ScotPlant 2022 countdown: circular economy solution set for launch
SCOTPLANT will be the destination for the launch of power washer specialist Rhinowash’s new Circular Economy Hire Model.
Designed to be fully re-manufacturable to minimise...
GGR Group marketers complete gruelling charity canoe challenge
GGR Group marketers Daniel Ezzatvar and Marc Pogorzelec recently embarked on a 25-mile charity canoe challenge, raising over £1,000 for Age UK Lancashire in...
Scheme helps kickstart construction career for Elivia
BELLSHILL'S Elivia Martin has secured a full-time job as a dumper truck driver with Advance Construction after joining the company on the government’s Kickstart...
IPAF to make rental market reports free for members
SELECTED members of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) will be eligible to claim a free version of the federation’s Global Powered Access Rental...
Competitors sought for Caterpillar operator challenge
FINNING has started its UK and Ireland search for the top operators to compete in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge 2022/23.
Participants will need to...
Volvo tests prototype hydrogen articulated hauler
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced it has started testing the world’s first prototype hydrogen fuel cell articulated hauler.
The Volvo HX04 is the result of...
New machines and technologies to take centre stage for Bobcat at bauma
BOBCAT has provided details of what it has in store for bauma 2022, with plans to show off several new products and technological developments...
Terex MP acquires smart robotic recycling specialist
TEREX Materials Processing (MP) has bought the assets of ZenRobotics Ltd, a company that designs and creates robots that pick, sort, and recycle waste...
Genie confirms promotions within its European sales team
GENIE has announced a number of changes and promotions within its European sales team.
After nearly seven years of leading the EMEARI sales team, Jacco...
New Kubota parts centre tipped to reduce downtime for UK customers
KUBOTA has opened a new European Parts Centre (EUPC) designed to strengthen the manufacturer's global parts supply chain network.
Located in Thionville in the French...
Doosan offers glimpse of electric future at bauma 2022
DOOSAN is showcasing the new DX20ZE two-tonne electric mini-excavator at bauma this week.
Due for full launch next year, the model will be the first...
Doosan extends demolition excavator portfolio
DOOSAN has introduced the new DX245DM-7 high reach demolition excavator.
The 31-tonne machine replaces the previous DX235DM-5 model. Powered by the Doosan DL06P Stage V...
CITB invests in courses to fill construction leadership and management ‘gaps’
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that it has awarded contracts worth £10.5 million to four UK-wide training organisations which will provide...
Piletec adds two new piling hammers to hire fleet
PILETEC has launched two new piling attachments designed to save civils contractors time and money.
The new hire products are an ICE side-grip hammer by...
JMS Plant Hire adds to commercial vehicle fleet
JMS Plant Hire has snapped up two new DAF XF 530 Super Space Cab 6x2 tractor units and three new Nooteboom 3-axle stepframe trailers.
Supplied...
New SANY electric excavator catches the eye at Executive Hire Show
SANY UK & Ireland has hailed the level of interest shown in the firm's new electric mini-excavator, which was unveiled for the first time...
Merlo dealer expands offering in Scotland
MERLO UK has announced an expansion of territory and responsibility for Ross Agri Services in Scotland.
The move follows a decision by Merlo UK to...
SANY launches new demolition-spec excavators for UK market
SANY has launched two new demolition-spec crawler excavators designed specifically for the UK market.
The 24-tonne SY215C-XD and 40-tonne SY390H-XD tracked diggers are available to...
CASE confirms new head of sales for Europe
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Graziano Cassinelli as the company's new head of sales for construction brands Europe at CNH Industrial.
The role is in...
JCB announces company-wide ‘street party’ to mark coronation
JCB has announced a company-wide 'street party' to mark the coronation of HM King Charles III and HM Queen Camilla.
The manufacturer is treating more than...
Powered access specialist invests in Volvo FM electric duo
NATIONWIDE Platforms has snapped up two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units in what is believed to be a first for the UK’s...
Develon marks Plantworx debut with live demo award
DEVELON is celebrating after winning the Best Live Demonstration Award at Plantworx 2023.
The accolade was awarded in recognition of the best overall use of...
SPOA to host plant operator challenge in Perthshire
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is pressing ahead with plans to host a Scottish operator competition at Errol Airfield, Perthshire on Saturday July...
New materials handler boosts productivity at Renfrewshire recycling plant
WRC Recycling has snapped up a new JCB JS20MH materials handler to process construction and demolition waste as part of a major investment in...
New technologies put wind in the sails of civils contractor
A Komatsu HB365LC Hybrid excavator is among a range of machines that have been impressing on Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK’s build of the...
More plant firms embrace ‘breakthrough’ 3D avoidance zone technology
PLANTFORCE Rentals has become the latest firm to embrace the technology offered by Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions' 3D avoidance zone system.
The company's...
Bobcat expands compact wheel loader portfolio
BOBCAT has added to its compact wheel loader portfolio with the launch of the new L95 model, adding to the L85 and L75 machines...
Miller invests in next generation of robotic automation
MILLER UK has 'significantly' bolstered its manufacturing capabilities through the upgrade of its suite of 'state-of-the-art' welding robots.
The firm said the investment in the...
Liebherr has tunnel vision with new underground excavator
THE Liebherr R 930 Tunnel excavator has been launched.
The machine replaces the R 924 Compact Tunnel and is designed to allow 'high-level performance' in...
Reaching into the depths: WM Plant excavators support marine contractors
WM Plant Hire’s fleet of long reach excavators, ranging from 8-32m, has maintained its support of marine contractors across Scotland over the past year,...
