‘Groundbreaking’ hydrogen power generator available in the UK
COMMERCIAL Fuel Solutions has announced it has become the exclusive distributor of the UK’s first commercially available hydrogen internal combustion power generator.
As exclusive UK...
Scottish Plant Operator Challenge attendees to experience Live Dig Radar tech
ORGANISERS of the upcoming Scottish Plant Operator Challenge (SPOC) and MDiG have announced plans to bring RodRadar's Live Dig Radar (LDR) technology to Errol...
New guidance issued for checking plant after extended period of non-use
THE Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has published guidance for conducting pre-operational checks on plant equipment on sites following the Covid-19 lockdown period.
With some sites...
Sunbelt Rentals expands partnership with Trackunit
TRACKUNIT and Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland have extended their partnership to increase their fleet connectivity and deliver more actionable insights to customers.
This partnership...
JCB application process opens for next intake of apprentices and graduates
JCB has announced more than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates are available as the company launches its application process for its Early...
Breaking new ground
Construction Plant-hire Association is looking for feedback on a new guidance document - “Ground Conditions for Construction Plant”, which is now available as a draft...
Merlo expands UK construction dealer network
MERLO UK has expanded its UK construction dealer network with the appointment of Cooks Midlands Ltd.
Established in 1992, Cooks Midlands is a supplier of...
Glasgow firm appointed new Sunward dealer
GLASGOW-based Hoist & Access Services has been appointed as the sole Scottish distributor for Sunward excavators.
The business, which has specialised over the years in...
Ness Plant named new A & Y Equipment dealer
NESS Plant has been appointed as a Scottish dealer for Ammann and Yanmar Equipment.
Peter Barfield, Key Account Manager for A & Y Equipment Ltd,...
Investment paves the way for fuel burn savings
HEIDELBERG Materials UK has snapped up three Cat AP400 wheeled asphalt pavers through Finning UK & Ireland.
The models, which are said to reduce fuel burn...
Weed control specialist reaps the benefits of plant investment
A Larkhall-based weed control, ground maintenance and tree management specialist has seen sales rise by more than a third, while investing heavily in new...
Fuel theft solutions to be showcased at Executive Hire Show
DATATAG will be showcasing its latest solutions designed to help tackle fuel theft at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The organisation, through its work with...
EC does it for Engcon
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Engcon is to begin production on its largest automatic hydraulic connector to date – the EC-Oil 80.
The connecter is intended to allow...
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...
Malcolm invests in Premiertrak 600 jaw crusher
THE UK's first Powerscreen Premiertrak 600 mobile jaw crusher has gone to Malcolm Construction Services.
Supplied by Blue Machinery Scotland, the powerful crushing plant has...
Terex unveils plans to mark backhoe loader anniversary
TEREX is launching a limited edition engine for its backhoe loader range to celebrate the iconic machine’s 55th anniversary.
The powerful 111hp Tier III 83kW engine will...
Engcon invests in new test facilities
TILTROTATOR specialist Engcon has announced an investment in two new automated test facilities at its factory in Strömsund, Sweden.
The manufacturer said it had teamed up...
Kobelco demolition ‘workhorse’ enters European market
KOBELCO'S SK1300DLC ultra-high reach demolition excavator is now available in Europe.
With an operating weight of 130 tonnes and a reach of up to 40m,...
Management buyout at MTS Nationwide
MTS Nationwide Limited has been acquired via a management buy-out. The plant hire and sales provider for the Doosan Bobcat range of equipment operates throughout Scotland...
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...
Bobcat offers new finance scheme for customers
BOBCAT is offering customers a new ‘Pay Only 50%’ hire purchase finance scheme to help businesses deal with the financial challenges posed by the...
Demolition business runs new mobile jaw crusher on HVO
DEMOLITION specialist Rye Group has invested in a Sandvik QJ241 mobile jaw crusher and is operating it with HVO rather than diesel.
Rye Group has...
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...
Kubota powering ahead with new wheel loaders
Kubota’s new RT and RO Series wheel loaders made their UK debut at Plantworx.
Described by the firm as being specially designed to suit a...
‘Revolutionary’ safety app targets People Plant Interface risk
A partnership between AmcoGiffen and Safety Shield Global has resulted in the launch of an AI-powered app, described as a 'game-changer' in the quest...
Terex aims to inspire more female engineers
TEREX has announced its commitment to inspiring the next generation of female team members.
As well as launching a dedicated national recruitment programme to...
McHale Plant Sales opens pre-owned equipment auction site
MCHALE Plant Sales is launching a dedicated website focused on used equipment sales.
The Komatsu, Metso, Prinoth and Merlo distributor in Ireland explained the move...
Scotland’s construction industry faces ‘aggregates crisis’ within 15 years
SCOTLAND'S construction sector is at 'tipping point', with less than 15 years’ worth of sands and aggregates left to quarry.
That's the view of award-winning...
Plantforce invests in HW100A wheeled excavators
PLANTFORCE has become one of the first firms in the UK to invest in HD Hyundai’s 10.5-tonne HW100A wheeled excavators.
The business, which celebrates its...
Blue customers experience MAGNA range at European launch event
MAGNA, a Terex brand specialising in large-scale crushing and screening solutions, recently marked its official European launch at the Terex Coalville facility in collaboration...
