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
Bobcat introduces next-generation augers and trenchers
BOBCAT has introduced new auger and trencher attachments that are compatible with a selection of the company’s loader, mini-excavator and telehandlers.
The new line of...
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...
Tefra Tilt helps GBSS get over the Hill
BONNYBRIDGE-based GBSS Civils and Plant Hire was established in 2009, although had been trading as GB Site Services since 1999 as a groundworks and...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
Platinum accolade for attachments manufacturer
HILL Engineering has been recognised as one of Ireland's best managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme.
The attachments manufacturer, based in...
‘Strong’ third quarter reported by engcon as business predicts lead times will reduce
ENGCON has revealed that an 'extraordinary order book and stable margins' has provided a 'strong' third quarter for the attachments specialist.
Order intake in Q3...
Ulrich Attachments launches new-look dedicated hire fleet
ULRICH Attachments has expanded its hire offer of front-end mobile plant attachments.
In addition, as part of its total site solutions philosophy, the company revealed...
Transport Secretary outlines Heathrow expansion benefits
MILLER UK recently welcomed Chris Grayling MP, the Secretary of State for Transport, to its north east manufacturing facility to discuss the benefits of the...
Attachments division key to JCB business
WITH over 90 families of attachments and some 2,500 products, it's fair to say that JCB isn't content with standing still when it comes...
Rail move puts Kinshofer on the right track
THE Kinshofer NOX tiltrotator looks to be on the right track, having recently received ‘product approval’ status from Network Rail.
The seal of approval means...
The Attachment Company goes large at ScotPlant 2026
THE Attachment Company is hitting ScotPlant 2026 with a significantly larger presence compared with two years ago.
The Lanarkshire-based business, which has been on a...
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...
Cat expands attachment range for backhoes and mini-diggers
CATERPILLAR has announced a range of new attachments for backhoe loaders and mini-excavators.
The new models span the range of demolition and sorting grapples, multi-purpose...
Steelwrist earns best managed business recognition
STEELWRIST is celebrating after the business was recognised as one of Sweden’s best managed companies for the third successive year.
The manufacturer of tiltrotators, quick...
New Liebherr release helps tilt the balance
LIEBHERR has introduced a new tilt unit which extends the swing angle of various attachments.
The manufacturer said fixed attachments can reach swing angles of...
Rototilt hails ‘overwhelming response’ at bauma 2025
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Rototilt has hailed the 'strong interest' its booth has attracted this week at bauma 2025, with attendees keen to explore how technology can...
Sandvik and Steelwrist confirm cooperation agreement
SANDVIK and Steelwrist have announced a cooperation for full automatic work tool adaptors for Rammer hydraulic hammers.
As demand for fully automatic coupler systems increases,...
Making life easier
CHICAGO Pneumatic's new generation of rig-mounted hydraulic compactor attachments have been designed to make life a "little bit easier" for customers.
The RC range features...
Historic hammer gifted to Finning UK and Ireland
AN 'iconic' Cat H180 hydraulic hammer located at the Caterpillar facility in Den Bosch for the past 25 years has been moved to its...
Concrete mixer accesses all areas
CONCRETE mixing on the move becomes an easier and more productive proposition with the latest version of an attachment from Bobcat. Designed to work...
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...
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...
Tiltrotators take a grip of UK market
KINSHOFER recently launched the NOX-Tiltrotator Series 3, which has been described by the firm as "one of the most advanced products ever to be...
Miller appoints new finance director
MILLER Ground-breaking has appointed Leigh Dobson as the company's new finance director, succeeding Chris Parkin who is retiring after 24 years with the firm.
Leigh...
National tiltrotator training programme to start
THE launch of the first national tiltrotator training and certification programme in the UK has been announced.
Engcon, in conjunction with the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme...
‘Demolition Dino’ leaves a lasting impression
JR Brown Plant Hire, a growing name in Scotland’s crushing and demolition industry, has snapped up an FRD VM19ER rotating pulveriser.
The product, known on...
