donation to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) following a competition on its Facebook page.
On Friday 11 December...
CITB business plan prioritises ‘core’ training and skills needs
CITB has published its 2021/22 business plan and revealed it is underpinned by supporting employers’ core skills and training needs and tackling long-term people and...
Case maintenance programme launches in the UK
CASE Construction Equipment has confirmed the launch of its Case Care maintenance programme in the UK, following a successful roll out in Germany.
The manufacturer...
Yanmar appoints new sales manager for the north
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has announced the appointment of Anthony Kinder as UK area sales manager (north).
The manufacturer said that with 'significant expertise' in...
Kubota looks to drive down emissions with double machine launch
KUBOTA has added to its Smart Energy Solutions range with the launch of an LPG-powered mini digger and a fully electric track dumper.
The new...
MST construction division is back by popular demand
AGRICULTURAL machinery specialists MST Group has revived its construction division to capitalise on increasing demand from the plant hire, housebuilding and contracting sectors.
The company,...
Hybrid shredder looks to offer best of both worlds to customers
THE team behind the HAAS TYRON slow-speed shredder has converted the machine into a hybrid model, as part of efforts to become more environmentally...
Livingston construction waste recycling specialist earns environmental accolade
LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Bros has been honoured at the Scottish Environment Business Awards for the firm's work in recycling construction, excavation and demolition waste.
Working with...
Manufacturer marks 750,000th engine milestone
JCB has announced that the 750,000th engine has come off the production line at JCB Power Systems in Derbyshire.
This is where production first began...
Attachments specialist appoints new aftersales manager
WORSLEY Plant has appointed Callum Poole to the newly created role of aftersales manager.
The attachments business revealed that Callum arrives with a wealth of...
Takeuchi adds emissions verification system to machines
TAKEUCHI Mfg UK Ltd has joined the CESAR green revolution after confirming it will include the enhanced CESAR ECV (Emission Compliance Verification) system as...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: circular economy solution set for launch
SCOTPLANT will be the destination for the launch of power washer specialist Rhinowash’s new Circular Economy Hire Model.
Designed to be fully re-manufacturable to minimise...
New SANY sales manager eyes larger market share
BRIAN McGrane has been appointed senior sales manager for SANY heavy machinery in Scotland.
He’s joined the manufacturer from Liebherr, telling Project Plant that the...
Business is piling up for ScotPlant exhibitor after show debut
MIDLANDS-based National Pipe Croppers has hailed the success of the firm's first time exhibiting at ScotPlant.
The firm took the opportunity to showcase its pile...
Rokbak haulers out to ‘command attention’
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak will have its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers on display at the Hillhead exhibition next month.
The RA40 will be on Rokbak’s stand, while the...
Competitors sought for Caterpillar operator challenge
FINNING has started its UK and Ireland search for the top operators to compete in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge 2022/23.
Participants will need to...
Nationwide Platforms lifted by latest fleet investment
POWERED access hire specialist Nationwide Platforms has announced it has become the first UK company to invest in the Bronto Skylift S35EM.
The machine can...
JCB reveals telehandler patent court victory
JCB has announced that the High Court of Justice (Patents Court) in London has found that Manitou UK Limited and its listed French parent...
Truck purchase puts Coatbridge firm on the road to growth
COATBRIDGE-based plant repair and hose replacement specialist IHS (Independent Hydraulic Services) Scotland has invested in a Volvo FH 460 32-tonne 8x2 rear lift and...
Liebherr machine hits the ground running for Highland forestry specialist
A Liebherr excavator, finished in black gloss paintwork, is proving its worth in the Scottish Highlands.
The forestry specification R 914 Compact was a big...
‘Bigger and better’ FINROCK22 to build on success of inaugural event
FINNING has confirmed the return of FINROCK, the firm's virtual interactive expo and conference.
FINROCK22 returns to screens on November 24 following last year's inaugural...
Sandvik signs new loan agreement to support R&D initiatives
SANDVIK has announced it has signed a EUR 500 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the company's investments in...
JCB to introduce smallest ever Loadall at upcoming exhibition
JCB is set so showcase its smallest ever Loadall telehandler at the Executive Hire Show.
The 514-40 has a cab height of just 1.8m and...
