DEVELON and ATLAS announce material handler partnership agreement
DEVELON has signed a partnership agreement with ATLAS GmbH, which will see selected wheeled material handler models manufactured by ATLAS to complement DEVELON’s existing...
Hillhead exhibition to create extra stand space
ORGANISERS of the Hillhead exhibition have revealed next year's offering will expand following the 'record-breaking' show in 2018.
546 exhibitors and almost 20,000 visitors attended...
CEA teams up with recruitment agency to address sector skills gaps
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) is addressing sector skills gaps by entering a partnership with Elite Consultancy Network, a recruitment agency specialising in the...
Family business extends its reach
LONG-RUNNING Dumbarton-based haulier Galt Transport has extended its reach with the purchase of four new Scania R-series trucks.
The new additions comprise of two artic R490...
JCB to showcase electric micro-excavator at Plantworx 2025
JCB has announced plans to return to Plantworx this year with a 'bumper' line-up of machines, including the new 8008E CTS electric micro-excavator.
The 8008E CTS...
JCB celebrates 40-year Loadall milestone
JCB has celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Loadall telescopic handler, having sold more than 220,000 machines since the initial launch in October 1977.
The manufacturer...
Electric digger charges ahead with town centre regeneration
A Hitachi Premium Rental compact electric excavator has helped to regenerate the town centre of Aalst, near Eindhoven in The Netherlands.
The ZE85 was used...
New Cat 814K dozer unveiled
CATERPILLAR has taken the wraps off its new 814K wheel dozer, featuring a new sound-suppressed cab, efficient power unit and transmission drive, and centralised...
New utility detection system helps reveal underground assets
LEICA Geosystems has launched the Leica DS4000, a utility detection system said to be capable of identifying underground assets up to 60% deeper than...
Annual event helps SPOA reach out to members in the north
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) recently held a meeting of members in Inverness, followed by a golf outing in Fortrose.
Dozens of members attended...
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...
JCB develops its first electric mini excavator
JCB has delivered more than 50 of its first fully electric mini excavators.
Sibbald open event offers a flavour of training innovations
SCORES of attendees had the opportunity to explore the facilities and witness live demonstrations at the recent Sibbald Training open day event, held at...
Online tool is a welfare ‘first’
BOSS Cabins has launched an online configurator, which allows users to design and cost the company’s welfare cabins, portable toilets and secure storage.
Described as...
GAP adds 723 new Kubota excavators to hire fleet
GAP Hire Solutions is investing in its fleet after concluding a deal to buy 723 new Kubota excavators.
The haul includes a variety of models...
Arctic Circle challenge is snow bother for G-Series loaders
CASE wheel loaders have been called into action to battle snow on roads in the Arctic Circle.
In the counties of Finnmark and Troms, the...
Bespoke Kubota midi-excavator proves its worth for Drymen contractor
DRYMEN-based Joe Allan & Sons Plant Hire and Contracting has snapped up a new KX085-5 midi-excavator designed to meet the firm's exacting standards.
The business,...
New CEO appointed at A-Plant
ANDY Wright has been appointed chief executive officer at A-Plant.
He initially joined the business from Speedy Hire a year ago as chief operating officer and previously...
Sunbelt Rentals invests in Instagrid portable power
SUNBELT Rentals has expanded its range of low and zero-carbon equipment with what it is calling the UK’s largest single purchase of Instagrid products.
Instagrid...
CPA urges chancellor not to scrap red diesel rebate
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reconsider possible plans to scrap the subsidy on red diesel to users...
Attachment tool gets Top marks from operators
ROTOTOP, an attachment tool from German manufacturer Holp, is said to be gaining traction with UK operators.
According to the manufacturer, the rotary drive saves...
Volvo adds high-speed driveline option to loaders
VOLVO has introduced a new high-speed driveline option for its L45H and L50H wheel loaders.
Said to offer speeds of up to 50km per hour...
New multi-purpose vehicles unveiled for West Dunbartonshire winter operations
FIVE new multi-purpose vehicles are set to embark on patrols in West Dunbartonshire during their first winter in operation.
The gritters, which can be adapted...
New guidance issued for checking plant after extended period of non-use
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has published guidance for conducting pre-operational checks on plant equipment on sites following the Covid-19 lockdown period.
With some sites...
CEA welcomes launch of new policy centre designed to strengthen SME influence
Enginuity has launched a new policy centre to give SMEs in engineering and manufacturing a stronger voice in national skills and industrial policy.
The Policy...
Deadline looms for Bobcat digger charity raffle
TIME is running out to enter the draw for the charity raffle of a Bobcat E10z one-tonne mini excavator.
Designed to raise money for the...
Sunbelt Rentals launches Wreaths Across Great Britain to honour veterans
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland is launching Wreaths Across Great Britain throughout December.
The new remembrance initiative has been created to honour veterans resting in...
Survey to establish what stakeholders want for construction industry post-pandemic
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV) has launched a consultation to establish what stakeholders want for the industry after Covid-19 and how it can...
Motherwell-built haulers are a concrete success story in Canada
SCOTLAND-built Rokbak haulers have been proving their worth in demanding conditions in Canada.
Half a million tons of sand and gravel are produced every year...
Hire Awards of Excellence ceremony moves to online platform
HAE EHA has announced that the Hire Awards of Excellence 2020 will be held online due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by Covid-19.
The awards...
