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...
Develon and Leica Geosystems expand machine control options for DD130-7 dozer
DEVELON and Leica Geosystems have announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution tailored for the Develon DD130-7 dozer.
The addition of the Leica MC1...
CEA shortlisted for Best Association Transformation at UK Trade Association Awards
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Association Transformation category at the UK Trade Association Awards 2025.
Organised...
Finning team surpasses Christmas gift target for local charity
THE team at Finning UK & Ireland’s HQ has donated more than 500 gifts to a local family centre this Christmas.
The recipient of the...
Hands-on approach pays off for design students
CASE Construction Equipment has revealed three "striking" new vehicle liveries, two of which came from competitions.
The new designs were created respectively through the CNH...
Road surfacing business is on a roll with new compaction model
A road surfacing specialist has become the first recipient of the new JCB CT430-140 compaction model.
Hertfordshire-based North Herts Surfacing has put the new tandem...
Hire firm’s safety credentials recognised for eighth year in a row
A-PLANT has been awarded Gold at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards for the eighth consecutive year.
The...
Liebherr extends luffing jib crane range
LIEBHERR has announced an expansion of its latest generation of luffing jib cranes to the 600-metre tonne segment.
The new 620 HC-L 18/36 has been...
Major issues to be addressed at CPA conference
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has confirmed the dates and venue for this year's CPA conference. The one-day event will be held on Thursday October 17...
Funding the green construction pipeline
Following a global survey that revealed 70% of construction projects now incorporate sustainability targets, it’s clear the industry is committed to reducing carbon emissions....
Marubeni-Komatsu joins forces with Topcon
MARUBENI-Komatsu is partnering with Topcon Positioning GB and Ireland to provide machine control technology, it has been announced.
The deal means Marubeni-Komatsu customers will now...
Hyundai appoints new key account manager in Europe
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has announced the appointment of Christophe Lecarpentier as key account manager, with responsibility for developing and managing relationships with...
Comments sought on dumper safety guidance
A Good Practice Guide on the safe operation of dumpers has been introduced following a number of serious incidents.
The document has been produced through the...
Takeuchi unveils new 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator
TAKEUCHI has unveiled its new TB370W. The compact 7.5-tonne wheeled excavator and tool carrier is said to be designed for 'maximum productivity' on busy...
JCB targets further growth in Brazil with $25m investment
JCB is investing $25 million in its Brazilian operations, which will see the launch of new products for the South American markets.
The move was...
DEVELON and ATLAS announce material handler partnership agreement
DEVELON has signed a partnership agreement with ATLAS GmbH, which will see selected wheeled material handler models manufactured by ATLAS to complement DEVELON’s existing...
Hillhead exhibition to create extra stand space
ORGANISERS of the Hillhead exhibition have revealed next year's offering will expand following the 'record-breaking' show in 2018.
546 exhibitors and almost 20,000 visitors attended...
