SANY electric mini a ‘game-changer’ for UK market
FOLLOWING its debut to the UK market at the recent Executive Hire Show, SANY UK has announced the launch of its new SY19E electric...
New Holland wins major design prize for electric compact wheel loader
NEW Holland has won a GOOD DESIGN® award for its W40X Electric Power compact wheel loader.
The award is described as one of the world’s...
Equipment specialist marks National Apprenticeship Week
HIRE giant A-Plant has launched a programme of events to mark National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from March 5-9.
The equipment supplier has already exhibited at What...
Pandemic impact hits sales of construction equipment
SALES of construction and earthmoving equipment in the UK fell by 39% in the first six months of the year compared with the same...
Shindaiwa celebrates hat-trick of Scottish orders
Shindaiwa has ‘generated’ three new Scottish orders in the past month worth in excess of £150,000.
The firm is hoping to build on this success...
Molson and Lighthouse charity to team up for mental health talks at ScotPlant 2024
MOLSON Group will be teaming up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity for a series of mental health talks during ScotPlant 2024.
Two daily presentations...
Mental health programme ‘surpasses expectations’
BUILDING Mental Health, the CITB and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity have published a report detailing the social value of their initiative to train...
Sandvik and Steelwrist confirm cooperation agreement
SANDVIK and Steelwrist have announced a cooperation for full automatic work tool adaptors for Rammer hydraulic hammers.
As demand for fully automatic coupler systems increases,...
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...
Partnership gives surplus construction materials specialist room to grow
SUNBELT Rentals has teamed up with The Rebuild Site, a social enterprise dedicated to preventing surplus construction materials from becoming waste.
The Rebuild Site was...
Speedy Hire introduces ‘industry first’ Green Claims Policy
SPEEDY Hire has launched what it is calling an 'industry first' Green Claims Policy, reinforcing its commitment to responsible marketing and sustainability leadership.
As a...
Doosan adds two-tonne mini to digger portfolio
DOOSAN has added to its mini-excavator offering with the launch of the two-tonne class DX20Z-7.
The model is described by the manufacturer as an 'ideal...
CASE Construction Equipment appoints new head of sales for Europe
CASE Construction Equipment has appointed Francesca Asteggiano as the new head of sales for construction brands Europe at CNH.
Francesca brings over 17 years' experience...
JCB unveils largest X Series crawler excavator
JCB has expanded its X Series range of tracked excavators with the unveiling of the largest model yet – the 370X for the 35-40...
New Hitachi wheeled digger the ‘perfect fit’ for tight spaces
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) has unveiled a new short-tail wheeled excavator in the form of the ZX135W-7.
The machine has a compact 360-degree...
CICV Forum marks double milestone
THE Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has revealed it is celebrating a double milestone. The organisation has signed up its 100th individual member and is releasing its 50th piece...
Lifting specialist launches online training courses
LIFTING specialist GGR Group has announced the launch of new online training courses.
The business has been running training programmes since 1995 and trained thousands...
Asset hire specialist ramps up growth plans with £30m funding
ASSET hire specialist Dawsongroup is investing £30 million of funding from Lloyds Bank to grow its offering by expanding its services and overseas presence.
The...
Bobcat says new attachment paves way for smooth finishes
BOBCAT has introduced a new soil and asphalt spreader attachment, designed for tasks including creating pavements, widening roads and covering trenches.
The model has been...
EvoQuip begins milestone anniversary celebrations with Dubai event
COMPACT crushing, screening, and shredding equipment manufacturer EvoQuip recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with an event in Dubai that brought together its global distribution network.
Over...
Cat wheel loaders deliver large fuel savings for waste management firm
RESOURCE and waste management company FCC Environment has invested in a fleet of Cat 966 XE wheel loaders from Finning UK & Ireland after...
Finning virtual event to showcase new machines and technology
CAT dealer Finning UK & Ireland has announced a new online event featuring product demonstrations, networking opportunities and panel discussions on key sector issues.
FINROCK21...
Caterpillar introduces next generation D8 dozer
CATERPILLAR is launching the new D8 dozer with next generation technology designed to provide faster and more accurate results.
The design aims to make it...
Civils specialist marks Hitachi machine milestone
SHANNNONSIDE Civil Engineering is marking a milestone after snapping up the firm's 200th Hitachi excavator.
The model - a ZX225US-7 equipped with Leica machine control...
Scottish crane specialist aims to hook renewables sector
CRANE provider Forsyth of Denny showcased its whole service offering to a global renewables industry audience at the recent All-Energy Exhibition and Conference, held...
Inverness firm joins Volvo family
CS Machinery Sales Ltd, the dedicated sales division of Inverness-based Campbell Plant Hire Ltd, has been appointed as Volvo Construction Equipment’s utility equipment dealer...
First foundations dug to mark key milestone in Kobelco Europe relocation plans
KOBELCO Construction Machinery Europe (KCME) is expanding its operations with the relocation of its HQ from Almere to a larger purpose-built facility in Lelystad,...
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...
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...
New research highlights HVO performance and environmental benefits
FINNING UK & Ireland has highlighted new findings from a technical study on HVO undertaken by Caterpillar, which showcases both environmental and performance benefits.
A...
