Award-winning operator gives new Takeuchi the thumbs up
TAKEUCHI'S new TB395W wheeled excavator was put through its paces for three days at the recent Plantworx exhibition by Owen Mays, who won the...
New AB2T training site is ‘as good as it gets’
THE new AB2T training academy in Whitburn has been tipped to play a key role in helping to alleviate plant operator skills shortages in...
Finning fluid analysis service marks double milestone
FINNING UK & Ireland is celebrating a double milestone. The company’s fluid analysis service has been operating at its current location for the past...
New report highlights ‘essential’ role of UK mineral products sector
NEW figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show that the UK mineral products sector is the country’s biggest industry by volume and making...
Volvo’s electric offering impresses during Eden Project collaboration
ELECTRIC plant machinery is being used to maintain one of the world's largest indoor rainforests at the Eden Project in Cornwall.
Home to stunning covered...
All exhibition space fully booked for Executive Hire Show
ORGANISERS of The Executive Hire Show (EHS) 2024 have announced the event is a sell-out, with all exhibition space now fully booked.
The show returns...
Getting to know…Will Redman
Will Redman is distributor manager (north) for dumper specialist Thwaites. He is responsible for managing the manufacturer’s supply of products to dealers in the...
Hire giant opens another sustainable service centre
SPEEDY Hire has opened a fourth sustainable service centre in Basildon.
The new 33,000 sq. ft facility follows the opening of a number of...
New distributor expands Red Rhino’s presence in mainland Europe
CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino is strengthening its presence in Europe after signing an agreement with French plant and construction equipment distributor, LOMATER.
Lincolnshire-based...
Technology package upgrades announced for Cat medium dozers
CATERPILLAR has introduced two new technology package upgrades for its medium dozer line.
Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of...
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) appoints new president and CEO
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has appointed Francesco Quaranta as its new president and CEO.
From April 1, he will replace Takaharu Ikeda, who will continue...
SANY launches telehandler range in the UK
SANY has announced the launch of its 'highly anticipated' range of telehandlers in the UK.
The first two machines introduced are the STH1440 (14m) and...
HRN gearing up for ‘sensational’ event
THE HRN and Agritrac stand at ScotPlant 2024 will be the place to find the latest product innovations from major manufacturers Kubota and Hyundai.
On...
Funding provides boost in efforts to recover stolen plant
FUNDING by the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and other organisations is having a direct impact on the successful recovery of stolen plant equipment, according...
Readypower on track for growth with new trucks from MV Commercial
MV Commercial has supplied rail and infrastructure services provider Readypower Rail Services with three 32-tonne 8x2 Volvo FH460s, mounted with heavy haulage plant bodies...
Loreburn Housing Association renews commercial fleet with Fraikin vans
LOREBURN Housing Association has renewed its commercial vehicle fleet after snapping up 25 new 3.5-tonne vans, supplied for the first time by Fraikin on...
HD Hyundai Xitesolution launches BE-X electric forklifts
HD Hyundai Xitesolution - Material Handling has unveiled the new BE-X range of electric forklifts trucks.
The 16BE-X and 20BE-X canopy models have maximum rated...
Premiertrak 450 proves to be a ‘game-changer’ for A & L McCrae
ARGYLL-based A&L McCrae Limited has taken delivery of the first Premiertrak 450 jaw crusher sold in Europe.
The machine builds on the success of the...
Earthworks contractor bolsters fleet with more HD Hyundai diggers
EARTHWORKS contractor James King (Plant) has added two HD Hyundai HX220A L and two HX140A L crawler excavators to its fleet.
The Northamptonshire-based company, which...
Zero-landfill waste management firm buys UK’s first Cat G308 sorting grapple
WASTE management specialist Maia Waste has bought the first Cat G308 demolition and sorting grapple in the UK from Finning.
The product features a slim...
Two weeks remaining for CITB’s Levy consultation period
EMPLOYERS have just two weeks remaining to engage with CITB during its consultation period for the 2026-29 Levy proposals.
The consultation period will conclude on...
Research shows signs of stabilisation in key construction mineral markets
NEW research from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has revealed signs of 'stabilisation' in sales across Britain’s construction materials markets.
The survey covered five product...
Scottish plant sector shows support for Prostate Scotland
THE MD of East Kilbride-headquartered LCF Engineering has paid tribute to the collective desire within Scotland’s plant and construction sectors to come together to...
Lighthouse Charity Christmas lunch raises record-breaking amount
THE Lighthouse Charity's annual Christmas lunch raised almost £290,000 for the construction community - a new record.
950 guests attended the event at The Westminster...
Access rental specialist expands spider lift fleet
GT Access has expanded its spider lift fleet by investing in six new Hinowa tracked spider booms.
The haul comprises three Hinowa Lightlift 17.75 Performance...
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...
Solutions for sites of the future to take centre stage for Liebherr at bauma
LIEBHERR has revealed plans to showcase over 70 exhibits and a variety of technologies and solutions under the theme of 'Hands on the Future'...
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...
Ground investigation work supports Orkney renewable energy ambitions
GROUND engineering and site investigation company Central Alliance has returned to the Orkney Islands to complete a further project to help the islands’ council...
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...
