Finning credits VisionLink with driving major idle time reductions
FINNING has revealed that customers across the UK and Ireland have seen gains on fuel efficiency of up to 47% and a reduction in...
Steelwrist launches SQ40 quick coupler
STEELWRIST has launched its SQ40 quick coupler for compact excavators.
The solution is designed to allow for quick changes of high flow-powered work tools on...
Hitachi Construction Machinery confirms plans to rebrand as LANDCROS
HITACHI Construction Machinery (HCM) has announced plans to rebrand to LANDCROS, effective from April 2027.
The manufacturer explained that the construction and mining industries are...
Garic appoints Asif Latief as new CEO
GARIC has announced the appointment of Asif Latief as the firm's new CEO.
The site solutions specialist, which is a subsidiary of Bibby Line Group,...
Mabey Hire includes embodied carbon calculations with every quote
MABEY Hire has ramped up its commitment to sustainable construction by including embodied carbon calculations on every quote it issues.
The provider of temporary works...
Customers appreciate Rokbak’s ‘strong Scottish heritage’
VISITORS to Nigeria Mining Week have been discovering how Scottish-built Rokbak articulated dump trucks (ADTs) have been thriving in some of Africa’s toughest environments.
Contractors...
£8m Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership to be built at Eurocentral
CICELEY Commercials has announced plans to create a new £8 million Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership at Eurocentral, Lanarkshire.
Work on the new site will...
JCB and Lord Bamford celebrate 80th birthdays in style!
JCB has celebrated the 80th birthday of both the business and chairman Lord Anthony Bamford.
The British manufacturing giant was founded in a lock-up garage...
Jarvie Plant continues to invest in machines with Scot JCB
GRANGEMOUTH-headquartered Jarvie Plant has extended its long-standing partnership with Scot JCB by investing in 168 new machines this year.
The haul includes tracked excavators, backhoe...
Sunward confirms exclusive UK and Ireland dealer for foundation equipment
SUNWARD Europe's piling and foundation equipment business unit has appointed Watson & Hillhouse as exclusive dealer for its kit in the UK and Ireland.
Watson &...
CPA gearing up for new industry event
THE Construction Plant-hire Association has announced that tables for its new Gala Dinner - being held at the St George’s Hall in Liverpool on...
JCB to invest £100m in ‘ultra-modern’ manufacturing facilities
JCB has unveiled plans to invest £100 million in 'ultra-modern' manufacturing facilities at its UK HQ.
Announced to coincide with the manufacturer's 80th birthday this...
JCB unveils limited edition machines to celebrate landmark birthday
JCB is producing 80 limited edition machines to celebrate the firm's 80th anniversary this week.
The 'striking' machines will comprise two of the manufacturer's most...
Finning celebrates success of apprentices as new recruits begin journey
FINNING UK & Ireland has announced that twelve engineers have completed their apprenticeships and taken their next steps on the career ladder as the...
Speedy Hire volunteers help transform North Ayrshire garden into outdoor haven
SPEEDY Hire has teamed up with children's charity WellChild to complete a garden transformation for seven-year-old Dolly-Mae and her family in North Ayrshire.
Described as...
JCB employees to mark milestone anniversary with extra day’s holiday
MORE than 19,000 JCB employees around the world are to receive an extra day’s holiday this week to mark the manufacturer's 80th anniversary.
Employees at...
Lighthouse Charity Scotland West to hold 60th anniversary dinner
THE Lighthouse Charity Scotland West will hold its 60th anniversary dinner on Friday November 21 at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel.
Guests will be treated to...
Volvo hails ‘solid performance’ in third quarter of 2025
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 'solid' performance in Q3 2025, marked by the completion of the SDLG divestment and the continuation of the...
Pirtek ramps up mental health focus in ‘hard hat’ industries
HYDRAULICS specialist Pirtek UK & Ireland has launched a national awareness day to tackle mental health stigma in hard hat industries.
Under the Hard Hat...
Liebherr expands digital integration with Unicontrol on G8 dozers
LIEBHERR has announced that its Generation 8 crawler dozers can now be connected to Unicontrol machine control systems via Liebherr Unicontrol Easy Link.
This enables...
EvoQuip adds to compact jaw crushing portfolio
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment manufacturer EvoQuip has expanded its compact jaw crushing range with the launch of the Bison 220 and 220R models.
The...
Rototilt and Komatsu team up on integrated solution
ROTOTILT has announced it has become the first tiltrotator manufacturer to collaborate with Komatsu on an integrated 'plug & play' solution.
Komatsu’s new PC220LC/LCi-12 will...
Collett & Sons completes delivery of three transformers to New Cumnock Substation
HEAVY transport logistics specialist Collett & Sons Ltd has completed the delivery and installation of three transformers to New Cumnock Substation in East Ayrshire.
Working...
Kubota expands Shellplant and Boss Plant dealer territories
KUBOTA (UK) is adding to the territories of construction dealers Shellplant and Boss Plant Sales from the start of 2026.
Northamptonshire-based Shellplant will add Norfolk...
Fife Council invests in £46,000 electric road lining vehicle
FIFE Council's transportation service has taken delivery of a new £46,000 electric road lining vehicle.
The local authority said that its new LineLazer ECO ES...
CRJ Expands Bruce Dealer Territory into Scotland
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CRJ Services are delighted to announce the expansion of our Bruce Engineering dealership, now encompassing Scotland alongside our existing regions...
Hydrogen workshop explores barriers and opportunities for hydrogen-powered machinery
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association), supported by JCB, has hosted a hydrogen workshop bringing together OEMs, regulators, and hydrogen specialists to explore the barriers...
Speedy Hire earns inspiring workplace recognition
SPEEDY Hire has been named in the 2025 Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces, placing 57th in the worldwide rankings.
The recognition follows the company’s earlier...
Bobcat hits 30,000-unit European milestone for Machine IQ telematics
BOBCAT is celebrating a milestone after revealing it has sold more than 30,000 Machine IQ-connected units in Europe.
Launched in 2019, the manufacturer’s proprietary telematics...
Belgian operator wins EAME heat of Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge
GUNTER Dewit from Belgium has been crowned the winner of the EAME (Europe, Africa and Middle East) semi-final in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge...
