Rototilt signs new OEM agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe
ROTOTILT is strengthening its cooperation with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) by concluding an OEM agreement that will enable Hitachi to supply its excavators with...
Molson Group secures SMP tiltrotator dealership
MOLSON Group has been appointed SMP tiltrotator dealer for Scotland, England and Wales.
Sweden-headquartered SMP manufacture seven different models to fit excavators ranging from 3t...
Factory expansion project gathers pace
ROTOTILT has announced its plant extension project is entering Phase 2, with the finished shell now being filled.
The manufacturer confirmed in December last year...
New partnerships boost expanded Worsley Plant offering
WORSLEY Plant has announced two new partnerships with Dynaset and Montabert as well as an addition to the attachment specialist's existing range of MB...
Tree shear products are a cut above
MANUFACTURER Echotec is targeting further growth in Scotland with its range of tree shears for the construction, forestry, and agricultural sectors.
Echotec, headquartered in Enniskillen,...
Tree cutting in the UK
THE new Tree-Lopper range from Exac-One is designed to fit excavators from 1.5 to 14 tonnes, skid steer loaders, telehanders and tractor loaders.
The...
Miller boss gets on his bike for charity
KEITH Miller, the chairman of attachments manufacturer, Miller UK is set to embark on a gruelling cycling challenge in Italy to raise cash for charity.
He...
Bobcat says new attachment paves way for smooth finishes
BOBCAT has introduced a new soil and asphalt spreader attachment, designed for tasks including creating pavements, widening roads and covering trenches.
The model has been...
Hard work pays off as Steelwrist marks milestone birthday
From humble beginnings, tiltrotator manufacturer Steelwrist has grown into a global powerhouse. To celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, CEO Stefan Stockhaus answered Project Plant's...
Rockbreakers adds to truck fleet
TRUCK provider MV Commercial revealed it has supplied Bo’ness-based Rockbreakers with a new MAN TGM 18.290 flatbed vehicle.
The truck features a 26ft flatbed body...
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...
“A machine-and-a-half”
A Steelwrist tiltrotator has journeyed to the Orkney Islands where it will be put to work on a range of demanding projects.
Biggings-based Eoin Muir...
Rammer time: hydraulic hammers put to work at limestone quarry
A Rammer BR4099 and BR3288 have been purchased by Creeton Quarry, part of the Johnson Quarry Group, to help process material at their Jurassic limestone...
Transparent Bucket 2.0 offers ‘next level’ safety
DEVELON has launched the Transparent Bucket 2.0 system, designed to eliminate blind spots when operating the company’s wheel loaders.
The manufacturer said traditional wheel loaders...
Miller UK strengthens global reach
MILLER UK has announced a strengthening of its Middle East presence with Oman Hitachi dealer, Al Fairuz, using the firm's products across its fleet.
Miller described Al...
‘Rising demand’ in Scotland prompts Rockbreakers to expand portfolio
ROCKBREAKERS UK has told Project Plant that the firm is expanding its fleet of hydraulic breakers and attachments to meet a ‘rising demand’ for...
Attachments manufacturer hails ‘solid platform’ for growth
ENGCON has hailed the company's 'good profitability and strong cash flow' after the business revealed its financial results for the second quarter of 2023.
Order...
Blairgowrie contractor opts for SANY and Rototilt combination
BLAIRGOWRIE-based SD Clark Planthire & Groundworks has snapped up its first SANY 3.7-tonne SY35U mini-excavator.
Sold with a Rototilt RC1 RCS attachment, the model enables 360-degree...
engcon signs deal with Hitachi to increase tiltrotator usage in Europe
ENGCON has signed an agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) to supply products to its dealers and distributors.
The mutually non-exclusive deal is...
Mecalac introduces hydraulic breaker range
MECALAC has launched its range of hydraulic breakers, with four options available: the MB30, MB40, MB50 and MB80.
The MB30, MB40 and MB50 models are...
Engcon invests in new test facilities
TILTROTATOR specialist Engcon has announced an investment in two new automated test facilities at its factory in Strömsund, Sweden.
The manufacturer said it had teamed up...
Miller confirms two new senior appointments
ATTACHMENT manufacturer Miller has announced two new senior appointments.
Scott Taylor joins as sales & applications engineering director, where he will be responsible for global...
New agreements aim to increase awareness of tiltrotators in Japan
ENGCON has signed two co-operation agreements in Japan in a bid to further introduce its products to the Japanese market and broaden its sales...
Topcon and Hitachi partner for new machine control system
TOPCON has partnered with Hitachi (HCMUK) to provide an ‘innovative’ and ‘sophisticated’ machine control promised to allow for more efficient workflow
Firm’s bespoke bucket “biggest ever” fitted on Cat wheel loader
A Northern Irish solid fuel importer has invested in a Cat wheel loader fitted with a bespoke bucket – the first of it kind...
Getting to know…David Marshall
David Marshall was appointed Worsley Plant’s area sales manager for Scotland after impressing MD Sean Heron when he worked on the attachment specialist’s stand...
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...
Rototilt to celebrate four decades of innovation in 2026
ROTOTILT is hosting a number of activities this year to mark 40 years since the first tiltrotator was launched - including at ScotPlant 2026...
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...
Reducing waste is vital for business efficiency
As efforts to combat climate change intensify, an emphasis on tackling the impact of waste on our environment has become a crucial factor. Here,...
