Liebherr scoops innovation award for autonomous operations system
LIEBHERR has won a bauma innovation award in the Digitalisation category for its Autonomous Operations solution.
Liebherr Autonomous Operations is an autonomous system for wheel...
Daltons in 30 tonne excavator swoop
EDINBURGH-based Daltons Demolitions Limited has bought a new full demolition specification Doosan DX300LC-3 30-tonne crawler excavator from Scotia Plant Ltd.
The machine has been supplied with a...
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...
JCB launches compact version of digger that made the firm famous
JCB has introduced a smaller version of the digger that made the company famous around the world.
The backhoe loader was invented by JCB founder...
New telehandler range gives Bobcat customers a lift
BOBCAT has unveiled a new range of rigid frame telehandlers for the construction and rental sectors with maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.1...
Bobcat launches new V-Drive telehandler models
BOBCAT has completed the company’s agricultural telehandler range with three new models.
The large high flow TL34.65HF V-Drive, TL38.70HF V-Drive, and TL43.80HF V-Drive all utilise...
New names poised for ScotPlant 2024
A flurry of first-time exhibitors have signed up for ScotPlant 2024 since our last update in May.
Digger Guard, fresh off winning the Best Security...
Mecalac dumpers prove their versatility
VERSATILE Equipment has completed a major supply agreement with Knights Brown, which involved the firm providing five TA10P heavy-duty Mecalac forward-tip site dumpers to...
“Critical” new hire controller apprenticeship granted approval
THE Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA) has granted approval for delivery of a “critical” new plant apprenticeship scheme years in the making.
The Hire Controller (Plant,...
Liebherr introduces new generation of ADTs
LIEBHERR has unveiled its new generation of articulated dump trucks (ADTs).
The TA 230 Litronic is described as an 'extremely robust, powerful and all-terrain' machine,...
Firm fined £160,000 following telehandler death in Glasgow
A construction firm has been fined £160,000 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a man was killed by a telehandler at a...
Aggregate Industries CEO moves to Breedon
Breedon Aggregates has announced that Pat Ward, currently CEO of Aggregate Industries Europe, will be joining the company as Group Chief Executive Officer.
He takes over from...
New Mecalac wheeled excavator offers “unique” solution
MECALAC has confirmed its new 7MWR wheeled excavator will be showcased at this year’s APF Exhibition in Warwickshire.
Taking place at the Ragley Estate, the model...
Mecalac relocates UK production headquarters
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced the relocation of its national production HQ to a new manufacturing facility in Coventry.
Situated just a few miles...
Wates Group hails hydrogen as ‘the way forward’ following generator trial
JCB has announced that Wates Group has successfully trialled one of the manufacturer's generators powered by hydrogen.
Wates has been trialling a JCB 60kVA hydrogen combustion...
Xwatch Safety Solutions merges with Hexagon AB
Xwatch Safety Solutions has been acquired by Hexagon, a specialist in digital reality solutions.
This move has been described as representing a 'significant milestone' in...
Premiertrak 450 proves to be a ‘game-changer’ for A & L McCrae
ARGYLL-based A&L McCrae Limited has taken delivery of the first Premiertrak 450 jaw crusher sold in Europe.
The machine builds on the success of the...
Trimble Ready option available for new line of Hyundai dozers
TRIMBLE and Hyundai Construction Equipment have announced the availability of a Trimble Ready 3D option for the new line of Hyundai HD130A bulldozers for customers...
Supply Chain Sustainability School unveils enhanced Plant Commitment Charter
THE Supply Chain Sustainability School has unveiled updated versions of its Plant Commitment Charter and Minimum Standards, designed to lead the UK’s built environment...
Kubota creates new field service manager role
MARTIN Tyler has been appointed field service manager at Kubota UK.
The new role has been created to provide more support to the manufacturer's dealer...
Hydrema unveils new safety-conscious dump truck at bauma 2019
HYDREMA is looking to raise safety standards with the launch of its new dump truck at bauma 2019.
The Danish construction equipment manufacturer has developed...
Doosan confirms new features for large crawler excavators
DOOSAN has revealed that a number of new features have been made available on the firm's large crawler excavators, covering five models: the DX350LC-7,...
Forklift earns its keep
JAMES Brown of Port Charlotte is the lifting king of Islay and it’s not just his renowned ability as Champion of Islay in the...
Stunning selfie sets the bar high!
A Hewden crane has helped capture what is believed to be the "world's tallest selfie".
The hire firm used its 70-tonne Tadano crane for the shot of...
Software specialist offers help to hire firms during Covid-19 outbreak
POINT of Rental Software has announced it is making its electronic signature product, Rental eSign, available for free for 90 days for hire business...
A-Plant crowned 2015 Hire Company of the Year
A-Plant has been crowned ‘Hire Company of the Year’ for the second time in only three years at the prestigious Hire Association Europe (HAE)...
JCB Academy proud of latest Ofsted report
THE JCB Academy has achieved a 'Good' rating from government inspectors in its latest Ofsted report.
JCB said the Rocester-based school, which has 810 students,...
GAP Group apprentice scheme honoured with top recruitment award
GAP Group is celebrating being awarded the Apprenticeship Award at the s1 Recruitment Awards – confirming its commitment to apprentices and as an industry leader...
Recycled aggregates volumes reach ‘record high’
NEW research has found that the amount of construction aggregates from recycled and secondary sources in Britain has reached an all-time high, as producers...
Tributes for Paul Bidwell
Paul Bidwell, marketing manager of Manitou UK, has died suddenly at the age of 58.
Paul was a popular figure in the British plant industry...
