Genie platform looks to boost site productivity
THE Genie 13ft four-metre platform for boom lifts is now available for use on three Genie XC boom lifts.
The manufacturer explained that the platform...
Hillhead to feature extended Showground Pavilion in 2024
ORGANISERS of the Hillhead exhibition have revealed that the 2024 edition of the show will see the launch of the renamed Showground Pavilion.
Previously known...
Sunbelt Rentals adds eco welder generators to UK offering
SUNBELT Rentals UK and Ireland has teamed up with Shindaiwa to introduce the first 100 Eco Hybrid welder generators to its industrial business.
The new...
Finning experts set for Scottish Skipper Expo
MARINE experts from Finning UK & Ireland are heading to the Scottish Skipper Expo to provide an insight into its latest marine solutions and...
Rokbak honours top dealers from around the world
ROKBAK has awarded its top dealers from around the world.
The Motherwell-based manufacturer expanded its Dealer of the Year award to include four categories, which...
New equipment makes the grade on larger construction projects
COLLINS Earthworks has purchased two Cat 160m graders from Finning UK & Ireland, to help meet demand on larger infrastructure projects alongside improving sustainability performance.
The...
‘Striking’ JCB backhoe turns heads in central Scotland
BONNYBRIDGE-based GBSS Civils & Plant Hire has purchased a new JCB 3CX Pro decked in 'striking' black livery with red and gold details.
The machine...
Manitou unveils new loading docks
MANITOU Group has unveiled new loading docks and a new facility dedicated to final inspection of its machines produced in Ancenis, France.
The investment...
SPOA announces support for Plant Hire Week
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has confirmed its involvement in Plant Hire Week, which takes place from October 9-15 this year.
The dedicated week...
New names poised for ScotPlant 2024
A flurry of first-time exhibitors have signed up for ScotPlant 2024 since our last update in May.
Digger Guard, fresh off winning the Best Security...
Port of Greenock officially unveils new £25m cranes
THE Port of Greenock has officially unveiled its new £25 million ship-to-shore cranes that are planned to accommodate increased demand from cargo owners.
Representing the...
Scottish haulers continue to impress in Australia
AUSTRALIA-based DSA Contracting has ordered a second Rokbak RA30 after being impressed with the first hauler's contribution to the firm's work at a large...
New mini-excavator helps groundworks contractor to extend its reach
WOOLLISCROFT Groundworks has added one of the first CASE CX18D mini-excavators in the UK to its fleet.
The Worcestershire-based contractor offers a range of building...
Sunbelt Rentals confirms double promotion to boost green credentials
SUNBELT Rentals has ramped up its sustainability focus by promoting Christian Spence to head of green technology and Matthew O'Hara to head of sales...
ScotPlant 2024 set to be record event
SCOTPLANT 2024 is on course to be the biggest event in the show’s illustrious history, with almost 200 exhibitors already signed up with over...
CRJ Services reports ‘record’ financial results following strong growth
RECYCLING and waste management machinery company CRJ Services has announced 'record' financial results, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) reaching £5.7...
Rokbak haulers hailed for positive impact at award-winning quarry
SMITH & Sons (Bletchington) has paid tribute to two Rokbak RA30 articulated haulers operating at its award-winning Gill Mill Quarry in Oxfordshire.
Since October 2022,...
Travis Perkins Hire announces new MD
ADAM Caulfield has been announced as the new MD of Travis Perkins Hire.
Previously the national sales director at Sunbelt Rentals UK, Adam led a...
Role diversity helps lift Scottish crane technician
Glasgow-based Sandy McCulloch is one of three service technicians dedicated to keeping the Manitowoc mobile cranes, crawler cranes and boom trucks of Scotland in...
Bobcat unveils new range of rotary telehandlers
BOBCAT has launched a new range of rotary telehandlers.
The range includes nine Stage V-powered models for the European market, covering lifting heights from 18...
Volvo CE pioneers e-shuttle service to cut transport emissions
VOLVO CE and Volvo Trucks have teamed up with logistics firm Capelle Transports to pilot an innovative electric shuttle delivery solution.
The e-shuttle service has...
ScotPlant 2024 gets off to a Red Hot start!
SCOTPLANT 2024 got off to a sensational start at the sun-kissed Royal Highland Centre as huge crowds enjoyed standout machines, unparalleled networking opportunities, and...
EvoQuip expands jaw crusher portfolio
COMPACT crushing and screening equipment manufacturer EvoQuip has launched the Bison 170, the latest addition to its jaw crusher range.
Boasting a 700x500mm jaw chamber...
Plant bodies ready to engage with new government to address major issues
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has said the change in leadership at the top of UK politics presents a 'unique opportunity' to propel the...
Why regulatory change is driving a new dawn of NRMM
Mark Royse, head of sales at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK, explores the highways sector’s changing regulatory landscape and explains why manufacturers are investing heavily...
Multi-discipline contractor places major JCB 370X order
A multi-disciplined contractor has invested in a fleet of seven new JCB 370X excavators – among the first of the manufacturer's latest X Series...
Caterpillar enthusiasts get first-hand look at rebuild process
ENTHUSIASTS of antique Caterpillar machines were recently given a tour of the latest models and the chance to see a rebuild project in action.
The...
Develon and Leica Geosystems develop 3D machine guidance system for DX225LC-7X
LEICA Geosystems and Develon have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution for the DX225LC-7X smart crawler excavator.
The DX225LC-7X features Full Electric Hydraulic...
Develon marks customer Demo Days event
DEVELON has hailed the success of the company’s first Demo Days event, held recently at a new site in Milovice close to Prague.
Over 600...
CEA hopes Trump trade policies will encourage ‘open and fair exchanges’
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has revealed it hopes US president-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will encourage 'open and fair exchanges', with exports being...
