Molson completes third US acquisition
EQUIPMENT dealer Molson Group has announced an expansion of its US presence with the acquisition of Powerscreen Western.
The move grows Molson's coverage of the...
Peatland restoration programme shortlisted for two prestigious awards
AN initiative aimed at increasing the number of trained and experienced contractors working in peatland restoration has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards.
Peatland ACTION...
Pop-up event paves the way for customers to see new asphalt machines
A number of paving and hire firms from across the country joined Finning at a recent pop-up event to see the latest asphalt pavers...
Volvo and CRH agree strategic partnership to accelerate decarbonisation
VOLVO Construction Equipment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with building materials solutions specialist CRH to explore decarbonisation opportunities in construction.
As part of...
New innovation tipped to ‘transform’ plant security
DATATAG, the delivery partner of the Construction Equipment Association's (CEA) CESAR Security Scheme, has unveiled its latest innovation of a RAPID check (Registered Assets...
Sunbelt Rentals makes major Hyster forklift investment
SUNBELT Rentals has made a major investment in its accommodation business unit after working with distributor Briggs Equipment to acquire 15 Hyster H16XD6 forklifts.
The...
Manitou Group creates new roles within executive committee
MANITOU Group has created two new roles within its executive committee, with Hervé Rochet and Céline Brard being appointed chief transformation & governance officer...
Sustainable equipment innovation is key for Vp
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VP plc is leading the way in the construction industry when it comes to decarbonisation and setting the standards for a more sustainable future.
The...
Metso dealer plans ‘top team’ presence at ScotPlant 2024
METSO UK dealer McHale Plant Sales has announced it is planning a ‘top team’ presence to mark the firm’s ScotPlant debut in April.
The business...
JCB and Leica Geosystems team up on new factory-fitted machine control solutions
JCB and Leica Geosystems are teaming up to offer factory-fitted 2D and 3D-ready semi-automated excavator control solutions.
The solutions - known as INTELLIGRADE - will...
Plantworx exhibition confirms new venue for 2025
THE organisers of the Plantworx exhibition have confirmed a new destination for the show in 2025.
The 6th biennial Plantworx will be held on 23-25...
Troon quarry benefits from three new Cat machines
MATERIALS supplier Hillhouse Group has invested in three new Cat machines following a fleet production study by Finning UK & Ireland to increase production...
Bobcat adds to skid-steer loader portfolio
BOBCAT has introduced new Stage V versions of the company’s M-Series S630 and S650 skid-steer loaders, designed for European markets.
Customers can now choose between...
HD Hyundai completes hat-trick of launches at Hillhead
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment launched two heavy crawler excavator models and its largest wheel loader at Hillhead 2024.
The manufacturer unveiled its largest Stage V...
Develon adds new tunnelling excavator to special application portfolio
DEVELON has added a new tunnelling excavator to its portfolio of special application machines.
The DX235RTF-7 is based on the manufacturer's DX235LCR-7 reduced radius crawler...
Rokbak trucks are pick of the bunch for Canadian aggregates producer
ROKBAK RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers are helping sand and gravel producer FT Aggregates to achieve its ambitions in Canada.
The business supplies aggregates to the...
Louise Hazel elected new chair of AMPS
LOUISE Hazel, MD at IPU Group, has been elected chair of AMPS - the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems.
She succeeds...
Merlo expands construction dealer network
MERLO has expanded its construction dealer network with the appointment of Dunrave Plant Services.
Located four miles from the M4 corridor in the valley of...
New Hitachi development aims to ‘transform’ fleet management
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has launched a new 'all-in-one' fleet management system, designed to empower its dealer network and customers by streamlining their...
Astrak has buckets of ambition for new range
Brandon White, internal sales manager at Kirkcaldy-based Astrak, tells Project Plant about the impact of adding buckets to the firm’s portfolio, and plans to...
FAYAT Group completes Mecalac acquisition
FAYAT Group has completed its buyout of the Mecalac Group.
The firm has acquired a 100% stake in the business, which offers construction equipment including...
Hydrogen journey underpins commitment to brighter, greener future
Phil Parker, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, provides an update on the company’s journey with hydrogen
The topic of hydrogen as a sustainable...
New Holland wins major design prize for electric compact wheel loader
NEW Holland has won a GOOD DESIGN® award for its W40X Electric Power compact wheel loader.
The award is described as one of the world’s...
Scots construction employment at lowest level since June 2017
SCOTTISH construction employment has hit a two-year low, according to figures highlighted by the Scottish Building Federation.
Overall performance of the industry north of the...
Scottish construction workloads fall flat, but outlook is more optimistic
NEW research has revealed construction workloads in Scotland fell 'broadly flat' through the final quarter of 2024, however surveyors are more optimistic about the...
Bar set high for ScotPlant 2020
MEMORIES of the sun-kissed ScotPlant 2018 exhibition are still fresh in the mind – but attention has now turned to ScotPlant 2020.
We’re now less...
Blair Hill Wind Farm proposals tipped to unlock £165 million boost to local economy
RENEWABLE energy specialist RES has submitted a Section 36 application to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for its 14-turbine Blair Hill Wind...
‘Every day’s a school day in this industry’
MARK Proudfoot has been appointed head of sales at Molson Young Plant Sales and is on a mission to increase the Doune-headquartered firm’s market...
Fleet management investment pays dividends for Jennings BCE
FINNING has revealed how it used Cat VisionLink technology to deliver 'significant' reductions in idle time and increased profitability for Jennings BCE.
VisionLink is a...
Concern over Scottish construction employment levels
THE Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has outlined concerns for the future of Scotland's construction sector after figures showed employment in the industry fell by...
