Steelwrist unveils third generation tiltrotators at Hamburg event

STEELWRIST launched its third generation of tiltrotators at a special event at the manufacturer's new facility in Hamburg. A new product category was also introduced as...

New factory-installed options for SVAB and Steelwrist on Doosan wheeled excavators

  MANUFACTURER Doosan has launched new factory-installed SVAB/Steelwrist options for its wheeled excavator range. Doosan Smart Solutions is introducing a range of factory-fitted options and attachments...

New appointments bolster Worsley Plant sales team

WORSLEY Plant has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of two new area sales managers. Richard Higgott will cover the Midlands while Matt Giddings...

Scotsman of Steel: tiltrotator specialist appoints key account manager

STEELWRIST UK has appointed Stuart Lawrie as key account manager for Scotland and the north of England. Stuart, who was previously plant manager for TSL...

Highland workers to see benefits of Cat tiltrotator

HIGHLAND construction workers have been tipped to be among the first to experience how a new Cat tiltrotator can boost productivity after Finning partner...
Excavator attachment tool

Attachment tool gets Top marks from operators

ROTOTOP, an attachment tool from German manufacturer Holp, is said to be gaining traction with UK operators. According to the manufacturer, the rotary drive saves...

New robot tech moves Miller to the next level

SCOTPLANT regular Miller UK will be back in the company’s usual spot this year after revealing plans to showcase the GT quick coupler range,...

Gow Group snaps up milestone machine

CAITHNESS-based groundworks contractor and plant hire company Gow Group has snapped up its 1,000th machine, complete with a Tefra quick coupler from Hill Engineering. The...
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Fast pipe lifting

THE Concrete Pipe Lifter RVD-4-Eco reduces the time taken to lift concrete pipes by 50% compared to previous methods, according to hire company A-Plant,...
Steelwrist quick coupler

Steelwrist launches SQ40 quick coupler

STEELWRIST has launched its SQ40 quick coupler for compact excavators. The solution is designed to allow for quick changes of high flow-powered work tools on...

Finger on the pulse: Pitlochry firm adds Rototilt-fitted excavator to fleet

A Perthshire plant hire firm has recently taken delivery of a Doosan DX170W-5 wheeled excavator fitted with a Rototilt R5. Pitlochry-based R.A Laird Contractors was...

Blade of glory

JCB Attachments has launched two new product ranges for the construction industry. These include a new series of bladed buckets – purpose-built for the utilities...
Bobcat forestry cutter

Bobcat attachment portfolio shows variety is the spice of life

WITH a range of more than 120 original attachments, Bobcat has highlighted the benefits of versatility that its solutions can provide to compact machinery. From...

Hill Engineering appoints dealer for Spain and Portugal

ATTACHMENTS manufacturer Hill Engineering has announced the appointment of Cohidrex as exclusive dealer for the full range of Hill products to be sold in...

Miller UK teams up with Malcolm on Scottish jobs

DRAINAGE works carried out for schools and hospitals across Scotland have benefited from Miller UK equipment. The works have been completed by Malcolm Construction, with...

Rototilt’s Scottish dealer looks to expand service network

HHH Equipment is looking for a service partner in the east of Scotland following a period of expansion. The Inverness-based attachment specialist, also known as...

Steelwrist poised for ‘largest and most innovative’ product launch yet

ON March 13, Steelwrist will inaugurate the company's new facility in Hamburg, Germany, and present what the manufacturer has described as the 'largest and...

Miller UK appoints chief operating officer to support growth plans

MILLER UK has appointed Darren Allsopp as chief operating officer. He has held a number of executive positions, most recently as chairman emeritus and global...

Bobcat attachments enjoy a day at the beach

A number of Bobcat attachments were recently put through their paces at a customer event on Blackpool beach. Norwest Plant, the authorised Bobcat and Doosan...
Lemac Engineering Echidna cutter head

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...
Komatsu excavator with Rototilt tiltrotator

Rototilt and Komatsu team up on integrated solution

ROTOTILT has announced it has become the first tiltrotator manufacturer to collaborate with Komatsu on an integrated 'plug & play' solution. Komatsu’s new PC220LC/LCi-12 will...

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...

Rockwheel owner completes Hartl Crusher acquisition

GERMAN rotary cutter specialist Rokla has announced it is expanding into the crusher and screening bucket sector with the acquisition of Hartl Engineering &...

Attachments specialist confirms compatibility with Cat next gen diggers

ENGCON has announced the compatibility of the firm's DC3 control system with Caterpillar's Next Gen Hydraulic (NGH) excavators ranging from 13 to 35t. The manufacturer...

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...

Miller shows its steel by joining Hardox programme

MILLER UK has announced it has achieved quality certification from a globally renowned steel company. The manufacturer has joined Swedish steelmaker SSAB’s Hardox In My...

Transparent bucket innovation scoops two top awards

DOOSAN has announced that its wheel loader 'Transparent Bucket' system has won two awards at the international Matexpo Exhibition held in Kortrijk, Belgium. The product...

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...
Excavator with Rototilt tiltroator

Rototilt delivers efficiency gains for PTM Plant

ABERDEENSHIRE-based PTM Plant has benefited from efficiency gains after investing in the firm's first Rototilt tiltrotator. The Rototilt RC2 model was supplied by Solway Machinery...
Miller & Flannery team with charity bucket at PlantWorx

Miller UK and Flannery Plant Hire celebrate success of charity bucket auction

ATTACHMENTS manufacturer Miller UK has auctioned its specially branded charity bucket, which raised £5,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). The bespoke bucket features...