Engcon founder given the royal treatment
ENGCON'S founder and owner Stig Engström has been presented with a medal by the King of Sweden for his contribution to industry.
His Majesty The...
Steelwrist adds largest model to SQ Auto Connection quick coupler range
STEELWRIST has announced the launch of the SQ90 - the largest model in the manufacturer's range of SQ Auto Connection quick couplers.
The product is...
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...
Engcon completes hat-trick of award wins
ENGCON has received the accolade of being one of Sweden's Best Managed Companies for the third year in a row.
The awards, presented by Deloitte...
Steelwrist retains status as one of Sweden’s best run firms
ATTACHMENTS specialist Steelwrist has been recognised as one of Sweden's best managed companies for the second year in a row.
Best Managed Companies is a...
Ready made solution: Engcon and Takeuchi collaborate to reduce lead times
ENGCON has revealed that Takeuchi is improving lead times for its dealers by introducing an Engcon Ready option for the TB295W excavator.
The attachment specialist...
Platinum accolade for attachments manufacturer
HILL Engineering has been recognised as one of Ireland's best managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme.
The attachments manufacturer, based in...
Transparent bucket innovation scoops two top awards
DOOSAN has announced that its wheel loader 'Transparent Bucket' system has won two awards at the international Matexpo Exhibition held in Kortrijk, Belgium.
The product...
Vital equipment airlifted in to iconic funicular railway project
HHH Equipment has revealed its role in the supply of vital equipment to contractors involved in the work to strengthen and reinstate the iconic...
Mecalac confirms double tiltrotator launch
MECALAC has unveiled its new MR50 and MR60 tiltrotators and dedicated grading buckets, available for the manufacturer's crawler and wheeled excavators fitted with the...
Hill sets sights on Scottish growth
HILL Engineering’s recently appointed business development manager Andy Martin believes there is huge potential for growth in Scotland for the attachment specialist.
Andy, whose career...
Sandvik and Steelwrist confirm cooperation agreement
SANDVIK and Steelwrist have announced a cooperation for full automatic work tool adaptors for Rammer hydraulic hammers.
As demand for fully automatic coupler systems increases,...
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...
Robustrack annouces new partnership with Engcon UK
ROBUSTRACK has announced it is now in official partnership with Engcon UK to provide sales, installation, parts, service and warranty work on the manufacturer's range...
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...
Engcon steps up UK growth plans with double appointment
ENGCON has appointed a new country manager and product ambassador as part of the manufacturer's expansion plans in the UK and Ireland.
The new country...
Engcon UK enters into new partnership with Scot JCB
ENGCON UK has announced it has entered into a partnership with The Scot JCB Group which will see the manufacturer supply hitches, tiltrotators, control systems...
Doosan unveils ‘transparent bucket’ system for wheel loaders
DOOSAN has launched what it describes as the industry’s first wheel loader ‘transparent bucket’ system.
The system allows operators to see blind spots in front...
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...
Steelwrist and Volvo strengthen partnership over SQ quick couplers
STEELWRIST and Volvo are set to continue to develop their partnership as demand for fully automatic quick couplers on excavators grows.
The co-operation started more than...
Articulator 5000 joins Groundforce offering
AN excavator-mounted articulator said to be capable of handling larger and heavier loads than anything else on the hire market has been added to...
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...
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...
Miller UK appoints chief operating officer to support growth plans
MILLER UK has appointed Darren Allsopp as chief operating officer.
He has held a number of executive positions, most recently as chairman emeritus and global...
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...
Engcon invests in head office expansion
ENGCON has announced a significant expansion at is head office in Strömsund, Sweden.
The tiltrotator specialist has had a new two-storey office building created, covering...
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...
West Calder firm has huge crush on new investment
PATON Construction has become the first company in the UK to have an MB BF60 crushing bucket fitted onto a Manitou telehandler.
The investment...
Rockbreakers adds to truck fleet
TRUCK provider MV Commercial revealed it has supplied Bo’ness-based Rockbreakers with a new MAN TGM 18.290 flatbed vehicle.
The truck features a 26ft flatbed body...
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...
