Worsley Plant honoured for long-standing MB relationship
WORSLEY Plant was presented with a plaque at the recent Hillhead exhibition to mark over 18 years as a distributor of MB crushing and...
Construction charity highlights rising number of sector workers seeking support
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed a 95% increase in charitable giving last year to £2,511,214.
The figure was revealed in the charity's 2021...
New Bobcat mini track loader ‘not to be underestimated’
BOBCAT has announced the launch of the new MT100 mini track loader, which removes the need for manual labour and replaces the use of...
Travis Perkins launches new plant safety handover videos
TRAVIS Perkins Hire has announced it is preparing to refresh its plant safety handover videos.
The move is being done to support the introduction of...
Ayrshire contractor tickled pink by tipper grabs
TOM Grant Plant's eye-catching pink and blue Volvo FMX 420 tipper grabs are said to be helping the firm win new business.
The Ayrshire-based company...
Blackwood Plant Hire invests in training academy
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire has launched a new training academy to help alleviate sector skills shortages and invest in the future workforce.
The Stewarton-based business revealed...
Hitachi announces finance partnership
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCM UK) has announced a partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK.
Under the agreement, BNP Paribas will be the exclusive...
Fuel theft solutions to be showcased at Executive Hire Show
DATATAG will be showcasing its latest solutions designed to help tackle fuel theft at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The organisation, through its work with...
‘Very strong’ Q4 growth sees equipment sales exceed 2021 levels
SALES of construction equipment in 2022 finished above 2021 levels, new analysis has revealed.
Following 'very strong growth' in the final quarter of the year...
Hydrogen-powered future moves a step closer
Dan Gilkes reports on the progress of JCB’s research into the use of hydrogen to power construction machinery as the industry continues to seek...
Demand soars for engine overhauls
POWER generation experts at Finning have reported a whopping 176% rise in demand for engine overhauls between 2019 and 2022 as customers look to...
Manitou invests in software solution for managing lifecycle of products
MANITOU Group has announced it has teamed up with Siemens Digital Industries Software to develop a solution for managing the lifecycle of its products.
As...
APS named UK dealer for expanding Dutch outrigger pads manufacturer
ACCESS Platform Sales has been appointed UK distributor for Dutch outrigger pads manufacturer Nolim.
The partnership will allow Nolim to extend its reach in the...
Scottish crane specialist aims to hook renewables sector
CRANE provider Forsyth of Denny showcased its whole service offering to a global renewables industry audience at the recent All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, held...
New portal launches to improve construction sector’s record on worker welfare and wellbeing
A new hub has been launched to help in the fight to reduce suicides and improve welfare and wellbeing in the construction industry.
The Make...
New welfare unit aims to provide greater on-site accessibility
ADVANTE, the UK-based manufacturer of the Oasis ‘instant start’ self-contained welfare units, has launched the Vision Solar Access toilet block with DDA-compliant facilities.
The move...
AI cameras tipped to ‘revolutionise’ safety for fleet operators
BRIGADE Electronics has announced the launch of AI Intelligent Detection Cameras to the UK market.
The cameras utilise artificial intelligence to recognise humans within a...
New customer portal aimed at plant hire firms launches
A new customer portal has been launched by BigChange to allow plant hire, engineering, and construction contractors to give their customers an easy way...
Kirow 1200 used to lift bridge deck in place on £2.9m Neilston project
NETWORK Rail called upon a Kirow 1200 crane on its £2.9 million project to replace a bridge that crosses the Neilston railway line.
Billed as...
Rokbak trucks deliver ‘pleasant and smooth’ ride for French public works specialist
TWO Rokbak haulers have been transporting earth, rubble and construction materials in France for 18 months, supporting Ferrand TP on a variety of public...
RJT Excavations acquired by RSK
JEDBURGH-based civil engineering and bulk earthworks contractor RJT Excavations has been acquired by RSK in a move described as ‘significantly strengthening’ the group’s expertise...
Inventory tracking solution brings efficiency gains for Scottish waste management specialist
SCOTTISH waste management and recycling company, Levenseat Renewable Energy, now has real-time access to material inventory figures after implementing a LiDAR-based solution for inventory...
EvoQuip swoops in to launch Falcon 820 inclined screen
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment specialist EvoQuip has announced the launch of the Falcon 820 inclined screen.
Combining scalping, screening, and stockpiling in one self-contained unit,...
Companies ‘blown away’ by quality of new SPOA machine control training course
FOLLOWING the recent acquisition of a Tenstar simulator, the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA), with training provider Setting Out For Construction (SOFC), has delivered...
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies ramps up electric fleet investment
ST Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has announced it has completed the first phase of a significant investment in its electric fleet with the...
Construction charity helpline sees 30% rise in people reaching out for support
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed that 4,438 people reached out for support through its 24/7 helpline in 2023 - a 30% increase...
‘Groundbreaking’ hydrogen power generator available in the UK
COMMERCIAL Fuel Solutions has announced it has become the exclusive distributor of the UK’s first commercially available hydrogen internal combustion power generator.
As exclusive UK...
Flush with innovation: CabinTec to showcase latest welfare products at ScotPlant 2024
CABINTEC will be unveiling the new Sanispace Solar eco-friendly toilet solution at ScotPlant 2024.
Using solar power, CabinTec explained that the unit creates a ‘self-sufficient...
Sunward adds to UK dealer network with double appointment
SUNWARD has added two dealers to its UK network in the form of Crowmec, based in Insch, Aberdeenshire, and Golf and Turf Equipment in...
It’s all material for CRJ Services at ScotPlant 2024
CRJ Services Ltd will be showcasing material processing equipment from world-renowned OEM brands at ScotPlant 2024.
Highlights will include the Pronar MPB 20.55 GH trommel,...
