Miller shows its steel by joining Hardox programme

MILLER UK has announced it has achieved quality certification from a globally renowned steel company. The manufacturer has joined Swedish steelmaker SSAB’s Hardox In My...

New innovations to take centre stage at Plantworx 2023

ORGANISERS are putting the final touches to Plantworx 2023 – a show that has been four years in the making. The construction equipment and technology...

Thwaites appoints new export account manager

DUMPER specialist Thwaites has appointed Julie Day (Echalier) to the role of export account manager. She will be responsible for the commercial and transactional relationship...

Major milestone for CESAR Scheme

THE CESAR Scheme has marked a major milestone after the 600,000th protected machine was announced during Plantworx 2023. Suneeta Johal, CEO of show hosts the...

Civils specialist marks Hitachi machine milestone

SHANNNONSIDE Civil Engineering is marking a milestone after snapping up the firm's 200th Hitachi excavator. The model - a ZX225US-7 equipped with Leica machine control...

Hire specialist makes major investment in Hitachi diggers

MCGOVERN Plant Hire has invested heavily in new Hitachi machines ranging from ZX33U-6 mini-excavators up to ZX225US-7s, all equipped with the mixed fleet telematics...

Develon nets landmark sporting sponsorship agreement

DEVELON, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has announced plans to sponsor its first major sporting event in the UK since the brand was launched earlier...

Sandvik refreshes logo and brand identity

SANDVIK has unveiled a new logo and visual identity. The manufacturer revealed it highlights the firm's commitment to lead the shift towards digitally driven and...

Access specialist invests £2 million in JCB fleet

AN access rental firm has invested in a fleet of new JCB Access equipment, Loadall telehandlers and rotating telehandlers in a deal worth £2...

Manufacturer hails success of first Global Develon Day event

DEVELON has announced it received a 'very positive reaction' from customers and dealers alike, who attended the brand’s first Global Develon Day in South...

200 guests attend Finlay World Dealer Conference in Barcelona

MOBILE crushing and screening manufacturer Finlay recently welcomed around 200 guests from across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia to its...

Sunward expands UK dealer network

LC International, formerly known Langham Contracting, has been added to the Sunward dealer network. The company, based in Rochester, Kent, will look after Kent, south...

Komatsu Europe expands wheeled excavator range with double launch

KOMATSU Europe has announced the launch of the new PW168-11 and PW198-11 short-tail wheeled excavators. The models expand the range of options in the 16-20t...

Derbyshire rural crime team honoured for work in combating machinery theft

DERBYSHIRE Constabulary’s rural crime team has won the 2023 Rob Oliver Award from the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) for its efforts in the fight...

Hitachi backs My Name’5 Doddie Foundation with second branded digger

AS sponsors of the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK has teamed up with Synergy Hire for the second consecutive year to...

Powerscreen officially opens new global HQ

POWERSCREEN has unveiled its new global HQ in Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. Under the theme ‘Built to Last’, the facility was revealed to local stakeholders including...

SANY hungry for more ScotPlant success

SANY UK is gearing up for another eye-catching display at ScotPlant following the overwhelming success of the company’s debut at the exhibition two years...

Metso UK dealer ‘exceedingly happy’ with progress one year on

ONE year since being appointed as Metso Lokotrack distributors in the UK, McHale Plant Sales has hailed the early impact the partnership has had. The...

Metso to invest €150 million in new technology centre

METSO has announced plans to gradually move its current operations in Hatanpää, Tampere, to a new Lokomotion technology centre to be built in Lahdesjärvi,...
Finning power pack

Finning introduces new power pack for OEMs

FINNING UK & Ireland has introduced a new power pack designed  for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the industrial sector. Designed, built and supplied by...
Milwaukee power tools

Scottish Plant Operator Challenge organisers secure major sponsorship package

ORGANISERS of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) 2024 have announced a major sponsorship deal with manufacturer Milwaukee and Scottish authorised distributor for the...

Balfour Beatty mandates human recognition cameras on certain machinery

BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has become the first Tier One contractor to mandate human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery...
CPA Conference

Speakers and topics confirmed for CPA Conference 2024

THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the panel speakers and topics for this year's CPA Conference, which will be held on November 7...

Speedy Hire earns platinum recognition for sustainability credentials

SPEEDY Hire has announced it has been awarded a Platinum Medal by EcoVadis, a provider of business sustainability ratings. Platinum is the highest accolade awarded by...
Fiona Hyslop MSP

Preparatory works set to begin on A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy section

TRANSPORT Scotland has confirmed the works programme for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project, with Balfour Beatty set to start preparatory works on...
Wacker Neuson WL750

Wacker Neuson unveils latest portfolio additions

WACKER Neuson is adding two new models to its wheel loader portfolio. The WL250 and WL750 are the first models with the new product designation....

Speedy Hire virtual event aims to drive discussions on green targets

SPEEDY Hire has announced the return of its Speedy Hire Live Sustainability Summit 2024. Taking place on Thursday November 28, the move follows the success...
Renovated Bobcat facility in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

Doosan Bobcat completes revamp of material handling facility in Belgium

THE renovation and rebranding of the Doosan Bobcat facility in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, has been completed. The manufacturer announced that the office area has been completely...
Philip Wilson Land Drainage's JCB 25Z-1

Drainage contractor makes landmark JCB mini purchase

A drainage contractor has bought the first of the new JCB 2.5-tonne mini-excavator models to reach Northern Ireland. Crumlin-based Philip Wilson Land Drainage has taken...

Case unveils new material handling crawler excavator

THERE'S a new addition to the Case D Series range of crawler excavators - the CX290D, which the firm says has been specifically designed for...