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SSEN ramps up trials of net zero generators

SSEN Distribution is taking ‘bold’ action to reduce its emissions by running trials of new net-zero solutions to replace the current fleet of fossil-fuelled...
Alistair Murdoch

End of an era as Molson Young relocates from Doune

MOLSON Young Plant Sales has marked the end of an era following the closure of the firm’s Doune depot. Employees have temporarily relocated to join...
Combilift team

Latest Combilift award win ‘reflects bold vision and relentless drive’

MATERIAL handling solutions specialist Combilift has been named Company of the Year at the Business & Finance Awards 2024, in association with KPMG Ireland. The...
Pasi Kyckling

Metso to welcome new chief financial officer

METSO has announced the appointment of Pasi Kyckling as the company’s chief financial officer (CFO) and a member of the leadership team. Kyckling, who currently...

Case manager moves mountains for charity

CASE dealer development manager Jane Whittle has raised more than £1,000 for charity after conquering Kilimanjaro. Construction charity The Lighthouse Club and Cancer Care North Lancashire...
Volvo A50 articulated hauler

Volvo launches new generation of articulated haulers

VOLVO Construction Equipment has unveiled a new class hauler as part of the manufacturer's new generation revamp. The A50 articulated hauler boasts a 45-ton payload...

JCB lands £17m deal with Plant Hire UK

JCB has sold more than 350 machines to Merseyside-based Plant Hire UK in a deal worth almost £17 million. The purchase includes 300 new JCB...
Liebherr cranes

Positive energy for Liebherr cranes in Scotland

LIEBHERR is anticipating another positive year for cranes in Scotland, thanks in part to a ‘buoyant’ renewable energy sector north of the border. Lyle Sibbald,...

A family affair: Engcon reveals plans for Big Dig Days

ENGCON has revealed details of its first Big Dig Day of 2019. Wicksteed Park in Northamptonshire will be the venue on April 26 and 27 for...

CEA unveils refreshed brand identity

THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has unveiled a refreshed brand identity described as a 'natural evolution' of the changes introduced over the past year....

Plantworx 2019 to feature classic plant arena

VISITORS to Plantworx 2019 will have the opportunity to check out classic construction machines from years gone by. Organisers have revealed this year's event will...
Carlisle Southern Link Road

UTS tech delivers ‘huge’ savings on link road project

TRIMBLE technology is said to be delivering 'huge' cost savings on the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR) project in Cumbria. SITECH UK & Ireland supplied...

Cat expands mining fleet with two new trucks

CATERPILLAR has expanded its mining truck offering with the introduction of two new ultra-class trucks – the 798 AC and the 796 AC. The new...
Speedy Hire and Lanes Group project

Speedy Hire supports contract launch with major fleet mobilisation

SPEEDY Hire has announced it has completed a major fleet mobilisation to support Lanes Group in the rollout of a new contract with Yorkshire...

Record low deaths in British construction industry

LATEST Health and Safety Executive (HSE) annual figures on work-related fatal injuries have revealed 30 deaths in the British construction industry this year. The figure...
CASE Bauma stand

CASE innovations make a positive impact at bauma

CASE Construction Equipment has hailed the success of the recent bauma trade fair. The manufacturer revealed its IMPACT compact wheel loader concept was the star...

Safety first: GKD teams up with Kobelco in Munich

GKD Technologies has installed a GKD 2RCi slew control system to one of Kobelco’s demonstration machines at bauma 2019. The 2RCi rated capacity indicator has...
Compact tractor

Conagri teams up with Captain Tractors to launch compact tractors in the UK

CONSTRUCTION and agricultural equipment dealer group Conagri has partnered with compact tractor specialist Captain Tractors to officially launch the brand in the UK. The Devon-based...

GAP launch new vehicle hire service

National hiring firm, GAP Hire Solutions, has announced the launch of a new Vehicle Hire division. With ambitious expansion plans for 2015, the branch is...
Clément Aubry Tardif, director of Sitia’s robotics division and Julien Waechter, VP R&D Manitou Group

Manitou completes acquisition of Sitia’s robotics division

MANITOU Group has completed the acquisition of Sitia's robotics division. In accordance with the firm's LIFT strategic roadmap unveiled last month, Manitou Group said...

Silverstone-bound Loadalls set for life in the fast lane

  A FLEET of JCB Loadalls are poised to play a starring role at this year's British Grand Prix. Fourteen 531-70 telehandlers will provide four...
Special edition Cat 444 backhoe loader

Finning UK & Ireland takes delivery of special edition Cat backhoe loader

A special edition Cat 444 backhoe loader has taken pride of place at the Staffordshire HQ of Finning UK and Ireland as part of...

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...

Hyundai sets sail for harbour work

AN Isle of Bute-based boat builder has recently completed work on a canal dredger custom fitted with a 22-tonne Hyundai excavator, which is now...

Construction firms urged to help prevent suicide deaths

CONSTRUCTION companies are being urged to introduce measures to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10 September. With one death attributed to suicide every...
Roadbridge hybrid excavators

Contractor takes the Road to greener future

A Bellshill contractor has invested more than £1 million in a fleet of low-emission excavators and vehicles. Roadbridge UK has displayed its environmental credentials by purchasing...

X marks the spot for groundworks contractor

JCB has announced that Bell Contracting has placed one of the first major fleet orders for the manufacturer's 140X crawler excavators. The move is part...

Construction charity embarks on mountainous challenge

THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is encouraging members of the construction industry to complete an epic 4 Peaks Challenge later this year. The charity, which provides...

New plant-lifting solution impresses on Tideway project

Lifting Gear UK has developed a new Lifting Tray product described as a 'safer' way of lifting construction plant
mpa

MPA welcomes acknowledgement of industry’s ‘essential’ contribution

MPA has welcomed a statement from Alok Sharma MP, secretary of state for BEIS, which acknowledges the contribution the mineral products industry is making...