Rototilt to launch ‘state-of-the-art’ robotic welding facility
TILTROTATOR specialist Rototilt has announced it is investing in the future by expanding its factory in Vindeln, Sweden.
The plans includes the development of a...
West Calder firm has huge crush on new investment
PATON Construction has become the first company in the UK to have an MB BF60 crushing bucket fitted onto a Manitou telehandler.
The investment...
SPOA announces support for Plant Hire Week
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has confirmed its involvement in Plant Hire Week, which takes place from October 9-15 this year.
The dedicated week...
Charity vows to support construction sector during Coronavirus pandemic
The Lighthouse Club has reassured the sector that it is still fully operational, despite the impact caused by the Coronavirus pandemic
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...
Raymond Brown orders coming thick and fast
THE Raymond Brown Group has yet again turned to Bell Equipment after purchasing further Bell articulated dump trucks and wheeled loaders to add to...
Finlay deals help firms become self-sufficient
FINLAY Scotland has recently concluded a number of high-profile deals.
Gray’s Recycling Services (GRS), based in Spey Bay, Moray, has taken delivery of a new...
Rototilt appoints new marketing and sales manager
ROTOTILT has appointed Stefan Bergström as its new marketing and sales manager, succeeding Per Väppling, who is retiring.
Stefan's background includes senior roles in the...
UNIC Cranes Europe announces double mini spider launch
UNIC Cranes Europe has launched two new mini spider cranes featuring a telescoping luffing jib/searcher hook.
The new models build on the features of the...
Atlas Copco expands energy storage systems portfolio
ATLAS Copco has announced the launch of five new models of its lithium-ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
The systems are said to be suited to...
Balmoral groundwork is fit for a King!
A Takeuchi TB257FR has assisted with some impressive groundwork in the creation of the giant thistle and maze design at Balmoral.
When the King’s Garden...
RJ McLeod expands Volvo excavator range
Glasgow-based civil engineering contractor, R J McLeod, has expanded its range of Volvo excavators.
The firm recently took delivery of two new 38-tonne Volvo EC380Es, and,...
Pirtek research shines a light on industry’s mental health challenges
NEW research has revealed 94% of professionals working in the ‘hard hat’ industries have reported major challenges with their mental health.
The findings were revealed...
Latest Volvo machines set for Alloa event
VOLVO are giving visitors the opportunity to test drive a range of machines at a special event in Alloa on March 24 and 25.
Registered attendees to...
Merlo dealer celebrates 30 years of innovation
AYRSHIRE-based Ramsay & Jackson recently marked 30 years as a Merlo dealer with a special Italian and Scottish themed night at the firm’s HQ...
Volvo machines take key role at ‘world’s first all-electric deconstruction site’
ALL-electric machines from Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Trucks have helped to power what has been described as the world’s first fully electric deconstruction...
Miller boss gets on his bike for charity
KEITH Miller, the chairman of attachments manufacturer, Miller UK is set to embark on a gruelling cycling challenge in Italy to raise cash for charity.
He...
Hilti GB joins UK Green Building Council
HILTI Great Britain has joined the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), following a focus on sustainability across the business which sees it aim for...
83 jobs lost as Hawk Plant enters administration
HAWK Plant has entered administration with the immediate loss of 83 jobs.
EY has been appointed joint administrator of Hawk Plant (UK) as well as...
TDL to announce Mecalac partnership at ScotPlant 2018
TDL Equipment is to use this year’s ScotPlant exhibition to announce a new Scottish partnership with French site dumper and compaction roller manufacturer Mecalac.
The...
Plant hire specialist gets green light for Perthshire leisure-led development
PLANT hire specialist Morris Leslie has had its plans for a £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns, Perthshire, approved by Perth and Kinross...
Miller invites customers on a “virtual tour” of bucket manufacturing site
ATTACHMENT specialist Miller UK is inviting visitors to the firm's new website to experience a full 360o tour of the firm's Northumberland premises.
Miller decided...
Terex Finlay announces global rebrand to ‘update and refresh’ its image
TEREX Finlay has announced a rebrand of the business to 'update and refresh its image based on its traditional core values and future strategies'.
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...
Plant hire specialist marks 25th anniversary milestone
HIRE specialist Plantforce is marking 25 years in business this month.
The business has been transformed over the past quarter-of-a-century from a small regional operation...
Breedon announces acquisition of Hull aggregates firm
Construction materials group Breedon has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Humberside Aggregates in a deal totalling £9 million.
The Hull-based independent sand...
Shetland Islands Council drafts in road repair machine with robotic arm
SHETLAND Islands Council has drafted in a Roadmaster Patcher machine to undertake mo bile repairs to potholes and other road surface defects.
The vehicle, which...
Engcon hails success of live digital broadcasts
WITH a number of machinery exhibitions postponed this year due to Covid-19, tiltrotator manufacturer Engcon decided to produce a live digital broadcast called Engcon 360,...
Mac’s Truck Rental looks to drive Scottish growth with new Perth facility
MAC'S Truck Rental has opened a new facility in Perth to support Scottish customers with self-drive trucks and trailers.
The site has capacity for up...
Worth the wait: Highlands firm opts for first Volvo
A Kingussie-based plant hire firm has splashed out on its first ever Volvo compact excavator.
Reid Plant Hire has taken delivery of a a zero swing...
