First recipients of SPOA Youth Sports Sponsorship programme revealed
SIX sports teams and groups from across Scotland have been selected to receive the first Youth Sports Sponsorship from the Scottish Plant Owners Association...
GAP Group procurement manager announces retirement
GAP Group stalwart Ken Stewart has called time on his long and distinguished career in the hire industry after announcing his retirement.
As group procurement...
Civils specialist agrees 90-machine Marubeni-Komatsu deal
ECL Civil Engineering has strengthened its relationship with Marubeni-Komatsu after investing in a 90-machine plant deal.
Steve Tysoe, MD at ECL Civil Engineering Ltd, and...
Doosan Bobcat aims to capitalise on India’s growing compact market
DOOSAN Bobcat has set its sights on the Indian compact construction machinery sector after opening a new backhoe loader plant in the country.
The manufacturer's...
JCB Finance marks £50m Covid support milestone
JCB Finance has marked a major milestone after delivering more than £50 million of loans in support of the UK construction industry during the...
Manitou reveals ‘record level of activity’ as half-year results are posted
MANITOU'S half-year results have revealed a 33% rise in revenues compared to the same period in 2022.
The equipment manufacturer has posted half-year sales of...
JCB confirmed as headline sponsor of Operator Challenge at Plantworx 2025
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2025 have announced the return of the Operator Challenge this year, with JCB confirmed as the headline sponsor.
JCB will supply all...
Pandemic presents ‘unique’ opportunity to focus on workplace mental health
MATES in Mind, a charity that provides information to employers on available support and guidance on mental health and wellbeing, has described the current...
Doosan Bobcat confirms changes to portable power leadership structure
THE portable power business of Doosan Bobcat has announced a new global leadership structure.
The move is said to be designed to provide 'increased efficiencies'...
JCB confirms second ‘major breakthrough’ in hydrogen technology
JCB has announced a second 'major breakthrough' in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its hydrogen engines into...
Doosan shows off new Stage V wheel loader
DOOSAN has added the new DL420-7 Stage V wheel loader to its portfolio, boasting a new design, increased fuel efficiency and a more comfortable...
New Mann checks in at Kubota
ADRIAN Mann has joined Kubota's construction division as product manager.
The equipment manufacturer said he brings 30 years of experience to the role, having previously worked...
JCB reveals telehandler patent court victory
JCB has announced that the High Court of Justice (Patents Court) in London has found that Manitou UK Limited and its listed French parent...
Display of initiative pays off for plant apprentice
J Todd Plant Services’ continued growth has allowed the Auchtermuchty-based firm to take on a youngster who visited the firm’s HQ to ask if...
Komatsu launches new operator cab for crawler excavators
KOMATSU has launched a new operator cab for crawler excavators, driven by customer feedback.
The manufacturer explained the upgrade reflects a 'clear understanding' that operator...
‘Reaching’ far afield with specialist plant
IN an industry where success depends on precise execution and reliable equipment, WM Plant Hire prides itself on being a trusted partner in marine...
Speedy Hire launches ‘transformative’ Carbon Reporting Tool
SPEEDY Hire has unveiled its Carbon Reporting Tool – described as a 'transformative step' in helping construction firms achieve their decarbonisation goals.
The tool benchmarks...
Scarab looks to sweep up at ScotPlant with heavy-duty solutions
THE Magnum 82 will take pride of place on the Scarab Sweepers stand at ScotPlant 2024.
With its ‘class-leading suction, high-specification and rugged build’ Scarab...
Weed control specialist reaps the benefits of plant investment
A Larkhall-based weed control, ground maintenance and tree management specialist has seen sales rise by more than a third, while investing heavily in new...
Thwaites appoints new export account manager
DUMPER specialist Thwaites has appointed Julie Day (Echalier) to the role of export account manager.
She will be responsible for the commercial and transactional relationship...
The Malcolm Group strikes another deal with Miller UK for attatchments
THE Malcolm Group has continued its partnership with Miller UK, by adding 30 Miller quick coupler and heavy-duty excavator bucket attachments to its inventory.
Headquartered...
Civils specialist puts its faith in Kobelco excavators
ECL Civil Engineering Ltd sealed a deal for 20 new Kobelco excavators.
The move builds upon over five years of collaboration between Bedfordshire-based ECL and...
Search is on for oldest working Takeuchi in the UK and Ireland
TAKEUCHI UK has embarked on a mission to search for the oldest working Takeuchi machine in the UK and Ireland.
The initiative is part of...
GAP bags top family award at national ceremony
GAP Hire Solutions won the ‘Property & Construction Family Business of the Year’ category at the Family Business of the Year Awards 2019.
The firm's...
Quarry role for Hyundai excavator
A Hyundai R480LC-9A, supplied by Cumbria-based Taylor and Braithwaite, caught the eye of Thompsons Plant Hire when Managing Director Kevin Thompson saw it in action...
GAP invests in more eco-friendly welfare units
GAP Hire Solutions has confirmed an order of an additional 240 EasyCabins from supplier AJC.
This investment will extend GAP’s fleet to over 1,700 towable...
Bronze bust marks centenary of JCB founder’s birth
A bronze bust has been unveiled to mark the centenary of the birth of 'Mr JCB'.
Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE was born on June 21,...
Steelwrist showcases new X02 tiltrotator at bauma
STEELWRIST is showcasing its new X02 tiltrotator - designed for excavators below 2.5 tonnes - at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the installation ratio for...
‘Groundbreaking’ agreement signed on autonomous machinery development
HD Hyundai XiteSolution (HDX), in collaboration with Gravis Robotics AG, has announced it has signed a 'groundbreaking' agreement with Holcim Inc., a specialist in...
Guard dogs join fight against crane climbers
CONSTRUCTION bosses have been urged to take steps to prevent the growing trend of unauthorised people sneaking onto sites to take footage of themselves...
