Sunward adds to UK dealer network with double appointment
SUNWARD has added two dealers to its UK network in the form of Crowmec, based in Insch, Aberdeenshire, and Golf and Turf Equipment in...
Molson Group bolsters US operations with COO appointment
MOLSON Group has appointed Andy Malcolm as chief operating officer (COO) for its entire US business, which includes Powerscreen of California, Nevada and Hawaii,...
IPAF publishes latest findings on MEWP safety
THE International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released its latest report into Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) accidents.
United Plant Services appoints new MD
GREG Mulhearn has been appointed managing director of asset maintenance specialist United Plant Services.
He has worked in the mining, quarry and construction industry for...
Sandvik appoints new head of group communications and sustainability
SANDVIK has announced the appointment of Björn Roodzant as executive VP and head of group communications and sustainability.
Björn Roodzant will also be a member...
LiuGong UK expands dealer network with new appointments
LIUGONG UK has appointed two new dealer partners: Lloyd Ltd in Scotland and the north west of England, and Dragon Plant Sales in Wales.
Since...
Rokbak strengthens product management team at Motherwell factory
ROKBAK has appointed Graeme Blake as a product manager, operating out of the ADT manufacturer's factory in Motherwell.
Graeme joined the Volvo Group in 2014....
JCB secures largest rotating telehandler deal to date
JCB has received its largest order so far for its new range of rotating telehandlers.
Plant hirer Charles Wilson Engineers (CW Plant) has ordered 25...
Komatsu to launch quarry fleet management system
KOMATSU Europe has revealed plans to launch its Smart Quarry Site fleet management solution at the end of this year.
The system focuses on six...
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...
Weld Off sparks into life
Weld Off, which celebrates the talents of Britain's best young welders has been launched.
Entries are now open for Weld Off 2016, which has a...
AMPS adopts CESAR ECV to help address equipment theft
AMPS (The Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Power Generating Systems) will adopt CESAR ECV, making it available to its members to help tackle...
Personal service key to new HD Hyundai purchase
CIVIL engineering contractor B Jeffrey Construction has snapped up its first HD Hyundai HX48AZ midi-excavator.
Purchased from local dealer Taylor & Braithwaite, the York-based firm...
Investor strengthens commitment to Scottish EV manufacturer
ELBOW Beach Capital, a decarbonisation, sustainability and social impact investor, has announced a £1 million follow-on investment in Munro Vehicles, a manufacturer of all-electric...
SPOA dinner attendees hear of ‘essential’ role trade bodies play in providing a united...
SCOTTISH Plant Owners Association (SPOA) president John Sibbald emphasised the importance of trade bodies at the organisation’s annual dinner in Glasgow recently, following what...
Carpentry firm buys first Liebherr 43 K fast-erecting crane
MUNICH-based carpentry company Zimmerei Frank has become the first recipient of the newly developed Liebherr 43 K fast-erecting crane.
With its high hook height of...
Excitement builds for ScotPlant 2024 as only a handful of outdoor plots remain
ONLY a handful of outdoor plots and an extremely limited number of indoor stands remain available for ScotPlant 2024.
The biggest and most important event...
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...
Battery hybrid solution proves a ‘game-changer’ for contractor
CURO Construction has reportedly been able to make CO2 savings of 79,000kg thanks to a battery hybrid solution supplied by Aggreko for a tower...
Jarvie seeks new recruits to aid growth plans
GRANGEMOUTH-based Jarvie Plant has launched a “group-wide” recruitment drive to support its expansion plans.
The firm now has eight depots in Scotland after recently opening a new...
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...
Tributes paid to Merlo founder following his passing
MERLO founder and president, Mr Amilcare Merlo, has passed away aged 88.
Born in 1934 on the outskirts of Cuneo, Italy, Mr Merlo began working...
CASE looks to make an Impact with cab-free loader concept
CASE Construction Equipment is presenting Impact at bauma 2025, a new machine concept said to mark a 'significant step forward' in construction technology for the...
Bobcat launches certified pre-owned scheme to give customers a ‘like new’ machine experience
BOBCAT has announced the launch of ‘Bobcat Certified’, a new certified pre-owned programme described as offering customers a 'dependable' route to procure a quality...
Low carbon solutions included in latest Travis Perkins hire guide
TRAVIS Perkins Hire has announced the launch of its latest Hire Product Guide, which now includes a range of battery, electric plant and solar...
Caterpillar introduces new aggregate handler
CATERPILLAR has introduced a new handler designed to handle greater payloads in aggregates yard applications.
The new 990K aggregates handler is capable of offering as...
Trade association appoints new chairman
TRADE body Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has appointed Neil Bravery, MD of SHC Hire Centres, as chairman of the main...
Safety features help earn site dumper award win
JCB is celebrating after the safety benefits of the manufacturer's smallest site dumper were honoured at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2021.
The JCB 1T-2...
Sandvik launches ‘enhanced’ three-deck Doublescreen solution
SANDVIK Mobile Crushers and Screens has launched its new QA452, described as the latest evolution of the Sandvik QA Series products and three-deck Doublescreen...
Rokbak adds to US dealer network
MOTHERWELL-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak is expanding its North American presence even further after signing up a new dealer to service customers across Kansas...
