Hyundai at forefront of project to develop hydrogen fuel excavators
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has teamed up with Hyundai Motor Group to develop what the firm describes as the world’s first hydrogen-powered construction equipment
Equipment giant opens Inverness depot
CONSTRUCTION equipment rental giant Sunbelt Rentals has extended its operations in Scotland with the opening of a new depot in Inverness.
The base serves the...
CDE to host virtual trade event for wet processing industry
CDE has announced plans to host a virtual trade event for the materials wet processing industry.
Continuing its 'Engineering Insights' education series, the two-day online...
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...
Hire specialist surveys opportunity to expand
EAGLE Plant Hire has opened a new depot in the east end of Glasgow which specialises in survey and safety equipment.
The Baillieston site aims...
CRJ Services launches new parts website
CRJ Services Ltd has launched a new machinery parts website - www.crjservicesparts.com - which allows customers to search and buy spare and wear parts...
Liebherr launches new spare parts site for UK-based customers
LIEBHERR-Great Britain has launched a new spare parts website exclusive to UK customers.
The site – www.liebherr-parts.co.uk – features a range of surplus and spare...
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,...
Seasonal Payments Plan finance option launched for new Bobcat machines
A promotion running till the end of this year is offering customers an expanded choice of hire purchase financing options for new Bobcat loaders,...
Landmark e-commerce site for excavator attachments launched
GROUNDFORCE has launched what the company said is believed to be the first e-commerce site for excavator attachments in the UK.
The site allows customers...
Scottish business honoured at Doosan dealer conference
DOOSAN has hailed the success of its European dealer conference, which was held earlier this month in Barcelona under the theme of UNITE 2022.
The...
Tiltrotator manufacturer hails ‘healthy demand and profitability’ in Q2
ENGCON has confirmed 'continued healthy growth' and 'stable profitability' in an interim report the manufacturer has provided for Q2, 2022.
In the second quarter of...
Hilti’s North American marketing chief takes up new GB role
HILTI'S North American marketing director Thibaud Lefebvre has moved to the UK to take up senior roles in the company’s GB and E1 (Northern...
CASE confirms new head of sales for Europe
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Graziano Cassinelli as the company's new head of sales for construction brands Europe at CNH Industrial.
The role is in...
Xwatch Safety Solutions appoints operations manager
XWATCH has announced that Jemma Dycer Hopkins is moving to a new role as operations manager at Xwatch Safety Solutions.
Since joining the team in...
Bobcat launches new finance scheme for mini-excavators
BOBCAT has launched a new Agility scheme for purchasing mini-excavators.
Under the programme, buyers of Bobcat mini-diggers are offered a new 0% finance plan lasting...
JCB Academy proud of latest Ofsted report
THE JCB Academy has achieved a 'Good' rating from government inspectors in its latest Ofsted report.
JCB said the Rocester-based school, which has 810 students,...
Volvo continues to drive innovation despite net sales dip
VOLVO CE is reporting a dip in net sales for Q2, driven by the downturn in the industry, while still delivering on its transformation...
St Andrews expands offering with HSS partnership
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it is expanding its offering after partnering with HSS Hire Group (HSS) to supply tool and...
Sunward dealer opens first of three new depots
CONSTRUCTION and agricultural equipment dealer group Conagri is more than doubling its footprint in the UK with the opening of the first of three...
Paris-headquartered firm announces partnership with Blackwood Plant Hire
HIBOO has announced a major expansion of its customer portfolio with the agreement of a three-year deal with Blackwood Plant Hire.
The Paris-headquartered software management...
CEA provides progress update on manifesto pledges
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has published a progress update on its manifesto, which was launched a year ago setting out the priorities for...
Service security
PLANT hire specialist Hewden says it has seen an encouraging response to its Core Fleet Guarantee. The guarantee - claimed as a first in...
Hodge plans to “transform” Magni brand in Scotland
HODGE Plant has been appointed exclusive dealer in Scotland for telehandler giant Magni UK.
Hamilton-based Hodge will promote the Magni brand north of the border...
Concern over Scottish construction employment levels
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has outlined concerns for the future of Scotland's construction sector after figures showed employment in the industry fell by...
Bobcat dealer earns industry award and appoints new sales rep
SOUTH Ayrshire-based machinery dealer John H. McNae has rounded off twelve months of Bobcat dealership with the appointment of a new sales rep, and...
Leaked: how to save money on your fourth utility
By Andy Batey, head of engineering, Brammer Buck & Hickman
ON average 10% of all industrial electricity consumption can be attributed to the production of...
JCB extends shutdown period till end of April
JCB has announced it is extending the suspension of UK production until at least the end of April due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The...
Launch of Liberty: welfare unit specialist opens first Scottish base
WELFARE unit specialist Liberty Guard has launched a new depot in Dunfermline as part of its UK-wide expansion strategy.
The Yorkshire-headquartered business revealed the first...
Bobcat offers new finance scheme for customers
BOBCAT is offering customers a new ‘Pay Only 50%’ hire purchase finance scheme to help businesses deal with the financial challenges posed by the...
