ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Balgownie to debut latest Doosan models
BALGOWNIE is poised to debut several new Doosan products at ScotPlant 2022 including the new 21-tonne DX210LC-7 crawler excavator.
The Inverurie-based firm will also give...
Bobcat extends R2-Series range with eight-tonne offering
BOBCAT has expanded its R2-Series mini-excavator portfolio with the launch of the new E88 eight-tonne Stage V compliant model.
The machine replaces the E85 M-Series...
Steelwrist launches new tiltrotator for smaller excavators
STEELWRIST is introducing the new X02 tiltrotator, described as suitable for 1.5-2.5t excavators.
The product will be shown for the first time at the Swedish...
Speedy announces early careers rollout
SPEEDY has announced it is investing in over 100 early careers trainees across the UK to help boost its skills base and the industry's...
New Falcon set to swoop on Hillhead 2022
EVOQUIP has announced plans to display a new Falcon 820 screen at Hillhead 2022.
The manufacturer has confirmed it will also be running live working...
Speedy confirms new chief executive appointment
SPEEDY has confirmed the appointment of Dan Evans as its new chief executive following the announcement of Russell Down’s retirement.
Evans, who has worked in...
There’s ‘never been a better time’ for plant owners to take on an apprentice
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has urged plant owners to consider taking on an apprentice to help secure the future of the industry.
The...
Lifting specialist expands Scottish presence with new Motherwell base
LIFTING hire specialist LGH has announced plans to expand its operations in Scotland after securing an agreement with sister company, Rotrex, to use its...
JCB unveils ‘world first’ mobile hydrogen refueller for the industry
JCB has unveiled a mobile hydrogen refueller in a move the manufacturer hailed as a 'world first' for the industry.
The firm is investing £100...
Tributes paid to Merlo founder following his passing
MERLO founder and president, Mr Amilcare Merlo, has passed away aged 88.
Born in 1934 on the outskirts of Cuneo, Italy, Mr Merlo began working...
Kobelco machine scoops top demolition award
KOBELCO is celebrating after its ultra-high reach SK1300DLC demolition excavator won a major accolade at the World Demolition Summit 2022.
The model triumphed in the...
Komatsu marks iMC milestone in Europe
KOMATSU is celebrating a major landmark after delivering more than 2,000 intelligent Machine Control (iMC) dozers and excavators in Europe.
The milestone machine, a D71PXi-24...
Five ways Rokbak haulers help to save you money
With the current economic situation, it’s more important than ever to reduce costs and achieve the lowest total cost of ownership possible. Rokbak’s senior...
Komatsu boom change system offers ‘new level’ of demolition efficiency
KOMATSU has revealed that its K100 boom change system for the PC490HRD-11 has demonstrated a 'new level of demolition project efficiency' for customers.
The system...
Military-spec model helps keep remote jobs on track
GEORGE Leslie’s accidental discovery of a Swedish military vehicle has been tipped to significantly boost the firm’s work in remote locations.
Plant manager Graham Barclay...
New Cat loaders aim to simplify machine operation
CATERPILLAR has announced that its next generation of 926, 930 and 938 wheel loaders boast a range of features designed to boost productivity by...
Platform for growth: firm places landmark spider lifts order
PARAMOUNT Platforms has placed its largest ever order for Hinowa spider lifts supplied by Access Platform Sales.
Paramount is taking nine tracked spider booms in...
JCB announces company-wide ‘street party’ to mark coronation
JCB has announced a company-wide 'street party' to mark the coronation of HM King Charles III and HM Queen Camilla.
The manufacturer is treating more than...
Rental software provider pledges to donate 10% of profits to charity annually
RENTAL software provider MCS has pledged 10% of its profits every year to charities across the world.
The company's founder, Richard van der Knaap, emigrated...
SANY UK dealers attend global general assembly in China
SANY UK participated in the global general assembly last week in Changsha, China.
The event, organised by SANY Group, brought together dealers and industry professionals...
Volvo continues renewable energy shift with solar investment
Volvo CE has announced it has signed a purchase agreement with LS Electric for the implementation of solar panels and a Factory Energy Management Solution...
Komatsu unveils ‘revolutionary’ tool to optimise dump truck fleet efficiency
KOMATSU has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' tool designed to optimise the efficiency of rigid dump truck fleets on mining and quarry sites...
CRJ confirms new partnership with Pronar
RECYCLING and waste management equipment specialist CRJ Services has announced a new partnership with agricultural, municipal and recycling machines manufacturer Pronar.
CRJ has signed an...
Rallycross visitors get a glimpse of construction’s future
SMT GB's sponsorship of the WRX World Rallycross Volvo CE Dealership team recently resulted in customers and race weekend visitors having the opportunity to...
Euro Auctions appoints new cranes and access specialist
SCOTT McCall has joined the sales team at Euro Auctions as the new cranes and access specialist.
With a 25-year career in the crane and...
Bobcat Machine IQ systems now available as subscription service
BOBCAT has launched its new Machine IQ telematics subscription service in Europe and Israel.
Designed to connect customers to machine information anytime and anywhere, the...
Develon enters European dozer market with new DD130
DEVELON has entered the European dozer market with the launch of the new DD130.
The manufacturer said one of the biggest differences between the machine...
Plantforce puts safety first with major site dumper deal
NATIONAL hirer Plantforce has placed an order of £4.2 million for a fleet of Thwaites site dumpers.
The deal comprises 105 dumpers, including 58 nine-tonne...
UK’s largest rail-mounted crane used on £2.9m East Renfrewshire project
A £2.9 million project which utilised the UK's largest rail-mounted crane has been completed in East Renfrewshire.
Carried out by Network Rail and AmcoGiffen, the...
MV Commercial goes the ‘extra mile’ with rigid trucks delivery
FTH Hire Group has taken delivery of a refurbished DAF LF 230 and four new DAF CF 480 rigid trucks, all mounted with beavertail...
