Project Plant

Bay-Lynx will officially launch its new Crewmix unit at ScotPlant 2026, with the first machine already sold to OG Groundworks, which will leave following the show. The debut is said to mark a significant step forward in flexible, small-load concrete delivery, with Crewmix designed to meet the growing demand for efficient on-site mixing in restricted access and lower-volume applications.

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the speaker line-up for its 10th annual conference, taking place on Thursday 21st May at One Great George Street, Westminster, London. This year’s event features the theme ‘Unlocking the Nation’s Growth Plans’.

MCHALE Plant Sales has hailed a ‘very positive’ start to its role as UK distributors of Komatsu equipment. The firm released a statement following completion of the first three months of the partnership, effected through the McHale Komatsu (MHK) affiliate in which the Japanese manufacturer has a minority shareholding.

BREWSTER Brothers has called for urgent government intervention to address escalating fuel costs and shortages, warning that continued volatility risks undermining business viability and progress toward a more sustainable construction sector.

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released new figures that show the number of women completing construction apprenticeships in the UK has nearly tripled since 2018. Using stats from the Department for Education, CITB found the number of women starting construction apprenticeships jumped from 1,450 in 2018 to 2,410 in 2025. During the same period, the number of women completing a construction apprenticeship increased from 340 to 910.

AT ScotPlant 2026, JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation Business, will showcase equipment from JLG Industries, JLG Power Towers and AUSA, designed to help construction firms tackle a variety of challenges. Visitors to the JLG Industries stand can explore a diverse line-up of access, material handling, and earthmoving solutions designed to boost productivity and site efficiency.

AERIAL work platform manufacturer Snorkel EMEA will present a trade show exclusive package deal at ScotPlant 2026 including the ultra-compact S2755RT Scissor lift and trailer bundle. Due to its narrow dimensions and compact weight, the S2755RT is described as providing ‘robust’ rough terrain capabilities, whilst delivering transportation efficiency thanks to its trailer mounted compatibility.

WASTE management, recycling and forestry equipment specialist CRJ Services has boosted its sustainability credentials by installing a 105kWp solar energy system at its HQ in Cheshire. The solar array enables the business to generate renewable electricity on-site. Over its projected 25-year lifespan, the system is expected to generate approximately 2.3 million kWh of clean electricity.

GORDONS Construction Equipment will have a Develon DL320-7 loading shovel wrapped in the late rugby legend Doddie Weir’s tartan on the company’s stand at ScotPlant 2026. The firm is raising money for the ‘My Name’5 Doddie Foundation’, which funds research into treatments for MND, throughout the event at the Royal Highland Centre. Gordons will be asking for a minimum donation of £20 to be entered into a draw, with some amazing prizes to be won. The draw is open now to enter.

A fleet of Merlo heavy‑lift and ROTO telehandlers are helping North Ayrshire-headquartered steelwork contractor J&D Pierce (Contracts) to deliver safe, precise and productive steel projects across the UK. The family business was founded in 1975 and has grown from a one‑man workshop into a nationally significant steel specialist delivering complex industrial, infrastructure and stadium projects nationwide.