Double excavator launch for Hitachi
HITACHI has unveiled two new excavators at Intermat in Paris.
The manufacturer described its new ZX135US-6 sliding arm excavator as being "ideal" for deep excavation...
Martin Smith crowned winner of Scottish Plant Operator Challenge
MARTIN Smith has been crowned the winner of the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge 2024.
The 38-year-old, who works for Strathdee Properties in Craigellachie, Moray, fought...
JCB adds new features to telematics portal
JCB has announced the launch of some new features in its LiveLink telematics portal.
Launched in 2011 and now with over 300,000 machines monitored by...
Hyundai aiming high with launch of new A-Series wheeled excavators
HYUNDAI has launched a new range of A-Series wheeled excavators, boasting EU Stage V diesel engines.
The four machines, with operating weights of 14-23...
New Hitachi development aims to ‘transform’ fleet management
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has launched a new 'all-in-one' fleet management system, designed to empower its dealer network and customers by streamlining their...
1,000 cyclists to get on their bikes for JCB charity challenge
JCB has revealed that up to 1,000 cyclists are set to compete in the organisation's NSPCC Platinum Jubilee Appeal.
The event on Sunday, May 8th...
LiuGong UK expands dealer network with new appointments
LIUGONG UK has appointed two new dealer partners: Lloyd Ltd in Scotland and the north west of England, and Dragon Plant Sales in Wales.
Since...
Brewster Brothers earns VIBES Circular Scotland award
RESOURCE management specialist Brewster Brothers has won this year’s VIBES Circular Scotland award.
The company started recycling waste from construction sites in 2017, and such...
Lazer Lamps aiming to shine bright in ScotPlant debut
LIGHTING solutions pioneer Lazer Lamps will be exhibiting the company’s bespoke grille integration kits at ScotPlant 2024.
The precision engineered solutions are designed and produced...
‘Unmissable’ Executive Hire Show 2022 sold out
ORGANISERS of the upcoming Executive Hire Show (EHS) have confirmed the event is now sold out of stand space.
154 exhibitors will make their way...
Gordons appointed Develon dealer for the whole of Scotland
DEVELON has appointed Castle Douglas-based James Gordon Ltd (Gordons) as the company’s authorised dealer for the whole of Scotland.
Gordons was already the dealer for...
Breedon chief is new MPA chairman
Simon Vivian, Chief Executive of Breedon Aggregates Limited has been appointed MPA chairman for the next two years.
He succeeds Bill Brett and is the...
New wind data system aids site planning
A Glasgow-based firm has launched a ‘new and improved’ wind speed data system for construction sites.
Windcrane said its mobile app is designed to improve...
New telehandler range gives Bobcat customers a lift
BOBCAT has unveiled a new range of rigid frame telehandlers for the construction and rental sectors with maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.1...
Hydrema ADTs out to impress at Plantworx 2023
HYDREMA will be exhibiting its range of low ground pressure articulated dump trucks at Plantworx 2023 next week.
The line-up will include the ultra-compact 707G,...
Premiertrak 450 proves to be a ‘game-changer’ for A & L McCrae
ARGYLL-based A&L McCrae Limited has taken delivery of the first Premiertrak 450 jaw crusher sold in Europe.
The machine builds on the success of the...
Finning engineer triumphs in European GDTC regional qualifier
TOM March, a field service technician from Finning UK & Ireland, has won first place in the European regional qualifier of the Caterpillar Global Dealer...
Bell hails ‘hugely satisfying’ Paris event
BELL Equipment is "hugely satisfied" with their performance at Intermat 2015.
So says Gary Bell, CEO of the global ADT specialist. “Visitor attendance didn’t reach that of...
CPA calls for ‘stability and certainty’ for plant hire sector in autumn budget
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to provide 'stability and certainty' for the sector, ahead next week's autumn budget.
The CPA...
Safety Shield Global appoints ex-Balfour Beatty director as chief operating officer
SAFETY Shield Global, which develops AI-powered solutions designed to reduce People Plant Interface (PPI) risks, has appointed Sean Scarah as its new chief operating...
Volvo CE pioneers e-shuttle service to cut transport emissions
VOLVO CE and Volvo Trucks have teamed up with logistics firm Capelle Transports to pilot an innovative electric shuttle delivery solution.
The e-shuttle service has...
Glasgow trainee takes on ‘Lead’ role
LEADA Acrow has launched a new trainee scheme to help attract and retain the most talent people in the industry.
The firm's first trainee, Lewis...
Warwick Ward the ‘obvious choice’ for Keestrack dealership
WARWICK Ward has been appointed Scottish dealer for crushing and screening specialist Keestrack.
The firm has been the distributor for Keestrack in England and Wales...
Boss Cabins builds bespoke welfare units to help with Ukrainian refugee crisis
BOSS Cabins has revealed it is donating two bespoke welfare cabins to help with the refugee crisis unfolding on the Ukraine/Poland border.
The company has...
Kinshofer to showcase range of new kit at bauma 2019
KINSHOFER has unveiled its line-up for bauma 2019 in Munich. The manufacturer is set to debut a host of new attachments and partnerships at...
Hewden makes Speedy CEO appointment
HEWDEN has appointed Adrian Murphy as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.
Based at the firm's Manchester Head Office, Adrian takes up the new role...
Proposals launched to exempt thousands of SMEs from CITB levy
THOUSANDS of construction SMEs could be set to pay no levy at all for 2021-22, under new Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) proposals submitted...
More plant firms embrace ‘breakthrough’ 3D avoidance zone technology
PLANTFORCE Rentals has become the latest firm to embrace the technology offered by Leica Geosystems and Xwatch Safety Solutions' 3D avoidance zone system.
The company's...
Hydrema vows to set “new safety bar” with bauma machine launch
HYDREMA has revealed it will be launching two new machines and a new telematics system at bauma 2019.
The Danish manufacturer is keeping tight-lipped about...
CPA appoints new training and safety manager
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has appointed a new training and safety manager.
Rob Squires, formerly training manager of the National Demolition Group, has previously...




































