Cabbed site dumper to take centre stage on Mecalac’s EHS stand
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced plans to show off its 3.5MDX cabbed site dumper at the 2022 Executive Hire Show in Coventry.
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Landscaper powers new micro-digger with solar energy
JCB has revealed that a landscaper has become one of the first customers in the world to power one the firm's diggers with solar...
CITB’s Strategic Plan 2025-29 launched
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025-29 as it outlines its approach to supporting the sector's skills and...
CITB launches Training Provider Network to help drive change
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched its Training Provider Network (TPN) – which will be a single network of approved, quality assured...
CITB seeks employers’ views on 2026-29 Levy proposals
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced key dates for the organisation's Consensus consultation on the 2026-29 Levy.
The consultation with the construction industry...
UK and Ireland winners announced in Caterpillar Operator Challenge
THE victors in the UK and Ireland leg of the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge have been confirmed following a set of 'highly competitive tests'...
GAP Hire Solutions nominated for top award
GAP Hire Solutions has been shortlisted for Large Rental Company of the Year by the European Rental Awards.
The awards celebrate the best companies...
Green welfare cabins scoop top product innovation accolade
BOSS Cabins is celebrating after its GenFree range claimed the Product Innovation of the Year accolade at the 2023 Ground Engineering Awards.
Following a review...
Finning presents Flannery with rare Centennial Grey machines
FINNING has presented Flannery Plant Hire with two rare Centennial Grey models as part of a deal to supply £70 million worth of Cat...
Finalists announced for Plantworx Innovation Awards
PLANTWORX 2023 has announced the shortlist for its Innovation Awards programme.
The focus across all categories this year has been on environmental solutions, sustainability, safety...
Top SANY dealers honoured at annual conference
SANY UK presented the manufacturer's latest products and technologies at its annual dealer conference last week at the Belfry Hotel, Sutton Coldfield.
The conference was...
Atlas Copco adds to Energy Storage Systems range
ATLAS Copco is expanding its Energy Storage Systems (ESS) canopy range with the launch of the new ZBP 120-120 and ZBP 150-150 models.
The system,...
Xwatch launches ‘most advanced’ telematics and safety platform yet
XWATCH Safety Solutions has announced the launch of its 'most advanced and fully integrated' telematics and safety platform to date.
Developed with mixed-fleet technology specialist...
Power Cube silences Anfield
AS part of a nine-week programme to refurbish the European and Champions League Lounges in the Centenary Stand at Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium, Claremont...
Animation launched to help construction workers return safely
TO help the Scottish construction sector's restart, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has released a short film highlighting health and safety steps that staff...
Trio shortlisted for fourth section of the A9 Dualling programme
BALFOUR Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, and John Graham Construction Ltd have been shortlisted for the next section of the...
New Kubota parts centre tipped to reduce downtime for UK customers
KUBOTA has opened a new European Parts Centre (EUPC) designed to strengthen the manufacturer's global parts supply chain network.
Located in Thionville in the French...
CRJ confirms new partnership with Pronar
RECYCLING and waste management equipment specialist CRJ Services has announced a new partnership with agricultural, municipal and recycling machines manufacturer Pronar.
CRJ has signed an...
Volvo ramps up sustainability drive with investment in electric excavator manufacturer
VOLVO Construction Equipment has strengthened its sustainability aspirations by investing in Dutch firm Limach, a manufacturer of electric excavators for the domestic market.
The majority...
ScotPlant 2024 set to be record event
SCOTPLANT 2024 is on course to be the biggest event in the show’s illustrious history, with almost 200 exhibitors already signed up with over...
Construction firms urged to “plan ahead” to avoid insolvency risk
THE head of business recovery and insolvency at Campbell Dallas has expressed concerns over new insolvency statistics for Scotland and warned construction firms to...
Matpro and CRJ Services team up to offer enhanced service
Matpro Machinery and CRJ Services have agreed a merger which they say will result in the firms being able to offer an "unparalleled" service to...
Iconic Glasgow multi-storeys to be demolished
SCOTLAND’S tallest residential multi-storeys will disappear from the Glasgow skyline in a landmark demolition.
The iconic Whitevale and Bluevale high-rise flats in the Gallowgate will...
Falkirk hirer in £6 million investment
LOMOND Plant Hire has invested in a new fleet of JCB machines worth more than £6 million to support its expansion – including some...
Civils business concludes CX130E deal at CASE roadshow
WIGAN-based Civils & Construction Solutions has ordered four CASE CX130E crawler excavators from dealer Dennis Barnfield, with the latest order being sealed at the...
The million tonne crusher
McCloskey Equipment’s Tim Watson tells Project Plant of the impact the firm’s J50 has had at a quarry in Cowdenbeath, Fife.
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SPOA launches bespoke training courses to help tackle sector challenges
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has confirmed the launch of two new training courses relating to overcoming rental business challenges and hire controller...
Metso dealer strengthens UK management team
METSO distributor McHale Plant Sales has bolstered its UK management team with the appointment of James Cliffe to head its operations in Tamworth and...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Balgownie to debut latest Doosan models
BALGOWNIE is poised to debut several new Doosan products at ScotPlant 2022 including the new 21-tonne DX210LC-7 crawler excavator.
The Inverurie-based firm will also give...
Finning to showcase tech innovation at Black Isle Show
FINNING will provide insights into how technology can improve the productivity and efficiency of machines at this year’s Black Isle Show.
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