Pirtek urges hard hat businesses to prioritise mental health in 2026
PIRTEK UK & Ireland is encouraging businesses in hard hat sectors to put mental health at the centre of their plans for 2026.
Research from...
JCB secures massive US military contract
JCB has announced it has landed a contract to supply the US military with a fleet of high speed excavators over the next eight...
Electric wheel loader packs a punch at bagging facility
VOLVO Construction Equipment’s L120 Electric wheel loader is making its UK debut at Heidelberg Materials UK’s Nuneaton Packed Products site.
The move is part of...
Scottish Government announces £10m funding to support apprentices
THE Scottish Government has announced £10 million in funding for a range of measures to recruit and retrain apprentices.
Fiona Hyslop, who announced the news,...
Safety-grade system aims to make zero-strike vision a reality
XWATCH Safety Solutions and RodRadar, developer of the Live Dig Radar (LDR), have announced what is being described as the industry’s first safety-grade solution...
Claymore takes on Sunward dealership in Scotland
CLAYMORE Plant Sales has become the official Scottish dealer for Sunward Excavators.
The business, which is based in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, expects the machines to...
ScotPlant visitors can claw their way to prizes on TVH stand
PARTS specialist TVH will spotlight key product ranges at ScotPlant 2026, including Glassinter cab glazing solutions, rubber tracks, Green Beacon safety kits with integrated...
Pandemic causes Scottish construction employers to rethink apprentice plans
THE Covid-19 crisis has caused 55% of Scottish employers who had planned to recruit an apprentice this year to change their plans, according to...
Takeuchi on track for another standout ScotPlant showing
TAKEUCHI will be back in the firm’s usual spot at ScotPlant 2026 with a stand packed full of new models as the business celebrates 30...
Versalift UK appoints new operations manager
VERSALIFT UK has promoted engineering manager Tom Johnson to the role of operations manager, succeeding Dave Ruffett who, after 15 years, will focus on...
Volvo expands Iron Women initiative to address global skills shortages
VOLVO Construction Equipment has formalised Iron Women as a unified global platform to help address a shortage of skilled operators, technicians, and service professionals.
The...
Miller on a mission to boost charity appeal
BIG-hearted Miller UK employees have boosted this year’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal in the north east of England.
The Covid-19 pandemic has meant...
SPOA Women in Plant event helps to raise awareness of challenges and opportunities
THE first Women in Plant event, designed to give women a platform to share their views and help create a more inclusive industry, has...
Miller UK appoints chief operating officer to support growth plans
MILLER UK has appointed Darren Allsopp as chief operating officer.
He has held a number of executive positions, most recently as chairman emeritus and global...
Volvo enjoys ‘positive’ start to year despite sector headwinds
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced the business achieved growth across both machines and services in the first three months of 2026, with deliveries increasing...
JCB fleet assists in landmine clearance project
A fleet of JCB machines is assisting with landmine clearance tasks in Afghanistan.
The HALO Trust charity is using the machines to help clear minefields...
Garic opens new depot to support lower-carbon construction sites
SITE solutions specialist Garic has tipped site managers across the south west of the country to benefit from faster service and lower-carbon operations as...
CITB vows to support training and address key challenges in Scotland
THE CITB has revealed that supporting construction businesses while ensuring new recruits are welcomed into the industry are the key goals of the organisation's...
Steelwrist reaches platinum level of quality programme
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Steelwrist has been recognised as one of Sweden’s top managed businesses for the seventh year in a row.
Best Managed Companies is a yearly quality...
Upturn in activity helps drive ADT sales boom
HYDREMA has enjoyed a ‘very busy’ start to the year, with the manufacturer’s ADTs being utilised on a range of projects across the country...
Speedy invests £10m to meet demand for four-hour delivery service
SPEEDY has announced a £10 million investment in new products for its four-hour guaranteed delivery promise.
The hire giant said the move adds 25,000 new...
First Hyundai HX85A in the UK enters service
THE first 8.5-tonne class Hyundai HX85A midi excavator in the UK has gone to Yorkshire-based N G Plant, featuring a striking green livery.
It was...
Engaging at ground level
MST has recently moved to a new depot, in Westfield, Cumbernauld. The 42-year old company - which has moved away from the fuller “Midland...
New guide advises plant operators on use of technology to improve safety
BRIGADE Electronics has unveiled a new plant operators guide to help improve efficiency and safety on sites.
The free resource offers information on how operators...
‘Concern’ after UK Government scraps HS2 rail leg to Leeds
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has said the decision to axe the eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds 'clouds' the original vision of the...
JCB adds hydrogen fuel cell car to its fleet
JCB has announced it has taken delivery of the latest Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car – just as the manufacturer develops its own...
Volvo hails ‘solid’ financial performance for 2021
VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported increased sales and profitability for the final quarter of 2021.
The business said all regions outside China saw an improvement...
Another local authority invests in ‘game-changer’ road repair machine
JCB has announced that Coventry City Council has become the latest local authority to invest in one of the manufacturer's PotholePro road repair machines.
The...
1,000 cyclists to get on their bikes for JCB charity challenge
JCB has revealed that up to 1,000 cyclists are set to compete in the organisation's NSPCC Platinum Jubilee Appeal.
The event on Sunday, May 8th...
Hyundai increases A-Series range with double launch
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is launching two new EU Stage V-compliant A-Series crawler excavators.
The HX160A L and HX180A L 16 and 18-tonne...
