MPA awarded £6 million for ‘groundbreaking’ fuel switching projects
THE Mineral Products Association (MPA) has been awarded over £6 million by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for demonstrations of...
Record revenues for Wacker Neuson Group
THE Wacker Neuson Group has reported record revenue and earnings for the first half of 2015.
Revenue for the first six months of the year...
18 Liebherr cranes utilised on landmark German bridge project
18 Liebherr cranes are engaged in a project to replace Germany's second longest steel road bridge.
The Rader High Bridge spans the Kiel Canal along...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Hitachi significantly expands show presence
WITH just weeks to go until the start of ScotPlant 2022, Hitachi Construction Machinery UK has significantly increased the size of its stand.
The manufacturer...
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...
Doosan launches three new 21-tonne crawler excavators
DOOSAN has announced the launch of the manufacturer's first 21-tonne crawler excavators.
The new DX210-7 short track model is described as 'ideal' for use on...
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...
A world first for Highland groundworks specialist
FINNING UK & Ireland have worked with Scottish groundworks specialist John Mackay Ltd to produce the world’s first low ground pressure (LGP) Cat 312 Hydraulic...
New mini-excavator helps groundworks contractor to extend its reach
WOOLLISCROFT Groundworks has added one of the first CASE CX18D mini-excavators in the UK to its fleet.
The Worcestershire-based contractor offers a range of building...
Top SANY dealers honoured at annual conference
SANY UK presented the manufacturer's latest products and technologies at its annual dealer conference last week at the Belfry Hotel, Sutton Coldfield.
The conference was...
Hydraulic oil and diesel stolen from Buckie sites
POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of diesel and hydraulic oil from two sites in the Hill of Maud Wood near Buckie.
Between...
Busy year for ‘red and white army’ of machines
TAKEUCHI has reported a ‘very successful’ year for its excavator range from 1 to 16-tonnes.
The manufacturer told Project Plant that Scottish dealers – AT...
Ulrich Attachments adds to sales team with double appointment
ULRICH Attachments has strengthened its sales team with two new appointments.
The company, which specialises in front-end attachments, including buckets, hydraulic quick couplers and fork...
Site move boosts company’s growth and sustainability ambitions
VOLVO dealer SMT GB has announced it has relocated its Birmingham team from Minworth to a larger site in Brownhills, West Midlands.
At 17,227 square...
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...
Mini digger raffle raises over £20,000 for charity
MORE than £20,000 has been raised for charity in a raffle to win a mini excavator.
Derby-based Bobcat dealer, Butler Reynolds, has announced the winner...
CNH inaugurates electric compact wheel loader production line
A production line for a new electric compact wheel loader has been inaugurated at the CNH plant in Lecce, Italy.
The model will be marketed...
Caterpillar unveils latest additions and updates to machine line-up
CATERPILLAR has introduced its new Cat 336 hydraulic excavator, described as delivering strong digging forces and swing torque to boost production in even the...
Demand for pothole fixers reaches ‘all-time high’
JCB has agreed a deal with commercial asset supplier Dawsongroup for five more of its pothole fixing machines to help tackle Britain’s backlog of...
Electric powered access delivery truck aids hire firm’s carbon goals
HIRE giant Speedy has announced the addition of an electric powered access delivery vehicle as part of a drive to decarbonise its fleet.
The Electra...
HOCHTIEF takes delivery of new fleet to support North Lanarkshire Council
HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions has taken delivery of nine new 18-tonne unibody vehicles from Econ as part of its fleet renewal to support the delivery...
Morris Leslie poised for further growth after posting strong financial results
MORRIS Leslie Plant Hire is gearing up for further growth following an 'excellent' set of financial results, which revealed a rise in both revenues...
Boom time for plant industry highlighted by £35 million deal
A clear sign that the UK plant market is booming again came today when it was announced JCB has secured an order for more...
Finning introduces new power pack for OEMs
FINNING UK & Ireland has introduced a new power pack designed for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the industrial sector.
Designed, built and supplied by...
Van Elle prospects piling up
GLASGOW-based piling and foundation contractor Van Elle Ltd has made further significant investments in plant and equipment to keep pace with their expansion plans....
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,...
Big names in the frame for Hire Awards of Excellence 2020
THE finalists have been revealed for the 2020 Hire Awards of Excellence, with the winners set to be announced at a ceremony in London’s Grosvenor House...
‘More needs to be done’ to prevent construction accidents
THE construction industry has been urged to 'work much harder' in the light of new Health & Safety Executive (HSE) figures, which revealed 40...
Bobcat to release limited-edition run of top mini-diggers
TO mark the start of production for its new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini-excavators, Bobcat has announced plans to release a limited-edition run of its...
Volvo calls for collaboration to accelerate adoption of zero-emission machines
VOLVO CE has been involved in discussions at London Climate Action Week 2025 regarding accelerating the shift to zero-emission construction equipment.
The manufacturer attended a...
