New CEO of Doosan Infracore Europe appointed

DOOSAN Infracore Europe (DIEU) has appointed Chris (Kwanhee) Jeong as the company’s new CEO. He succeeds Charlie Park, who has returned to work for Doosan...

Crieff company fined after young worker loses leg

A Crieff-based groundworks company has been heavily fined for safety failings after a 20-year-old worker had to have a leg amputated when it was...

Mecalac unveils new series of machines for the rail sector

MECALAC is introducing a new range of products for the rail sector. The MRail-Series comprises of four models: two rail-road excavators on tracks, the 106MRail...

Housebuilder celebrates 75th anniversary by going green

A housebuilder is celebrating its 75th anniversary by going green - literally - with its latest machine purchase. The new fully electric JCB Loadall 525-60E...

Record year for ‘safe digging’ searches

LSBUD, an online safe digging resource, has revealed it welcomed more than 3.4 million searches - a new record - for underground pipes and...

Agriculture shock: Ayrshire firm takes construction market by storm

AYRSHIRE agricultural machinery dealer John H. McNae is making waves in the construction market after acquiring a dealership for the full range of Bobcat...

CASE offers glimpse of new mini-excavator innovation

CASE Construction Equipment has offered the first glimpse of its expanded mini-excavator offering. The CNH Industrial Capital Markets Day event, held in Miami Beach, Florida,...

ScotPlant 2022 countdown: hybrid solution reinforces Komatsu’s green goals

MARUBENI-Komatsu is bringing seven of its latest standout machines to ScotPlant including the new HB365LC-3 hybrid hydraulic excavator, which features an EU Stage V...

Finning launches fuel compliance kit to help firms avoid red diesel penalties

FINNING UK & Ireland has announced the launch of a fuel compliance kit to make taking fuel samples easier and help operators avoid penalties...

Volvo reports ‘steady’ Q1 performance as Chinese market declines

VOLVO Construction Equipment has reported a 'modest' increase in net sales for Q1, 2022 in all areas outside of Asia. However, the manufacturer said...

Latest Yanmar compact models set for Hillhead showcase

YANMAR has announced plans to showcase a number of its latest models at this year’s Hillhead exhibition. The manufacturer's line-up will include a SV17VT mini-excavator,...

Hybrid excavators boost environmental aims for earthworks contractor

HAVING taken delivery of the UK’s first Volvo EC750E and EC950E excavators and L25 Electric wheeled loader from SMT GB, Collins Earthworks has now...

Sandvik appoints new president for mobile crushing and screening

SANDVIK has appointed Peter Unelind as president of the firm's Mobile Crushers and Screens division. Peter joined Sandvik in 2013 and was formerly VP, operations...

Sunbelt adds to electric telehandler fleet

SUNBELT Rentals has snapped up five more Faresin electric telehandlers from GGR Group. The move follows an initial investment last year, which saw several electric...

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...

New partnership ‘accelerates’ Manitou Group’s sustainable purchasing policy

MANITOU Group has signed a partnership agreement with EcoVadis, a specialist in assessing CSR performance, to 'accelerate' the deployment of its new sustainable purchasing...

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...

JCB application process opens for next intake of apprentices and graduates

JCB has announced more than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates are available as the company launches its application process for its Early...

Evans Engineering Steels itself for further expansion

GARETH Evans has hailed the impact that becoming an official Steelwrist sales and service partner for Scotland has had on his business. Dunbar-based Evans Engineering...

Doosan unveils new waste and recycling kit for wheel loader range

DOOSAN has confirmed the launch of a new waste and recycling kit for its DL-7 range of wheel loaders. Described as the first kit of...

SANY looks to boost aftermarket experience with dedicated Coatbridge parts warehouse

SANY has announced that the opening of a new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge will 'transform' parts availability for its UK operation. The move represents...

JCB marks ‘giant leap forward’ in hydrogen ambitions

JCB has announced it has made a 'major breakthrough' in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its hydrogen...

engcon ends ‘historic year’ with strongest ever sales quarter

ENGCON has reported 'record' high net sales and 'stable profitability' for the final quarter of 2022. The Swedish-headquartered tiltrotator manufacturer said that while order intake...

Cat expands attachment range for backhoes and mini-diggers

CATERPILLAR has announced a range of new attachments for backhoe loaders and mini-excavators. The new models span the range of demolition and sorting grapples, multi-purpose...

Rokbak showcases ‘enhanced’ telematics system

ROKBAK presented its 'enhanced' Haul Track telematics system at CONEXPO, which the hauler manufacturer explained simplifies fleet management and offers a range of features...

‘Unprecedented’ demand for load bank testing due to grid power disruption fears

FINNING Power Rental has revealed it is seeing a 'surge' in demand for load bank testing of backup generators as concerns continue over potential...

MEP Hire adds 150 new Genie micro scissors lifts to expanding fleet

BOTHWELL-headquartered MEP Hire has taken delivery of 150 Genie GS-1432m micro scissors lifts. The move forms part of the company's plans to build up its...

Crewless maintenance vessels could support offshore wind farm repairs

ELECTRIC remotely operated vehicles (eROVs) that perform maintenance and repair tasks on offshore wind turbines are being developed by the National Robotarium. It comes in...

CDE female engineers help to break down barriers

AHEAD of International Women in Engineering Day (June 23), CDE is highlighting the success of its own female workforce, from graduates to installation engineers. The...

Neurodiversity ‘surprisingly common’ within UK construction sector

NEW research has revealed that 1 in 4 construction workers identify as having a neurodiverse condition, with ADHD the most prevalent of these. The National...