Murray Plant named ALLU’s exclusive UK dealer

PAISLEY-based Murray Plant has been appointed ALLU's exclusive dealer for the whole of the UK. Murray Plant was previously attachment specialist ALLU's dealer for Scotland...

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...

Engcon reports ‘better than expected’ summer sales

ENGCON is celebrating an 'unexpected increase' in sales during June and July despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The tiltrotator specialist has revealed this summer's sales figures...
Caterpillar graders

New Cat grading beams aim to deliver ‘dynamic and efficient’ outcomes

CATERPILLAR has announced the launch of new grading beams for the manufacturer's tiltrotators. Designed to allow contractors to take on 'dynamic and efficient' grading and...

Rototilt models prove a big hit in the borders

Fraser Rummens reports on the benefits of the R4 and RT30 tiltrotators OWEN Gillard, of Owen Gillard Groundworks and Plant Hire, Kelso, recently purchased two...

Engcon confirms new tiltrotator control system is compatible with more excavators

ENGCON has announced that its new tiltrotator control system, DC3, has taken 'big steps forward' in terms of compatibility with other leading companies globally. Last...

Attachments manufacturer appoints new head of operations

ATTACHMENTS manufacturer Hill Engineering has announced the appointment of Mark Leathem as head of operations. Mark has 14 years’ experience in engineering, most recently with...
Astrak bucket on excavator

Astrak aims to expand 20-tonne bucket range into 2026

ASTRAK has revealed plans to continue expanding its GeoXD range of buckets into 2026. The Kirkcaldy-based business has been supplying the UK plant and construction...

Strong attachments: Ulrich added to ScotPlant exhibitor line-up

ULRICH Attachments will showcase the company’s bucket, coupler and fork ranges at ScotPlant 2024. The line-up will include an 11m3 High Tip high-discharge bucket, a High...

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...
Adrian Nixon and Sean Heron

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...

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...

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...

Worsley Plant increases Scottish focus

WORSLEY Plant has announced plans to increase the firm's focus in Scotland this summer ahead of appearances at both the Turriff Show and Black Isle...

New Cat rotary cutters offer ‘high production’ for range of applications

CAT has announced that its new rotary cutters for excavators offer 'high production in hard material' for applications including trenching and demolition. The products can...
UK’s first Cat G308

Zero-landfill waste management firm buys UK’s first Cat G308 sorting grapple

WASTE management specialist Maia Waste has bought the first Cat G308 demolition and sorting grapple in the UK from Finning. The product features a slim...

Quality by name and by nature

DANIEL Sjödin, managing director and owner of Quality Construction Equipment Ltd (QCE) has spent his life in the construction industry. A former machine operator, Daniel...

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...
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...
Malcolm Long and Owen Gillard

Paint it black: Rototilt UK marks ScotPlant reveal with limited edition package

ROTOTILT UK celebrated a standout machine launch at ScotPlant 2026, with Owen Gillard Groundworks unveiling a new JCB 4CX fitted with a specially finished...

Milestone machines benefit from Hill hitches

THE first two new CASE E-series crawler excavators sold in Ireland are said to be making their mark, complete with Hill Engineering’s Tefra hitches. The...

Miller UK staff in the driving seat as firm turns 40

MORE than 140 Miller UK employees were recently treated to a supercar experience to mark the firm's 40th anniversary. Chairman Keith Miller invited the whole...
Miller Lighthouse Charity buckets

New Miller buckets to raise awareness of Lighthouse Construction Charity

ATTACHMENTS specialist Miller UK will launch four of its most popular heavy duty buckets at Hillhead 2024, which have been branded with the Lighthouse...
Demolition excavator dismantling building

Develon digger takes key role in demolition of ex-Tesla site

A Develon demolition excavator featuring special attachments is playing a key role in the demolition of the former Tesla site in Lanškroun in the...
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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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