FMB urges chancellor to produce measures to aid sector’s recovery
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has urged UK chancellor Rishi Sunak to produce an economic package of measures that increases demand for building...
JCB and Lord Bamford celebrate 80th birthdays in style!
JCB has celebrated the 80th birthday of both the business and chairman Lord Anthony Bamford.
The British manufacturing giant was founded in a lock-up garage...
Terex Trucks appoints new dealer in US
Motherwell-based Terex Trucks has appointed a new dealer in North America to meet demand for its TA300 and TA400 dump trucks
Finning presents Flannery with rare Centennial Grey machines
FINNING has presented Flannery Plant Hire with two rare Centennial Grey models as part of a deal to supply £70 million worth of Cat...
JCB volunteers deliver crucial PPE to NHS workers
A team of JCB volunteers has delivered PPE to hospitals and NHS workers in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
The manufacturer reopened its Innovation Centre in Rocester...
LiuGong Europe president receives Guangxi Golden Silkball Friendship Award
HOWARD Dale, president of LiuGong Europe, has been awarded the Guangxi Golden Silkball Friendship Award by the People’s Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
The...
Miller confirms two new senior appointments
ATTACHMENT manufacturer Miller has announced two new senior appointments.
Scott Taylor joins as sales & applications engineering director, where he will be responsible for global...
CRJ Services retains Investors in People Silver accreditation
WASTE, recycling, and material processing equipment specialist CRJ Services has announced it has successfully retained its Investors in People Silver accreditation.
The accreditation reflects the company's...
Case unveils fully electric backhoe loader concept
CASE Construction Equipment has launched a fully electric backhoe loader.
The 580 EV (Electric Vehicle) concept, dubbed Project Zeus, is said by the manufacturer to...
New delivery plan brings forward key elements of A9 dualling programme
THE remaining sections of the A9 dualling programme will be delivered using capital funding, Scotland’s transport secretary has confirmed.
Fiona Hyslop MSP has announced the...
Molson Compact MD retires
ROBERT Brown, managing director of Molson Compact Equipment and an executive board member of Molson Group, has retired.
He stood down at the end of...
The race to develop electric-powered machinery
Jeff Keeling, VP sales and marketing at Brokk Inc, discusses the race to develop electric-powered equipment and how demolition machine manufacturers got ahead of...
Powered access specialist invests in lifting range
POWERED access and tool hire specialist Source UK has invested in Genie material lifts supplied by Access Platform Sales (APS).
The firm has opted for the...
Terex Ecotec expands screening portfolio
TEREX Ecotec has added to its screening portfolio with the launch of the new TXS 350 Starscreen.
The manufacturer said the three-fraction machine has been...
Investment plan aims to deliver perfect blend for Total
TOTAL Lubricants in the UK, which recently marked the 50th anniversary of its blending plant, has unveiled plans to invest in developing the site...
Leading trade bodies call for Scottish minister for construction and infrastructure
A number of Scotland’s leading construction bodies have warned that national housing and net zero targets are at risk without a 'radical shift' in...
Extension of furlough scheme in Scotland would cost an estimated £850m
AN extension of the UK Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) could reduce unemployment by 61,000 in Scotland through the first half of 2021,...
Safety footwear range set for ScotPlant launch
BRANDED workwear, PPE and safety equipment specialist Suresafe Protection Ltd will be launching the firm’s K2 Greek safety footwear range at ScotPlant 2026.
The company’s display...
Tillicoultry Quarries poised to buy 14 sites from Breedon
TILLICOULTRY Quarries has agreed the purchase of 14 sites from Breedon Group.
The move follows concerns by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that Breedon...
JCB approves renewable fuel option for X Series tracked excavators
JCB has approved a 100% renewable biodiesel fuel for use in a range of its X Series tracked excavators.
The manufacturer revealed it is set...
£2 million hybrid boom lifts investment tipped to help customers meet carbon targets
SPEEDY Powered Access has invested £2 million in 50 new hybrid boom lifts to help customers fulfil their environmental ambitions.
The hybrid system used by...
Sector resilience and achievements hailed at annual SPOA dinner
THE ‘success, resilience, and collaboration’ within the Scottish plant industry was celebrated at the recent Scottish Plant Owners Association’s (SPOA) 72nd annual dinner in...
Komatsu advances electric excavator ambitions
KOMATSU has signed a collaboration agreement with Proterra for the supply of Proterra’s battery systems with the aim of having Komatsu electrify its small...
JCB Finance launches new mini-excavator funding facility
JCB Finance has announced the introduction of a new funding solution designed to make owning a mini-excavator easier for businesses of all sizes.
JCB FlexiBuy...
E-commerce parts specialist targets further growth after ‘excellent’ response to launch
RECENTLY launched e-commerce plant and agriculture aftermarket portal, Parts For Machines, has announced it has experienced a 'strong positive reaction' to its market debut since...
Scotland’s construction pipeline platform sees increase in membership and usage
NEW figures have revealed that more than 50 public bodies in Scotland are now contributing project information to the Construction Pipeline Forecast Tool.
The free-to-access...
Flags fly at half-mast as JCB pays tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh
FLAGS at JCB factories around the world are being flown at half-mast in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh, following his death at the...
JCB unveils raft of new machines
JCB has unveiled a number of new products, including the 42-tonne 420X and 52-tonne 520X X-Series crawler excavators.
The manufacturer has also returned to the...
Bobcat introduces new generation R-Series telehandler range
BOBCAT has revealed it is aiming to double the production of telehandlers by 2025 after launching its new generation R-Series range, which offers a...
Hyundai unveils new 22-tonne crawler excavator
HYUNDAI is introducing the HX210L excavator to its Next Generation line-up.
The 22-tonne machine has been designed to complement the HX230 and tailored to appeal...
