JCB to invest £50 million in new cab factory
JCB has announced a £50 million investment in the "most advanced and productive" cab factory in the world.
The manufacturer said the new 350,000 sq...
Finning to host “landmark” heavy equipment auction
A "landmark" auction of heavy equipment will take place in April which organisers predict will "reinvent" the concept of unreserved public auctions in the...
Milestone for Liebherr-GB’s expansion plans
GROUND has been broken on the project to expand Liebherr-Great Britain's HQ in Biggleswade.
Within the 15-acre site, there are plans to house the manufacturer's...
New stats show UK equipment sales on a ‘downward trend’
NEW research has revealed that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK fell by 7.4% in the third quarter of the year,...
JCB challenged to have hydrogen machines working on sites by next year
UK Government energy secretary Grant Shapps has challenged JCB to have its 'super-efficient' hydrogen machines working on building sites by next year.
Mr Shapps said...
UK equipment sales start to pick up, but still below 2023 levels
SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK increased in May after falling back in April, according to new research.
Stats provided by the...
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...
JCB lands deal to supply IPU engines to Powerscreen
JCB Power Systems has started a contract to supply Stage V IPU engines to screening equipment specialist Powerscreen.
The move will see bespoke specification JCB...
Filling a GAP: Glasgow firm acquires Jersey business
GAP Hire Solutions has completed the acquisition of 4Group, a Jersey-based rental plant and tools specialist.
4Group is made up of 4hire, 4safety and 4fleet....
Great weather for ducks – but crowds still flock to Plantworx 2019
ORGANISERS of the rain-soaked Plantworx 2019 exhibition have revealed the show was a 'great success' despite yet again being cursed with unseasonably bad weather.
The...
Furlough scheme extended and ‘super-deduction’ for investment announced
AN extension of the furlough scheme to the end of September and the introduction of a 'super-deduction' tax policy for capital investments were among...
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...
JCB boss backs Brexit
JCB chairman Lord Bamford has written to all the firm's UK employees and pensioners, telling them he will be voting for the UK to...
HD Hyundai invests in new regional management structure across Europe
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has announced it is investing in a revised regional management structure, new uptime and machine customisation centres, and the building...
Bespoke Volvo snapped up by Lockerbie contractor
A bespoke 16-tonne Volvo EC160E has been purchased by Lockerbie contractor Scott Young & Sons.
The machine has been equipped with a two-piece boom, Steelwrist X20...
Morris Leslie completes historic 555-machine deal
JCB has concluded a deal with Morris Leslie Plant Hire for their biggest ever telehandler order worth £36 million.
The deal comprises 555 Loadalls, ranging...
JCB opens two new factories in India
JCB has celebrated 35 years of manufacturing in India with the opening of two brand new factories in Jaipur – an investment of £62 million....
Kobelco confirms double mini-excavator launch
KOBELCO has announced the launch of its next generation SK34SR-7 and SK39SR-7 mini- excavators.
The models replace the SK30SR-6E and SK35SR-6E machines and are said...
Ex-JCB engineer leaves lasting legacy with academy bequest
A former JCB engineer has made a 'life-changing bequest' to a Staffordshire school dedicated to nurturing future engineers.
Bill Turnbull spent almost a decade working...
All the parts are coming together for SANY in Scotland
SANY’S new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge is said to have been warmly welcomed by the company’s dealer network and customers.
The multi-million-pound investment in...
SPOA ‘overwhelmed by positive feedback’ to new Tenstar simulator
THE new Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) Tenstar simulator and bespoke trailer is set to feature prominently on the organisation's stand at ScotPlant, having...
Quarry purchase marks Red letter day for historic business
PRIVATELY-owned group Wm Hamilton & Sons is gearing up for further growth after diversifying the company’s offering.
The business, which can trace its roots back...
Cargo handling specialist snaps up new mobile crane
MONTROSE-based Whyte Cargo Handlers has splashed out on a new Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane.
The firm provides specialist lifting and cargo handling services and...
Genuine parts ensure articulated hauler quality and uptime
Articulated haulers excel at navigating challenging terrain while transporting heavy loads, making them indispensable in construction, mining and infrastructure projects. However, the integrity of...
Heavy plant instructor recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
A City Building heavy plant instructor has been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Stewart Vandal, VR, Corps of...
Hard work pays off for Institute of Quarrying’s Scottish branch
THE Institute of Quarrying’s (IQ) Scottish Branch has won the President’s Branch Trophy for the first time in its history.
The accolade is awarded to...
Sunward adds ‘game-changing’ 15-tonne wheeled excavator to portfolio
A 'game-changing' 15-tonne wheeled excavator is being launched by Sunward Europe at the MATEXPO exhibition in Belgium this week.
Fresh off the company's IF Design...
JCB announces raft of new product launches
JCB Access is updating its hydraulically-driven scissor range, with six electric drive scissor platforms.
Initially there will be three models: the S1932E, S2632E and S3246E,...
Cat dealer to make welcome ScotPlant return as new avenue starts to take shape
PREPARATIONS for ScotPlant 2020 are heating up, with several new and returning exhibitors joining established names in signing up for the most important event...
Landmark EC140E helps Lyon roar
A R Lyon Land Drainage Contractors has snapped up the first 14 tonne Volvo EC140 E series machine to be sold in Scotland, keeping up...
