Kiltrotator: the rise of Steelwrist in Scotland
STEELWRIST has been making waves north of the border this year, with a number of clients spanning from the Borders to north of Aberdeenshire.
Project...
‘New generation’ pile cutter enters the market
MR Cropper has launched a new generation hydraulically-driven cutter for concrete piles that is described as being 'safer and up to five times faster' than...
Engcon UK enters into new partnership with Scot JCB
ENGCON UK has announced it has entered into a partnership with The Scot JCB Group which will see the manufacturer supply hitches, tiltrotators, control systems...
Steelwrist launches new tiltrotator for smaller excavators
STEELWRIST is introducing the new X02 tiltrotator, described as suitable for 1.5-2.5t excavators.
The product will be shown for the first time at the Swedish...
Dingwall contractor hails ‘flexible’ Tefra Tilt hitch
A Dingwall-based tarmac and civil contractor has reportedly saved time and money after splashing out on a product that first came to the firm's...
Groundforce aligns attachments offering with launch of new division
GROUNDFORCE has announced the creation of a new attachments division, which will align Mr Cropper, Sandhurst and Piletec under one collective brand.
The firm said Groundforce...
Engcon completes hat-trick of award wins
ENGCON has received the accolade of being one of Sweden's Best Managed Companies for the third year in a row.
The awards, presented by Deloitte...
Longevity and service key to new Toku deal
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has completed a new deal with Yarwoods for a number of top of the range products including Toku Breakers and a Kinshofer Selector...
Attachment solution hailed as a cut above
LEMAC Engineering has added the Echidna cutter head to its sales inventory as the company looks to complement its existing portfolio of construction equipment.
The...
Laying the groundwork for increased flexibility
GROUNDFORCE’S decision to align three distinct brands into one attachments division has been credited with bringing a range of benefits to customers.
Work started earlier...
Attachments specialist appoints new general manager
ATTACHMENTS business Hill Engineering has appointed David Mehaffey as general manager.
He joins the Northern Ireland-based business from Radius Systems (NI), a manufacturer of plastic...
Rising to the test
ENGCON’s new EC233 series tiltrotator has gone into full production following extensive testing in both laboratory and “real life” situations.
Boasting a break torque of...
Molson grapples with Rotobec dealership
Molson Group has extended its product portfolio after being appointed a UK distributor by grapple and attachment specialist Rotobec
Engcon steps up UK growth plans with double appointment
ENGCON has appointed a new country manager and product ambassador as part of the manufacturer's expansion plans in the UK and Ireland.
The new country...
Miller unveils special-edition Jubilee buckets
MILLER Ground-breaking has announced the launch of seven special-edition buckets to celebrate seven decades of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
The first bucket marks both...
A family affair: Engcon reveals plans for Big Dig Days
ENGCON has revealed details of its first Big Dig Day of 2019. Wicksteed Park in Northamptonshire will be the venue on April 26 and 27 for...
Molson adds MB Crusher to expanding portfolio
MOLSON Group has added MB Crusher equipment to its portfolio after being appointed as a distributor throughout Britain by the crushing and screening attachment...
Engcon improves profitability despite pandemic-related challenges
ENGCON increased profit margin by over 3.5% in 2020 despite the pandemic-related challenges.
The tiltrotator manufacturer reported a 'marginal' reduction in net sales (from approximately...
Enouragement culture drives Worsley success
"YOU'LL sell a lot more by listening than you will by talking."
So says Sean Heron, founder and managing director of Worsley Plant.
The Cheshire-headquartered attachment...
Domestic success and an international reach
Callum Mackintosh, MD of Rototilt dealer HHH Equipment, shares his highlights of 2019 and looks forward to 2020
2019 has been a great year for...
Engcon invests in head office expansion
ENGCON has announced a significant expansion at is head office in Strömsund, Sweden.
The tiltrotator specialist has had a new two-storey office building created, covering...
Broxburn business looks to lead the field with attachments offering
A multi-disciplinary equipment firm has revealed it is effectively about to launch a construction and demolition arm of the business to complement its forestry...
New Scots manager to represent QCE in UK
TILTROTATOR dealer QCE has appointed a new manager to head up its UK operations.
Peter Jack has taken on the role of country manager UK...
Sandhurst opens new Livingston depot
SANDHURST has announced it has created a new specialist attachments hub with the opening of a new depot in Livingston.
The business has relocated from...
Attachments specialist restructures sales operations
HILL Engineering has announced the appointment of two new managers who will cover expanded sales territories for the business.
Rick Still and Andy Martin join...
New Hill coupler tipped to set the standard in attachment technology
HILL Engineering has announced the launch of a new coupler that the firm said can connect any hydraulic work tool 'safely and automatically' from...
Engcon to triple production capacity with multi-million pound investment
ENGCON has announced plans to triple production capabilities with an investment exceeding £7.5 million.
The manufacturer said the investment programme is part of its commitment to...
Engcon hails ‘positive’ financial figures as sales rise by 13%
ENGCON Group has reported a 13% increase in net sales in 2019.
The tiltrotator specialist's sales figure of SEK 1.3 billion represents the tenth consecutive year...
Steelwrist adds largest model to SQ Auto Connection quick coupler range
STEELWRIST has announced the launch of the SQ90 - the largest model in the manufacturer's range of SQ Auto Connection quick couplers.
The product is...
Empteezy does it
Livingston-based spillage containment firm Empteezy recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Project Plant’s Fraser Rummens met with founder Bruce Wishart to discuss the history of...
