About AB2K
AB2K part of the Quattro Group
One of Scotland’s biggest plant names, renowned for providing a huge variety of heavy plant and equipment from the highlands to the islands.
As a leading contractor in the civil engineering, ports, quarrying, rail and energy sectors, AB2K operates six distinct trading divisions – the general plant division, the crane division, the rail division, the crushing and earthworks division and the sweeper division.
Each sector of the organisation is staffed by a knowledgeable and highly trained team, enabling AB2K to provide not only the very best plant solutions, but also highly tailored advice and knowledge, whatever the requirement. Regional depots located in Cambuslang, Aberdeen and Inverness give the AB2K team a wide geographical reach.
Having recently become part of the Quattro Group, AB2K continues to build on the group’s principles of safety and reliability. The substantial fleet is under an ongoing modernisation programme to guarantee that the plant that reaches arrives on site continues to exceeding the needs of our customer.
Sectors
Cranes
The AB2K crane division can really help you get your project off the ground. An extensive fleet ranging from compact 35T cranes all the way up to 120T means that no job is too heavy for AB2K! The test weight hire division also holds 300T of calibrated test weights, ranging from 25kg to 7T for use in load testing.
General plant
Home to one of Scotland’s largest selection of plant for hire, AB2K provides the perfect plant solution for all of your hire needs. The extensive catalogue is tailored to the ever-changing requirements of the civil engineering industry with safety, productivity and efficiency always the top priorities.
Sweepers
AB2K’s sweeper division, operating across Scotland, provides a fleet of truck-mounted sweeper to a variety of civil engineering contractors, local authorities and highway/earthworks contractors.
Training - AB2T
With a huge variety of courses designed to deliver skills, knowledge and hands-on experience, the Quattro Occupational Training Academy (QOTA) provides training and assessment from a state-of-the-art training centres, with knowledgeable staff provide ongoing support and assistance pre and post course completion.
Meet The Fleet
Our History
Established in 1995, 2020 sees AB2K turning 25 – and it’s been a busy quarter of a century!
- Incorporated in 1995 as AB2000
- Acquired the specialised rail plant assets of G Plant Rail Ltd, bolstering the rail division in 2002
- In 2005 acquired the plant hire division of MB Engineering, a subsidiary of Motherwell Bridge, bringing a varied fleet of all-terrain and city cranes ranging from 35 to 200 tonnes.
- The organisation spread into the Northeast of Scotland, with the acquisition of Aberdeen-based Ellon Plant Hire Ltd in 2014
- Acquired Phoenix Marine and Phoenix Weights in 2014, Scotland’s largest hirer of steel calibrated test weights and cradles.
- In 2014, AB2000 was awarded Scottish Business Insider’s fastest growing SME awardIn 2015 was ranked the 2nd most successful SME in Scotland
By 2018, the organisation had become Scotland’s largest privately-owned hirer of operated plant and equipment, with a turnover of approximately £30 million.
It was acquired by the Quattro Group in June 2018, adding to the extensive existing plant portfolio. The Quattro Group’s existing Scottish depots continue to offer additional support to the busy AB2K team.
The group are moving forwards into AB2K’s next quarter of a century with an exciting future planned – watch this space!
