Mecalac appoints new regional business manager for UK and Ireland
MECALAC has appointed Mike Poxon as regional business manager for the UK and Ireland.
With more than 30 years’ experience in the construction equipment sector,...
Hitachi appoints preferred finance provider for UK customers
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK has appointed Walbrook Asset Finance as preferred finance provider for HCMUK customers.
Walbrook specialises in providing finance, hire purchase and operating...
Climate change issues are hotting up for plant sector
“YOU don’t want to be the first in, but you certainly don’t want to be the last out.”
Those are the words of Mark Anderson,...
Latest Doosan digger designed to boost urban and road work
DOOSAN has launched the DX100W-7 10.7-tonne wheeled excavator, which has been designed primarily for urban and road maintenance tasks.
To boost operation in very restricted...
The challenges and opportunities facing the construction sector
Geoff Smith, dealer manager at Kubota UK, discusses what the construction industry is likely to face in the coming months, with changes to legislation...
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...
Speedy unveils new lifting and handling safety solution
SPEEDY has announced the launch of a new sack truck for its delivery fleet and service centres to reduce the risk of manual handling...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Engcon to celebrate ‘versatility’ of products
ENGCON, which has exhibited at ScotPlants previously through dealers, will have its own stand at this year’s event.
Nathan McRae, area sales manager for Scotland...
Electric models amongst new CASE D-Series range
CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled the manufacturer's new mini-excavator D-Series range in Europe, featuring 20 models from one to six-tonne, including two electric options.
The...
Mecalac swings into action with three new launches
MECALAC has announced the launch of three new swing loaders.
The AS750, AS850 and AS1000 models join the existing AS600, AS900tele, AS1600 and AS210 machines.
The...
New innovations to the fore for Liebherr at bauma 2022
LIEBHERR has announced plans to show a vast array of new products at bauma 2022 - both indoor and outdoor.
Outdoor, the manufacturer is planning...
Temporary works specialist retains Scottish Water framework partnership
MABEY Hire has retained its preferred supplier status for the next four years on Scottish Water’s SR21 framework, making it one of two suppliers...
JCB offers permanent contracts to 200 agency workers
JCB has announced that around 200 agency employees are to be handed permanent contracts this summer in response to a continued rise in demand...
Plant hire specialist gets green light for Perthshire leisure-led development
PLANT hire specialist Morris Leslie has had its plans for a £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns, Perthshire, approved by Perth and Kinross...
Doosan to unveil new 4×4 ADT at bauma
DOOSAN will launch its new 4x4 articulated dump truck (ADT) at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the model can climb up bigger inclinations than equivalent...
engcon Ready option added to Doosan smart excavator
ENGCON has announced the introduction of the engcon Ready option for the Doosan DX225LC-7X range of excavators.
The option is the result of an ongoing...
Bobcat makes ground maintenance equipment available to European customers
BOBCAT has announced that, following on from its success in the North American market, the manufacturer's line-up of ground maintenance equipment (GME) is now...
Doosan adds two-tonne mini to digger portfolio
DOOSAN has added to its mini-excavator offering with the launch of the two-tonne class DX20Z-7.
The model is described by the manufacturer as an 'ideal...
Ten tips for keeping heavy machinery optimised this winter
Falling temperatures can have an adverse impact on construction machinery. Here, Chris Clark, technical capability lead at Finning, authorised dealer of Cat equipment, parts...
JCB lands deal to supply IPU engines to Powerscreen
JCB Power Systems has started a contract to supply Stage V IPU engines to screening equipment specialist Powerscreen.
The move will see bespoke specification JCB...
Next generation Cat loaders aim to enhance operator efficiency
CAT has announced that the new 950 and 962 next generation wheel loaders boast technologies that 'boost efficiencies, provide consistent bucket fill factors, and...
New excavator looks to set the record Straight
THE new Cat 352 Straight Boom excavator has been designed specifically for low-level demolition work, bridges and industrial infrastructures.
The machine's stick/boom configuration is described...
Bobcat looks to ‘think bigger’ with unveiling of two new concept machines
BOBCAT has launched two new concept machines at CONEXPO 2023.
Following the 2022 release of the Bobcat T7X, hailed as the world’s first all-electric compact...
Bobcat launches new Machine IQ telematics system
BOBCAT has announced the launch of the company’s new Machine IQ telematics system, which the manufacturer revealed connects customers to information about their machine ...
Miller shows its steel by joining Hardox programme
MILLER UK has announced it has achieved quality certification from a globally renowned steel company.
The manufacturer has joined Swedish steelmaker SSAB’s Hardox In My...
New innovations to take centre stage at Plantworx 2023
ORGANISERS are putting the final touches to Plantworx 2023 – a show that has been four years in the making.
The construction equipment and technology...
Thwaites appoints new export account manager
DUMPER specialist Thwaites has appointed Julie Day (Echalier) to the role of export account manager.
She will be responsible for the commercial and transactional relationship...
Major milestone for CESAR Scheme
THE CESAR Scheme has marked a major milestone after the 600,000th protected machine was announced during Plantworx 2023.
Suneeta Johal, CEO of show hosts the...
Civils specialist marks Hitachi machine milestone
SHANNNONSIDE Civil Engineering is marking a milestone after snapping up the firm's 200th Hitachi excavator.
The model - a ZX225US-7 equipped with Leica machine control...
Hire specialist makes major investment in Hitachi diggers
MCGOVERN Plant Hire has invested heavily in new Hitachi machines ranging from ZX33U-6 mini-excavators up to ZX225US-7s, all equipped with the mixed fleet telematics...
