JCB employees celebrate electric mini-excavator milestone
JCB is marking a major milestone with the production of its 1,000th award-winning electric mini-excavator.
The manufacturer went into full production with the world’s first...
CASE unveils new wheeled excavator range
CASE has confirmed the launch of a four-model E-Series wheeled excavator range.
The machines will be built under an existing supply agreement with Hyundai Construction...
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...
Strong connections: Lloyd lands order for 50 Bobcat mini-diggers
LLOYD Ltd, the Bobcat dealer for northern England and southern Scotland, has secured an order for 50 Bobcat E17 mini-excavators for Svella Connect.
Carlisle-based Svella...
Red Knight 6 takes on sole UK distributorship of Rubble Master products
RED Knight 6 (RK6) has been installed as sole UK distributor for Rubble Master, manufacturers of impact crushers and scalping and sizing screens.
Rubble Master...
Machinery auction specialist announces UK development plans
RITCHIE Bros. UK has announced its intention to continue transforming its Maltby Colliery site after completing the purchase of the land and remaining buildings.
The...
Construction federations team up to form Plant Sector Representative Organisation
A number of construction-based federations have established a plant-focused Sector Representative Organisation (SRO) known as the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO).
The Construction Leadership Council...
Smallest Loadall telehandler to date delivers ‘unparalleled manoeuvrability’
JCB has revealed it is launching its smallest Loadall telehandler so far, with a cab height of just 1.8m and a width of 1.56m.
The...
Strong growth trend reported for construction equipment sales in October
SALES of construction equipment in the UK in October were 11% above the same month last year, new research has revealed.
The data comes from...
Global Crane Services significantly expands fleet of Liebherr models
GLOBAL Crane Services, a division of Global Port Services Scotland, has embarked on a multi-million pound expansion of its Liebherr crane fleet.
The move comes...
Blackwood Plant Hire invests in training academy
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has launched a new training academy to help alleviate sector skills shortages and invest in the future workforce.
The Stewarton-based business revealed...
Doosan extends demolition excavator portfolio
DOOSAN has introduced the new DX245DM-7 high reach demolition excavator.
The 31-tonne machine replaces the previous DX235DM-5 model. Powered by the Doosan DL06P Stage V...
Hitachi unveils smallest wheeled excavator to date
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has launched its smallest wheeled excavator to date as demand grows for equipment capable of working in narrow spaces or...
Volvo announces multi-million pound factory investment to help drive sustainable future
VOLVO Construction Equipment has confirmed plans to invest around $32.7million into its production facility in Braås, Sweden, which specialises in the design and manufacture...
Wacker Neuson puts zero emission machines centre stage
WACKER Neuson expanded its zero emission portfolio at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer unveiled what it describes as the first reversible battery-powered plate with direct drive:...
Merlo ramps up Generation Zero ambitions with new models
MERLO has been presenting seven new machines and four new attachments at this year's bauma exhibition.
The manufacturer said several of these innovations continue the...
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,...
Doosan offers glimpse of electric future at bauma 2022
DOOSAN is showcasing the new DX20ZE two-tonne electric mini-excavator at bauma this week.
Due for full launch next year, the model will be the first...
Bobcat unveils two-tonne electric mini-excavator
BOBCAT has officially launched a new two-tonne mini-excavator at bauma 2022.
The E19e – an electric version of Bobcat’s E19 internal-combustion (IC) model – offers...
JCB unveils ‘world first’ mobile hydrogen refueller for the industry
JCB has unveiled a mobile hydrogen refueller in a move the manufacturer hailed as a 'world first' for the industry.
The firm is investing £100...
Hyundai to debut new mini-excavator range
HYUNDAI has confirmed it will update its mini and midi-excavator offering at bauma 2022 with the launch of a range of EU Stage V...
SPOA Women in Plant event helps to raise awareness of challenges and opportunities
THE first Women in Plant event, designed to give women a platform to share their views and help create a more inclusive industry, has...
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...
Kubota confirms major plant expansion to help meet mini-excavator demand
KUBOTA Corporation has announced plans for a £100 million expansion of its main mini-excavator manufacturing facility in Hirakata, Japan.
The move will see Kubota increase...
Builder’s merchant enters plant hire market with JCB partnership
BUILDER'S merchant MKM has invested in a fleet of JCB equipment in a new partnership that will see ‘MKM Hire’ officially launched at five...
Construction equipment sales ‘catching up’ on 2021 levels
NEW research has shown that sales of construction and earthmoving equipment in August were 6% higher than the same month last year.
For the year...
Hitachi events mark 50 years in Europe
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed details of a number of events held recently in Amsterdam to mark its 50th anniversary with customers, dealers,...
Speedy invests £1m in ‘industry-first’ Stage V generator retrofit
SPEEDY has announced it has delivered an 'industry-first' retrofitted Stage V emission compliant generator, as part of a trial to boost availability of greener...
Annual investment allowance to permanently remain at £1m for plant machinery
FULL tax relief will continue to be given on investments of up to £1 million on plant machinery, UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced...
Lifting specialist expands Scottish presence with new Motherwell base
LIFTING hire specialist LGH has announced plans to expand its operations in Scotland after securing an agreement with sister company, Rotrex, to use its...