Latest News
Quattro Group has today confirmed the sale of its Scottish-based subsidiary, AB2K, in a management buyout that forms part of a sector-led separation. This…
For a limited period during the month of March, AB2T in Whitburn is offering combined courses including 360 excavator + forward tipping dumper, 360…
Over at AB2T Academy in Whitburn, AB2K Plant operators David Muldoon and Kevin Brown took to new heights as they began their journey towards
Register now for this fantastic free online seminar promoting health and wellbeing in the industry. With a pick and mix style of over fifty sessions and…
AB2K is the largest plant hire provider of SANY machines in Scotland, now with thirty-three in total. Our SANYs have a reputation for durability,…
Friday 30th June 2023, saw the official grand opening of AB2T Academy, the industry’s newest rail and construction training facility based in the…
Born in the Gorbals of Glasgow, sixty-seven year old Jim D’Arcy may describe himself as a ‘typical boy, well behaved, with a basic level of education’, but…
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Last month marked five years since Quattro took over the reins at AB2K (formerly AB2000) on May 18th 2018. During this time huge changes have been…
30 JUNE 2023 @ 10AM/ WHITBURN We're excited to announce a formal ribbon cutting day for AB2T Academy. The day will include refreshments, a tour of the…
AB2T (part of the Quattro Group) has unveiled an exciting new 2D animation film, ‘Able To Train’ in celebration of the opening of a new training facility…
Accredited for rail, road and construction training, Further to an extensive and successful inspection by CPCS and NSAR, the new AB2T training academy from…
Fundraising for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation AB2K's Stuart Gardner is fundraising for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, which supports the charity MND, by…
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It was a weekend of celebration for AB2K at this year’s Rail Staff Awards as ‘Madmess’ scooped the overall prize for marketing. The most prestigious of…
For the first time ever, AB2K has reached the final of the prestigious Rail Staff Awards with a well executed campaign around 'Madmess'. The entry for…
AB2K has been nominated for a Rail Staff award, for the campaign behind the Madmess RRV. You can read the whole story and vote for AB2K here and vote for…
A new deal has been struck between AB2K and Cambuslang Rangers FC that will see the football ground renamed as ‘AB2K Stadium’.
It’s on order and it’s coming to Cambuslang – the world’s first double operated excavator. Manufactured by construction equipment specialist Sany, this…
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This month AB2K took delivery of a brand new Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1, the latest and greatest state of the art 5-axle crane, now ready to take out on jobs…
YOU’RE HIRED! Quattro celebrates the graduation of apprentice rail plant fitters, Jamie Powles, 21 and Daniel Molloy, 22. Daniel Molloy - Cambuslang…
Q&A @AB2k, We caught up with Ellon Plant Manager Arlene Harrison who turned fifty on Sunday.
Jimmy Campbell started work aged fifteen in the Middle East, as a fitter. His job took him to exotic locations including America, Singapore and Africa…
In Cambuslang there was much anticipation amongst the cranespotters today as Brian and Richard from Liebherr Sales dropped off a new addition to the road…
AB2K have upgraded its fleet with six new flagship Volvo FH16 750 Globetrotter XL tractor units. Delivered by long-term Quattro Group supplier Truck and…
Summer has arrived in Cambuslang and to celebrate AB2K is offering 10% off all crane contract hires to new customers for the entire month of June. With a…
A few words from Melanie Webb, HR Manager, Quattro/AB2K Good morning As some of you may be aware, May 10th to 16th is Mental Health Awareness Week. The…
AB2K successfully secure funding under the CITB Leadership and Management Development Fund.
The changes we are making to help keep our teams and the wider community safe during the Coronavirus outbreak
Huge congratulations to Sam Christie, Assistant Transport Manager based at the AB2K Cambuslang depot, who is celebrating passing his CPC Transport Manager…
Quattro Group announced today that it has acquired the assets of Wrexham-based Road Rail Cranes Ltd.
We’re delighted to unveil to newest additions to our fleet, four brand new JCB 3CX backhoe loaders.
With a quarter of a century of plant hire under our belts, it’s a day of celebration here at AB2K!
We’re delighted to announce that the AB2K team will be attending Rail North of the Border on March 5th.
Congratulations are in order for Quattro Group’s Sarah Bartlett, who has just graduated with her Level 5 CIPD Human Resource Management.
AB2K is delighted to have taken delivery of two new Liebherr telescopic mobile cranes.
Christmas has come early for AB2K, with a brand-new website and logo launching just in time for the new year.
Join the team as we celebrate the opening of our brand new depot
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The award, which recognises the exciting Mad Vax vacuum excavation system, was presented at the Network Rail awards, held on Wednesday night at Rail Live.
AB2000 is proud to be exhibiting at the Rail North of the Border Conference and Exhibition.
Quattro Group announced today that it has acquired AB 2000, the Glasgow-based plant specialist in a multi-million pound deal.