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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...
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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,...

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...
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Tiltrotator manufacturer to introduce ‘simplified’ installation with MIC4.0 integration

ENGCON has announced progress in its plans to simplify the installation of tiltrotators by starting to adapt its DC3 control system to Wacker Neuson,...
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RodRadar and engcon collaboration to ‘transform’ excavation safety and efficiency

ENGCON has announced a strategic global collaboration with RodRadar, developer of Live Dig Radar (LDR), a patented technology for real-time underground utility strike avoidance. The...
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Steelwrist and ECY agree co-operation deal

ECY Haulmark has signed a co-operation agreement with Steelwrist for the supply of fully automatic couplers and attachment interfaces. The move means ECY Haulmark will...

Taking control: Rototilt launches own joysticks at bauma

ATTACHMENT specialist Rototilt has been unveiling its own joysticks at bauma 2022. The manufacturer had previously announced the launch of the Rototilt Control concept –...

Edinburgh groundworks specialist makes landmark machine purchase

EDINBURGH-based groundworks contractor Keystone Construction has become the first UK firm to buy a Cat 308 excavator with the Cat TiltRotate system (TRS) fitted to...

Steelwrist retains status as one of Sweden’s best run firms

ATTACHMENTS specialist Steelwrist has been recognised as one of Sweden's best managed companies for the second year in a row. Best Managed Companies is a...

Komatsu snaps up Lehnhoff

Komatsu has purchased Lehnhoff Hartstahl, the German-based supplier of attachments for excavators. Lehnhoff said the deal was of "great vantage" for both companies. CEO  Peter A. Lehnhoff commented,...

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...

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...
Hitachi excavator with Rototilt attachment

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...
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Worsley Plant set for fresh chapter following acquisition

WORSLEY Plant has been acquired by the firm's operations director, Adrian Nixon. Adrian’s journey began as an agricultural engineer, where he developed a passion for...

Sandhurst completes sale of Attachment Rental business

  SANDHURST Mfg has confirmed the sale of its Attachment Rental business to VP. The deal went through on 9thMay, completing a process commenced in October...

‘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...

Rototilt takes “next step” in UK

ROTOTILT has launched a direct company division in the UK to serve the growing tiltrotator market. The Scandinavian-based manufacturer said the firm's products have been...

Robustrack annouces new partnership with Engcon UK

ROBUSTRACK has announced it is now in official partnership with Engcon UK to provide sales, installation, parts, service and warranty work on the manufacturer's range...

Vital equipment airlifted in to iconic funicular railway project

HHH Equipment has revealed its role in the supply of vital equipment to contractors involved in the work to strengthen and reinstate the iconic...

Attachments manufacturer commits to Science Based Targets initiative

ENGCON is joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as part of the attachment specialist's sustainability journey. With science-based emission targets, engcon is now one...

Attachments manufacturer hails strong cash flow after ‘challenging’ quarter

ATTACHMENTS specialist engcon has reported a 7% increase in order intake for the third quarter of 2023 to SEK 347 million. Organic order growth...

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...

Lomond invests in Tefra hitch attachment

LOMOND Plant has made a significant investment in Hill Engineering’s Tefra hitch attachment. The Falkirk-headquartered firm bought more than 250 new JCB machines in a £13...

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...
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New HQ gives The Attachment Company room to grow

THE Attachment Company founder William Forrest and marketing director Laura McKechnie have reflected on a whirlwind 12 months in which they have relocated the...

Steelwrist honoured with top management award

TILTROTATOR and quick coupler specialist Steelwrist has been named one of Sweden's best managed companies. Best Managed Companies, sponsored by Deloitte in cooperation with Nasdaq,...

Cat unveils handful of new attachments for loaders

CATERPILLAR has launched new attachments for its range of Cat Skid Steer Loaders (SSL), Compact Track Loaders (CTL) and Compact Wheel Loaders (CWL). Described as 'ideal'...

Doosan unveils ‘transparent bucket’ system for wheel loaders

DOOSAN has launched what it describes as the industry’s first wheel loader ‘transparent bucket’ system. The system allows operators to see blind spots in front...

Attachments specialist appoints new aftersales manager

WORSLEY Plant has appointed Callum Poole to the newly created role of aftersales manager. The attachments business revealed that Callum arrives with a wealth of...

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...