Mr Ming XU (senior VP, SANY) and Alexander Scott (CEO of T H WHITE Group)

SANY welcomes new dealer to UK network

SANY UK has appointed T H WHITE Ltd as the firm's authorised dealer for construction machinery sales, service, and parts across the West Midlands...

Volvo introduces 90-tonne excavator globally

VOLVO CE is launching its new 90-tonne Stage V excavator - the largest in the manufacturer's range - to meet demand from markets with...
Bobcat mini-excavators

Bobcat to showcase latest generation of mini-excavators at Executive Hire Show

BOBCAT will be showing the new R2-Series 1-2-tonne mini-excavators for the first time at the Executive Hire Show (EHS) in Coventry next week. The new...

New Komatsu dozer a ‘powerful addition’ to any fleet

MARUBENI-Komatsu has announced the launch of the 112-tonnes D475A-8 crawler dozer, described by the manufacturer as boasting improved production levels and new features for...
A Liebherr ADT working on energy infrastructure project

How Scottish projects are shaping rental trends for heavy kit

As large-scale infrastructure and energy projects gather pace across Scotland, contractors are rethinking how they source and deploy heavy equipment. Mark Need, Stevens Equipment...

Double launch completes Bobcat’s M-series Stage V loader range

BOBCAT has completed the company’s M-series range of Stage V compliant skid-steer and compact track loaders with the introduction of the new S550 and S590...
Titan screed volumetric mixer

Screed mixer is a market Titan

VISITORS to the Bay-Lynx Manufacturing stand at ScotPlant 2026 will be able to see highlights from the Titan volumetric mixer range, including the Titan...

Case webcast to highlight new features for landscape contractors

CASE Construction Equipment is to host an online webcast on October 28 to highlight skid steer and compact track loader optimisation for landscaping operations. The webcast will...
International Powered Access Federation collecting award

IPAF earns award recognition for annual safety report

THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has been recognised at the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards, winning Publication of the Year for its Global...

Liebherr introduces new generation of ADTs

LIEBHERR has unveiled its new generation of articulated dump trucks (ADTs). The TA 230 Litronic is described as an 'extremely robust, powerful and all-terrain' machine,...
Students on visit to Sunbelt Rentals depot

Sunbelt Rentals welcomes dozens of students during Open Doors 2026

SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland welcomed 63 students from five schools and colleges to its depots in Chadderton, Smethwick and Basildon as part of...

Ready for action: Doosan and Leica team up on machine control initiative

DOOSAN has released a new optional ready kit for the 2D/3D semi-automation system from Leica Geosystems for the company’s DX255LC-5 excavator. The machine control solution automates...
Finning has been awarded the gold award from The Armed Forces Covenant for its support for veterans and the armed forces community in the UK.

Construction sector urged to lean on skillset of military veterans

AN armed forces veteran has urged construction firms to lean on the natural skillsets of those leaving the military to help mitigate industry skill...

First CESAR Champion of 2021 announced

THE first CESAR Champion of 2021 has been named as PC Hutchings of Northamptonshire Police. The CEA's CESAR Champion initiative recognise the efforts of police...
Rainbow-coloured excavator on site

Distinctive digger set to raise vital funds for children’s charity

LEICESTERSHIRE-based plant hire and construction support provider True Group has unveiled a specially wrapped Komatsu eight-tonne excavator to help raise funds and awareness for...

Versalift UK appoints new service manager

VERSALIFT UK has confirmed the appointment of Derek Murdoch as service manager, where he will be tasked with overseeing all service and aftersales activities. He...
National Pile Croppers stand at ScotPlant 2026

National Pile Croppers hails successful ScotPlant showing

NATIONAL Pile Croppers (NPC) has hailed a successful showing at ScotPlant 2026 amid the increasing use of its pile croppers on major infrastructure and...

New model completes Mecalac backhoe loader range

MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has added to its backhoe loader offering with the all-new TLB880. The model completes the manufacturer's range, which already comprised the...
High reach excavator helping to dismantle council building

Collins Demolition snaps up UK’s first Volvo EC500HR

SMT GB has supplied Collins Demolition with the first Volvo EC500HR high-reach excavator in the UK. The model - a replacement for an EC380HR -...

Liebherr adds to Generation 8 excavator range

LIEBHERR has unveiled the latest addition to its Generation 8 family in the shape of the R 928 crawler excavator. Positioned between the R 926...
Hyundai crawler excavator

Hyundai to showcase Next Generation excavators at Hillhead 2026

HYUNDAI has vowed to unveil a new crawler excavator designed specifically to meet the needs of the UK’s plant hire and rental industry at...

Speedy invests further £3 million in powered access fleet

SPEEDY has added 100 new boom and scissor lifts to its UK fleet as part of the company's powered access investment strategy. The £3 million...

Retired firefighter digs deep for poppy appeal with JCB badge

A retired Staffordshire firefighter is digging deep for the Poppy Appeal by launching a JCB-themed badge to raise vital funds. Kelvin Chell, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, has...

Kubota chairman receives French National Order of Merit medal

KUBOTA chairman and representative director Masatoshi Kimata has been awarded the National Order of Merit medal by France, an award usually reserved for French...
Dr Hubertus Muenster

HCME integrates construction and mining equipment leadership

HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) has announced the promotion of Dr Hubertus Muenster as vice president with expanded responsibility for construction and mining machinery...

Speedy opens two new Scottish service centres

SPEEDY has announced the opening of two new regional service centres in Scotland in 'key arterial routes' into Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Designed to help local...
JCB excavator outside Scot JCB's HQ with AMD livery

AMD snaps up first JCB 420X tracked excavator in Scotland

AMD Contract Services has completed a landmark deal by investing in the first JCB 420X tracked excavator in Scotland. Supplied by Scot JCB, the model...

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,...
Guests at awards ceremony

CEA announces new awards programme for 2027

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has announced the launch of a new industry awards programme. The inaugural CEA Awards will take place on the evening...

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...