Garic appoints new Scottish sales chief
GARIC has appointed Jim Connolly to head up its Scottish sales operations, working out of the welfare specialist’s distribution hub in Falkirk. In his role as regional…
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End of an era as Brian Young retires
MOLSON Young Plant Sales is marking the end of an era with the retirement of MD Brian Young. Brian, whose parents Tom and Bridie founded the Doune-based business more than 40…
Cat dealer to make welcome ScotPlant return as new avenue starts to take shape
PREPARATIONS for ScotPlant 2020 are heating up, with several new and returning exhibitors joining established names in signing up for the most important event of the year for the…
Going for gold: eye-catching excavator helps raise funds for charity
A special gold excavator gifted by Kubota UK to GAP Hire Solutions to mark the Glasgow-headquartered firm’s 50th anniversary is raising much-needed funds for charity. 50% of…
Murphy’s law
ADRIAN Murphy was appointed CEO at Blue Group last year, tasked initially with bringing increased coordination across the various businesses. Having held senior role at the likes…
Optimum bearing selection for mines and quarries
Mining and quarrying are among the toughest of industrial environments, with dust contamination posing a real threat to plant and machinery. David Oliver, channel and platform…
Innovation is “part of JCB’s DNA”
Project Plant editor Gary Moug recently visited a JCB factory in Uttoxeter to see the manufacturer’s latest excavator developments. Afterwards, he spoke to Nick Grills,…
As good as gold: Taylor & Braithwaite mark 50 years in business
TODAY, Cumbria-based Taylor & Braithwaite services the north of England and Scotland, with a Hyundai excavator dealership for the north of England and crushing and screening…
A powerful partnership
Kubota UK joined forces with engine and transmission specialist Mitchell Powersystems (MPS) in 2016 in a strategic partnership that established MPS as the official national…
Getting to know… Henry Brain
HENRY Brain’s career has seen him work for numerous attachment firms up and down the country, culminating in his current role as managing director and co-owner of Yarwoods…
Five benefits of going green on-site
SITES in the construction sector are turning green in order to combat the challenges climate change presents to our society. Alongside the environmental concerns of global…
No fair-weather friend: JCB Finance vows long-term sector commitment
IT goes without saying that a firm’s ability to invest in plant equipment and associated products can play a crucial role in the creation and growth of a successful…
Ellon firm invests in 21 Liebherr cranes
ELLON-based crane specialist Whyte Crane Hire has ordered 21 new Liebherr cranes for its expanding fleet. The firm, which operates in the renewable energy, oil and gas and…
Safety on the agenda as production starts on JCB dumpers
PRODUCTION is underway of JCB’s new range of site dumpers, including the Hi-Viz model that has been described as bringing new levels of safety to the market. JCB announced…
Are you really ready for winter?
Brendan Aherne, GRITIT’s regional director for Scotland, explains that taking on adverse weather conditions in increasingly litigious times takes careful planning and…
Demolition man
David Skillings, founder of Skillings Crushing Company speaks to Project Plant about his long-standing relationship with Rammer breakers and Rammer UK dealer Murray Plant OVER the…