Nixon Hire announces four senior appointments

NIXON Hire has appointed four senior sector leaders as it strengthens its commercial focus and strategy across infrastructure, renewable energy, utilities and construction. The appointments...

Atlas Copco expands dewatering portfolio

ATLAS Copco has launched a new range of emergency trash pumps (ETP) to complement its existing dewatering portfolio. The firm said that the new...

IPAF report highlights ‘resilient’ MEWP rental markets

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has published its 2026 Rental Market Reports, featuring insight into the MEWP rental markets across Europe, the US,...

JCB celebrates 80th anniversary with star-studded event

JCB threw the biggest birthday bash in its history at the weekend as more than 23,000 employees and their families partied to performances by...

CEA and Enginuity team up to support engineering SMEs

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has formalised its partnership with Enginuity through a new Memorandum of Understanding, setting out a shared commitment to support...

Retired firefighter digs deep for poppy appeal with JCB badge

A retired Staffordshire firefighter is digging deep for the Poppy Appeal by launching a JCB-themed badge to raise vital funds. Kelvin Chell, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, has...

Fitzgerald Plant Services marks sale of 500th SANY machine

FITZGERALD Plant Services (FPS) has reached a major milestone following the sale of its 500th SANY machine. The landmark unit has been delivered to HV...

IPAF backs CESAR Scheme

IPAF has become an official supporter of the Construction Equipment Association’s CESAR Scheme, extending backing for the equipment security and registration initiative to include...

Ulrich Attachments launches new-look dedicated hire fleet

ULRICH Attachments has expanded its hire offer of front-end mobile plant attachments. In addition, as part of its total site solutions philosophy, the company revealed...

Mellor Plant UK raffles Yanmar SV08 for Cancer Research UK

MELLOR Plant UK has turned one of Yanmar's most compact excavators into a fundraising prize for Cancer Research UK. The authorised dealer for Yanmar Compact...

Garic appoints new sales director

GARIC has announced the appointment of Luke Bell as sales director, as it looks to continue scaling both its core offering and Garic+. Luke brings...

UK Debuts for Bobcat R-Series and T650 loaders at Hillhead

THE S76-2 R-Series skid-steer and T650 compact track loaders made their UK debuts on the Bobcat stand at Hillhead 2026. Part of the static display...

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland celebrates British Forces in Business Award win

SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland has been named the Advocate of the Year – Organisation category at the 2026 British Forces in Business Awards. The award...

JCB Hydromax reaches 208mph as testing successfully concludes

TESTING has been successfully completed on the hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax car - which reached 208mph, clearing the way for its world land speed record...

Hillhouse Group to open new asphalt production facility in Midlothian

HILLHOUSE Group is to open a new asphalt production facility in Midlothian. The Edinburgh Asphalt plant at Soutra Mains Quarry is currently under construction and...
Illustration of human detection system

Komatsu and Safety Shield Global team up on human detection system technology

KOMATSU has confirmed the launch of a factory-fit human detection system as an option on selected UK-built crawler excavators. The manufacturer said the system has...
Glazing protection solution for machinery

Trio of new machinery protection solutions unveiled at Hillhead exhibition

DIGGER GUARD, the manufacturer behind the award-winning Vandal Guard range and Polymer Handrail systems, has officially launched its new Clearview secondary glazing solution at...

Stoddart Crane Hire wins national award

MUIR of Ord-based Stoddart Crane Hire has won the Family Business Award at the Scottish Business of the Year Awards. Founded in 2004 by David...
JCB 490 wheel loader

JCB previews new wheeled loaders at Hillhead 2026

JCB is previewing its largest wheeled loaders to date at Hillhead 2026 this week. The 480 and 490 - both engineered to meet EU Stage...
Hyundai HX210L

Hyundai unveils new 22-tonne crawler excavator

HYUNDAI is introducing the HX210L excavator to its Next Generation line-up. The 22-tonne machine has been designed to complement the HX230 and tailored to appeal...
Finning celebrates its 10,000th industrial engine sold to McCloskey International

Finning and McCloskey mark industrial engine milestone

FINNING UK & Ireland has marked a milestone by supplying its 10,000th industrial engine to McCloskey International. Finning has been supplying engines for McCloskey machines...
Construction machine with CESAR Scheme label

CEA invites expressions of interest for CESAR Scheme partner

THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is inviting interested parties to register their interest in being considered for the tender process to operate the CESAR...
JCB breaker

JCB Attachments extends breaker offering

WITH the addition of new models for 1-10 tonne carrier machines, JCB says its Contractor breakers now deliver 'performance, durability and efficiency' across the...
Propel Industries

QMS appointed mainland UK distributor for Propel Industries

QUARRY Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS) has been appointed the sole mainland UK and Channel Islands distributor for Propel Industries. The company, part of the Propel...
Ecotec shredder

Ecotec adds to recycling portfolio with new shredder solution

ECOTEC has announced the launch of the TSS 390 Plus slow speed shredder. The single shaft shredder is described as having the ability to process...
M515 trommel

MDS to demonstrate trommel and scalping grid innovation at Hillhead 2026

SCREENING equipment specialist MDS is returning to Hillhead this year with a live working demonstration of its M515 trommel and a static display of...
Caterpillar technology demonstration

Finning to showcase latest Cat technology innovations at Hillhead 2026

FINNING has announced it will bring the latest in construction technology to Hillhead following an exclusive technology preview at Caterpillar’s Malaga Demonstration & Learning...
Dredging and pumping equipment

Tsurumi Pumps UK appointed official Dragflow distributor

TSURUMI Pumps UK has been appointed as the official UK distributor for Dragflow, the Italian manufacturer of heavy-duty dredging and pumping solutions. Visitors to Hillhead...
Tim Balcon

Construction growth tipped to return but recruitment challenges remain

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-30 report, which forecasts that growth is expected to return to the...
Manufacturing image depicting Ulrich's purchase of LCR

Ulrich ramps up UK growth plans with LCR acquisition

ATTACHMENTS and front loader manufacturer Ulrich has completed the acquisition of Hull-based welding and fabrication specialist LCR. The move marks a milestone in Ulrich’s UK expansion...