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...
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 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...
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 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 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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
High-spec plant goes under the hammer after construction firm enters administration
BPI Asset Advisory has been instructed by the administrators to manage the sale of plant, machinery, and commercial vehicles previously operated by Connolly Broadley...
Plant associations add their weight to Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) and Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) are amongst a raft of new members to join the Construction Industry Coronavirus...
Merlo UK hails success of new-look dealer conference
MERLO UK has hailed the success of its 2025 dealer conference, which switched to a virtual format.
The event brought the manufacturer's network of dealer...
JCB unveils out-of-this-world birthday artwork to mark anniversary
A huge '75' artwork visible from outer space has been carved into a Staffordshire stubble field to mark JCB's impending 75th birthday.
The giant logo...
Plant firms to benefit from Scotland’s infrastructure ambitions
SCOTTISH plant firms could be set to benefit after the Scottish Government announced plans to invest heavily in the nation's infrastructure over the coming...
Construction employers offered free signage pack to help with restart
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has produced a pack of free practical signage to help companies safely return to work.
Designed for sites, depots and offices,...
JCB to supply US military with 535 machines
JCB has been awarded a contract to supply the United States armed forces with more than 500 machines in a deal worth up to...
