Articulated hauler proves a hit in Tennessee
A Scottish-built Rokbak RA40 articulated hauler is tackling the tough terrain of a quarry in Cookville, the largest city of Putnam County, Tennessee.
The ADT...
Latest Liebherr innovations poised for Intermat showcase
LIEBHERR will present around 20 machines across three themed pavilions from various product segments at Intermat 2024 this year.
The line-up will include a R...
Dem-Master completes demolition of five Irvine high-rise flats
DEM-Master Demolition has successfully dismantled five high rise flats in Irvine on behalf of North Ayrshire Council.
The Bathgate-based firm used a Liebherr 984 Ultra...
SPOA dinner raises £5,000 for construction charity
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has revealed that £5,000 was raised for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity at the trade body's recent annual...
Sunward adds to UK dealer network with double appointment
SUNWARD has added two dealers to its UK network in the form of Crowmec, based in Insch, Aberdeenshire, and Golf and Turf Equipment in...
Making an entrance: Hitachi back in prime spot at ScotPlant 2024
HITACHI Construction Machinery made a welcome return to ScotPlant two years ago with a prime spot in the event’s new entrance avenue – and...
Scottish hauler manufacturer looks to increase French connections
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has announced plans to take part in France's premier construction machinery roadshow Le Dig Tour for the first time...
Next government urged to consider ‘key priorities’ for hire sector
AHEAD of the General Election, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged the next UK Government to consider some key priorities to ensure the...
Powered access provider shows support for engineering apprenticeships
AHEAD of World Youth Skills Day on July 15, powered access provider Nationwide Platforms has revealed how it is plugging the skills gap with...
Liebherr to build new logistics centre to serve American market
LIEBHERR has acquired 480,000 sqm of land in Tupelo, Mississippi, to build a new logistics facility.
The business plans to invest in a new logistics...
Scottish firm bangs the Drum for new Kobelco
STRATHAVEN-based hire specialist Drumclog Plant has snapped up several new Kobelco excavators from Molson Young.
As well as specialising in wide track excavators, Drumclog has...
Plantforce appoints new commercial director
HEAVY plant hire and equipment specialist Plantforce has appointed Chris Matthew as the company’s new commercial director.
He joins recently appointed CEO Sam Mercer in the...
Merlo expands construction dealer network
MERLO has expanded its construction dealer network with the appointment of Dunrave Plant Services.
Located four miles from the M4 corridor in the valley of...
JCB adds to X-Series portfolio with reduced tailswing model
JCB has expanded its X Series crawler excavator portfolio with the launch of the 145XR - a second reduced tailswing model.
The machine builds on...
SPOA warns of ‘catastrophic decline’ for plant sector following UK budget measures
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) fears the measures announced in the recent UK budget will trigger a 'catastrophic decline' in the plant hire...
Hitachi haul for Houlihan
GROUNDWORKS and civils firm Houlihan has purchased a range of Hitachi tracked excavators, including one ZX210LC-7 and four ZX130LCN-7s.
The Sunbury on Thames-based company's haul...
Double award success for tiltrotator manufacturer
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Versaffix is celebrating a double triumph at the Machinery Movers Awards 2024.
The firm picked up the Engineering and Manufacturing Award, while founder...
Government minister gets close look at JCB’s Pothole Pro solution
JCB has marked National Pothole Day by showcasing its Pothole Pro innovation to Lilian Greenwood MP, the UK Government's future of roads minister.
The machine...
Raymond Brown orders coming thick and fast
THE Raymond Brown Group has yet again turned to Bell Equipment after purchasing further Bell articulated dump trucks and wheeled loaders to add to...
Caterpillar looks to the future at bauma 2025
CATERPILLAR has announced plans to showcase a range of products at bauma 2025 under the theme of 'The Next 100 Years'.
The manufacturer's exhibit will...
New Finning branch to create jobs and growth
NATIONAL Caterpillar construction equipment dealer Finning UK and Ireland, has invested more than £1m in a brand new 16,000sqm Bristol branch, complete with workshop facilities...
Driving carbon reduction in construction works
By Andrew Askew, owner of MINORE, which specialises in sustainable solutions within the minerals sector
A number of reforms and policy updates in relation to...
Finning to host “landmark” heavy equipment auction
A "landmark" auction of heavy equipment will take place in April which organisers predict will "reinvent" the concept of unreserved public auctions in the...
MP visits Finning HQ to highlight firm’s commitment to apprenticeships
LOCAL MP Josh Newbury visited Finning's HQ as part of National Apprenticeship Week, where the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of skilled...
Terex Trucks’ employee event hailed a “huge success”
TEREX Trucks recently hosted a gala day at its Motherwell base, attended by over 1,000 staff members and their families and friends.
Factory tours and...
Hyundai appoints new regional sales manager for UK and Ireland
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has appointed Anthony Hogben as regional sales manager for the UK and Ireland.
An experienced construction equipment engineer, Hyundai revealed he...
Home comforts for Terex Trucks at ScotPlant 2018
TEREX Trucks will be hoping home advantage pays off when the firm arrives at ScotPlant with its Motherwell-built TA400 and TA300 articulated haulers.
The haulers...
Scot JCB expands construction sales territory
SCOT JCB has strengthened its presence across the north east of England after expanding its construction sales territory into Chester-le-Street and Sunderland.
Previously, the firm's...
Volvo machines are ‘Central’ focus in Bonnybridge
BONNYBRIDGE-based Central Demolition has splashed out on the firm's largest ever Volvo loading shovel, the L150H.
The machine is part of a new package of...
Caterpillar pledges $100m to help equip workforce of the future
CATERPILLAR has marked its centenary celebrations by pledging to invest $100 million over the next five years to help equip the workforce of the...
