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Bobcat dealer earns industry award and appoints new sales rep

SOUTH Ayrshire-based machinery dealer John H. McNae has rounded off twelve months of Bobcat dealership with the appointment of a new sales rep, and...
CASE bauma stand

Automation and connectivity take centre stage for CASE at bauma 2025

CASE Construction Equipment will return to bauma in April with a range of solutions designed to address both current and future industry challenges. In line...

A Walk in the forest

MOLSON Young Plant Sales has taken the first Kobelco SK140SRLC L -5 High Walker excavator in stock in the UK. The factory-built machine has been...
Burrowine Moor Quarry. CDE plant silica sand

CDE to host virtual tour of Fife Silica Sands wash plant

CDE, alongside Fife Silica Sands, will host a virtual tour of its silica sand washing technologies later this month. The two organisations have worked together...

SMT GB confirms repair van investment

VOLVO distributor SMT GB has appointed Northgate Vehicle Hire to a four-year agreement to provide and maintain 150 Mercedes Sprinter repair vans. The aim is...
Stolen plant and equipment recovered

Police operations recover £890,000 of stolen equipment

FUNDING by a range of trade bodies and other organisations has reportedly helped in the recovery of £890,000 worth of stolen plant and equipment...
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Blue Group takes on Hartl distributorship

BLUE Group has been appointed UK distributors for the high quality and versatile range of specialist screening and crushing excavator buckets manufactured by Hartl...
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Volvo takes the wraps off ‘game-changing’ electric hauler

THE star of Volvo CE's zero-emissions line-up at bauma 2025 in Munich has been the A30 Electric articulated hauler. The model is described as the world’s...

A-Plant hits the gold standard

A-Plant has announced it has achieved gold status from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS). The accreditation covers the hire firm's service centre network in the...
Bobcat R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini-excavators

New Bobcat minis launched at bauma 2025

BOBCAT has been debuting the firm's new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini-excavator models, alongside an upgrade to the R2-Series E88, at bauma 2025 this week. The...

Mecalac adds to UK dealer network

MECALAC has expanded its UK dealer network with the appointment of SM Plant Ltd. Warwickshire-based SM Plant will be responsible for supplying Mecalac’s range of...
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Komatsu unveils new addition to wheel loader portfolio

KOMATSU is expanding its wheel loader range with the launch of the new WA170M-11. The model, which was shown for the first time to a...

Institute of Quarrying launches Excellence Awards

THE Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has announced the launch of its first ever industry-wide awards celebrating the work of those involved in the mineral...
Takeuchi stand at bauma

Electric excavators take centre stage for Takeuchi

TAKEUCHI gave bauma 2025 visitors a preview of new electric excavators that will be launched in the coming years, alongside tracked loaders and 3-Series...

Case closed on new compact wheel loaders for Roger Bullivant

Foundation engineering specialist Roger Bullivant has purchased seven Case Construction Equipment 321E, Compact Wheel Loaders. Ordered to replace an aging fleet of loading shovels, Roger...
Mecalac dumpers

Mecalac adapts entire dumper range to new European standard

MECALAC has confirmed it is adapting its entire range of dumpers to the new European standard EN 474, which came into effect last February. The...

Terex Trucks is boxing clever with latest sponsorship deal

TEREX Trucks has divulged details of a new sponsorship deal with Motherwell-based Cleland Miners Boxing Club. The support from the hauler manufacturer will help the...
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Volvo calls for collaboration to accelerate adoption of zero-emission machines

VOLVO CE has been involved in discussions at London Climate Action Week 2025 regarding accelerating the shift to zero-emission construction equipment. The manufacturer attended a...

Positive VIBES for Scots construction sector firms

Two companies working in the Scottish construction sector have had their green credentials recognised after being named as finalists in VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards.
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Report highlights ‘notable’ decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment

NEW research has revealed a 'notable' decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents. The findings are...

Ground contractor opts for a Volvo double

A South Lanarkshire groundwork specialist has snapped up two new Volvo excavators for its contracting and land clearance business. Tarbrax-based MW Groundworks has added a 14-tonne...
AmcoGiffen and Safety Shield S.T.R.E.A.M_App

‘Revolutionary’ safety app targets People Plant Interface risk

A partnership between AmcoGiffen and Safety Shield Global has resulted in the launch of an AI-powered app, described as a 'game-changer' in the quest...

‘Don’t Walk By’ campaign highlights workplace safety

A-PLANT has commissioned a new film aimed at highlighting the importance of challenging unsafe workplace practices. Ahead of the hire giant's annual Safety Week, A-Plant revealed...
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NRCN Action Week highlights success of CESAR and Datatag in fight against rural crime

THE success of CESAR and Datatag in the fight against rural crime is set to be highlighted during National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) Action...

Mabey brings in new sales and marketing chief

MABEY Hire has appointed David Garden as sales and marketing director. Previously sales and marketing director at Vp Groundforce, David has been tasked with developing...
GAP and Groundhog deal

GAP adds ‘advanced’ welfare units to fleet offering

GAP Hire Solutions has announced it is expanding its fleet with two 'advanced' welfare units from Groundhog. The new units comprise the single axle...

Groundforce appoints new UK and Ireland managing director

PAUL Donovan has been appointed Groundforce's new managing director for the UK and Ireland. Paul was previously MD at TPA, the Vp plc temporary roadway business. There...

Fife Council invests in £46,000 electric road lining vehicle

FIFE Council's transportation service has taken delivery of a new £46,000 electric road lining vehicle. The local authority said that its new LineLazer ECO ES...

New guide offers advice on managing cash flow

A free guide to help small businesses manage cash flow during the Covid-19 crisis has been published by the Chartered Institute of Credit Management...
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Three contractors in the frame for fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme

THREE contractors have been shortlisted for construction of the fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie. Balfour Beatty, Kier Transportation, and...