Nationwide Platforms confirms haulage deal with WS Specialist Logistics
NATIONWIDE Platforms has entered into a new multi-year partnership with WS Specialist Logistics to oversee its haulage operations across Scotland and the north of...
Astrak pads in ‘rigorous’ test success
ASTRAK has revealed that its DuraLine Plus Road-Liner rubber pads recently successfully underwent a series of ‘rigorous’ wear tests as part of a major...
Wacker Neuson launches new electric excavator
WACKER Neuson has revealed details of its latest product innovations, including the new zero-emissions EZ10e excavator.
Featuring a 1.2-tonne operating weight, the model is said...
Preparing to be prepared: Finning helps customers bear the brunt of Brexit
The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has added to the uncertainty for businesses operating in the construction industry. Here, Steve Smith, general...
CDE webinar to focus on unlocking greater value from sand and aggregates
CDE has revealed its next webinar will focus on how producers can unlock greater value from their sand and aggregates.
The firm said demand for...
Milestone Liebherr buy for Ayr facility
LOWMAC Waste and Recycling has become the first UK operator to bring the new Liebherr 19-tonne A 914 material handler into service at its...
Red Rhino launches upgraded 5000+ jaw crusher
RED Rhino Crushers has announced improvements to its 5000+ jaw crusher, designed to boost crushing capacity and operational speed for demolition, construction, and skip...
Hillhead postponed by 12 months
THIS year's Hillhead exhibition has been postponed by a year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The move means Plantworx, which had previously been scheduled for...
Clarity needed on business loan scheme
A construction technology specialist is calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to clarify the criteria for the business interruption loan scheme to avoid...
JCB to cut jobs after decline in demand for machines
JCB has announced that up to 950 jobs are at risk of redundancy in the UK after demand for its machines fell by half as...
Volvo introduces 90-tonne excavator globally
VOLVO CE is launching its new 90-tonne Stage V excavator - the largest in the manufacturer's range - to meet demand from markets with...
Chancellor urged to consult further over plans to cut red diesel rebate
A collective group of construction trade bodies, led by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA), has written to UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to highlight concerns...
Praise for Scottish Government’s commitment to hydrogen
RYSE Hydrogen boss Jo Bamford has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government has renewed its pledges to support the hydrogen industry, in addition...
Formal start of HS2 project delivers ‘much needed’ boost to construction workforce
THE formal start of HS2 construction is a 'much needed' boost to thousands of workers and the supply chain, the GMB union has said.
HS2 Ltd...
Network Rail to utilise software which cut project cost by £30m during trial run
NETWORK Rail has said that it could potentially transform the way its major rail projects are delivered across Britain thanks to a new technology...
Firms urged to act fast to benefit from tax relief on new machines
COMPANIES have been urged to act quickly in order to benefit from a temporary tax relief for the purchase of plant and equipment.
Currently the...
Engcon invests in head office expansion
ENGCON has announced a significant expansion at is head office in Strömsund, Sweden.
The tiltrotator specialist has had a new two-storey office building created, covering...
JCB in recruitment drive to help meet ‘surge’ in production
JCB has announced plans to recruit more than 400 additional UK shop floor employees to help meet a 'surge' in production.
The manufacturer said the...
New campaign aims to inspire more women into construction
MERLO UK’s marketing coordinator Emily Traverse is spearheading a new campaign designed to raise the profile of women working in the construction and agricultural...
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...
CPA conference to focus on net zero carbon and digitalisation
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has revealed the theme of its conference this year will be ‘Net Zero Carbon & Digitalisation: The Challenge of...
Doosan extends wheel loader range with double launch
DOOSAN has launched the new DL220-7 and DL250-7 wheel loaders, following on from the introduction of seven larger DL-7 machines in December 2020.
Like the...
Finning honoured for health and safety achievements
FINNING UK & Ireland has secured a RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) engineering services sector award for its health and safety...
Full steam ahead for ScotPlant 2022
WITH pandemic-related restrictions continuing to ease, it’s full steam ahead for ScotPlant 2022, which is shaping up to be the largest exhibition in the...
Speedy in ‘industry first’ eco hybrid lighting tower offering
SPEEDY has announced the launch of what the firm has described as the industry’s first plug-in hybrid outdoor lighting tower to the market following...
Livingston construction waste recycling specialist earns environmental accolade
LIVINGSTON-based Brewster Bros has been honoured at the Scottish Environment Business Awards for the firm's work in recycling construction, excavation and demolition waste.
Working with...
Local authority becomes first council to take delivery of ‘revolutionary’ pothole fixer
JCB has announced that Stoke-on-Trent City Council has become the first local authority in the UK to take delivery of one of the manufacturer's...
Trade body vows to promote hire industry careers at exhibition
HIRE Association Europe (HAE) has revealed it will be promoting careers and training in the hire industry, including programmes through HireTrain, at next month's...
ScotPlant 2022 breaks 200-exhibitor barrier
THIS year’s ScotPlant exhibition will feature more than 200 exhibitors for the first time in the show’s illustrious history.
At the time of going to...
Livingston recycling plant benefits from new mobile jaw crusher
LIVINGSTON recycling plant Brewster Bros has snapped up a new Sandvik QJ341 mobile jaw crusher.
The family-run business is a one-stop shop for recycled aggregates...
