Blackwood Plant Hire scoops top European rental award
KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire is celebrating after being named Small and Mid-Sized Rental Company of the Year at the European Rental Awards in Lisbon,...
Komatsu to showcase fully electric wheel loader prototype
KOMATSU has confirmed that a prototype for the company's first fully electric compact wheel loader will be showcased at bauma 2022.
Designed and built together...
New loader’s compact dimensions boost tight site work
YANMAR Construction Equipment Europe (CEE) has announced the launch of its V65 wheel loader, which is said to have been designed to "excel" in...
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...
Ayrshire plant hirer completes landmark mini-excavator purchase
AYRSHIRE-based Tom Grant Plant Hire has bought the first of the brand new JCB 2.5-tonne mini-excavator models to reach Scotland.
The JCB 26C-1 is part...
Police Scotland launches new system following rise in plant and fuel thefts
A new system aimed at tackling the rise in thefts from construction sites has been launched by Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland.
The new...
Bobcat unveils new range of rotary telehandlers
BOBCAT has launched a new range of rotary telehandlers.
The range includes nine Stage V-powered models for the European market, covering lifting heights from 18...
Volvo to establish dedicated compact equipment business unit
VOLVO CE has set up a dedicated business unit for its range of compact equipment machines and solutions, as part of its ambition to...
New Hyundai excavator set for ScotPlant debut
THE latest addition to Hyundai's Robex excavator range will be shown for the first time in the UK at ScotPlant.
The R430LC-9A has an operating...
Bobcat to showcase RogueX2 autonomous loader concept
BOBCAT has revealed that its stand at Intermat 2024 will give an insight into what the company is developing for the construction industry of...
CEA welcomes Budget roads investment
THE chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has welcomed Chancellor Philip Hammond's Budget pledge to commit £30 billion to roads and repair...
Morris Leslie to sell 700 “nearly new” machines
MORRIS Leslie Plant Sales is making more than 700 machines available for sale direct from their hire fleet.
The move follows the delivery of 1300...
Boss Cabins unveils generator-free towable welfare unit range
BOSS Cabins has launched a new range of generator-free welfare units.
The patent-pending GenFree range is based on the company’s solar-powered rain-harvesting Deep Green range...
JCB updates telematics system to aid mixed fleet operators
JCB has announced the launch of a new version of its LiveLink telematics system which the manufacturer said will allow mixed fleet operators to control...
Hyundai unveils new A-series wheel loader
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has launched the HL975A CVT wheel loader, the manufacturer's first one that combines the benefits of a traditional automatic transmission and...
Doosan unveils new eight-tonne mini
DOOSAN has taken the wraps off the new DX85R-7 eight-tonne Stage V mini-excavator.
The reduced tail swing (RTS) model utilises an 'improved' upper structure platform...
Finning UK names Kevin Parkes new MD
FORMER Hewden chief Kevin Parkes has been named the new managing director of Finning UK and Ireland.
The announcement follows the retirement of Neil Dickinson...
Fortune-seeking at 4000m
A fleet of five new Hitachi EX3600-6 excavators has been supplied by the Hitachi construction machinery dealer for Kyrgyzstan, Turkuaz Machinery, to work at...
Student event will address skills shortage
AN event will be held at Plantworx 2015 to address a shortage of skills and encourage more youngsters into the construction equipment industry.
On the final...
Streamlined HRN is gearing up for growth
HRN is on its way to becoming a one-stop-shop for equipment needs after taking the strategic decision to heavily increase its focus on construction...
UK equipment sales up 6% so far this year
CONSTRUCTION equipment sales in the UK increased by 6% in the first nine months of 2017 when compared with the same period last year,...
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...
£1.5m project to tackle Glasgow flood nuisance
SCOTTISH Water is to implement a crucial environmental improvement project to tackle the issue of flooding in part of the Knightswood area of Glasgow.
The...
Argyll contractor snaps up first Volvo excavator
AN Argyll-based civil engineering and quarry specialist has snapped up its first ever Volvo excavator in the form of the 30-tonne EC300E.
A&L McCrae of...
XCMG models tipped to flourish in Scotland
MOLSON Group is confident that XCMG machines will soon become a regular fixture on construction sites throughout Scotland after the firm was awarded distribution...
Employers urged to nominate outstanding trainees and apprentices for national awards scheme
ENTRIES are now being sought for the the CPA’s Stars of the Future Awards 2022.
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) said employers have the chance...
Steven Mulholland appointed CPA chief executive
STEVEN Mulholland has been appointed chief executive of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA).
He will commence his new role from August 12. Steven has a...
Blue Group completes Murray Plant acquisition
BLUE Group has announced plans to break into the attachments market after completing the acquisition of Murray Plant.
Murray Plant has been supplying equipment for...
Madness-inspired rail road vehicle becomes social media sensation
A rail road vehicle inspired by legendary band Madness has caught the attention of the famous musicians.
The ‘Mad Mess’ welfare vehicle, owned by Cambuslang-headquartered...
Processing on the move
The first models in a range of crushing and screening buckets from ALLU promise dramatic cost savings in soft rock mining
GAME-changing technology seems a...
