Komatsu develops concept hydraulic excavator with hydrogen fuel cell system

KOMATSU has developed a new concept hydraulic excavator described as combining a hydrogen fuel cell and Komatsu-developed key components. By advancing the PoC (Proof of...

Case machines play key role in beach clean-up initiative

CASE Construction Equipment has been utilised extensively in a project to clean up beaches across Europe. The Beach Care Project has involved more than 400...

Hauler manufacturer launches Scottish recruitment drive

SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Volvo CE Haulers is recruiting close to 100 industrial and office-based roles. The Motherwell-based company designs and builds Rokbak heavy-duty dump...

Plantforce ramps up northern expansion plans with new depot

HIRE specialist Plantforce has announced a new depot opening as part of the firm's northern expansion plan. The new location in Bury, north east of...

New innovations take centre stage at Molson open day event

MOLSON Group has hailed the success of its latest open day, where visitors from across the country revelled in the opportunity to check out...

One thousand Bobcat employees globally volunteer to benefit local communities

MORE than 1,000 Bobcat employees across 12 countries took part in volunteering activities for the benefit of their local communities earlier this week. On September...

JCB confirms increase in profits and turnover

JCB has announced an increase in both profits and turnover in 2022 - but warned of a 'less certain' outlook for the coming year. Sales...

Plant operators targeted for peatland restoration training

PEATLAND consultancy firm Caledonian Climate is working with Highland Conservation and DHG Hydro with support and funding from Peatland ACTION to facilitate a six-week...

Quattro ‘engineering wizardry’ helps give machine new lease of life

A Quattro engineering team has transformed an excavator road rail vehicle into a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) following an innovative refurbishment project. The in-house...

Good Evans! Business sees demand soar for Steelwrist units

EVANS Engineering Solutions is poised for further growth in 2024 after the Dunbar-based company became the largest seller of Steelwrist tiltrotators in the UK...

Finning training scheme helps quarry plant operators address idle time

FINNING trainers have been helping FCC Environment's quarry plant operators and managers to improve fuel efficiencies. More than 30 FCC machine operators and plant managers...

Kubota launches compact telehandler

KUBOTA UK has expanded into the materials handling sector with the launch of its first telehandler. The KTH4815-2 compact machine boasts an overall width of...

Develon in double mini-excavator launch

DEVELON has launched two new mini-excavators in the form of the DX17Z-7 zero tail swing and DX19-7 conventional models. Both machines are powered by the...

Speedy earns recognition for apprenticeship programme

SPEEDY Hire's apprenticeship programme has been recognised with top accreditations from two industry bodies – We invest in apprentices and The 5% Club. The firm...

Manitou Group delivers ‘historical revenue record’

MANITOU Group has posted a record revenue for the 2023 financial year and its highest level of recurring operating profit in 15 years. Net sales...

DIGGER GUARD to showcase upgraded security and safety solutions at ScotPlant

DIGGER GUARD, a pioneer in security and safety solutions for construction equipment, is gearing up to make its debut at ScotPlant 2024 with its...

Metso launches new Lokotrack diesel-electric crushers

METSO has announced the launch of its first diesel-electric Lokotrack EC range units. All the process functions of the range are electric, reducing the use...
Miller Lighthouse Charity buckets

New Miller buckets to raise awareness of Lighthouse Construction Charity

ATTACHMENTS specialist Miller UK will launch four of its most popular heavy duty buckets at Hillhead 2024, which have been branded with the Lighthouse...
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UK equipment sales start to pick up, but still below 2023 levels

SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK increased in May after falling back in April, according to new research. Stats provided by the...
: Darren Cook, Managing Director, Cooks Midlands Ltd, Graham Imms, Construction Sales Specialist, Merlo UK Ltd

Merlo expands UK construction dealer network

MERLO UK has expanded its UK construction dealer network with the appointment of Cooks Midlands Ltd. Established in 1992, Cooks Midlands is a supplier of...
Takeuchi TB395W

Takeuchi upgrade is a huge hit in Scotland

TAKEUCHI has added 4WS with crab-mode and mudguards as an option on the new TB395W wheeled excavator, with customers across Scotland taking up the...
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Balfour Beatty awarded £27m Comrie flood protection scheme

BALFOUR Beatty has secured a £27 million contract to deliver the Comrie flood protection scheme on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council. Awarded through the...
CEA and Personal Group partnership

CEA teams up with Personal Group to boost member benefits

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced a range of new member benefits in partnership with Personal Group, a provider of financial services, health...
Doosan Bobcat executives visit Doosan Mottrol

Doosan Bobcat to create ‘synergy’ through vertical integration with Doosan Mottrol

DOOSAN Bobcat has announced that its vertically integrated subsidiary, ‘Mottrol’, which specialises in hydraulic components, is expected to relaunch as ‘Doosan Mottrol’. Mottrol produces travel...
Hinowa Lightlift 14.70 IIIS at Winchester Cathedral

New spider lift helps maintains 1000-year-old cathedral

A cathedral dating back almost 1,000 years is being successfully maintained with the help of a Hinowa spider lift. Teams dedicated to conserving Winchester Cathedral...
Silhouette of excavators

TRA recommends new tariffs on Chinese excavators

THE Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has proposed that a new anti-dumping measure of up to 83.5% be applied to imports of excavators from China...
Adam Burgess (centre) at the Hubb Foundation with JCB apprentices Ioan Evans, Laura Wilson, Harvey Napier and Muqadas Saleem

Olympic medallist helps wrap up JCB Christmas Toy Appeal

OLYMPIC hero Adam Burgess has helped to unload the gifts donated to the JCB Christmas Toy Appeal ready for delivery. Employees at the manufacturer's plants...

Star Platforms secures triple ISO re-accreditation

STAR Platforms has been re-accredited for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015. The provider of powered access hire said that the re-accreditation reinforces its...

Hire giant on the right track with RISQS award

A-PLANT has announced it has passed RSSB's Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) following an 'extensive' audit. The hire giant's Nottingham-based performance standards office received...
Volvo A50 articulated hauler

Volvo launches new generation of articulated haulers

VOLVO Construction Equipment has unveiled a new class hauler as part of the manufacturer's new generation revamp. The A50 articulated hauler boasts a 45-ton payload...