Attachments manufacturer hails ‘solid platform’ for growth
ENGCON has hailed the company's 'good profitability and strong cash flow' after the business revealed its financial results for the second quarter of 2023.
Order...
Chinese Premier meets JCB boss
JCB Chairman Lord Bamford last night met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at an event designed to promote trade growth for British companies.
The reception for...
JCB gives staff extra day’s holiday to mark anniversary
JCB has announced that its employees around the world will receive an extra day's holiday to mark the firm's 75th birthday.
The news was conveyed...
Technology package upgrades announced for Cat medium dozers
CATERPILLAR has introduced two new technology package upgrades for its medium dozer line.
Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of...
Finlay manufactures pink heavy duty screen to help fight breast cancer
FINLAY has supported Australian-based OPS Screening and Crushing in the manufacture of a vivid pink machine with the aim of supporting the country's National...
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...
Gritter fall leaves Cumbernauld man paralysed
A firm has been heavily fined for safety failings after a young father was left paralysed from the neck down after falling from the top...
Organisation warns of ‘twin perils’ facing UK construction industry
ACTUATE UK has warned of a potential 'winter of discontent' for the construction industry later this year due to a combination of skills shortages...
New report highlights crucial impact of construction charity
THE Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has revealed it helped 2,264 families in crisis and delivered £1.287 million of charitable giving in 2020.
The figures were...
HD Hyundai invests in new regional management structure across Europe
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has announced it is investing in a revised regional management structure, new uptime and machine customisation centres, and the building...
New figures show signs of recovery for construction industry
THE latest ONS statistics have shown signs of recovery in the UK construction sector following a tough start to 2018.
Construction output continued its decline...
Quarry operator fined after dump truck death
AN Arbroath quarry operator has been fined for serious safety failings after a dumper truck driver died when his vehicle reversed over a stop...
Construction output tipped to grow by 30%
TOTAL construction output in the UK will grow by 30% between 2013 and 2018 according to new forecasts.
These figures are published in the latest edition of the...
Plantworx organisers reveal new event feature
ORGANISERS of this year's Plantworx exhibition have revealed a new feature for the show, called 'The Hub', which is an area dedicated to celebrating...
New Kobelco 14-tonne excavator sets ‘class-defining’ standard
KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe has unveiled the 14-tonne SK140SRLC-7 excavator.
Described as delivering enhanced efficiency and productivity, Kobelco said the model sets a new 'class-defining'...
Mecalac customers out to score prizes with football-themed campaign
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has kicked off a new football-themed promotion, with customers encouraged to take a picture alongside their machine and upload it...
Lafferty named operations director at Story Scotland
CRAIG Lafferty has been appointed operations director at civil engineering specialist Story Scotland.
Story said the move acknowledges the success that Craig and the business...
CDE marks milestone year by strengthening manufacturing capacity
SAND and aggregate wet processing solutions specialist, CDE, has revealed plans to mark its 30th anniversary this year by strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and...
World Suicide Prevention Day: Pirtek calls for ‘urgent action’ on mental health
TO support World Suicide Prevention Day, hydraulics specialist Pirtek UK & Ireland is urging leaders across engineering, construction and the industrial sectors to take...
Scottish-built haulers rise to steep challenge in New Zealand
TWO Rokbak RA40 haulers are assisting Atlas Quarries' operations in New Zealand - 11,000 miles from where they were built in Motherwell.
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Runners muck-in for charity
2700 people took part in this year’s JCB Mud Run – raising just over £50,000 for the NSPCC.
Participation in the event, which involves crawling,...
Caterpillar launches Global Operator Challenge
CATERPILLAR has launched its 2022/23 Global Operator Challenge, which invites machine operators from around the world to test their skills.
67 Cat dealers hosted local...
Genie confirms return of ‘jobsite workhorse’ in Europe
GENIE has announced the return of the Z-45/25J RT articulated boom lift in Europe.
For more than 30 years, the manufacturer said the 'durability and...
Bobcat dealers assist with Valencia debris removal and recovery efforts
BOBCAT dealers have shown solidarity with Valencia following the catastrophic flash floods that have killed at least 217 people.
Several dealers have sent Bobcat machinery,...
Sany ‘blown away’ by customer response to exhibition debut
SANY UK & Ireland used its debut appearance at the recent Executive Hire Show to mark the first official showing of two of the...
Steelwrist launches SQ40 quick coupler
STEELWRIST has launched its SQ40 quick coupler for compact excavators.
The solution is designed to allow for quick changes of high flow-powered work tools on...
New Cat wheel loaders launched
CATERPILLAR has revealed that its new 980 and 982 XE wheel loaders are up to 10% more productive when compared to the previous 980M...
Inventory tracking solution brings efficiency gains for Scottish waste management specialist
SCOTTISH waste management and recycling company, Levenseat Renewable Energy, now has real-time access to material inventory figures after implementing a LiDAR-based solution for inventory...
PM sets out plans for ‘infrastructure revolution’
PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has set out plans for a 'New Deal' which has been tipped to put jobs and infrastructure at the centre...
Morris Leslie buys fleet of JCB machines in £68m order
PERTH-based Morris Leslie Plant Hire is kicking off its 50th birthday celebrations by placing an order worth £68 million for a fleet of new...
