Feeling the pinch: research highlights impact of rising costs on UK firms

RECENT research commissioned by Close Brothers Asset Finance has revealed the significant impact of rising costs on businesses across the UK, with a majority...

Hydrema vows to set “new safety bar” with bauma machine launch

HYDREMA has revealed it will be launching two new machines and a new telematics system at bauma 2019. The Danish manufacturer is keeping tight-lipped about...
Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards

CITB launches Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards for 2025

THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced the launch of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards for 2025. Returning for the...

New guidance aims to keep crane safety on track

NEW safety guidance has been produced concerning the operating of cranes beside railways. The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Crane Interest Group has launched the 29-page...

Hitachi Construction Machinery UK website gets a makeover

HITACHI Construction Machinery UK has launched its new website, described as offering an improved user experience, new features, and a modern design. The change aligns...

Terex Trucks achieves engineering award recognition

TEREX Trucks is celebrating after picking up a vice president award for outstanding achievement at the Scottish Engineering Awards. Paul Douglas, MD of the Motherwell-based...
Finlay 883+ Electric

Finlay charges ahead with electric-powered scalper

FINLAY has unveiled its new electric-powered 883+ heavy-duty scalping screen. The solution is an addition to the firm's flagship 883+ model and heralded as a...

Blue Group appoints new finance chief

SUSAN Shardlow has been appointed chief financial officer at Blue Group. Susan has previously worked in a number of senior roles within the constructions sector...
Mammoet HVO

Heavy lifting and transport specialist confirms HVO fuel investment

HEAVY lifting specialist Mammoet has announced it will be implementing HVO fuel across the UK, Netherlands and Canada from Q2 this year. The firm explained...

Ward bags a treble

WARD Plant has snapped up a trio of Volvo A30G haulers - with MD Martyn Ward describing the machines as the "best" out there. The trucks have already...
SANY telehandler

SANY UK bolsters telehandler portfolio with 7m model

SANY has expanded its telehandler range with a new 7m model. The firm said the 7m reach combined with a high load capacity ensures 'seamless'...

Yanmar launches telematics solution for UK customers

YANMAR is introducing a fleet management system to customers in the UK and Ireland. From this month (August), the manufacturer confirmed that SmartAssist Remote...
Clément Aubry Tardif, director of Sitia’s robotics division and Julien Waechter, VP R&D Manitou Group

Manitou completes acquisition of Sitia’s robotics division

MANITOU Group has completed the acquisition of Sitia's robotics division. In accordance with the firm's LIFT strategic roadmap unveiled last month, Manitou Group said...

Loading shovel has all Angles covered

A Fife-based supplier of sand and gravel has been singing the praises of a new 25-tonne Volvo L150H loading shovel complete with 4.3m³ rehandling...
JCB excavator

JCB confirmed as headline sponsor of Operator Challenge at Plantworx 2025

ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2025 have announced the return of the Operator Challenge this year, with JCB confirmed as the headline sponsor. JCB will supply all...
John Hamilton

John calls it a day after 50 years at Hewden

IN 1964, The Rolling Stones released their debut album, The Beatles took America by storm and John Hamilton, aged 16, joined Hewden – the...
Caterpillar machine repair

Cat launches DIY videos to help customers maintain machines

CATERPILLAR has launched a suite of 'how-to' videos and articles for customers who prefer to do their own maintenance and repairs. The library includes a...

Doosan adds to Smart Solutions offering

Doosan Infracore Europe has confirmed a raft of new developments that add to the company’s Smart Solutions portfolio.
Gail McEwen

SPOA confirms series of measures to support members’ digital transformation journey

THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed details of a new plan designed to help support members on their digital transformation journey. A series...

Construction underway on new Hyundai reliability assessment centre

HYUNDAI Construction Equipment (HCE) has started construction of its new reliability assessment centre in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South-Korea. The manufacturer said the move was designed to 'strengthen...
Fraser Ross, LCF Engineering

Customers can get hands-on at LCF’s new Kilmarnock base

LCF Engineering has embarked on an ambitious new chapter after opening a dedicated base in Kilmarnock for its larger construction machines. The firm has grown...

Latest Yanmar models added to MTS portfolio

MTS Plant has added the latest models from Yanmar’s 2019 compact portfolio to its hire fleet. The move means operators now have access to the...
Bobcat battery pack research and development centre

Doosan Bobcat opens battery pack R&D centre to accelerate electrification goals

DOOSAN Bobcat has launched eFORCE LAB., a dedicated battery pack research and development centre focused on advancing next-generation electrification technologies for equipment. The firm said...
Plantworx

Dates revealed for Plantworx 2021

DATES have been announced for the next Plantworx exhibition. The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) revealed the fifth edition of the show will take place from...
battery-powered pile driving rig

UK’s first fully battery-powered pile driving rig trialled at Ardrossan school site

ROGER Bullivant Limited (RBL) has announced it has trialled the first ever fully battery-powered pile driving rig in the UK at a school site...

CDE and Molson Washing ‘formalise’ strategic UK partnership

WET processing equipment manufacturer CDE has announced a new partnership with Molson Washing, the specialist materials processing division of Molson Group. Molson Washing is now...
Caterpillar operator challenge in Malaga

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...

Latest release completes Kubota’s new 5-tonne series

KUBOTA has completed its new series of 5-tonne machines with the introduction of the U50-5. The model joins the KX060- 5 and U56-5, which were...
Soil washing

Renowned environmental attorney to speak at CDE’s waste recycling symposium

CDE has provided further details about its CIRCLE waste recycling symposium, which will be held from May 7-8, 2026 in Brussels. The event will bring...

Mates in Mind in Relief Fund appeal

CHARITY Mates in Mind is appealing for donations to its Covid-19 Relief Fund in order to allow the organisation, which specialises in mental health...