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...

engcon ends ‘historic year’ with strongest ever sales quarter

ENGCON has reported 'record' high net sales and 'stable profitability' for the final quarter of 2022. The Swedish-headquartered tiltrotator manufacturer said that while order intake...

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...
Steelwrist staff

Steelwrist to mark landmark year with several product launches

STEELWRIST is set to mark 20 years in business this year with the introduction of several new products. The tiltrotator manufacturer was founded in Sweden...
Craig Wells

Ulrich Attachments adds to sales team with double appointment

ULRICH Attachments has strengthened its sales team with two new appointments. The company, which specialises in front-end attachments, including buckets, hydraulic quick couplers and fork...
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...
SD Clark Planthire & Groundworks' new SANY machine

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...

Miller on a mission to boost charity appeal

BIG-hearted Miller UK employees have boosted this year’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal in the north east of England. The Covid-19 pandemic has meant...

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,...
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...

Brokk solution helps demolition robots stay connected

BROKK has announced the launch of Brokk Connect 2.0, described as the next step for the online platform for connected Brokk robots. Brokk Connect was...
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...
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...

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...

Engcon listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange

ENGCON was recently listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Stock Exchange as the company looks to secure future growth. The manufacturer said the listing means that...

Brokk launches ‘groundbreaking’ new generation of demolition robots

BROKK has announced the launch of a 'groundbreaking' new generation of remote controlled demolition robots. The Brokk SmartPower+ range has been unveiled at World of...

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...

Mecalac confirms double tiltrotator launch

MECALAC has unveiled its new MR50 and MR60 tiltrotators and dedicated grading buckets, available for the manufacturer's crawler and wheeled excavators fitted with the...
Wheel loader with tipping bucket

Top tip: attachment manufacturer plans exciting new product launch at ScotPlant 2026

ULRICH Attachments will highlight the company's High Tip bucket innovation at ScotPlant 2026. The 7m3 High Tip and 4.5m3 High Tip clamp buckets will take...

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...

Scratching the Surface: new Brokk attachment set for bauma outing

DEMOLITION robot specialist Brokk has announced the launch of the Surface Grinder 530 (BSG 530) attachment. The product can be used for material removal such...

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,...

Engcon UK enters into new partnership with Scot JCB

ENGCON UK has announced it has entered into a partnership with The Scot JCB Group which will see the manufacturer supply hitches, tiltrotators, control systems...

Miller UK appoints new marketing manager

Earthmoving attachments company Miller UK has appointed a new marketing manager. Barry Robison previously spent 15 years with international protective coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel where he...

Kinshofer announces Hammer acquisition

KINSHOFER has announced a merger with Italy-based hydraulic breaker manufacturer, Hammer. Under the terms of the agreement, the truck mounted crane, excavator and skid steer...

New attachments to show their grip at ScotPlant 2024

Robustrack will be exhibiting its range of Italian hydraulic attachments including flails and mulchers, log grabs, tree shears, concrete mixing buckets, and breakers. Selector grabs,...

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...

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...

Steelwrist adds to portfolio

TILTROTATOR manufacturer Steelwrist has expanded its portfolio with the launch of sweepers, which are optimised for work with excavators. The Swedish-headquartered firm said that because...

‘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...