Firm launches ‘first of its kind’ zero emissions dust suppression system
A 'first of its kind' zero emissions dust suppression misting system has been launched in the UK.
The battery powered Rotary Atomiser (RA) system comes...
SANY welcomes new dealer to UK network
SANY UK has appointed T H WHITE Ltd as the firm's authorised dealer for construction machinery sales, service, and parts across the West Midlands...
National hirer takes delivery of landmark 400th scissor lift
HSS Hire has placed an order for an additional 100 Sinoboom electric 1932ME scissor lifts.
Bought from GB distributor Pinnacle Platforms, the order is described...
Molson Scotland joins dealer network for Merlo telehandlers
MOLSON Scotland has joined the dealer network for Merlo telehandlers. The business will now be able to offer customers complete sales and service support,...
Organisation warns of ‘twin perils’ facing UK construction industry
ACTUATE UK has warned of a potential 'winter of discontent' for the construction industry later this year due to a combination of skills shortages...
Plant tracking specialist set for major investment
AMI Group has announced expansion plans which the construction plant tracking and recovery firm said will enhance its development and design capabilities.
The business said it is investing in...
New Bobcat fleet put to work on renewable energy and drainage projects
PSR Turnkey Solutions has purchased new Bobcat mini-excavators and a new Bobcat compact track loader for use on the company’s renewable energy and drainage...
Trade bodies welcome ministerial intervention regarding certification during phased return
A number of Scottish construction industry bodies have welcomed ministerial intervention in support of certification schemes.
Kevin Stewart, Scottish Government minister for local government, housing...
Spring Statement ‘did not deliver’ for plant industry
THE construction plant sector has reacted with dismay to the lack of relief given to the industry in the Spring Statement issued by UK...
Cat unveils next generation articulated trucks
CATERPILLAR has unveiled its new articulated truck design with built-in automatic features for the next generation Cat 725, 730, 730 EJ and 735 models.
The new...
Hitachi haul for Houlihan
GROUNDWORKS and civils firm Houlihan has purchased a range of Hitachi tracked excavators, including one ZX210LC-7 and four ZX130LCN-7s.
The Sunbury on Thames-based company's haul...
48-tonne crawler excavator to headline Hyundai’s Hillhead offering
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe has revealed that the new 48-tonne HX480AL crawler excavator will take centre stage at Hillhead this year.
The machine, which will...
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...
SANY to host UK telehandler roadshows
SANY has announced a series of telehandler roadshows designed to introduce its new range to the UK market.
The events will run throughout February and...
Sarens PSG expands fleet with Liebherr crane at new Aberdeen base
JOINT venture Sarens PSG has welcomed a new all-terrain Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 to the company’s new head office in Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone.
The five-axle...
Latest Cat innovations to be demonstrated at Plantworx
CATERPILLAR, in collaboration with Finning UK & Ireland, will exhibit its latest innovations at Plantworx 2023.
Four next generation Cat compact radius mini hydraulic excavators will...
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...
Balfour Beatty mandates human recognition cameras on certain machinery
BALFOUR Beatty has announced it has become the first Tier One contractor to mandate human recognition cameras on certain items of plant and machinery...
Louise Hazel elected new chair of AMPS
LOUISE Hazel, MD at IPU Group, has been elected chair of AMPS - the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems.
She succeeds...
Display of initiative pays off for plant apprentice
J Todd Plant Services’ continued growth has allowed the Auchtermuchty-based firm to take on a youngster who visited the firm’s HQ to ask if...
CDE to host webinar on FreeFlow mobile wash plant
WET processing specialist CDE will host a webinar that will offer a 360° virtual tour of its FreeFlow mobile wash plant, which will be...
Employer views sought over 2018 Levy proposal
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched what the organisation described as its biggest ever consultation over the 2018 Levy proposal.
Thousands of employers of...
Sunbelt Rentals makes major investment in sustainable equipment solutions
SUNBELT Rentals UK and Ireland has expanded its fleet with 20,000 recyclable aluminium panels and 28 Trakway installation vehicles.
The move forms part of the...
Metso UK dealer ‘exceedingly happy’ with progress one year on
ONE year since being appointed as Metso Lokotrack distributors in the UK, McHale Plant Sales has hailed the early impact the partnership has had.
The...
JCA Recycling expands fleet with 18-tonne Tipper Grab from Mac’s Truck Sales
MAC'S Truck Sales has delivered an 18-tonne Tipper Grab truck to JCA Recycling, in a move described as marking a significant fleet upgrade for...
Construction tech drives efficiencies at BMW plant upgrade
NATTA Building Company has been trialling Trimble Earthworks UTS on one of its excavators for the first time at a project to construct a...
Summit presence highlights Rokbak’s commitment to North American market
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak has hailed new partnerships formed at the recent Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Chicago, Illinois.
The annual convention for equipment distributors aims...
Scottish contractor earns recognition for use of sustainable plant
ROBERTSON Group has announced it has become one of the first companies in the UK to receive Platinum status from the Supply Chain Sustainability...
Hardox growth leads to new appointments
HARDOX Wearparts Centre (Stirling) have appointed Lyndsey Allison as Business Development Manager.
Lyndsey, who has a background in the oil and gas industry, has been...
Leica names GAP Group as authorised distribution partner
LEICA Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced that GAP Group will become one of the company’s authorised distribution partners.
GAP’s Survey & Safety division currently...


































