CASE machines used to create site for unique historical game
TWO CASE machines have been utilised on a unique project in Florence, which involved the creation of a playing field in the heart of...
Swedish delegation gains rural apprenticeships insights during NCC Inchinnan visit
A delegation from Sweden recently visited the Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, to learn more about how...
Mecalac adds to UK dealer network
MECALAC has appointed a new dealer to its UK and Ireland distribution network.
Leicestershire-based Cooks Midlands Ltd will be responsible for retailing Mecalac’s excavator portfolio...
Terex agrees deal to to acquire Keestrack
TEREX Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Keestrack, a manufacturer of mobile crushing, screening and related equipment.
Founded in Belgium in 1988, Keestrack...
Doosan launches company’s largest ever excavator
DOOSAN has launched the largest excavator in the firm's history.
The DX1000LC-7 is a Stage V-compliant, 100-tonne crawler digger, which Doosan said also has the highest...
Strong activity levels and supply chain disruptions drive up demand for used plant
NEW research has revealed 'strong' demand and price increases for used construction equipment in Europe, driven by high activity levels and supply chain disruptions.
The...
Hitachi marks 50 years in Europe
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed that a variety of events are scheduled throughout 2022 to mark its 50th anniversary.
A logo has been unveiled,...
Shared intelligence tipped to help defeat plant thieves in Scotland
CONSTRUCTION and plant firms have been urged to join the newly launched Construction Watch Scotland, an alert platform designed to help fight crime including...
Scot JCB helps raise money for breast cancer charity at ScotPlant 2022
SCOT JCB helped to raise funds and awareness of breast cancer at this year’s ScotPlant after placing customer Tom Grant’s brand new pink excavator...
Steelwrist adds to quick coupler and tiltrotator portfolio
STEELWRIST has added to its quick coupler and tiltrotator portfolio with the launch of the SQ50, described as a fully automatic high flow and...
Sandvik launches ‘enhanced’ three-deck Doublescreen solution
SANDVIK Mobile Crushers and Screens has launched its new QA452, described as the latest evolution of the Sandvik QA Series products and three-deck Doublescreen...
Imports of construction equipment show significant upturn
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has highlighted stats showing that imports and exports of construction equipment in the first quarter of 2022 recorded 'very high'...
JCB holds star-studded birthday bash for 15,500 employees
THE 'biggest party in JCB's history' has been held as a thank you to the firm's past and present employees.
Around 15,500 people soaked up...
Milestone machine proves its worth in the Western Isles
THE first SANY SY390 40-tonne tracked excavator to arrive in the UK has been sold to MacInnes Bros after the Benbecula-headquartered construction business spotted...
Suicide – we’re in it together
By Bill Hill, CEO of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
World Suicide Prevention Day is just around the corner and we will see a huge...
‘Bigger and better’ FINROCK22 to build on success of inaugural event
FINNING has confirmed the return of FINROCK, the firm's virtual interactive expo and conference.
FINROCK22 returns to screens on November 24 following last year's inaugural...
Manitou reports 33% rise in Q3 revenues
MANITOU Group has reported Q3 revenues of €575 million - an increase of 33% on the same period last year.
Cumulative nine-month sales for 2022...
The million tonne crusher
McCloskey Equipment’s Tim Watson tells Project Plant of the impact the firm’s J50 has had at a quarry in Cowdenbeath, Fife.
THAT isn’t a typo....
Charity lunch raises £224,000 for construction families
THIS year’s Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity lunch raised a whopping £224,000.
More than 900 guests attended the event at the Westminster Park Plaza in London...
SANY looks to boost aftermarket experience with dedicated Coatbridge parts warehouse
SANY has announced that the opening of a new dedicated parts warehouse in Coatbridge will 'transform' parts availability for its UK operation.
The move represents...
Speedy becomes Youth Verified Business and vows commitment to nurturing next generation of workers
SPEEDY has become an official Youth Verified Business by Youth Group, a large community of young people, after completing the youth verification challenge.
The move...
Terex embarks on project to ship 30 machines from UK to Australia
TEREX, in cooperation with DHL Global Forwarding’s industrial projects division, has chartered a vessel to convey a consignment of 30 Powerscreen, Finlay and Terex...
Komatsu machinery to help with earthquake relief efforts
KOMATSU is providing equipment to help Turkey and Syria following the devastating recent earthquake.
In cooperation with local distributor Marubeni Da ğıtım ve Servis A.Ş....
Caterpillar teams up with GCU to transition fleet to battery use
A Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) PhD student has teamed up with Caterpillar to help it transfer its fleet and gear to battery use.
The student,...
Finning experts set for Scottish Skipper Expo
MARINE experts from Finning UK & Ireland are heading to the Scottish Skipper Expo to provide an insight into its latest marine solutions and...
Metso Outotec confirms name change
METSO Outotec’s AGM has approved the board’s proposal to change the company name to Metso Corporation.
“After the successful integration of Metso and Outotec, we...
Cireco lands Falkirk Council contract to handle non-recyclable waste
RESOURCE management specialist Cireco has been awarded a ten-year contract by Falkirk Council to handle non-recyclable waste.
The items will be sent to the soon-to-be-completed...
New welfare unit aims to provide greater on-site accessibility
ADVANTE, the UK-based manufacturer of the Oasis ‘instant start’ self-contained welfare units, has launched the Vision Solar Access toilet block with DDA-compliant facilities.
The move...
Technology helps cut emissions on project
AN ongoing partnership between Sir Robert McAlpine and Aggreko has yielded an 85% reduction in emissions and fuel across five live tower cranes on...
Hire company expands dumper fleet with major Mecalac order
IRISH plant and tool hire company Laois Hire has snapped up 34 new Mecalac site dumpers.
The Portlaoise-based business, which was founded in 1992, has...
