Getting to know…David Marshall

David Marshall was appointed Worsley Plant’s area sales manager for Scotland after impressing MD Sean Heron when he worked on the attachment specialist’s stand...

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...
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Develon and engcon team up to launch tiltrotator-ready 9 series excavators

ENGCON has announced the integration of its tiltrotator technology with Develon’s latest excavator models, the DX230LC-9 and DX260LC-9. This means the new Develon 9 series...

QCE to expand in UK

SWEDISH-headquartered plant equipment supplier, Quality Construction Equipment (QCE), is set to expand its reach in the UK. The firm, which specialises in SMP products...

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...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: ‘One event we certainly wouldn’t want to miss’

“ONE of the most important shows on the calendar.” That’s how Sean Heron, MD of attachments specialist Worsley Plant, views ScotPlant. The firm will be...

Miller confirms two new senior appointments

ATTACHMENT manufacturer Miller has announced two new senior appointments. Scott Taylor joins as sales & applications engineering director, where he will be responsible for global...

A most unusual delivery

WORSLEY Plant recently completed one of most unusual deliveries in the firm's history. The supplier of materials processing equipment was selected to hire out a...

“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...

New Scots manager to represent QCE in UK

TILTROTATOR dealer QCE has appointed a new manager to head up its UK operations. Peter Jack has taken on the role of country manager UK...

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...

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...

‘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...
Field and Forest Machinery has delivered the UK’s first Magni RTH 6.31

Tree-sy does it: upgraded Magni set for deployment

BROXBURN-based Field and Forest Machinery has delivered the UK’s first Magni RTH 6.31 forestry specification telehandler to R Jenkins & Sons in Hay-on-Wye. The RTH...

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...
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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...

Molson grapples with Rotobec dealership

Molson Group has extended its product portfolio after being appointed a UK distributor by grapple and attachment specialist Rotobec

Yarwoods names new MD

HENRY Brain will become the new managing director of Yarwoods from January 1. Henry, who most recently spent ten years with the Kinshofer Group, is...

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...
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Cat compatibility aims to make engcon tiltrotators ‘more accessible’ for customers

ENGCON has announced the compatibility of its DC3 control system with Caterpillar Next Gen (NG) wheeled excavators. Starting in February, in addition to the crawler...

Empteezy does it

Livingston-based spillage containment firm Empteezy recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Project Plant’s Fraser Rummens met with founder Bruce Wishart to discuss the history of...

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...

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...

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...
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Steelwrist unveils next generation tiltrotator control system platform

STEELWRIST has announced the launch of QuantumConnect, the new generation tiltrotator control system platform. Developed in collaboration with SVAB, the solution is said to introduce...

Miller UK buys Australian earthmoving equipment and repairs business

ATTACHMENTS specialist Miller UK has completed the acquisition of an Australian-based earthmoving equipment and repairs business. Following the launch of Miller Australia in 2013, the...
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Excavator add-ons

DOOSAN has extended its range of attachments for excavators with a new line of heavy duty buckets and quick couplers manufactured in Europe. Available...

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...

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...

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...