Breedon to buy four Tarmac quarries and divest 27 ready-mix concrete plants
BREEDON has agreed to acquire four quarries and an asphalt plant from Tarmac in a £16.5 million deal.
The move will be satisfied by the...
Stunning selfie sets the bar high!
A Hewden crane has helped capture what is believed to be the "world's tallest selfie".
The hire firm used its 70-tonne Tadano crane for the shot of...
Business reports surge in demand for eco equipment
THE MHM Group has reported a surge in demand for solar products, as businesses look to set ambitious environmental targets in 2023.
MHM said its...
Aberdeen-based fluid management specialist to showcase solid solution
ABERDEEN-headquartered Osso will be showcasing the WTS20, a purposefully designed, single-lift, modular chemical pre-treatment system, at ScotPlant 2024.
The containerised unit is a fully automated...
JCB cyclists embark on ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ fundraising challenge
A team of JCB cyclists has embarked on a gruelling fundraising challenge to help enhance the lives of children and young people with cancer.
The...
Hyundai sets sights on becoming ‘top five’ player in European construction market
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment is celebrating 30 years of growth in Europe.
The manufacturer has launched a dozer, a materials handler, skid steer, and compact tracked...
Good Evans! Business sees demand soar for Steelwrist units
EVANS Engineering Solutions is poised for further growth in 2024 after the Dunbar-based company became the largest seller of Steelwrist tiltrotators in the UK...
Tickled pink
PROMAC Solutions Limited and Doosan Construction Equipment have jointly donated a Bobcat E14 compact excavator, specially painted in pink, to L Lynch Plant Hire Limited,...
Develon looks to bring the Real X factor to bauma
DEVELON has pledged to make a big impact at bauma 2025 with a display of new machine and digital technology developments being seen for...
Sunbelt Rentals makes major Hyster forklift investment
SUNBELT Rentals has made a major investment in its accommodation business unit after working with distributor Briggs Equipment to acquire 15 Hyster H16XD6 forklifts.
The...
Kier Group helps produce video highlighting risks of hands-free calls whilst driving
THE Kier Group has rolled out a video to its staff that is hoped to reduce the amount of hands-free phone calls made by...
Finning team surpasses Christmas gift target for local charity
THE team at Finning UK & Ireland’s HQ has donated more than 500 gifts to a local family centre this Christmas.
The recipient of the...
Future leaders honoured at record-breaking awards ceremony
THE UK’s top plant apprentices and trainees have been honoured at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future Awards 2023 following a...
Budget brings some ‘potential positive news’ for plant sector
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has welcomed some 'potential positive news' for the construction equipment sector in the Spring Budget.
After continued representations from the...
Finning identifies significant potential operational savings for minerals supplier
FINNING UK & Ireland has revealed how it completed an 18-month consultancy for Imerys UK at its Cornwall site, which has initially identified potential...
Vintage JCB restored to former glory to mark anniversary
A long-standing JCB customer has received a vintage backhoe loader - restored to its former glory - to mark the manufacturer's upcoming 75th anniversary.
Lincolnshire-based...
Hitachi announces finance partnership
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK (HCM UK) has announced a partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK.
Under the agreement, BNP Paribas will be the exclusive...
EvoQuip launches largest Bison jaw crusher
MANUFACTURER EvoQuip has launched the largest addition to its Bison jaw crusher range.
The 34-tonne Bison 340 crusher has a 1000mm x 600mm jaw chamber...
Mecalac announces appointment of new UK general manager
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has appointed Heath Davies as general manager with immediate effect.
He brings insight from time spent at companies including Jaguar Land...
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...
Scottish Construction Leadership Forum seeks views on training and skills issues
THE Scottish Construction Leadership Forum has announced it is engaging with every part of the industry to seek its views on training provision and skills shortages.
The Forum,...
Manitou invests in new mechanical welding workshop
MANITOU Group has announced the extension of its production site dedicated to rough-terrain aerial work platforms in Candé, France.
One year after the inauguration...
Komatsu machinery to help with earthquake relief efforts
KOMATSU is providing equipment to help Turkey and Syria following the devastating recent earthquake.
In cooperation with local distributor Marubeni Da ğıtım ve Servis A.Ş....
Online plant auctions experience huge rise in registered bidders
RITCHIE Bros. has set new site records for its online construction equipment auctions in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
When lockdown restrictions were put...
Bobcat launches new finance scheme for mini-excavators
BOBCAT has launched a new Agility scheme for purchasing mini-excavators.
Under the programme, buyers of Bobcat mini-diggers are offered a new 0% finance plan lasting...
Case maintenance programme launches in the UK
CASE Construction Equipment has confirmed the launch of its Case Care maintenance programme in the UK, following a successful roll out in Germany.
The manufacturer...
Praise for Scottish Government’s commitment to hydrogen
RYSE Hydrogen boss Jo Bamford has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government has renewed its pledges to support the hydrogen industry, in addition...
Liebherr scoops innovation award for autonomous operations system
LIEBHERR has won a bauma innovation award in the Digitalisation category for its Autonomous Operations solution.
Liebherr Autonomous Operations is an autonomous system for wheel...
JCB marks 70 years with limited edition machine
JCB IS marking its 70th anniversary by giving employees around the world an extra day’s holiday – and by launching a limited edition version...
Top plant apprentices to be honoured at national event
THE top apprentices in the UK plant sector will be honoured at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) Stars of the Future 2018 event.
Now in its...
