Landmark peatland restoration project complete at Backwater Reservoir in Angus
SCOTTISH Water has completed one of its largest peatland restoration projects to date in Angus, with help from contractor Mackenzie Construction and specialist partner...
Portable power innovation earns Instagrid Green Apple Award
INSTAGRID GO, the 110 V portable power supply from Instagrid, has won a 2026 International Green Apple Award for environmental best practice.
Selected from more...
Industry-led e-learning module aims to help drive sustainable plant operations
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and Flannery Plant Hire have teamed up to develop a new e-learning initiative designed...
Hitachi launches education initiative to inspire future workers
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has launched a new educational initiative in a bid to inspire the next generation of workers.
The company’s rental division is...
Liebherr integrates cross-manufacturer communication standard into new wheeled excavators
LIEBHERR has announced it is integrating the cross-manufacturer MiC 4.0 BUS communication standard into its Generation 8 wheeled excavators.
The aim is to enhance the...
Sandvik completes acquisition of equipment simulator provider
SANDVIK has completed the acquisition of ThoroughTec Simulation, a South Africa–based provider of equipment simulators and simulator-based training for the global mining industry.
ThoroughTec will...
Hire firm increases flexibility for customers with electric equipment investment
H. E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd has invested over £1 million in SANY machinery, including a significant order of STH625E electric telehandlers.
The wider order...
Safedem completes Cumnock project with support of local youngster
SAFEDEM has completed the demolition of the former George McTurk Court in Cumnock and told of its delight at the interest of a local...
Terex agrees deal to to acquire Keestrack
TEREX Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Keestrack, a manufacturer of mobile crushing, screening and related equipment.
Founded in Belgium in 1988, Keestrack...
Sunbelt Rentals shows continued support for cycle safety initiative
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has supported the City of London Police by taking part in a second Exchanging Places Cycle Safety event.
The aim...
Komatsu launches 3D Machine Guidance Flex for non-excavators
KOMATSU Europe has announced it is extending its Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance offering to bulldozers, wheel loaders, dump trucks and other equipment with...
Acetech Metals equipment set for online auction
METAL processing lines, heavy-duty handling machinery and associated plant previously operated by Acetech Metals are being offered for sale via online auction.
The dispersal follows...
