Plantworx 2019 to feature dozens of new exhibitors
ORGANISERS of Plantworx 2019 have confirmed the event is now more than 75% sold out. 97% of the digging demonstration areas have also been...
Exhibitors hail ‘fantastic’ ScotPlant Day One
SCOTPLANT 2022 got off to a tremendous start as visitors basked in warm sunshine and a plethora of world-class machines were showcased in this...
Hyundai forklift proves its worth at Covid-19 support hospital project
A Hyundai forklift truck had a helping hand in the construction of one of the UK's temporary Nightingale hospitals, which were set up to...
Kubota launches three new five-tonne models
KUBOTA has launched three new five-tonne excavators.
The KX060- 5, U56-5 and U50-5 have all reportedly been developed in line with customer feedback.
The manufacturer revealed...
Sales of UK construction equipment ‘bounce back’
NEW data has revealed that sales of construction equipment 'bounced back' in June after falling below 2022 levels in May.
Figures released by the construction...
New SANY diggers set for Scottish pipeline work
AG Wilson Civil Engineering, based in Co Armagh, has taken delivery of three 24-tonne SANY excavators, which are set to go straight to work...
Paint it black: Rototilt UK marks ScotPlant reveal with limited edition package
ROTOTILT UK celebrated a standout machine launch at ScotPlant 2026, with Owen Gillard Groundworks unveiling a new JCB 4CX fitted with a specially finished...
Develon awarded major contract to supply dozers to Polish Army
DEVELON has been awarded a contract to supply up to 70 DD130 dozers to the Polish Army.
The tender, led by Poland’s 3rd Regional Logistics...
Hillhouse Group completes ‘landmark’ delivery for wind farm project
HILLHOUSE Quarry Group has delivered a 'landmark' supply of 3,600m³ of high-grade concrete for the Mill Rig Wind Farm, a major renewable energy project...
Sunbelt training academy secures City & Guilds approval
SUNBELT Rentals has confirmed the company’s Safety and Communications Training Academy has been approved to deliver City & Guilds 6160 qualifications for confined space...
Quattro ‘engineering wizardry’ helps give machine new lease of life
A Quattro engineering team has transformed an excavator road rail vehicle into a Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) following an innovative refurbishment project.
The in-house...
Scots show enthusiasm for cylinderless design
THE Scottish market has been described as a “highly important focus” for Kinshofer’s NOX cylinderless tiltrotator range.
With a range of models suitable for excavators...
Hail to the Chieftain: firm sees benefit of new mobile screen
A Lincolnshire-based quarrying firm has purchased a new Powerscreen Chieftain 2200 from Blue Group, which is allowing it to work “faster and harder” processing...
Leada Acrow places £1.5 million MevaDec order
DUE to high demand for use in construction projects all around the UK, Leada Acrow has placed a £1.5 million order with MEVA, one of...
Develon opens new parts centre to enhance European operations
DEVELON has opened a new Parts Distribution Center (PDC) in Boom, Belgium, in a move designed to enhance customer service and accelerate growth in...
JCB’s ERF fleet to go under the hammer after notching up 15 million miles
JCB has announced that the firm's fleet of ERF trucks is being retired after travelling the equivalent of almost 600 times around the world.
The...
CITS conference line-up revealed
The 8th Combined Industries Theft Solutions Conference is to take place at JCB’s HQ on the 12th November.
This year’s CITS event will highlight current trends...
Sibbald Training site to host SANY dig day event
SANY UK is set to host two upcoming dig days events, with the first taking place from May 9-10 at Sibbald Training's Blackridge, West...
New JCB cabs factory to be ‘most advanced in the world’
CONSTRUCTION of the new £50 million JCB Cab Systems factory is well on its way, with the plant giant targeting a summer opening.
The shell...
Future technologies to be showcased at new event
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has teamed up with The Supply Chain Sustainability School to deliver a new future technology event called Futureworx.
The CEA,...
Speedy earns recognition for apprenticeship programme
SPEEDY Hire's apprenticeship programme has been recognised with top accreditations from two industry bodies – We invest in apprentices and The 5% Club.
The firm...
Terex team transforms old dump truck
A group of young apprentices are taking on the mammoth task of transforming a 43-year-old Terex Truck hauler back to its former glory.
Once the...
One thousand Bobcat employees globally volunteer to benefit local communities
MORE than 1,000 Bobcat employees across 12 countries took part in volunteering activities for the benefit of their local communities earlier this week.
On September...
X marks the spot for groundworks contractor
JCB has announced that Bell Contracting has placed one of the first major fleet orders for the manufacturer's 140X crawler excavators.
The move is part...
Finlay to showcase new impactors and prototypes at Hillhead 2026
FINLAY has announced that its Hillhead 2026 line-up will include prototype previews and the first public sightings of new impactors.
A key focus will be...
CPA conference to focus on ‘progress, recovery and rebuilding for the future’
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has announced that the next CPA Conference will be held at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre...
CDE unveils new filter press innovation at Hillhead
CDE has added to its water management and recycling systems offering by unveiling its new ProPress high-performance filter press at Hillhead.
Developed to meet the...
Transport Minister gives Pulpit blessing
TRANSPORT Minister Derek Mackay has given the thumbs up for the newly opened £9.2 million Pulpit Rock road scheme on Loch Lomondside, finally removing traffic lights...
HOCHTIEF takes delivery of new fleet to support North Lanarkshire Council
HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions has taken delivery of nine new 18-tonne unibody vehicles from Econ as part of its fleet renewal to support the delivery...
Life’s a beach for new Bobcat attachment
A Bobcat SC200 sand cleaner attachment that can be used on both wet and dry surfaces has been called into action in river beach...
