William Forrest and Laura McKechnie

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...

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 shows its steel by joining Hardox programme

MILLER UK has announced it has achieved quality certification from a globally renowned steel company. The manufacturer has joined Swedish steelmaker SSAB’s Hardox In My...

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...
The Attachment Company stand at ScotPlant 2024

The Attachment Company goes large at ScotPlant 2026

THE Attachment Company is hitting ScotPlant 2026 with a significantly larger presence compared with two years ago. The Lanarkshire-based business, which has been on a...

Miller unveils special-edition Jubilee buckets

MILLER Ground-breaking has announced the launch of seven special-edition buckets to celebrate seven decades of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The first bucket marks both...

Rototilt celebrates double design award success for new joysticks

ROTOTILT is celebrating double award joy after winning both the Red Dot Award and the iF Design Award 2023 for its RC Joysticks. The attachments...
Heddle-Volvo

Orkney contractor puts faith in Volvo/Steelwrist combination

AN Orkney wind and marine energy civil engineering contractor has opted for its first Volvo/Steelwrist combination. Heddle Construction has taken delivery of a reduced swing...

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...

Hydraulic pile croppers set to generate attention at ScotPlant 2024

CONTINUING growth, the opening of a dedicated Scottish office, expansion internationally, and the increasing use of its pile croppers on major infrastructure and housing...
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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...

Steelwrist appoints new UK country manager

JOE Westman has been appointed Steelwrist country manager in the UK. He joined the tiltrotator manufacturer in 2017 and has held roles including support technician...
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...

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...

Highland Hammer Hire named new Rototilt dealer

HIGHLAND Hammer Hire has been appointed the dealer for Rototilt in Scotland to serve the growing tiltrotator market. The firm, which is based outside Inverness, will be...

Electrical connector innovation earns Rototilt award nomination

ROTOTILT is celebrating after being nominated for the World Demolition Awards in the ‘Innovation - Tools and Attachments’ category for its electrical connector Q14. The...

‘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...

A family affair: Engcon reveals plans for Big Dig Days

ENGCON has revealed details of its first Big Dig Day of 2019. Wicksteed Park in Northamptonshire will be the venue on April 26 and 27 for...

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...

Steelwrist showcases new X02 tiltrotator at bauma

STEELWRIST is showcasing its new X02 tiltrotator - designed for excavators below 2.5 tonnes - at bauma 2022. The manufacturer said the installation ratio for...
Engcon EC02 Basic

Engcon launches new tiltrotator for smallest excavators

ENGCON is launching a new customised tiltrotator for the smallest excavators up to three tons. The new EC02 Basic is described as offering the same...
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...

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...

Miller time: £1.5m investment boosts production

MILLER has announced an investment of almost £1.5 million in overhauling its UK manufacturing plant. The attachments specialist says the "substantial investment" focuses on three key...

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 –...

‘Strong’ third quarter reported by engcon as business predicts lead times will reduce

ENGCON has revealed that an 'extraordinary order book and stable margins' has provided a 'strong' third quarter for the attachments specialist. Order intake in Q3...

Miller UK launches online attachment marketplace

MILLER UK has launched a new online service for attachment sales. The manufacturer has opened an eBay Shop, called Miller Direct, with the aim of...
Transparent Bucket 2.0 system

Transparent Bucket 2.0 offers ‘next level’ safety

DEVELON has launched the Transparent Bucket 2.0 system, designed to eliminate blind spots when operating the company’s wheel loaders. The manufacturer said traditional wheel loaders...
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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,...

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...