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Cancellation of Manchester leg of HS2 a ‘significant blow’ to construction industry

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has described the cancellation of the Manchester leg of HS2 as 'extremely disappointing and a significant blow to the...
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Quarry workers create a buzz

QUARRY workers across the UK are being recruited in the fight to preserve bumblebees. The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has teamed up with the Bumblebee Conservation...

Steelwrist and Demarec announce cooperation agreement

DEMAREC and Steelwrist have signed a cooperation agreement for Steelwrist SQ full automatic work tool adaptors for Demarec products and SQ quick couplers. Steelwrist said...

AB2000 acquired by Quattro Group in multi-million pound deal

PLANT hire specialist AB2000 has been acquired by Quattro Group in a multi-million pound deal. London-based road rail vehicle operator Quattro Group has acquired all...
Bobcat R2-Series limited-edition mini-excavators

Bobcat to release limited-edition run of top mini-diggers

TO mark the start of production for its new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini-excavators, Bobcat has announced plans to release a limited-edition run of its...
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JCB celebrates major milestone in hydrogen programme

JCB is celebrating another milestone for its hydrogen technology development programme after securing the first full EU type approval of its hydrogen engine for...
Sunbelt Rentals hydrogen innovation

Hydrogen journey underpins commitment to brighter, greener future

Phil Parker, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, provides an update on the company’s journey with hydrogen The topic of hydrogen as a sustainable...

Hillhead postponed by further 12 months

ORGANISERS of Hillhead have postponed the event by a year due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. The construction equipment event, which was due to be...
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Blue Group takes on Hartl distributorship

BLUE Group has been appointed UK distributors for the high quality and versatile range of specialist screening and crushing excavator buckets manufactured by Hartl...
Mark Ormond, Managing Director Manitou UK

Getting to know… Mark Ormond

Mark Ormond was appointed managing director of Manitou UK last year, having spent the vast bulk of his career in the agriculture sector.

CECA Scotland unveils “concerning” figures on civils workloads

SCOTTISH civils workloads have fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter with future prospects continuing to "remain weak" according to CECA Scotland. The "concerning" figures are based...

First trommel launch marks ‘significant milestone’ for EvoQuip

COMPACT crushing and screening equipment manufacturer EvoQuip has launched its first ever trommel. The Osprey 616 compact recycling trommel expands the firm's portfolio to provide customers...
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Network Rail’s profits soar amid record investment

NETWORK Rail spent almost £7 billion improving and expanding Britain’s rail network over the last 12 months. This amounts to almost £20 million a day...

Deal us in: CSM Sales lands Dynapac partnership

CS Machinery Sales’ (CSM) ambition to become a one-stop-shop for construction equipment has received a boost after the business was appointed as an official...

Entries sought for CPA Stars of the Future Awards 2024

ENTRIES are now being sought for the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2024. Employers across the industry have been invited to...

‘Value-added features’ help new Takeuchi short tail excavator stand out

TAKEUCHI is adding to its portfolio of short tail excavators with the launch of the 3.8-tonne TB335R. One of the new 3-Series machines, the new...
SANY electric telehandler

SANY introduces new electric telehandler

SANY is expanding its telehandler portfolio with a new a six-metre fully electric model. The STH625e electric machine joins a line-up that already includes seven,...

Employers urged to act over HAVS

  THE Building Safety Group (BSG) has called on firms to review their procedures after reporting a massive 42% increase in the number of hand...

15-machine package helps AMD service key projects

DUMFRIES-based AMD Contract Services Ltd has taken delivery of the final models in a 15-machine deal with Scot JCB since the start of the...

Excavator haul allows Pitlochry contractor to grow

A Pitlochry agricultural/forestry contractor has purchased eight Doosan excavators in recent years to boost expansion plans. Robertson Fencing Ltd specialises in woodland creation and establishment works. In the...

Excitement builds for ScotPlant 2024 as only a handful of outdoor plots remain

ONLY a handful of outdoor plots and an extremely limited number of indoor stands remain available for ScotPlant 2024. The biggest and most important event...

Contractor looks to Advance with ten new Sunward diggers

ADVANCE Construction Scotland has snapped up ten Sunward machines following a successful trial. Supplied by Ayrshire-based Sunward dealer Kattrak International, the groundworks and civils contractor...

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....

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...

GAP Group procurement manager announces retirement

GAP Group stalwart Ken Stewart has called time on his long and distinguished career in the hire industry after announcing his retirement. As group procurement...

Scottish hauler manufacturer targets France and Germany expansion

MOTHERWELL-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak is aiming to expand its operations in France and Germany. Since the company’s rebrand last year, the firm has strengthened...

Finance providers offer new solutions to help ease cash flow challenges

PLANT finance providers have announced new schemes for UK customers to help support them during in the wake of the Covid-19 situation. Bobcat has launched...

Edinburgh firm finalises triple crane investment

AN Edinburgh-based crane specialist has added three new models as part of its fleet investment programme. Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes has taken delivery of a...
Astrak GeoXD buckets

Astrak has buckets of ambition for new range

Brandon White, internal sales manager at Kirkcaldy-based Astrak, tells Project Plant about the impact of adding buckets to the firm’s portfolio, and plans to...
Hyundai HX360L

Hyundai to unveil hat-trick of new machines at Plantworx 2025

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has unveiled plans to introduce three new machines at Plantworx 2025 in September, including the UK debut of the HX360L Next...