Terex sells truck plant to Volvo
VOLVO Construction Equipment has agreed to buy Terex’s truck business, Terex Equipment Ltd, for $160 million.
The deal, subject to regulatory approval, includes the main...
Logistics software brings sustainability and performance gains for Aggregate Industries
EDINBURGH-based tech company Podfather has revealed that Aggregate Industries has rolled out new logistics software to support sustainable working and improve operational performance.
The concrete...
Doosan launches company’s largest ever excavator
DOOSAN has launched the largest excavator ever manufactured by the company.
The DX800LC-7 Stage V compliant 80-tonne crawler excavator is described as having the 'highest hydraulic flow...
Kubota not horsing around
KUBOTA has again pledged its support to the annual London International Horse Show, taking its place as one of the key sponsors for the...
No-nonsense approach pays off for hire firm
AFTER deciding to ‘give it a bash’ and start his own plant hire firm, the owner of Hireline is celebrating ten-in-a-row.
Pat McCluskey founded the...
Volvo confirms multi-million pound investment in electric wheel loader production
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced a circa $6.3 million investment in electric wheel loader production at its plant in Arvika, Sweden.
The move will allow...
Sunbelt Rentals confirms double promotion to boost green credentials
SUNBELT Rentals has ramped up its sustainability focus by promoting Christian Spence to head of green technology and Matthew O'Hara to head of sales...
Doosan confirms new features for large crawler excavators
DOOSAN has revealed that a number of new features have been made available on the firm's large crawler excavators, covering five models: the DX350LC-7,...
Highland wind farm brings jobs boost
A new wind farm is set to be created in the Scottish Highlands.
The Bhlaraidh wind farm will be developed by SSE Generation Limited and...
Bobcat makes ground maintenance equipment available to European customers
BOBCAT has announced that, following on from its success in the North American market, the manufacturer's line-up of ground maintenance equipment (GME) is now...
A-Plant crowned 2015 Hire Company of the Year
A-Plant has been crowned ‘Hire Company of the Year’ for the second time in only three years at the prestigious Hire Association Europe (HAE)...
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...
Sustainable energy specialist charges ahead with electric digger trial
SUSTAINABLE energy company GRIDSERVE has teamed up with SMT GB to trial the Volvo ECR25 Electric excavator in the construction of its new High...
CDE sustainability report highlights environmental ambitions progress
WET processing solutions specialist CDE has marked Earth Overshoot Day by publishing its 2024 sustainability report.
The move has been described as marking a significant...
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe names new MD
ALAIN Worp has been promoted to the role of managing director of Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe.
Mr Worp has been with Hyundai for 13 years and has held...
Genie platform looks to boost site productivity
THE Genie 13ft four-metre platform for boom lifts is now available for use on three Genie XC boom lifts.
The manufacturer explained that the platform...
Milestone for HRN as firm sells first Kubotas
HRN Tractors sold three excavators to Ayr-based Clyde Coast Contracts within a week of becoming an official Kubota dealer.
Sales manager Leigh Dalgleish told Project Plant the...
Atlas Copco expands dewatering portfolio
ATLAS Copco has launched a new range of emergency trash pumps (ETP) to complement its existing dewatering portfolio.
The firm said that the new...
Brigade Electronics honoured for vehicle safety partnership
BRIGADE Electronics has been named the Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year 2023 at the Logistics UK Awards for its work with international...
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....
Zero emission diggers take pride of place on Hitachi bauma stand
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) is showcasing four new zero emission excavators at bauma 2022: the ZX23U-6EB, ZX55U-6EB, ZX85US-6EB and ZX135-7EB.
Capable of operating with lithium-ion...
Merlo innovation set for Plantworx 2025 showcase
MERLO UK has revealed that its award-winning eWorker 25.5 electric telehandler will take pride of place on the firm's stand at Plantworx 2025.
Boasting a...
Management buyout at Eagle Plant Hire
THE senior management team at Eagle Plant Hire has announced the acquisition of the business from main shareholders Colin and Claire Inglis.
Eagle Plant was...
Versalift UK managing director to depart role
VERSALIFT UK has announced the departure of MD Andy Bray, who is leaving to pursue new opportunities.
Andy joined the business in 2015 and has served...
Award win makes it a healthy start for Doosan Bobcat premises
DOOSAN Bobcat's new Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) HQ in Dobris, Czech Republic, has won a prestigious award.
The manufacturer has revealed the recently...
Wacker Neuson looks to set the standard
WACKER Neuson’s new EW100 wheeled excavator, which the manufacturer said ‘sets new standards’ in performance, safety and comfort, will be on display at ScotPlant...
Sunbelt Rentals helps highlight safety challenges faced by different road users
SUNBELT Rentals UK & Ireland worked alongside the City of London Police to deliver a road safety initiative designed to improve understanding between cyclists...
Breedon given the all-clear over Hope takeover
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Breedon Aggregates’ £336 million acquisition of Hope Construction Materials.
The takeover had been delayed after the CMA...
Trimble makes machine guidance available for compact track loaders
TRIMBLE has announced the availability of machine guidance for compact track loaders.
The firm explained that Siteworks Machine Guidance extends the capabilities of Trimble Siteworks...
Blackwood Plant Hire scoops top European rental award
KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire is celebrating after being named Small and Mid-Sized Rental Company of the Year at the European Rental Awards in Lisbon,...
