Quarry specialist steps up to support community woodland project
TILLICOULTRY Quarries is supporting the development of a local environmental project.
Neville Kilkenny, project manager at Gifford Community Woodland, contacted Tillicoultry director Wallace Menzies in the...
Morris Leslie places order for JCB’s largest ever UK machine deal
JCB has won its biggest ever deal in the UK after Perth-based Morris Leslie Plant Hire placed an order for £87.5 million worth of...
JCB secures massive US military contract
JCB has announced it has landed a contract to supply the US military with a fleet of high speed excavators over the next eight...
In the driving seat: Komatsu and Williams Racing reignite partnership
EQUIPMENT manufacturer Komatsu has signed a multi-year deal with Williams Racing to become the principal partner of the British team from the start of...
New Quvo technology partnership a ‘game-changer’ for businesses
TECHNOLOGY specialist Quvo Limited has announced the launch of its UK and Ireland partnership with Blickfeld.
The company has been set up by brothers Allan...
Volvo introduces 90-tonne excavator globally
VOLVO CE is launching its new 90-tonne Stage V excavator - the largest in the manufacturer's range - to meet demand from markets with...
UK’s largest rail-mounted crane used on £2.9m East Renfrewshire project
A £2.9 million project which utilised the UK's largest rail-mounted crane has been completed in East Renfrewshire.
Carried out by Network Rail and AmcoGiffen, the...
Civils contractor makes landmark tracked excavator purchase
CHANDOS Civil Engineering has bought one of the first JCB 370X tracked excavators.
The Greater Manchester-based firm will utilise the machine – JCB’s most powerful...
Safety comes first with new certification scheme
THE Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has launched its SafeHire Certification, with the aim of raising industry standards.
Several firms in the hire...
Terex names new Sales and Marketing Director
TEREX Construction has appointed Paul Macpherson to the role of Sales and Marketing Director for its UK facility in Coventry.
Paul has spent more than...
Finning UK & Ireland takes delivery of special edition Cat backhoe loader
A special edition Cat 444 backhoe loader has taken pride of place at the Staffordshire HQ of Finning UK and Ireland as part of...
Boosting plant productivity with contract hire
As the UK construction industry faces challenging labour shortages, Paul Beddows, sales director at Dawsongroup emc, explains how flexible contract hire of the latest...
Solutions for sites of the future to take centre stage for Liebherr at bauma
LIEBHERR has revealed plans to showcase over 70 exhibits and a variety of technologies and solutions under the theme of 'Hands on the Future'...
Cat tech demonstrates time and efficiency gains in head-to-head challenge
FINNING has announced that the latest Cat technology has demonstrated time and efficiency benefits during a head-to-head challenge versus manual digging.
Two Cat 320 excavators...
Making an entrance: Hitachi back in prime spot at ScotPlant 2024
HITACHI Construction Machinery made a welcome return to ScotPlant two years ago with a prime spot in the event’s new entrance avenue – and...
Mercedes-Benz Trucks expands Scottish network with new Perth authorised repairer
MERCEDES-Benz Trucks has expanded its network in Scotland with the official opening of a new authorised repairer in Perth.
The new service, repair and parts...
Exhibitor map goes live for ScotPlant 2026!
THE exhibitor map for ScotPlant 2026 is now live on the exhibition’s dedicated website! With five months still to go until the most important...
Doosan announces five new compact wheel loaders
FOLLOWING the signing of a supply agreement with Netherlands-based Tobroco-Giant, Doosan has announced details of the new range of 3.5 to 5-tonne compact wheel...
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Volvo Construction Equipment recently showcased its new flagship rigid hauler, the R100E, at its Motherwell factory. Project Plant's Fraser Rummens went along to find...
New CEO for Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity as Bill Hill to retire
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced that CEO Bill Hill will retire at the end of March after more than a decade of...
Terex MPS to debut two new portable crushers at Hillhead 2024
TEREX MPS will launch two new products at Hillhead 2024 — the WG220E Portable Cone Crusher and the WV1400E Portable Vertical Shaft Impact Crusher.
Both...
AB2T launches animation campaign to mark opening of training academy
AB2T, which is part of the Quattro Group, has unveiled a new 2D animation film to mark the opening of the firm's new training...
Comments sought on dumper safety guidance
A Good Practice Guide on the safe operation of dumpers has been introduced following a number of serious incidents.
The document has been produced through the...
Demolition specialist extends its reach in Glasgow
BONNYBRIDGE-based Central Demolition has been putting two of its Hitachi long-reach excavators to work on a project to raze two multi-storey office blocks in...
CDE launches new vodcast series on industry trends
CDE has announced the launch of a new vodcast series designed to share insights on industry trends.
The first 'TalkingTons' episode aims to highlight topics...
Construction charity launches festive e-card campaign
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has unveiled its 2021 charity e-card campaign ahead of the festive season.
Following the success of last year's Christmas Cracker...
New JCB cabs factory to be ‘most advanced in the world’
CONSTRUCTION of the new £50 million JCB Cab Systems factory is well on its way, with the plant giant targeting a summer opening.
The shell...
Contractor takes the Road to greener future
A Bellshill contractor has invested more than £1 million in a fleet of low-emission excavators and vehicles.
Roadbridge UK has displayed its environmental credentials by purchasing...
Kubota confirms major plant expansion to help meet mini-excavator demand
KUBOTA Corporation has announced plans for a £100 million expansion of its main mini-excavator manufacturing facility in Hirakata, Japan.
The move will see Kubota increase...
Used Cat machines rise to the challenge at Glensanda
FINNING has provided details of its landmark project to supply a fleet of Cat machines to help building materials supplier Aggregate Industries bring operations...
