Scores of charities benefit from hire firm’s foundation
GAP Hire Solutions has revealed the firm donated over £107,000 to 117 different charities in the 2019/20 financial year.
GAP set up its charitable foundation,...
New Finning guide looks to unlock efficiencies in waste and recycling operations
FINNING UK & Ireland has published a practical guide detailing the small operational improvements to fleet management that can improve uptime, productivity, and safety...
Cat in double Next Gen excavator launch
THE new Cat 317 and 317 GC 17t class Next Gen excavators have been launched.
The manufacturer said the machines boast improved machine performance, increased efficiencies...
Major housebuilder switches telehandlers to biofuel
KEEPMOAT has announced it will cut site carbon emissions by more than a 1,000 tonnes per year as its telehandlers and generators transition from...
Lochgilphead contractor snaps up bespoke tri-axle step frame trailer
LOCHGILPHEAD-based contractor D.A. MacDonald has taken delivery of its first ever Andover Trailers tri-axle step frame.
The bespoke-built beavertail step frame has a gross weight...
Stevens Equipment Rental reports ‘high footfall and contractor interest’ on ScotPlant debut
STEVENS Equipment Rental (SER) has reported a successful first appearance at ScotPlant, with many visitors to the stand and conversations with both existing and...
50-tonne crane deployed to social housing project near Oban
LOCHGILPHEAD-based MacLeod Construction has snapped up a 50-tonne Liebherr LTM 1050-3.1 to replace an eight-year-old crane in its fleet.
The firm operates predominantly in the...
Virtual conference to address mental health issues in construction
THE Association for Project Safety (APS) has announced that moves to improve mental health in the construction sector will be highlighted during a one-day conference...
Manufacturer confirms return of #MyKubota social media competition
KUBOTA UK has announced the return of the #MyKubota competition, which encourages customers to send an image of their Kubota machine to the manufacturer's social...
Blackwood snaps up bespoke Andover plant bodies
KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire has purchased the firm's first bespoke plant bodies from Andover Trailers.
Mounted to two 32-tonne 8x2 Scania G450 chassis, the deal...
Hill sets sights on Scottish growth
HILL Engineering’s recently appointed business development manager Andy Martin believes there is huge potential for growth in Scotland for the attachment specialist.
Andy, whose career...
J MAC adds two more models to growing fleet
J MAC has revealed the business is continuing to add new models to its ever-expanding line-up and is currently looking for dealers to expand...
New CASE backhoe series ‘over 60 years in the making’
CASE Construction Equipment has unveiled the new backhoe loader SV Series, featuring an expanded cab and new Stage V engine.
"The new backhoe loader SV...
Sandvik shows off new mobile impactor
SANDVIK is launching the firm's QI353 mid-size impactor - the first of its new 3rd generation 3-Series products.
The model features a ground-up new mid-size...
Search is on for oldest working Takeuchi in the UK and Ireland
TAKEUCHI UK has embarked on a mission to search for the oldest working Takeuchi machine in the UK and Ireland.
The initiative is part of...
Attachments specialist appoints new general manager
ATTACHMENTS business Hill Engineering has appointed David Mehaffey as general manager.
He joins the Northern Ireland-based business from Radius Systems (NI), a manufacturer of plastic...
Nationwide Platforms makes significant investment in electric scissor lifts
NATIONWIDE Platforms has confirmed the addition of 457 new scissor lifts - most of which are either electric or hybrid - into its fleet.
The...
Caterpillar suspends Russian manufacturing operations
EQUIPMENT giant Caterpillar has announced that the business is suspending operations in its Russian manufacturing facilities and donating more than $1 million through the...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: new Doosan models set for debut
CASTLE Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons) has revealed plans to show several new Doosan products for the first time at ScotPlant 2022.
The firm’s line-up...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Rokbak set to enjoy home comforts
MOTHERWELL-based manufacturer Rokbak is gearing up for ScotPlant 2022 with plans to showcase its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers on home turf.
The firm will join its UK dealer...
Golf legends teed up for JCB Championship
JCB has announced that tickets are now on sale for the JCB Championship, which is set to feature some of the biggest names in...
Rokbak adds to US dealer network
MOTHERWELL-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak is expanding its North American presence even further after signing up a new dealer to service customers across Kansas...
Hire giant appoints new digital chief to drive online strategy
SPEEDY has announced it has appointed Paul Jackson as chief digital officer (CDO) to help drive the company's online strategy and simplify tool and...
Malcolm Construction aims to divert 500,000 tonnes of material from landfill with new facility
A new construction and demolition waste recycling facility has been created at Malcolm Group's Beith site.
The firm said the new facility will assist in...
Kubota challenge adds colour to summer holidays
KUBOTA has launched a colouring challenge for the summer holidays.
The manufacturer is challenging budding artists across the country to colour in one of Kubota’s...
Latest lifting equipment to be demonstrated at sector open day
THE Industry Lifting Lead AP Group is set to host an open day later this month at GGR Group's HQ in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire.
Attendees will...
Demolition business runs new mobile jaw crusher on HVO
DEMOLITION specialist Rye Group has invested in a Sandvik QJ241 mobile jaw crusher and is operating it with HVO rather than diesel.
Rye Group has...
Topcon to highlight latest technologies at bauma
TOPCON Positioning Systems has revealed its plans to showcase the latest technologies for earthmoving, road building/paving, building construction, and surveying at bauma 2022.
"The show...
Sunbelt Rentals honoured for armed forces support
SUNBELT Rentals has received the MOD's Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award for the firm's support of defence service personnel and veterans, reservists, cadet force...
Groundforce expands Scottish shoring team with new area sales manager
GROUNDFORCE has strengthened its Scottish shoring team with the appointment of Stuart Clazey as area sales manager.
Stuart, who will cover the west of Scotland,...
