Getting to know…Gordon Cameron

Gordon Cameron has been involved in the plant industry for many years now, working his way up to become managing director of Hardox Wearparts...

Attachments specialist appoints new aftersales manager

WORSLEY Plant has appointed Callum Poole to the newly created role of aftersales manager. The attachments business revealed that Callum arrives with a wealth of...

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...

Atlas Copco Group unveils new identity

ATLAS Copco Group has unveiled a new identity, including a new logo, visual identity, and a group message: Technology that transforms the future. The manufacturer...
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...

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...

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...
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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,...

Attachments are no longer a ‘side note’ in fleets

MURRAY Plant has revealed that ‘long gone’ are the days when attachments were considered a side note within equipment fleets, with today’s solutions playing...

Merlo investment helps Scots firm grapple with tree management challenges

AN investment in a new Merlo telehander by a Lanarkshire-based tree management and weed control specialist has made the removal of diseased and dying...

‘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...

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...

Mecalac introduces hydraulic breaker range

MECALAC has launched its range of hydraulic breakers, with four options available: the MB30, MB40, MB50 and MB80. The MB30, MB40 and MB50 models are...

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...

Rototilt to launch ‘state-of-the-art’ robotic welding facility

TILTROTATOR specialist Rototilt has announced it is investing in the future by expanding its factory in Vindeln, Sweden. The plans includes the development of a...

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...
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...

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...

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...
Caterpillar excavator with engcon tiltrotator

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
Steelwrist XTR23

Steelwrist to showcase new products at firm’s largest ever bauma stand

STEELWRIST has announced plans to unveil several new products at bauma 2025. Visitors will have the chance to experience the third generation Steelwrist XTR tiltrotators,...

New solutions help to drive efficiencies

Daniele Paciotti, Europe, Middle East and Africa product line director attachments at Bobcat, discusses the latest trends Q) As the attachment revolution continues apace, what...

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...

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...