Plus point: JCB Hydradigs prove their worth at waste management firm
JCB has revealed how two new Hydradigs have been carrying out multiple tasks for a waste management company in Northern Ireland.
Purchased by Portadown-based ABC...
SPOA to take key role in bridge strike avoidance guidance
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced plans to spearhead the production of 'much needed' industry guidance on bridge strike avoidance in the...
Central hub generates room to expand for Pramac-Generac
PRAMAC-Generac UK has announced plans to open a new central hub and distribution centre later this year.
The power generation, materials handling, mobile lighting and...
Girl power reigns as record numbers start apprenticeships
A record number of young women have started work at JCB as apprentices – challenging the myth that engineering is very much a man's...
CITB provides over £3.2 million in grant support to plant sector
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released new figures, which reveal the organisation provided almost £130 million in grant support for construction employers...
MJ Barrett seals telehandler deal
STRUCTURAL steelwork and cladding contractor MJ Barrett Constructions has expanded its telescopic handler fleet with the addition of JCB machines.
The Uttoxeter-based company has bought two...
New compact excavator is “just right” for Bankfoot contractor
SMOOTH controls, machine stability and quality of build were cited as the main reasons behind Bonthrone Building & Groundworks Contractors' decision to buy a new...
Government urged to scrap ‘complicated’ reverse charge VAT plans
THE Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging the UK Government to scrap plans to introduce reverse charge VAT, claiming the 'complicated' policy is...
Ground investigation work supports Orkney renewable energy ambitions
GROUND engineering and site investigation company Central Alliance has returned to the Orkney Islands to complete a further project to help the islands’ council...
Firms urged to act fast to benefit from tax relief on new machines
COMPANIES have been urged to act quickly in order to benefit from a temporary tax relief for the purchase of plant and equipment.
Currently the...
Mixing it with the best for 115 years!
WINGET, a UK manufacturer of concrete machinery, is celebrating its 115th anniversary this year.
Founded in 1908, the company explained that the journey began when...
Hyundai launches new electric forklift range
HYUNDAI Material Handling has launched its new range of electric forklifts.
The B-X Series features an initial line-up of models from 4-5.5 tonnes and 6-9...
Plant hire specialist gets green light for Perthshire leisure-led development
PLANT hire specialist Morris Leslie has had its plans for a £33.8 million leisure-led development at West Kinfauns, Perthshire, approved by Perth and Kinross...
Heriot-Watt University looks to advance autonomous vehicles
RESEARCHERS at Heriot-Watt University are using advanced machine learning to better model human driving behaviour to improve simulators for autonomous vehicle testing.
The academics, from...
JCB unveils limited edition machines to celebrate landmark birthday
JCB is producing 80 limited edition machines to celebrate the firm's 80th anniversary this week.
The 'striking' machines will comprise two of the manufacturer's most...
Readypower on track for growth with new trucks from MV Commercial
MV Commercial has supplied rail and infrastructure services provider Readypower Rail Services with three 32-tonne 8x2 Volvo FH460s, mounted with heavy haulage plant bodies...
Construction charity increases support to sector workforce
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed details of its work in 2019, including a 56% rise in demand for charitable services through its...
John McNae to host Bobcat roadshow event
JOHN McNae Ltd will host the Scottish leg of this summer's Bobcat customer roadshow programme.
The roadshow will arrive in the UK in July after...
SANY sells first 23-tonne electric excavator in the UK
FOLLOWING its European debut in the Netherlands earlier this year, SANY has announced the sale of its first medium-sized electric excavator in the UK.
The...
London to clamp down on old construction machinery
IN a world first, the oldest, most polluting bulldozers, diggers and other building site machinery are to be targeted under new plans by London Mayor Boris...
SITECH and Flannery Plant Hire team up for Remembrance Day tribute
SITECH UK & Ireland and Flannery Plant Hire joined forces to commemorate Remembrance Day in a special event for the Corps of Royal Engineers.
The...
Crushing and screening podcast offers ‘unique’ insight into the sector
EvoQuip, a manufacturer of compact crushing and screening equipment, has revealed it is reaching audiences in over 60 countries around the world through its...
JCB celebrates major hydrogen engine milestone
JCB has marked a major milestone in the development of the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities allowing...
Kubota treats European dealer network to Venice trip to mark milestone year
KUBOTA has marked its 50th year of supplying excavators by taking a cohort of European dealers and distributors on a trip to Venice.
More than...
Construction equipment sales show ‘strong growth’ in early part of 2023
NEW research has found that sales of construction equipment in the UK in March were over 15% higher than the same month last year....
Metso to celebrate 40 years of Lokotrack at bauma 2025
METSO will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the firm's 'groundbreaking' Lokotrack mobile crushers at bauma 2025 in Munich next month.
The manufacturer will be featuring...
Shipping firm expands Hyundai forklift fleet to 20
SHIPPING company Scotline has placed an order for two new Hyundai forklifts, increasing the size of its fleet to 20 machines.
The firm, which is...
Volunteers above par as inaugural JCB golf event proves ‘fantastic success’
JCB has hailed the success of the inaugural JCB Championship, featuring many of golf's legendary players, which was won by German professional Alex Cejka...
IronPlanet offers access to surplus U.S. military equipment
AN online marketplace for buying and selling used heavy equipment and trucks is giving its customers the chance to bid on surplus military machines from the...
AB2K launches new training academy in Whitburn
AB2K has opened a new training academy in Whitburn in a bid to combat workforce shortages across Scotland's construction, road, and rail sectors.
The Cambuslang...
