Scot JCB expands construction sales territory
SCOT JCB has strengthened its presence across the north east of England after expanding its construction sales territory into Chester-le-Street and Sunderland.
Previously, the firm's...
MPA highlights cost burden
THE Mineral Products Association has highlighted the regulatory cost burden on the sector - and has called on the government to act now to...
Doosan excavator customers to get Trimble Ready option
DOOSAN has announced it has teamed up with Trimble to provide a Trimble Ready factory option for excavator customers in response to growing demand for grade...
Military-spec model helps keep remote jobs on track
GEORGE Leslie’s accidental discovery of a Swedish military vehicle has been tipped to significantly boost the firm’s work in remote locations.
Plant manager Graham Barclay...
Takeuchi completes hat-trick of new compact excavators
TAKEUCHI introduced three new compact excavators at bauma 2022 as the recently launched TB335R was joined by the brand new TB350R and TB395W models.
Many...
Caterpillar to host virtual waste management and recycling seminar
A range of Caterpillar machines are set to be showcased when the manufacturer hosts a virtual waste management and recycling seminar.
Machines on show have...
‘Exceptional’ ADTs prove their worth at demanding mine site
ROKBAK has revealed that three of the firm's RA30 trucks are delivering 'exceptional' durability and performance at one of the world’s most demanding mine...
‘Beefed up’ Volvo fits the bill for Borders firm
A Borders-based earthworks and civil engineering specialist has acquired a new Volvo excavator for a long-term crushing project.
RJT Excavations Ltd of Jedburgh had added a...
Star turn: powered access specialist marks charity milestone
POWERED access specialist Star Platforms has announced it has surpassed £84,000 in charitable donations since the company was founded.
In 2024 alone, the business has...
Mecalac dumper named ‘Best of the Best’ at prestigious awards
MECALAC is celebrating after winning the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards ‘Best of the Best’ category for its new REVOTRUCK dumper.
Judges praised the concept...
Doosan to unveil new 4×4 ADT at bauma
DOOSAN will launch its new 4x4 articulated dump truck (ADT) at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the model can climb up bigger inclinations than equivalent...
Finning and Flannery Plant Hire agree £65 million machinery deal
FINNING UK & Ireland has secured a bumper deal to supply Flannery Plant Hire with £65 million of Cat machinery this year.
Over the past...
Molson adds MB Crusher to expanding portfolio
MOLSON Group has added MB Crusher equipment to its portfolio after being appointed as a distributor throughout Britain by the crushing and screening attachment...
JCB’s pothole solution earns award recognition
STOKE-on-Trent City Council’s use of new JCB technology to fix potholes 'quickly and permanently' has been rewarded with two industry accolades.
JCB and Stoke-on-Trent City...
Scottish hauler manufacturer starts milestone year with Las Vegas summit appearance
SCOTTISH articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has started a milestone year by attending the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Las Vegas to discuss growth...
Komatsu confirms double wheel loader launch
KOMATSU has launched its latest generation of wheel loaders - the WA475-11 and WA485-11.
The models feature a newly developed Komatsu diesel engine, described as...
Plant firms think pink to raise over £30,000 for charity
A new Takeuchi TB216 mini-excavator recently went under the hammer, raising over £30,000 for charity as part of Jock’s PINK Tractor appeal.
The appeal is...
CPA to unveil findings of major study into UK plant hire sector
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced it will unveil the findings of its first fully comprehensive study of UK plant hire at the...
SANY on a roll with new innovations at bauma 2025
SANY has announced plans to showcase more than 35 machines, including several new product launches, at bauma 2025 in Munich next month.
Under the theme...
New portal launches to improve construction sector’s record on worker welfare and wellbeing
A new hub has been launched to help in the fight to reduce suicides and improve welfare and wellbeing in the construction industry.
The Make...
World Suicide Prevention Day: Pirtek calls for ‘urgent action’ on mental health
TO support World Suicide Prevention Day, hydraulics specialist Pirtek UK & Ireland is urging leaders across engineering, construction and the industrial sectors to take...
Komatsu unveils ‘revolutionary’ tool to optimise dump truck fleet efficiency
KOMATSU has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' tool designed to optimise the efficiency of rigid dump truck fleets on mining and quarry sites...
Quarry specialist steps up to support community woodland project
TILLICOULTRY Quarries is supporting the development of a local environmental project.
Neville Kilkenny, project manager at Gifford Community Woodland, contacted Tillicoultry director Wallace Menzies in the...
Hyundai and KT to combine technologies to supply smart logistics solutions
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has announced it is teaming up with Korea Telecom (KT) to progress smart logistics solutions.
The manufacturer will use KT's 5G communication...
Scottish crane specialist aims to hook renewables sector
CRANE provider Forsyth of Denny showcased its whole service offering to a global renewables industry audience at the recent All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, held...
Spring statement ‘fails to address challenges facing construction sector’
CONSTRUCTION Plant-hire Association (CPA) CEO Steve Mulholland has lamented the failure of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spring statement to address the challenges facing the industry...
Steelwrist appoints new UK country manager
JOE Westman has been appointed Steelwrist country manager in the UK.
He joined the tiltrotator manufacturer in 2017 and has held roles including support technician...
Hire giant teams up with The Restoration Couple in ‘first of a kind’ move
SPEEDY has agreed a new 12-month partnership with DIY influencers The Restoration Couple to support the launch of the business’s new consumer tool and...
Hire giant recognised for commitment to providing employment opportunities for veterans
SUNBELT Rentals has been recognised by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Employer Recognition Scheme for its work to provide employment opportunities for veterans.
The hire...
Government urged to scrap ‘complicated’ reverse charge VAT plans
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging the UK Government to scrap plans to introduce reverse charge VAT, claiming the 'complicated' policy is...
