Liebherr launches new flat-top crane
LIEBHERR has added a new flat-top crane to its EC-B series portfolio in the form of the 470 EC-B, which is available in both...
Highway infrastructure business goes electric with new mini
EUROVIA Contracting, a national highway infrastructure company, has taken delivery of the UK’s first 100% electric-powered Volvo ECR25 mini excavator.
The battery operated digger has...
Metso dealer launches new Edinburgh premises
METSO distributor McHale Plant Sales has opened a new depot in Edinburgh.
The move is in line with the firm’s undertaking to ‘provide a permanent...
Mind the GAP: group posts record turnover
GAP has announced a record turnover of £175 million - an increase of 11% - and its second highest profits ever.
The equipment hire giant...
Eagle makes flying start to 2017
Eagle Plant Hire has started 2017 on a high, placing orders for 21 new Kubota mini-excavators from Young Plant Sales and 12 new rammers from Murray...
Miller UK appoints chief operating officer to support growth plans
MILLER UK has appointed Darren Allsopp as chief operating officer.
He has held a number of executive positions, most recently as chairman emeritus and global...
‘Next-generation’ technology helps deter plant thieves
INNOVATIVE site security company Safer Security Group is on a mission to significantly improve site security technology and help combat the theft of expensive...
Volvo and CRH agree strategic partnership to accelerate decarbonisation
VOLVO Construction Equipment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with building materials solutions specialist CRH to explore decarbonisation opportunities in construction.
As part of...
DEVELON video set to highlight brand’s vision for the future
FOLLOWING the recent announcement about the company’s new brand and visions for worldwide markets, DEVELON - formerly Doosan construction equipment - has announced it...
New guide offers dumper safety advice
THE Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG) has launched a good practice guide for the safe use of dumpers.
The guidance stemmed from an industry...
Pirtek scoops national accolade
PIRTEK has won a national award at the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards.
The provider of on-site hydraulic hose replacement won the prize for International Achievement. Alistair Wiggins,...
Hyundai machines a “natural choice” for Jarvie Plant
JARVIE Plant has snapped up a trio of 14-tonne Hyundai HX140 crawler excavators from Young Plant Sales, cementing a business relationship between the two...
Compaction equipment specialist appoints new UK MD
BOMAG has announced the appointment of a new managing director in the UK as the compaction equipment manufacturer launches new products built specifically for...
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...
Develon adds new features to award-winning wheel loader range
DEVELON has announced several new features and options for its award-winning DL-7 wheel loader range.
Comprising eleven models from the smallest DL200-7 through to the...
Research shows signs of stabilisation in key construction mineral markets
NEW research from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has revealed signs of 'stabilisation' in sales across Britain’s construction materials markets.
The survey covered five product...
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...
Equipment giant plans to grow dealer network in Scotland
MACHINERY specialist Sunward has its sights set on further growth in the UK market and is looking to strengthen its dealer network in Scotland.
The...
SPOA warns of ‘catastrophic decline’ for plant sector following UK budget measures
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) fears the measures announced in the recent UK budget will trigger a 'catastrophic decline' in the plant hire...
CEA welcomes decision to ditch ‘unnecessary blanket repeal’ of EU laws
THE Construction Equipment Association has welcomed the UK Government's decision to amend its Retained EU Law bill.
There had been fears that the potential automatic...
Terex MP snaps up bulk material handling conveyor manufacturer
TEREX MP has completed the purchase of MARCO, a manufacturer of bulk material handling conveyors based in Missouri, USA.
As part of the transaction, Terex...
SANY launches ‘reworked’ eight-tonne compact excavator
SANY has announced the release of the reworked SY80U compact excavator.
Based on the success of the manufacturer's eight-tonne machine, this 'advanced' version is said...
Shoreline project trials hydrogen fuel-cell technology
SUNBELT Rentals, Balfour Beatty and the Environment Agency are participating in a hydrogen fuel-cell trial as part of the Canvey Island Southern Shoreline Revetment...
John calls it a day after 50 years at Hewden
IN 1964, The Rolling Stones released their debut album, The Beatles took America by storm and John Hamilton, aged 16, joined Hewden – the...
George Leslie hosts third annual Innovation Day
GEORGE Leslie has hosted its third annual innovation day bringing together over 400 professionals from across the construction industry to focus on a more...
Rockbreakers adds to truck fleet
TRUCK provider MV Commercial revealed it has supplied Bo’ness-based Rockbreakers with a new MAN TGM 18.290 flatbed vehicle.
The truck features a 26ft flatbed body...
Motorway police officer named as latest CESAR Champion
THE latest winner of the CESAR Champion Award has been named as PC Chris Bagnall from the Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG), who successfully identified...
Trimble Ready option available for new line of Hyundai dozers
TRIMBLE and Hyundai Construction Equipment have announced the availability of a Trimble Ready 3D option for the new line of Hyundai HD130A bulldozers for customers...
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...
Hitachi hopes to help customers get connected
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) has revealed its theme for bauma 2019 is 'Connect with Hitachi', highlighting how customers access a 'world of connectivity' when they...
