Manitou unveils ‘LIFT’ strategic roadmap for 2030
MANITOU Group has announced the launch of its new 'LIFT' roadmap, which is designed to consolidate its worldwide leadership and provide differentiating solutions to...
Future technologies to be showcased at new event
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has teamed up with The Supply Chain Sustainability School to deliver a new future technology event called Futureworx.
The CEA,...
Doosan introduces smallest model in DL-7 loader series
DOOSAN has completed its DL-7 family of wheel loaders with the launch of the smallest model in the range.
The DL200-7 features a Perkins 1204J...
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...
Hyundai at forefront of project to develop hydrogen fuel excavators
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment has teamed up with Hyundai Motor Group to develop what the firm describes as the world’s first hydrogen-powered construction equipment
Dumbarton quarry firm doubles down on Volvo
A Dumbarton-based quarry has made its first move to the Volvo brand, having recently taken delivery of a pair of L180H wheel loaders.
Thompson Quarries,...
SPOA to host plant operator challenge in Perthshire
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) is pressing ahead with plans to host a Scottish operator competition at Errol Airfield, Perthshire on Saturday July...
From concept to customer: latest Bobcat innovations poised for bauma
BAUMA 2025 will host the world premiere of Bobcat’s new 1-2t mini-excavators and the latest upgrade of the E88 mini-digger.
The manufacturer will also demonstrate...
CDE earns a place on Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100
CDE has revealed that profit growth has resulted in the wet processing equipment firm being ranked one of the top performing private companies in...
New Viking scraper tipped to boost road surface preparation projects
SURFACE preparation specialist National Flooring Equipment has released a new ride-in scraper designed to provide contractors with 'efficient' floor preparation equipment for outdoor applications.
The...
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity lunch raises £180,000
THIS year's Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Lunch raised a whopping £180,000 for families involved in the sector.
Over 950 guests attended the event at the...
JCB secures preliminary injunction against Manitou in patent case
JCB has revealed it has been granted a preliminary injunction by a French court against Manitou, ordering the firm to stop producing telehandlers featuring...
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...
JCB lands largest UK order for electric equipment
JCB has announced it has secured its largest ever UK order for electric equipment after EMR, a specialist in sustainable materials, bought 50 electric...
Liebherr cranes add diversity to Whyte fleet
ELLON-headquartered Whyte Crane Hire has taken delivery of four Liebherr mobile cranes during the course of this year: an LTM 1130 with elevating cab,...
Metso launches sustainable battery black mass recycling process
METSO has confirmed plans to launch an 'advanced' sustainable battery black mass recycling process.
The move complements the manufacturer's battery minerals technology offering, which covers...
Mather+Stuart to launch tenth service centre
MATHER+Stuart Power Solutions has announced expansion plans with the imminent opening of a new service centre in Norwich.
The temporary power equipment division of A-Plant...
Terex Trucks’ TA300 to be displayed at Matexpo
THE MATERMACO Group are to display Terex Trucks’ TA300 articulated hauler on their stand at the Matexpo trade show in Belgium show this week...
Forsyth of Denny snaps up its heaviest telescopic crane
FORSYTH of Denny has welcomed a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 crane to its fleet.
The unit - part of a six-machine order - arrived at...
SANY concludes sale of firm’s first 80-tonne excavator in the UK
SANY UK has confirmed the sale and delivery of the manufacturer's first 80-tonne excavator in the UK.
The SY750H has been supplied to the Heritage...
All-in-one system tipped to ‘revolutionise’ wet processing industry
CDE has vowed to 'revolutionise' the wet processing sector with the launch of the Combo.
The patented product, described as the world's first all-in-one wet...
JCB fleet assists in landmine clearance project
A fleet of JCB machines is assisting with landmine clearance tasks in Afghanistan.
The HALO Trust charity is using the machines to help clear minefields...
RodRadar and engcon collaboration to ‘transform’ excavation safety and efficiency
ENGCON has announced a strategic global collaboration with RodRadar, developer of Live Dig Radar (LDR), a patented technology for real-time underground utility strike avoidance.
The...
HD Hyundai Xitesolution launches BE-X electric forklifts
HD Hyundai Xitesolution - Material Handling has unveiled the new BE-X range of electric forklifts trucks.
The 16BE-X and 20BE-X canopy models have maximum rated...
CPA appoints new training and safety manager
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has appointed a new training and safety manager.
Rob Squires, formerly training manager of the National Demolition Group, has previously...
New appointments bolster Worsley Plant sales team
WORSLEY Plant has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of two new area sales managers.
Richard Higgott will cover the Midlands while Matt Giddings...
Online course aims to raise awareness of construction-related occupational cancers
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new e-learning course to help tackle construction-related occupational cancers.
‘Occupational Cancers’ is designed to raise awareness of...
Aggregate Industries recognised for supporting armed forces personnel with employment opportunities
CONSTRUCTION materials supplier Aggregate Industries has received the Silver Employment Recognition Scheme (ERS) award by the Ministry of Defence as a result of the...
Komatsu launches Power Agnostic 930E haul truck
AT MINExpo, Komatsu unveiled its new Power Agnostic 930E haul truck.
Built on the manufacturer's modular power-agnostic platform, Komatsu said this new generation truck allows...
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...
