Top plant apprentices and trainees honoured during online awards ceremony
THE UK’s top plant apprentices and trainees have been announced at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future 2020 online awards event.
Over 70...
New pavers leave customers tickled pink
VOLVO has supplied Aggregate Industries with two distinctive pink pavers to help raise awareness of cancer research.
Both sides of the P6870C ABG machines feature a blue and pink...
Power tools specialist scoops top volunteer award
HILTI has been named Volunteer Company of the Year at the national 2017 WellChild Awards.
The power tool and construction services firm has donated over...
Hire giant opens another sustainable service centre
SPEEDY Hire has opened a fourth sustainable service centre in Basildon.
The new 33,000 sq. ft facility follows the opening of a number of...
Edinburgh firm adds to fleet with five new SANY mini diggers
EDINBURGH-based Glenevin Construction has snapped up five new SANY SY18C mini excavators.
Founded in 2013 by Shaun Devlin, Glenevin specialises in utilities, civil engineering, traffic...
GAP accredited with health and safety certification
GAP Hire Solutions has been awarded BS OHSAS 18001 accreditation, a truly international standard which sets out the requirements for occupational health and safety...
Rototilt introduces extended warranty for machine couplers
ROTOTILT has announced it is offering a two-year warranty on all new machine couplers.
The warranty is valid immediately on delivery, without any registration requirement....
Taking control: Rototilt launches own joysticks at bauma
ATTACHMENT specialist Rototilt has been unveiling its own joysticks at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer had previously announced the launch of the Rototilt Control concept –...
17m electric telehandler launched to UK market
GGR Group introduced the Faresin 17m electric telehandler to the UK market at Vertikal Days last week.
On display was the 17.45, the largest model...
Industry encouraged to recognise outstanding apprentices
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is encouraging employers to nominate their outstanding apprentices and trainees for the CPA Stars of the Future 2020 Awards.
There...
Doosan Bobcat completes revamp of material handling facility in Belgium
THE renovation and rebranding of the Doosan Bobcat facility in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, has been completed.
The manufacturer announced that the office area has been completely...
Government minister gets close look at JCB’s Pothole Pro solution
JCB has marked National Pothole Day by showcasing its Pothole Pro innovation to Lilian Greenwood MP, the UK Government's future of roads minister.
The machine...
New Komatsu demolition simulator offers ‘unparalleled’ training possibilities
KOMATSU is expanding its simulator offering with the new K100 High Reach Demolition (HRD) excavator simulator.
The simulator add-on module is based on the Komatsu...
A-Plant crowned European Rental Company of the Year
A-Plant has been named European Rental Company of the Year by the European Rental Association (ERA).
The firm received the prestigious accolade at the eighth European...
Mecalac appoints new product manager specialist
NADIM Islam has been appointed product manager specialist at Mecalac Construction Equipment UK for its range of site dumpers and compaction rollers.
Based at the firm's...
Doosan to debut range of new machines at Hillhead Digital event
DOOSAN has revealed plans to unveil a number of new products at the Hillhead Digital event at the end of March.
The DL-7 wheel loader,...
JCB records “robust” financial results for 2016
JCB has reported a 34% rise in earnings for 2016 despite a dip in the global construction equipment market.
The manufacturer said it had "defied...
Speedy adds two new executive board directors
SPEEDY Hire has appointed ESG director Amelia Woodley and Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Quality (HSSEQ) director Andy Johnson to its executive board.
The firm...
JCB staff receive 3.9% pay rise as Lord Bamford predicts bright future for sector
JCB has announced a 3.9% pay rise for shop floor employees, with chairman Lord Bamford stating the industry is doing "very well" at the...
Fuel management innovation tipped to prevent wastage on construction sites
CENTRE Tank Services (CTS) will debut the Piusi 3000 Supreme at Plantworx 2023, described as as intelligent running pump which will 'revolutionise' the way...
Business review results in new regional managers for United Plant
UNITED Plant Services (UPS) has appointed three new regional managers as part of a five-year growth plan following a review and restructuring of the...
Lighting project win brightens up Volvo Motherwell
VOLVO Motherwell has won the UK-wide Industrial and Transport Lighting Project of the Year at the Lux Awards, held recently in London.
The winning project...
Hyundai dealer targets further growth in 2020
AGRITRAC Exports has enjoyed a positive first year as Hyundai dealer in Scotland – and has set its sights on significant growth with the...
Spider lift investment sparks business boom for entrepreneur
ENTREPRENEUR Brian Barclay has told how investing in a Hinowa spider lift has boosted the growth of a group of businesses offering services from...
Scottish hauler manufacturer crowns top international dealers
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has crowned the winners of the Dealer of the Year awards for 2024.
Two dealers were honoured: PT Uniquip for...
Family business extends its reach
LONG-RUNNING Dumbarton-based haulier Galt Transport has extended its reach with the purchase of four new Scania R-series trucks.
The new additions comprise of two artic R490...
Komatsu develops concept hydraulic excavator with hydrogen fuel cell system
KOMATSU has developed a new concept hydraulic excavator described as combining a hydrogen fuel cell and Komatsu-developed key components.
By advancing the PoC (Proof of...
Nationwide Platforms employee scales new heights in poignant charity trek
TO mark World Alzheimer’s Month, Nationwide Platforms is celebrating employee Ann-Marie Pease, who will be climbing Africa’s highest peak in January 2026 to raise...
New resource launched to help managers address mental health at work
MATES in Mind, a charity dedicated to promoting positive mental health in the construction sector, is using Time to Talk Day (February 6) to raise awareness...
Mabey Hire adds to lightweight shoring range
MABEY Hire has announced an expansion of its lightweight shoring range, offering utility companies and contractors a 'complete, comprehensive range' of temporary support equipment...
