CPA Conference to focus on shaping the future of the hire sector
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced the CPA Conference 2024 will be hosted on Thursday November 7 with the theme of ‘Shaping the...
Spider lift investment sparks business boom for entrepreneur
ENTREPRENEUR Brian Barclay has told how investing in a Hinowa spider lift has boosted the growth of a group of businesses offering services from...
Hitachi upgrades European parts warehouse to meet growing demand
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) has upgraded its European warehouse in Oosterhout, Netherlands in response to growing demand for high-quality spare parts.
The manufacturer revealed...
31 Scottish companies join major contracts for grounds equipment and security
SCOTLAND Excel has launched two multi-million-pound frameworks that will support Scottish councils in delivering essential construction and transport services.
The grounds and plant equipment framework...
Missing Finlay would be a crushing disappointment
VISITORS to the Finlay Scotland stand are in for a treat as they'll be among the first to witness the new Terex® Finlay J-1170...
Speedy confirms new chief executive appointment
SPEEDY has confirmed the appointment of Dan Evans as its new chief executive following the announcement of Russell Down’s retirement.
Evans, who has worked in...
Volvo launches ‘first of its kind’ collision mitigation system
VOLVO Construction Equipment has launched its Collision Mitigation System for the firm's wheel loaders.
Described as an automatic braking feature that helps to reduce the...
Powered access accident reports rise but fatality rate falls
NEW research from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has highlighted a rise in the number of accident reports, but a welcome drop in...
AMPS appoints new director general with mission to ‘raise profile and broaden scope’
AMPS (the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems) has appointed David Oates as director general.
The trade association for the UK’s diesel and...
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...
GAP honoured for environmental achievements
GAP Hire Solutions has been awarded a Silver Level accolade at the 2021 Scottish Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice.
The Green Organisation holds...
CPA conference postponed to October 2021
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that the 2021 CPA Conference has been rescheduled for Thursday 14 October 2021 at the Heart of England...
Rental specialist sets the gold standard for environmental measures
EQUIPMENT rental specialist Vp plc, and its nine businesses worldwide, has won Plant Charter Gold status for its procurement, innovations and training standards.
Working with...
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...
GAP Group primed for growth with major refinancing
Glasgow-based GAP Group, the UK’s largest independent equipment hire business, has successfully completed an up to £220million refinancing exercise to support the future growth...
Attachments manufacturer appoints new head of operations
ATTACHMENTS manufacturer Hill Engineering has announced the appointment of Mark Leathem as head of operations.
Mark has 14 years’ experience in engineering, most recently with...
Scottish construction sector gets green light to begin restart plan
NICOLA Sturgeon has confirmed that Scotland's construction industry can begin phase one of its restart plan on May 29.
Speaking today (May 28), Scotland's first...
New guidance issued on lifting operations with excavators
THE Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG) has released new safety guidance around lifting operations with excavators.
A document called ‘Lifting Operations With 180⁰ and...
Double triumph for GAP at Hire Awards of Excellence 2020
GAP Hire Solutions is celebrating a double triumph at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2020.
The business won both the Hire Industry Product of the...
CEA shows support for Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is exhibiting at the Rebuild Ukraine conference in Warsaw, Poland to showcase its support for the war-torn nation's reconstruction...
SITECH to showcase latest Trimble machine control solutions at Hillhead 2024
SITECH UK & Ireland will unveil Trimble’s latest advancements in machine control and guidance technology at Hillhead 2024.
New offerings will include the 10-inch Trimble...
Funding the green construction pipeline
Following a global survey that revealed 70% of construction projects now incorporate sustainability targets, it’s clear the industry is committed to reducing carbon emissions....
New CICV Forum animation delivers travel guidance for construction workers
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has released its latest Covid-19 animations – this time offering advice on how workers should travel to and from...
New names add to ScotPlant anticipation
PREPARATIONS for ScotPlant 2022 are in full swing, with a number of new exhibitors signing up for the showcase event for Scotland’s construction equipment...
Investment in technology helping to drive productivity for Akela
With demand for quality housing growing, the construction sector is having to adapt and think differently about how it can deliver against the backdrop...
‘Unmissable’ Executive Hire Show 2022 sold out
ORGANISERS of the upcoming Executive Hire Show (EHS) have confirmed the event is now sold out of stand space.
154 exhibitors will make their way...
JCB golf club selected to host international tour event
JCB has revealed that the manufacturer's Golf and Country Club is set to host a major tour event.
The Staffordshire club will host the JCB...
A-Plant training team honoured at powered access awards
A-Plant has won an international training award for the second time in five years.
The firm fought off competition from nominees in Brazil, China and The...
Temporary works specialist retains Scottish Water framework partnership
MABEY Hire has retained its preferred supplier status for the next four years on Scottish Water’s SR21 framework, making it one of two suppliers...
Trade body provides funding to help develop female leaders
TRADE body HAE EHA (Hire Association Europe Event Hire Association) has revealed it is offering a funding package for five free places for women...
