Pirtek ramps up mental health focus in ‘hard hat’ industries
HYDRAULICS specialist Pirtek UK & Ireland has launched a national awareness day to tackle mental health stigma in hard hat industries.
Under the Hard Hat...
JCB halts production until March 30
JCB has announced plans to halt production at its UK manufacturing plants due to the coronavirus situation.
The firm said disruption from the pandemic has...
Red Rhino hails enthusiasm for new Electric Trommel
RED Rhino Crushers has hailed the response to the launch of its new Electric Trommel at PlantWorx 2025.
The fully electric screening unit is designed...
Charity to launch online wellbeing workshops
A series of free online workshops for those in the construction industry are to be held, following a 25% increase in calls to the...
CRJ Services launches NPORS operator training for waste, recycling and forestry machinery
CRJ Services has announced it is now offering NPORS-accredited operator training and CSCS card pathways, designed specifically for operators working in waste processing, recycling,...
Mates in Mind launches free mental health workshops
MATES in Mind is offering free mental health workshops for those most at risk during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the support of Tideway, the...
Earthworks contractor gives Volvo haulers a second life on major projects
CONTRACTOR Blackwell Earthmoving has expanded its fleet with 20 approved used Volvo A60H articulated haulers, supplied by SMT GB.
The machines will support work on projects...
New distributorship helps drive Astrak forward
ASTRAK has become an authorised distributor of Eaton final drives.
The undercarriage and wear part specialist said a typical final drive of the kind found...
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK becomes NPORS approved training provider
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK has announced its accreditation as an NPORS approved training provider and accredited training centre.
The move has been hailed as marking...
Engcon grows Australian presence as tiltrotator awareness increases
ENGCON has revealed it is establishing a sales office in Australia to support growing demand for tiltrotators and quick hitches 'down under'.
The new facility...
JCB to showcase hydrogen-powered generator at Executive Hire Show
JCB will showcase a cross-section of hydrogen, electric, and clean diesel compact equipment at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The line-up will be led by...
Finning completes switch to 100% renewables
FINNING has announced it has made the switch to 100% renewable electricity across all its UK and Irish operations.
The Caterpillar dealer revealed the commitment...
SPOA to appoint dedicated skills and training officer
THE sold-out Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) 74th annual dinner was another resounding success.
A record 500 guests put on their finest clothes and packed...
£4 million JCB deal continues 25-year tradition
Lafarge Tarmac has bought 60 new JCB 2CX Streetmaster backhoe loaders in a deal worth £4 million.
The order marks a 25-year partnership between Lafarge...
Portable power innovation wins top European product accolade
PORTABLE power specialist Instagrid is celebrating after winning the Product of the Year category at the 2026 European Rental Awards (ERA).
The firm triumphed for...
Council scoops two accolades at GreenFleet awards
ABERDEEN City Council has scooped top awards at the annual GreenFleet presentation ceremony.
The accolades include public sector fleet of the year (medium to large)...
Next generation welding machines will be a bright spark at ScotPlant 2026
FRONIUS UK will be carrying out live demonstrations of its Fronius Fortis next generation MIG/MAG welding machines throughout ScotPlant 2026.
The Fronius Fortis 270 XT...
Liebherr welcomes latest apprentice intake
LIEBHERR has welcomed its latest intake of five apprentices, ranging from school leavers to ex-servicemen.
Ordinarily, the manufacturer revealed it would have been a 'significant...
ScotPlant offers perfect platform to showcase latest JCB kit
SCOT JCB has unveiled plans to showcase the latest innovations from JCB and host the Scottish heat of the JCB Operator Challenge at ScotPlant...
Major materials processing industry issues discussed at two-day virtual symposium
CDE has hailed the success of its recent two-day online symposium for the materials processing industry.
The virtual event, part of the firm's Engineering Insights...
Alltruck Group to highlight complete fleet solutions at ScotPlant 2026
Alltruck Group is out to make a major impact at ScotPlant 2026 with a wide range of specialist vehicles and fleet solutions on display.
As...
Speedy helps customers go green with £5 million investment
SPEEDY has announced a £5 million investment in new generators, biofuels and mobile fuel stations to help customers reduce on-site carbon emissions.
The tool and...
LiuGong electric solutions to feature as part of ScotPlant line-up
LiuGong Machinery is teaming up with its authorised dealer in the UK, Lloyd Ltd, to showcase a broad range of machines at ScotPlant 2026...
Molson Young Plant Sales completes hat-trick of new recruits
MOLSON Young Plant Sales has strengthened its sales team with three experienced appointments.
Following the recent addition of Kobelco mini excavators to the firm’s product...
CDE unveils fast-deploy high capacity washing system in ‘revolutionary’ move
CDE has revealed its latest innovation, the ModaLine, in what it has heralded as a 'revolutionary' move.
The ModaLine can help materials processors get their...
Merlo to go digital at Hillhead virtual event
MERLO UK has revealed details of its line-up for Hillhead Digital, set to be held at the end of March.
The firm said virtual visitors...
Construction product manufacturers report declining sales amid rising costs
NEW research has found that UK sales volumes for both heavy side and light side construction product manufacturers dropped in the first quarter of...
Doosan launches new mobile app for telematics system
DOOSAN has launched a new mobile app for its DoosanCONNECT TMS2.0 fleet and asset management system.
The system covers over 80,000 excavators, wheel loaders and...
SPOA annual review highlights progress in key focus areas
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has published its annual review, celebrating key achievements over the last 12 months including the launch of new...
New names add to ScotPlant anticipation
PREPARATIONS for ScotPlant 2022 are in full swing, with a number of new exhibitors signing up for the showcase event for Scotland’s construction equipment...
