Arctic Circle challenge is snow bother for G-Series loaders
CASE wheel loaders have been called into action to battle snow on roads in the Arctic Circle.
In the counties of Finnmark and Troms, the...
Bespoke Kubota midi-excavator proves its worth for Drymen contractor
DRYMEN-based Joe Allan & Sons Plant Hire and Contracting has snapped up a new KX085-5 midi-excavator designed to meet the firm's exacting standards.
The business,...
New CEO appointed at A-Plant
ANDY Wright has been appointed chief executive officer at A-Plant.
He initially joined the business from Speedy Hire a year ago as chief operating officer and previously...
Sunbelt Rentals invests in Instagrid portable power
SUNBELT Rentals has expanded its range of low and zero-carbon equipment with what it is calling the UK’s largest single purchase of Instagrid products.
Instagrid...
CPA urges chancellor not to scrap red diesel rebate
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to reconsider possible plans to scrap the subsidy on red diesel to users...
Attachment tool gets Top marks from operators
ROTOTOP, an attachment tool from German manufacturer Holp, is said to be gaining traction with UK operators.
According to the manufacturer, the rotary drive saves...
Volvo adds high-speed driveline option to loaders
VOLVO has introduced a new high-speed driveline option for its L45H and L50H wheel loaders.
Said to offer speeds of up to 50km per hour...
New multi-purpose vehicles unveiled for West Dunbartonshire winter operations
FIVE new multi-purpose vehicles are set to embark on patrols in West Dunbartonshire during their first winter in operation.
The gritters, which can be adapted...
New guidance issued for checking plant after extended period of non-use
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has published guidance for conducting pre-operational checks on plant equipment on sites following the Covid-19 lockdown period.
With some sites...
CEA welcomes launch of new policy centre designed to strengthen SME influence
Enginuity has launched a new policy centre to give SMEs in engineering and manufacturing a stronger voice in national skills and industrial policy.
The Policy...
Deadline looms for Bobcat digger charity raffle
TIME is running out to enter the draw for the charity raffle of a Bobcat E10z one-tonne mini excavator.
Designed to raise money for the...
Sunbelt Rentals launches Wreaths Across Great Britain to honour veterans
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland is launching Wreaths Across Great Britain throughout December.
The new remembrance initiative has been created to honour veterans resting in...
Survey to establish what stakeholders want for construction industry post-pandemic
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum (CICV) has launched a consultation to establish what stakeholders want for the industry after Covid-19 and how it can...
Motherwell-built haulers are a concrete success story in Canada
SCOTLAND-built Rokbak haulers have been proving their worth in demanding conditions in Canada.
Half a million tons of sand and gravel are produced every year...
Hire Awards of Excellence ceremony moves to online platform
HAE EHA has announced that the Hire Awards of Excellence 2020 will be held online due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by Covid-19.
The awards...
JCB apprentices mark anniversary with unique ‘listening bench’ creation
JCB apprentices have created an 80th anniversary project that invites employees and the public to learn all about the firm's history.
The team of 15...
Trade association resumes hire sector safety audits
HAE EHA (Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association) has announced it is to restart SafeHire certification audits to help get the industry recover...
Steelwrist expands North American operations following ‘strong growth’
STEELWRIST has expanded its North American HQ in Newington, Connecticut, in a move designed to enhance the manufacturer's machining, local assembly, and product testing...
Case dealer celebrates 50th anniversary
CASE Construction Equipment dealer Warwick Ward Machinery recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Since being founded in 1970, the company has developed into a major stockist and...
Komatsu launches next-generation bulldozers
KOMATSU has introduced its next-generation bulldozers, led by the D175AX-10 which the manufacturer said sets a new benchmark for safety, efficiency, productivity and reliability...
First CEA CESAR Champion announced
DETECTIVE Constable Chris Piggott has been announced as the first recipient of the CEA CESAR Champion Award for police officers.
Earlier this year the CEA...
Komatsu Europe aims to accelerate digital tool adoption
SMART Construction, the digital arm of Komatsu, has announced plans to accelerate digital tool adoption by embedding high-density site data and as-built capture capabilities...
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...
