Having a blast: ADT hailed after quarry milestone
A Bell B40D ADT has chalked up a major milestone after hauling over one million tonnes of limestone in just over two years.
Alf Kitching,...
Excavator purchase is a dream come true for Matthew
THE owner of a Glasgow groundworks firm has fulfilled a childhood dream by purchasing his own Volvo excavator.
Matthew Donaghy founded Emmatt Construction Ltd two years...
Hunter Demolition enters liquidation
GEORGE Hunter (Demolishers) has been placed into liquidation.
The Glasgow and Edinburgh-based demolition firm, which traded as Hunter Demolition, was founded over 70 years ago.
Hunter...
Construction and utilities specialist enhances fleet with 15 new DAF trucks
PEGASUS Group has taken delivery of 15 new tipper grabs as part of a major fleet refresh programme, extending its relationship with MV Commercial.
The...
Atlas Copco launches largest ZBC energy storage system
ATLAS Copco has launched what it described as the 'largest energy storage system (ESS) available on the market'.
The ZBC 1000-1200 delivers 1MW of power...
Sandvik at the Double
SANDVIK has introduced the new QA441 Doublescreen, upgraded to encompass the many product refinements of the larger QA451 triple deck version in order to...
Miller makes new sales appointments
MILLER UK has added two new members to its sales team.
Strategic accounts manager David Pope will manage the firm's key OEM and large hire customers...
New Finlay tracked cone crusher vows to increase production capacity
MOBILE crushing, screening, and conveying equipment specialist Finlay has launched the C-1550+ tracked cone crusher.
Building on the strengths of its C-1550 predecessor, the new...
Finlay and Kobelco models help Perthshire golf course project go with a swing
A stone’s throw away from Loch Tay lies one of the most picturesque quarrying operations in Scotland. Owned and operated by Cross Civils and...
Speedy invests further £3 million in powered access fleet
SPEEDY has added 100 new boom and scissor lifts to its UK fleet as part of the company's powered access investment strategy.
The £3 million...
Two thirds of construction employers support CITB’s levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has achieved Consensus in support for its levy proposals that will help provide training for...
JCB celebrates major hydrogen engine milestone
JCB has marked a major milestone in the development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing...
GAP is boxing clever with new product
GAP Hire Solutions has announced it has added trench boxes to its non-mechanical plant offering.
Used for the rapid shoring of trench runs, the boxes are...
Milestone Doosan ADT rolls off the production line
THE 10,000th Doosan ADT built at the Elnesvågen plant outside Molde in Norway has rolled off the production line.
Production started at the plant in...
Astrak steps up “ambitious” expansion plans
SUPPLIER of excavator undercarriage parts, Astrak UK, is gearing up for "ambitious" growth in the coming years with the expansion of its Kirkcaldy headquarters...
Small but mighty: JMS takes on Truxta dealership
ABERDEENSHIRE-based JMS Equipment has become the latest dealer in the Truxta network, supplying one of the smallest mini-dumpers in the market.
The machines are made...
Hire Awards of Excellence set for second virtual ceremony
HIRE Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has confirmed this year's Hire Awards of Excellence ceremony will be held virtually for the second...
CITB makes funding available for ‘big picture ideas’ to tackle skills challenges
THE CITB is offering up to £500,000 in funding for ideas that could have a positive impact on the construction industry.
The Industry Impact Fund...
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...
Fife business Angles for new machines to meet demand
ANGLE Park Sand and Gravel has added two more Volvo machines to its operations in Fife.
Based in Cupar, family-run Angle Park Sand and Gravel...
SANY launches ‘reworked’ eight-tonne compact excavator
SANY has announced the release of the reworked SY80U compact excavator.
Based on the success of the manufacturer's eight-tonne machine, this 'advanced' version is said...
18 Liebherr cranes utilised on landmark German bridge project
18 Liebherr cranes are engaged in a project to replace Germany's second longest steel road bridge.
The Rader High Bridge spans the Kiel Canal along...
Flannery in landmark electric telehandler purchase
GGR Group has sold the first electric telehandler to Flannery Plant Hire in the UK.
The machine will be used on the new HS2 project....
JCB poised for international debut of firm’s hydrogen technology
JCB has revealed plans to debut its hydrogen combustion technology on the international stage at the upcoming Conexpo show.
The wraps will come off the...
Starring role for JCB in new Alien movie
A fleet of JCB machines has a starring role in the latest movie in the long running Alien franchise.
Over 20 skid steer loaders, Loadall...
Speedy supplies generators to Ukraine to help power essential services
SPEEDY has supplied 287 mobile generators to Ukraine to help maintain power for essential services including hospitals and shelters, on behalf of the UK...
Sandvik appoints new president for mobile crushing and screening
SANDVIK has appointed Peter Unelind as president of the firm's Mobile Crushers and Screens division.
Peter joined Sandvik in 2013 and was formerly VP, operations...
CDE unveils new filter press innovation at Hillhead
CDE has added to its water management and recycling systems offering by unveiling its new ProPress high-performance filter press at Hillhead.
Developed to meet the...
Plant sales adds new string to Cross bow
Cross Group Aberfeldy is a family firm which has grown from humble beginnings into a multi-faceted construction business, offering a range of services from...
Kirkcaldy business opts to expand crane fleet
KIRKCALDY-based Johnston Rigging has snapped up the firm's first Liebherr LTM 10160-3.1 crane.
The family-run company, which specialises in structural steel erection, also operates a mobile...
