Mecalac dumpers

Mecalac adapts entire dumper range to new European standard

MECALAC has confirmed it is adapting its entire range of dumpers to the new European standard EN 474, which came into effect last February. The...
Opening of Thwaites factory extension

Dumper manufacturer to increase production capacity

SITE dumper manufacturer Thwaites has announced the 'most significant' factory investment in the firm's 88-year history, with an extension that is set to increase...

Thirteen is the lucky number for GAP and Wacker Neuson after dumper deal

GAP has added to its fleet of swivel skip dumpers with the purchase of thirteen new 1.5 tonne machines from Wacker Neuson. The Glasgow-based hire...

Contract hirer adds tracked dumpers to portfolio

Dawsongroup emc has added Prinoth Panther T14R tracked rotating dump vehicles to its fleet. The supplier of industrial, municipal and specialist vehicles now has a...

Comments sought on dumper safety guidance

A Good Practice Guide on the safe operation of dumpers has been introduced following a number of serious incidents. The document has been produced through the...
Bart Kulej, George Burns and David Owens of GBSS Civil Engineering

High Bonnybridge contractor Chimes in a new digitised construction era

HIGH Bonnybridge-based GBSS Civil Engineering has made a major investment in its plant fleet. The civils and groundwork contractor has purchased four new site dumpers...

New Hydrema sales chief targets Scottish growth

SANDY Fairweather has been appointed regional sales manager for Hydrema and aims to help drive major growth for the manufacturer in Scotland. Sandy, who was...

GAP Group reports ‘significant’ demand for Dual View dumpers

GAP Group has described its investment in 6t and 9t swivel Dual View dumpers as 'rapidly increasing' to help satisfy high utilisation levels from...

Thwaites showcases new electric dumper at bauma

THWAITES is displaying the all-new electric 3-tonne dumper at bauma 2022. The manufacturer said the machine has been designed with contractors and hirers in mind,...
ROTATOR dumper

Rotator dumper aims to improve safety and performance

THWAITES has unveiled the new nine-tonne ROTATOR dumper at Hillhead 2024. The product provides operators with a rotating position that enables 360-degree visibility from the...

Safety on the agenda as production starts on JCB dumpers

PRODUCTION is underway of JCB's new range of site dumpers, including the Hi-Viz model that has been described as bringing new levels of safety...

Cabbed site dumper to take centre stage on Mecalac’s EHS stand

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced plans to show off its 3.5MDX cabbed site dumper at the 2022 Executive Hire Show in Coventry. Powered by...

Mecalac launches new site dumpers at VIP event

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK recently launched new site dumper models at an event at its Warwickshire demo ground. The 3.5MDX cabbed site dumper made its...

Molson Young lands Hydrema dealership in Scotland

MOLSON Young Plant Sales has secured the distribution rights to Hydrema dump trucks throughout Scotland. The Danish-manufactured machines join the firm's line-up of dump truck...

Electric model amongst new Kubota tracked dumpers

KUBOTA has added to its tracked dumper portfolio with the launch of two new models. The KC70VSL-4 e is an electric model, while the KC110SL-4...

Mecalac appoints global sales manager for compaction and dumper equipment

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has appointed Remi Tourtet as global sales manager for compaction and dumper equipment. With senior level experience in marketing, product and...

Day and Knight

Nairn-based Chris Knight has worked tirelessly to build up his business selling new and second hand plant. With premium dealerships and a network of...

Mecalac dumper named ‘Best of the Best’ at prestigious awards

MECALAC is celebrating after winning the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards ‘Best of the Best’ category for its new REVOTRUCK dumper. Judges praised the concept...

Molson expands Thwaites dealership in Scotland

MOLSON Group is expanding its Thwaites dumpers dealership to now include the Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders regions. Following on from Molson's appointment earlier...

Hydrema unveils new safety-conscious dump truck at bauma 2019

HYDREMA is looking to raise safety standards with the launch of its new dump truck at bauma 2019. The Danish construction equipment manufacturer has developed...

CPA launches new forward tipping dumper safety guidance

The Construction Plant-Hire Association (CPA) has released new operational safety guidance for forward tipping dumper operators. ‘Staying Safe When Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers’ is principally...

Mecalac adds to UK dealer network

MECALAC has expanded its UK dealer network with the appointment of SM Plant Ltd. Warwickshire-based SM Plant will be responsible for supplying Mecalac’s range of...

Hire giant splashes out on more dual view dumpers

A-PLANT has decided to invest in more Wacker Neuson dual view dumpers. The hire firm said it is helping to improve site 'safety, sustainability and...

Mecalac dumpers prove their versatility

VERSATILE Equipment has completed a major supply agreement with Knights Brown, which involved the firm providing five TA10P heavy-duty Mecalac forward-tip site dumpers to...

GAP confirms dual view dumper investment

GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Hire Solutions has invested almost £3 million in dual view dumpers from Wacker Neuson. The firm recently took delivery of its first 6t...

Mecalac unveils ‘world-first’ electric six-tonne dumper

MECALAC has unveiled what it describes as the first 100% electric six-tonne dumper in the world. The all-new eMDX is said to mark a 'major...

Terex confirms lucrative dumper order

TEREX has reached an agreement with A-Plant to supply 230 specialist Terex Power Tip site dumper units. The brand new TA1, TA3, TA6 and TA9...

Plantforce puts safety first with major site dumper deal

NATIONAL hirer Plantforce has placed an order of £4.2 million for a fleet of Thwaites site dumpers. The deal comprises 105 dumpers, including 58 nine-tonne...

Mecalac lands 85-unit dumper deal

MECALAC has announced a national supply agreement with H.E. Services (Plant Hire), which will see 85 site dumpers supplied to the hire firm. Manufactured at...

New guide offers dumper safety advice

THE Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG) has launched a good practice guide for the safe use of dumpers. The guidance stemmed from an industry...