Hyundai and CNH form mini-excavator alliance
HYUNDAI Heavy Industries (HHI) and CNH Industrial have agreed an exclusive strategic alliance for the production and development of mini-excavators.
The ten-year deal, with an...
Quick off the mark: hire firm enjoys rapid expansion
Gary Moug reports on the Bonnybridge business taking the welfare and tower light markets by storm
IN July last year, Dan Wharton used redundancy money...
CDE unveils new filter press innovation at Hillhead
CDE has added to its water management and recycling systems offering by unveiling its new ProPress high-performance filter press at Hillhead.
Developed to meet the...
Hyundai announces new European MD and unveils Bauma plans
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has announced the appointment of Jongho Chun as managing director. The former head of marketing divisions at HCE's Korean...
Boom time for Hyundai as new version of HX130 LCR launches
HYUNDAI has unveiled a two-piece boom version of its new HX130 LCR excavator.
The 13-tonne machine, which is now available in the UK, is the...
Demolition firm fined after Glasgow scaffold fall
A demolition firm has been fined £5,000 after a worker fell from a mobile scaffold tower at Glasgow’s Hillington Industrial Estate.
The incident, in December 2011,...
Hyundai dealer bags hat-trick of top awards
TAYLOR & Braithwaite is celebrating after securing three accolades from Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe for exceptional performance during 2021.
The Cumbria-based family-owned business was named...
Metso dealer urges aggregates producers to assess future needs now ahead of potential rush
METSO UK distributor McHale Plant Sales is urging aggregates producers not to 'wait for the boom' before investing in construction equipment.
The firm was responding...
Astrak has buckets of ambition for new range
Brandon White, internal sales manager at Kirkcaldy-based Astrak, tells Project Plant about the impact of adding buckets to the firm’s portfolio, and plans to...
Trimble SX10 added to GAP’s portfolio
GAP Survey & Safety Hire has announced the addition of the Trimble SX10 to its product fleet.
ScotPlant 2024 in pictures – Part Two
CONTINUING our look back at the recent ScotPlant 2024 exhibition, here are some more fabulous pictures of a weekend that will live long in...
CASE designs skid steer inspired by Metallica frontman
THE CASE Construction Equipment stand at bauma 2025 is hosting a SV340B skid steer loader, which draws inspiration from none other than rock band...
Rokbak haulers show their metal at Indonesian nickel mine
A trio of Rokbak RA40s are said to be excelling at an Indonesian nickel mine.
On an island on the edge of the Pacific Ocean,...
Yanmar appoints six new UK and Ireland dealers
YANMAR Construction Equipment Europe (CEE) has announced the appointment of six new dealers to its UK and Ireland network.
The six dealers are Crumlin Plant...
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...
Xwatch to launch new solution to boost road-rail vehicle safety
XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced plans to officially launch the XW5-R at Rail Live 2025.
This is a new rail-specific version of the XW5 system,...
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...
Hydradig ‘manoeuvrability’ boosts Motherwell waste business
A Motherwell-based skip hire and waste recycling business has hailed the impact two new JCB Hydradigs have brought to the company.
Newtown Waste Solutions purchased...
New research forecasts UK will need extra 217,000 construction workers by 2025
THE UK construction industry will require 217,000 additional workers by 2025 to keep up with demand, new research has predicted.
The CITB said construction has...
Customised crawlers excel on demanding excavation tasks
TWO specially adapted Liebherr excavators have been proving their worth for Bethell, a UK-based excavation and shaft sinking specialist.
The business recently expanded its fleet...
CEA chief executive departs after almost three years
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has revealed Suneeta Johal has left the organisation after almost three years as chief executive.
As the trade body embarks...
Finning steps up sustainability ambitions with ADBA membership
FINNING has announced it has signed up to join the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), underlining its commitment to lower and zero carbon...
Air crane helicopter utilised on north east Scotland project
BALFOUR Beatty has used a specialist air crane helicopter from America to install 140 new composite poles in the north east of Scotland.
The project, to...
Plant stalwart gears up for new motorsport venture
AMD Contract Services' Fraser and Mary Dykes are spearheading a new motorsport team from the Dumfries base where they run a plant hire and...
RJT Excavations acquired by RSK
JEDBURGH-based civil engineering and bulk earthworks contractor RJT Excavations has been acquired by RSK in a move described as ‘significantly strengthening’ the group’s expertise...
New Mecalac wheeled excavator offers “unique” solution
MECALAC has confirmed its new 7MWR wheeled excavator will be showcased at this year’s APF Exhibition in Warwickshire.
Taking place at the Ragley Estate, the model...
Sarens crane gives heat pump innovation a huge lift in Leith
A Sarens crane has been used to help install a heat pump on the roof of Warmworks' office in Leith.
The lift formed part of...
Zero-landfill waste management firm buys UK’s first Cat G308 sorting grapple
WASTE management specialist Maia Waste has bought the first Cat G308 demolition and sorting grapple in the UK from Finning.
The product features a slim...
Landmark recycling facility opens in Aberdeen
A "first of its kind" £27 million materials and recycling facility has opened in Aberdeen.
The Altens East site will see mixed recyclables being sorted...
Microlise solutions for 105 Nationwide Platforms’ machines
NATIONWIDE PLATFORMS, the UK's largest powered access rental business, has extended its relationship with telematics provider Microlise.
The company, which provides a fleet of more...
