Speedy becomes Youth Verified Business and vows commitment to nurturing next generation of workers
SPEEDY has become an official Youth Verified Business by Youth Group, a large community of young people, after completing the youth verification challenge.
The move...
Hitachi Construction Machinery UK celebrates 20 years at HQ
HITACHI Construction Machinery UK is marking 20 years since moving to its current Hebburn HQ.
The business relocated from Bridgewater in 2004 as HM Plant,...
Next government urged to consider ‘key priorities’ for hire sector
AHEAD of the General Election, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged the next UK Government to consider some key priorities to ensure the...
Construction industry urged to be vigilant ahead of seasonal shutdown
A security specialist is urging construction bosses to remain vigilant ahead of this year's Christmas shutdown period.
Biosite Systems says the sector should maintain safeguards following...
Landmark Glasgow excavator deal is Centre of attention
TDL Equipment has concluded the largest ever deal in Europe for SANY excavators. Glasgow-based Centre Plant - sister company to groundworks and infrastructure specialist Allma...
Ten Ainscough all-terrain cranes set to go under the hammer
CRANE rental business Ainscough has completed an inspection service project at its facility in Stockton-on-Tees, making ten of its all-terrain cranes available for sale...
New Komatsu utility dealer appointed for Staffordshire
MARUBENI-Komatsu Limited (MKL) has appointed a new utility dealer to cover the Staffordshire area.
Johnsons of Cheadle will be offering the full range of...
Plant operators targeted for peatland restoration training
PEATLAND consultancy firm Caledonian Climate is working with Highland Conservation and DHG Hydro with support and funding from Peatland ACTION to facilitate a six-week...
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...
Banging the drum for another four years
GAP has announced it has extended its deal with HAMM for the supply of tandem rollers by a further four years following "favourable feedback"...
United Plant Services appoints new MD
GREG Mulhearn has been appointed managing director of asset maintenance specialist United Plant Services.
He has worked in the mining, quarry and construction industry for...
Magnificent seven: new models boost LiuGong’s aim to ‘change the game’
LiuGong launched no fewer than seven new machines at Hillhead 2024.
The line-up included the debut of the 975F excavator, which joins the F-Series portfolio....
Safety first for AMI Group
AMI Group has won a top award for its construction plant security systems.
The equipment tracking specialist was named ‘Best for After-Theft Recovery Technology and Recognised...
Enouragement culture drives Worsley success
"YOU'LL sell a lot more by listening than you will by talking."
So says Sean Heron, founder and managing director of Worsley Plant.
The Cheshire-headquartered attachment...
Hyundai Doosan Infracore reveals new brand identity for construction equipment
HYUNDAI Doosan Infracore (HDI) has announced it is replacing the DOOSAN brand on its construction equipment and introducing its new brand named DEVELON.
The change...
Case launches new 421G wheel loader
CASE Construction Equipment has announced it is filling the gap between its compact and medium-size wheel loaders with the launch of the 421G.
Boasting an...
New HSE campaign targets good mental health in construction
CONSTRUCTION is one of five sectors to be targeted in a new campaign by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) aimed at helping businesses...
Develon mini provides a touch of glass in home renovation project
A new Develon DX20Z-7 mini-excavator has been utilised to install panes of glass in a Spanish home.
The two-tonne model was bought by Ciment i...
North East contractors fly the Banner for Powerscreen
NORTH East-based contract crushing and screening specialists Banner Contracts have taken delivery of a Powerscreen 1000 Maxtrak cone crusher and six Powerscreen Chieftain 2100...
Blackwood snaps up “unparallelled” Hydradigs as part of £2m order
KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire has become one of the first customers to snap up two new JCB Hydradigs, the machine described as bringing new levels of...
SPOA to take key role in bridge strike avoidance guidance
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced plans to spearhead the production of 'much needed' industry guidance on bridge strike avoidance in the...
Miller to showcase ‘bundles’ of attachments at PlantWorx 2025
MILLER UK is gearing up to showcase its latest coupler and bucket innovations at PlantWorx 2025.
The attachments specialist revealed it will be building on...
Doosan unveils new Stage V wheeled excavator
DOOSAN has announced the launch of its new 5 tonne DX57W-7 wheeled excavator.
The machine boasts a new Doosan Stage V engine and the manufacturer's latest...
New excavator looks to set the record Straight
THE new Cat 352 Straight Boom excavator has been designed specifically for low-level demolition work, bridges and industrial infrastructures.
The machine's stick/boom configuration is described...
Kobelco relaunches mini excavator with new features
KOBELCO has relaunched its SK17SR-3E mini excavator with a number of new design features.
The machine's working environment has been upgraded with a Grammar-branded reclining...
Further milestone for A9 dualling programme
THE publication of made orders marks another important milestone in delivering the dualling of the 15-mile section of the A9 between Dalraddy and Slochd,...
Matpro named Ecostar dealer
MATPRO Machinery has been appointed as the exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for Ecostar equipment.
Matpro said the Italian-based manufacturer is synonymous with...
Time is running out to benefit from AIA increase
JCB Finance is urging customers not to avoid mssing out on temporarily enhanced tax relief.
Firms that have made taxable profits can benefit from the...
Mini-excavator launch marks a Doosan double
DOOSAN has launched the first of the company’s next generation mini-excavator range with new shared global styling.
The DX50Z-7 5.4-tonne and DX55R-7 5.7-tonne Stage V-compliant...
Operators to gain machine insight via new Yanmar app
YANMAR Compact Equipment EMEA has launched a new app to provide operators with in-depth, practical and technical information about its latest machines.
Yanmar Scan will...
