JCB holds star-studded birthday bash for 15,500 employees
THE 'biggest party in JCB's history' has been held as a thank you to the firm's past and present employees.
Around 15,500 people soaked up...
Latest Yanmar compact models set for Hillhead showcase
YANMAR has announced plans to showcase a number of its latest models at this year’s Hillhead exhibition.
The manufacturer's line-up will include a SV17VT mini-excavator,...
Seddons’ green credentials recognised
SEDDONS Plant & Engineers Ltd has received a special invitation to visit The Houses of Parliament later this year to collect a prestigious environmental award...
Groundforce names new operations director for piling businesses
JAMES Burchell has been appointed operations director at Groundforce’s Piletec and Mr Cropper piling businesses, and U Mole, the company’s trenchless technology company.
James, who...
JCB staff receive 3.9% pay rise as Lord Bamford predicts bright future for sector
JCB has announced a 3.9% pay rise for shop floor employees, with chairman Lord Bamford stating the industry is doing "very well" at the...
Kobelco mini helps keep spirits up by creating back garden dirt track
A Kobelco mini excavator has been used to convert a garden into an off-road dirt track to keep one young family entertained during the...
UK immigration reforms could exacerbate Scottish construction skills shortages
PLANS to limit immigration into the UK could add to skills shortages in Scotland’s construction sector, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) Scottish Contractors...
‘Unprecedented’ demand for load bank testing due to grid power disruption fears
FINNING Power Rental has revealed it is seeing a 'surge' in demand for load bank testing of backup generators as concerns continue over potential...
Auctioneer hails ‘record-breaking’ equipment campaign
AUCTIONEER Ritchie Bros. has hailed the success of its Finish Strong, Start Stronger campaign.
The year-end initiative was designed to help equipment owners optimise their strategies...
Tributes for worker who died ‘doing the job he loved’
SCG Supplies has paid tribute to 47-year-old employee Andrew Darling, who reportedly suffered fatal injuries in an accident during a machine demonstration at a...
Speedy Hire joins Exponential Roadmap Initiative
SPEEDY Hire has been accepted into the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, which is driving transformation to halve carbon emissions by 2030 through uniting 'innovative, transformative...
Volvo hails ‘strong profitability and robust sales’ in Q1
VOLVO Construction Equipment increased global sales by 11% in Q1 this year.
The manufacturer said it has secured 'good profitability' during the quarter and a...
Molson adds Kobelco mini excavators to Scottish portfolio
MOLSON Young Plant Sales has started the New Year by announcing the addition of Kobelco mini excavators to its portfolio.
The company described the move...
Marubeni-Komatsu appoints south east utility dealer
MARUBENI-Komatsu has appointed Crawfords Group to its utility dealer network.
The firm will cover Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, and South Berkshire, offering equipment...
New Cat excavator looks to deliver on sustainable objectives
CATERPILLAR has announced that the new fixed-gauge Cat 350 digger can be equipped with large buckets up to 3.2 m3 for 'class-leading' productivity.
The manufacturer added...
BlueMAC expands its global presence
BlueMAC Manufacturing has branched out by appointing SKALA Australasia Pty Ltd as the exclusive distributor of the firm's products in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific...
Met helps builders of new bridge stay safe
MET Office forecasts are playing a vital role in keeping the construction of the new Queensferry Crossing road bridge on schedule and construction workers...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: ‘One event we certainly wouldn’t want to miss’
“ONE of the most important shows on the calendar.” That’s how Sean Heron, MD of attachments specialist Worsley Plant, views ScotPlant.
The firm will be...
Safety products help operators to gain traction
SCOTTISH excavator operators have been tipped to benefit from TrackGrips, which can improve stability and traction in forestry and construction tasks by offering sideways...
JCB records “robust” financial results for 2016
JCB has reported a 34% rise in earnings for 2016 despite a dip in the global construction equipment market.
The manufacturer said it had "defied...
Speedy accreditation highlights progress on environmental ambitions
EQUIPMENT hirer Speedy has revealed it has been awarded a Grade B on the Carbon Disclosure Programme accreditation, which assesses a firm's ability to...
Machinery auction specialist announces UK development plans
RITCHIE Bros. UK has announced its intention to continue transforming its Maltby Colliery site after completing the purchase of the land and remaining buildings.
The...
Hire firm’s safety credentials recognised for eighth year in a row
A-PLANT has been awarded Gold at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards for the eighth consecutive year.
The...
Month-long HSE inspections to focus on respiratory risks
THE Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that it will be targeting construction firms in inspections which will look at the measures businesses...
Loan deal paves way for ADT sale
AN Aberdeenshire house builder has bought an ADT from Bell Equipment after a successful "loan" period for an urgent job.
Malcolm Allan Housebuilders has been...
Extending the portfolio: Develon now offers four super long reach excavators
DEVELON now offers a range of four different Stage V super long reach excavators from 24.6 to 52.2-tonnes.
The line-up comprises the DX225LC-7 SLR, DX300LC-7...
Van Elle prospects piling up
GLASGOW-based piling and foundation contractor Van Elle Ltd has made further significant investments in plant and equipment to keep pace with their expansion plans....
Ready for action: Doosan and Leica team up on machine control initiative
DOOSAN has released a new optional ready kit for the 2D/3D semi-automation system from Leica Geosystems for the company’s DX255LC-5 excavator.
The machine control solution automates...
Crane specialist marks tenth anniversary with Liebherr double
AYR-based 3b Crane Hire has marked a decade in the transport and crane hire industry by snapping up two brand new Liebherr products.
The company...
Machine allows council to repair three years of pothole repairs in four months
JCB has announced that a local authority has completed almost three years of pothole repairs in just over four months with the firm's new...
