Miller UK strengthens global reach

MILLER UK has announced a strengthening of its Middle East presence with Oman Hitachi dealer, Al Fairuz, using the firm's products across its fleet. Miller described Al...

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...

School of hard NOX

Kinshofer UK recently held two open days to educate potential users on the benefits of the NOX tilitrotators.  Andrew Little, Kinshofer UK national sales...

‘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...

Rototilt sales manager eyes growth potential

RECENTLY appointed Rototilt UK sales manager Andy Little sees ‘vast’ potential to grow the brand in Scotland. Andy has joined the tiltrotator and attachment specialist...

Attachments specialist restructures sales operations

HILL Engineering has announced the appointment of two new managers who will cover expanded sales territories for the business. Rick Still and Andy Martin join...

Broxburn business looks to lead the field with attachments offering

A multi-disciplinary equipment firm has revealed it is effectively about to launch a construction and demolition arm of the business to complement its forestry...
engcon's Krister Blomgren in Japan

New agreements aim to increase awareness of tiltrotators in Japan

ENGCON has signed two co-operation agreements in Japan in a bid to further introduce its products to the Japanese market and broaden its sales...
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...

Sandvik completes acquisition of Osa Demolition Equipment

SANDVIK has announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Osa Demolition Equipment (OSA), an Italian-based manufacturer of demolition tools and hydraulic hammers. OSA...
Astrak GeoXD buckets

Astrak has buckets of ambition for new range

Brandon White, internal sales manager at Kirkcaldy-based Astrak, tells Project Plant about the impact of adding buckets to the firm’s portfolio, and plans to...

Strategic partnership tipped to unlock new piling possibilities

LEICA Geosystems and hydraulic piling equipment manufacturer Junttan Oy have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of the piling sector. Recognising the...

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...

Rototilt takes “next step” in UK

ROTOTILT has launched a direct company division in the UK to serve the growing tiltrotator market. The Scandinavian-based manufacturer said the firm's products have been...

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...

Edinburgh groundworks specialist makes landmark machine purchase

EDINBURGH-based groundworks contractor Keystone Construction has become the first UK firm to buy a Cat 308 excavator with the Cat TiltRotate system (TRS) fitted to...
Rototilt stand at ScotPlant 2024

Rototilt to celebrate four decades of innovation in 2026

ROTOTILT is hosting a number of activities this year to mark 40 years since the first tiltrotator was launched - including at ScotPlant 2026...

New Hill coupler tipped to set the standard in attachment technology

HILL Engineering has announced the launch of a new coupler that the firm said can connect any hydraulic work tool 'safely and automatically' from...
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...

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...

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...

Rototilt secures third design award for RC Joysticks innovation

TILTROTATOR manufacturer Rototilt is celebrating after winning a German Design Award for its recently launched RC Joysticks innovation. The German Design Awards are described as...
Steelwrist event at North American facilities

Steelwrist expands North American operations following ‘strong growth’

STEELWRIST has expanded its North American HQ in Newington, Connecticut, in a move designed to enhance the manufacturer's machining, local assembly, and product testing...

Engcon to debut third generation tiltrotator system

ENGCON has announced plans to launch its third generation tiltrotator system this year. To meet future demands, the manufacturer said the system is 'taking progressive...

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...

Blue Group completes Murray Plant acquisition

BLUE Group has announced plans to break into the attachments market after completing the acquisition of Murray Plant. Murray Plant has been supplying equipment for...

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...

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...

‘New generation’ pile cutter enters the market

MR Cropper has launched a new generation hydraulically-driven cutter for concrete piles that is described as being 'safer and up to five times faster' than...
Komatsu excavator with engcon tiltrotator

Komatsu and engcon collaboration marks ‘significant step’ toward smarter excavation solutions

ENGCON has announced it is strengthening its collaboration with Komatsu, focusing on simplifying installation and reducing overall costs for end users of the Komatsu...