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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...

Getting to know…Stephen McMahon

STEPHEN McMahon is sales manager for Scotland and the north east of England at attachment specialist Miller. He’s worked in the plant industry for almost...
Trench sheet handling system

Groundforce Shorco unveils latest evolution in trench sheet handling

GROUNDFORCE Shorco has marked the 10-year anniversary of the launch of the firm's trench sheet handling system by offering even greater versatility. SheetMaster 2.0, with...

Swede dreams as firm shows off latest innovations

Project Plant’s Fraser Rummens recently visited the home of tiltrotator and work tool manufacturer Steelwrist in Sollentuna, Sweden for the company’s 2017 international press...

Crushing bucket provides Inverurie firm with new revenue stream

An Aberdeenshire-based concrete manufacturer is now recycling all of its waste materials on site after investing in an MB L200 crushing bucket. Family-owned Inverurie Precast...

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...

“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...

Miller looks to Ireland for growth

MILLER UK is targeting growth in the Irish market after teaming up with dealer McSharry Bros. McSharry Bros. was recently appointed as the exclusive Kobelco dealer in...

Rototilt Control expanded to RC3 tiltrotator

ROTOTILT Control is being expanded to fit even more excavators, the attachments specialist has announced. Rototilt Control was launched last year with RC System, RC...
Brokk saw

Brokk confirms launch of smart attachments range

REMOTE-controlled demolition robot specialist Brokk has launched Brokk Smart Attachments, a new range of patented innovations designed to complement the Brokk SmartPower+ generation of...

Steelwrist sets gold standard for company culture

STEELWRIST is celebrating after receiving Sweden’s Best Managed Companies recognition for the fourth year in row, and therefore becoming a gold member. Best Managed Companies...
Steelwrist third generation tiltrotator

Steelwrist to showcase third generation tiltrotators at ScotPlant 2026

STEELWRIST will be showcasing the manufacturer’s third generation XTR tiltrotators alongside the newest addition the SQ coupler range – the SQ40 – at ScotPlant...

Evans Engineering Steels itself for further expansion

GARETH Evans has hailed the impact that becoming an official Steelwrist sales and service partner for Scotland has had on his business. Dunbar-based Evans Engineering...
hartl-bucket

Blue Group takes on Hartl distributorship

BLUE Group has been appointed UK distributors for the high quality and versatile range of specialist screening and crushing excavator buckets manufactured by Hartl...

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...

Steelwrist and Demarec announce cooperation agreement

DEMAREC and Steelwrist have signed a cooperation agreement for Steelwrist SQ full automatic work tool adaptors for Demarec products and SQ quick couplers. Steelwrist said...

Highland Hammer Hire confirms changes to Rototilt dealership

HIGHLAND Hammer Hire (HHH) has announced the business will no longer be supplying Rototilt in Scotland. The company, which has been a distributor of the...

Laying the groundwork for increased flexibility

GROUNDFORCE’S decision to align three distinct brands into one attachments division has been credited with bringing a range of benefits to customers. Work started earlier...

Rototilt and Steelwrist to form ‘alliance’ for Symmetrical fully automatic quick couplers

STEELWRIST and Rototilt have jointly announced ambitions of achieving 'global interchangeability' between work tools with integrated oil couplings within the Symmetrical standard. The move comes as...

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...

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...

HD Hyundai launches new range of hydraulic breakers

HD Hyundai is launching a new range of silenced hydraulic breakers. The HRB Series will feature six models for excavators from 1.2-26 tonnes operating weight. All...

Rototilt appoints new marketing and sales manager

ROTOTILT has appointed Stefan Bergström as its new marketing and sales manager, succeeding Per Väppling, who is retiring. Stefan's background includes senior roles in the...

Steelwrist adds to quick coupler and tiltrotator portfolio

STEELWRIST has added to its quick coupler and tiltrotator portfolio with the launch of the SQ50, described as a fully automatic high flow and...

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...

Highland Hammer bags prime dealership

HIGHLAND Hammer Hire has signed an exclusive Scottish dealership with TABE, a Spanish-based manufacturer of high quality attachments including hammers, grabs and demolition equipment. Inverness-based Highland...

Engcon hails ‘positive’ financial figures as sales rise by 13%

ENGCON Group has reported a 13% increase in net sales in 2019. The tiltrotator specialist's sales figure of SEK 1.3 billion represents the tenth consecutive year...

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...

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...

Life’s a beach for new Bobcat attachment

A Bobcat SC200 sand cleaner attachment that can be used on both wet and dry surfaces has been called into action in river beach...