Hitachi and Dutch university collaborate on mining machinery research project
THE Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands and Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) are teaming up for a research project on the...
Seven ways Rokbak Haul Track telematics promote better fuel efficiency
ROKBAK customer support manager Garry Moore has been working with articulated haulers for nearly two decades. Here, he shares his top tips for leveraging...
Malcolm enhances quarry operations with £1.1m investment in Cat equipment
MALCOLM Construction has invested more than £1 million in new Caterpillar machinery, supplied by Finning.
The haul includes two Cat 745 three-axle articulated trucks and...
Volvo takes the wraps off ‘game-changing’ electric hauler
THE star of Volvo CE's zero-emissions line-up at bauma 2025 in Munich has been the A30 Electric articulated hauler.
The model is described as the world’s...
New Cat 775 off-highway truck spotlighted at bauma
CATERPILLAR Inc has been showcasing the new Cat 775 off-highway truck at bauma 2025 this week.
The machine is the first next generation design of...
Scottish hauler manufacturer crowns top international dealers
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has crowned the winners of the Dealer of the Year awards for 2024.
Two dealers were honoured: PT Uniquip for...
Rokbak dealer expands into the Republic of Ireland
SLEATOR Plant, a provider of Rokbak articulated haulers in Northern Ireland, is expanding into the Republic of Ireland.
Key to extending the firm's footprint is...
Rokbak appoints dealer for Spain and Portugal
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has appointed DIR International Trading as its official dealer for Spain and Portugal.
Two Rokbak RA40 trucks have already been...
Motherwell-built hauler makes positive first impression at Loughran Rock quarry
SLEATOR Plant has delivered a Motherwell-manufactured Rokbak RA30 ADT to Loughran Rock Industries, a family-owned quarrying and aggregates business based in County Armagh, Northern...
Volvo launches new generation of articulated haulers
VOLVO Construction Equipment has unveiled a new class hauler as part of the manufacturer's new generation revamp.
The A50 articulated hauler boasts a 45-ton payload...
Rokbak haulers to be showcased at Mining Indaba 2025
SCOTTISH hauler manufacturer Rokbak will join West African equipment dealer HMD and its subsidiary Equipment Hub Ltd at Mining Indaba 2025.
Held from February 3-6...
Scottish hauler manufacturer poised for further North American growth
SCOTTISH ADT manufacturer Rokbak is gearing up for further growth in North America by participating at the 2025 AED Summit, taking place from January...
Flexible finance options help boost Rokbak’s presence in West Africa
A partnership between equipment dealer HMD and Scottish hauler manufacturer Rokbak has brought flexible financing options backed by Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) and Private...
Perthshire firm adds first Develon ADT to fleet
ABERFELDY-based Cross Civils & Construction Services has taken delivery of its first Develon DA30-7 articulated dump truck (ADT).
The ADT was supplied by James Gordon...
‘Exceptional’ ADTs prove their worth at demanding mine site
ROKBAK has revealed that three of the firm's RA30 trucks are delivering 'exceptional' durability and performance at one of the world’s most demanding mine...
Scottish hauler manufacturer expands North American presence with new dealer
SCOTTISH hauler manufacturer Rokbak has partnered with Terapro Construction to distribute its trucks across Eastern Canada.
With 18 branches throughout the region, Terapro will cover...
Rokbak expands international dealer network
ROKBAK has expanded its global dealer network with the appointment of Machinery Exchange in Zimbabwe.
Machinery Exchange is a subsidiary of the Industrial Exchange Group...
Scottish hauler manufacturer marks three years of growth since rebranding
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak is celebrating three years of growth since rebranding in September 2021.
The articulated hauler manufacturer revealed it has carved out a unique identity...
Rokbak trucks are pick of the bunch for Canadian aggregates producer
ROKBAK RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers are helping sand and gravel producer FT Aggregates to achieve its ambitions in Canada.
The business supplies aggregates to the...
Rokbak targets thriving West African mining sector after confirming new dealership
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak is set to strengthen its presence in West Africa after teaming up with local dealer Heavy Machinery Dealership (HMD).
HMD will help bring...
Volvo CE invests in new facilities to accelerate transformation journey
VOLVO CE has announced a $40.5 million investment in new facilities at its plants in Changwon, South Korea and Braås, Sweden to support its...
Troon quarry benefits from three new Cat machines
MATERIALS supplier Hillhouse Group has invested in three new Cat machines following a fleet production study by Finning UK & Ireland to increase production...
Scottish hauler manufacturer looks to increase French connections
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has announced plans to take part in France's premier construction machinery roadshow Le Dig Tour for the first time...
New Komatsu rigid dump truck launched
THE latest addition to Komatsu’s portfolio – and that of the manufacturer's distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales – is the new HD605-10 rigid...
Genuine parts ensure articulated hauler quality and uptime
Articulated haulers excel at navigating challenging terrain while transporting heavy loads, making them indispensable in construction, mining and infrastructure projects. However, the integrity of...
Scottish hauler manufacturer starts milestone year with Las Vegas summit appearance
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has started a milestone year by attending the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Las Vegas to discuss growth...
Landmark ADT impresses in Italy’s ‘Chalk Valley’ quarries
THE first DA45-7 articulated dump truck from Develon to be sold in Italy is impressing in the chalk basin of Roccastrada.
Develon explained that the...
Rokbak haulers hailed for positive impact at award-winning quarry
SMITH & Sons (Bletchington) has paid tribute to two Rokbak RA30 articulated haulers operating at its award-winning Gill Mill Quarry in Oxfordshire.
Since October 2022,...
Articulated hauler proves a hit in Tennessee
A Scottish-built Rokbak RA40 articulated hauler is tackling the tough terrain of a quarry in Cookville, the largest city of Putnam County, Tennessee.
The ADT...
Ten tips for maintaining hauler productivity when the cold creeps in
Safeguarding hauler productivity is vital when operating in low temperatures. Here, Motherwell-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak addresses the challenges posed by winter weather conditions,...
