Adam Burgess (centre) at the Hubb Foundation with JCB apprentices Ioan Evans, Laura Wilson, Harvey Napier and Muqadas Saleem

Olympic medallist helps wrap up JCB Christmas Toy Appeal

OLYMPIC hero Adam Burgess has helped to unload the gifts donated to the JCB Christmas Toy Appeal ready for delivery. Employees at the manufacturer's plants...

Star Platforms secures triple ISO re-accreditation

STAR Platforms has been re-accredited for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015. The provider of powered access hire said that the re-accreditation reinforces its...

Hire giant on the right track with RISQS award

A-PLANT has announced it has passed RSSB's Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) following an 'extensive' audit. The hire giant's Nottingham-based performance standards office received...
Volvo A50 articulated hauler

Volvo launches new generation of articulated haulers

VOLVO Construction Equipment has unveiled a new class hauler as part of the manufacturer's new generation revamp. The A50 articulated hauler boasts a 45-ton payload...

Volvo debuts electric excavator and wheel loader at bauma

VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled its ‘most advanced portfolio of machines yet' at bauma 2019 in Munich, while also pushing the importance...
Liebherr cranes

Positive energy for Liebherr cranes in Scotland

LIEBHERR is anticipating another positive year for cranes in Scotland, thanks in part to a ‘buoyant’ renewable energy sector north of the border. Lyle Sibbald,...

Molson Group secures SMP tiltrotator dealership

MOLSON Group has been appointed SMP tiltrotator dealer for Scotland, England and Wales. Sweden-headquartered SMP manufacture seven different models to fit excavators ranging from 3t...

CEA unveils refreshed brand identity

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has unveiled a refreshed brand identity described as a 'natural evolution' of the changes introduced over the past year....

83 jobs lost as Hawk Plant enters administration

HAWK Plant has entered administration with the immediate loss of 83 jobs. EY has been appointed joint administrator of Hawk Plant (UK) as well as...
Carlisle Southern Link Road

UTS tech delivers ‘huge’ savings on link road project

TRIMBLE technology is said to be delivering 'huge' cost savings on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project in Cumbria. SITECH UK & Ireland supplied...

Perfectly Able: firm buys first Hyundai HX900 L in Europe

TAYLOR & Braithwaite has sold the first Hyundai HX900 L crawler excavator in Europe to demolition and decommissioning specialist ABLE UK. The 90 tonne machine...
Speedy Hire and Lanes Group project

Speedy Hire supports contract launch with major fleet mobilisation

SPEEDY Hire has announced it has completed a major fleet mobilisation to support Lanes Group in the rollout of a new contract with Yorkshire...

Blue completes hat-trick of general manager appointments

BLUE Group has appointed three new general managers including Iain Colquhoun, who takes over at Blue Scotland where he will be responsible for managing...
CASE Bauma stand

CASE innovations make a positive impact at bauma

CASE Construction Equipment has hailed the success of the recent bauma trade fair. The manufacturer revealed its IMPACT compact wheel loader concept was the star...

Conn named new Bell Equipment Scottish sales chief

RUSSELL Conn has been appointed Scottish sales manager at Bell Equipment UK. He's joining the business from Bell South Africa, where he has worked for...
Compact tractor

Conagri teams up with Captain Tractors to launch compact tractors in the UK

CONSTRUCTION and agricultural equipment dealer group Conagri has partnered with compact tractor specialist Captain Tractors to officially launch the brand in the UK. The Devon-based...

Software solutions help firms meet GDPR duties

SOFTWARE specialist inspHire is helping companies meet their General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) obligations by upgrading customers with the latest versions of its software. The...
Liebherr wheel loader

Liebherr marks 10,000th XPower wheel loader milestone

LIEBHERR has celebrated the production of the 10,000th XPower wheel loader at its plant in Bischofshofen, Austria. At the heart of the machine is a...

Cat upgrade package for wheel loaders unveiled

CATERPILLAR has announced the 2019 product upgrade package for its Cat M series medium wheel loaders, which features a host of technology advances, including...
Sunbelt Rentals fleet investment

Sunbelt Rentals makes major investment in sustainable equipment solutions

SUNBELT Rentals UK and Ireland has expanded its fleet with 20,000 recyclable aluminium panels and 28 Trakway installation vehicles. The move forms part of the...

Keltbray service offerings are piling up

KELTBRAY has announced the launch of a mini piling service after seeing an increase in demand for the technique. Keltbray Piling operations director, Lee Cain,...
Demolition excavator dismantling building

Develon digger takes key role in demolition of ex-Tesla site

A Develon demolition excavator featuring special attachments is playing a key role in the demolition of the former Tesla site in Lanškroun in the...

Political uncertainty results in ‘grim’ outlook for construction sector

Construction has ‘flat lined’ with both the public and private sectors adopting a cautious approach due to political uncertainty.
Kubota engineer

Kubota launches digital parts marketplace

KUBOTA (UK) Ltd has launched a digital marketplace for customers, aimed at streamlining the ordering of genuine parts using mobile or desktop devices. Called Terrako,...

GAP steps up green plans with fresh investment

GAP Hire Solutions has chosen to add to its fleet of site lighting towers, investing in a further 200 X-ECO LED sets from Trime...
Ciro Casapulla

CNH appoints new head of construction for EMEA region

CIRO Casapulla has been appointed head of CNH construction for the EMEA region. With more than 23 years of experience at CNH, Casapulla has held...
Bruce Todd excavator

Forestry specialist is on a high

THE latest addition to Bruce Todd Ltd’s fleet has been hard at work in the Scottish Highlands, mounding to prepare a recently harvested area...

George Leslie hosts third annual Innovation Day

GEORGE Leslie has hosted its third annual innovation day bringing together over 400 professionals from across the construction industry to focus on a more...

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...
Phil Battle

CEA welcomes Phil Battle to the board with ESG and sustainability remit

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced that Phil Battle, divisional director Volvo CE – product & services at SMT GB, has been unanimously...