JCB Christmas Toy Appeal attracts record number of gifts
JCB’s annual Christmas Toy Appeal has attracted a record number of gift donations this year.
The initiative commenced last month with the installation of 14...
Sunbelt Rentals in new telematics investment
SUNBELT Rentals UK has teamed up with ZTR to launch a new telematics programme.
The access management software will be applied to all of Sunbelt’s...
New Hyundai heavy line forklifts aim to put operators in control
HYUNDAI Material Handling has launched a new range of heavy line diesel forklift trucks, comprising ten models with lift capacities of 7-30 tonnes.
The manufacturer...
MV Commercial goes the ‘extra mile’ with rigid trucks delivery
FTH Hire Group has taken delivery of a refurbished DAF LF 230 and four new DAF CF 480 rigid trucks, all mounted with beavertail...
Glasgow firm at heart of HS2 project
A Glasgow-based independent property, construction and infrastructure consultancy is providing crucial cost and data management advice at the cutting edge of the HS2 rail...
High security fuel storage containers launched amid theft fears
MHM Group has confirmed the launch of a range of high security fuel storage and management systems.
The firm revealed the move is in line...
Bobcat adds to skid-steer loader portfolio
BOBCAT has introduced new Stage V versions of the company’s M-Series S630 and S650 skid-steer loaders, designed for European markets.
Customers can now choose between...
JCB and Lord Bamford celebrate 80th birthdays in style!
JCB has celebrated the 80th birthday of both the business and chairman Lord Anthony Bamford.
The British manufacturing giant was founded in a lock-up garage...
CASE offers glimpse of new mini-excavator innovation
CASE Construction Equipment has offered the first glimpse of its expanded mini-excavator offering.
The CNH Industrial Capital Markets Day event, held in Miami Beach, Florida,...
Kubota helps youngsters enjoy the great outdoors
KUBOTA UK has teamed up with PACCAR Scout Camp to help children fulfil their potential.
PACCAR Scout Camp is a charity funded organisation, which provides...
Training specialist casts eye to the future after golden year
A Lanark-based business with ambitions of becoming Britain’s top plant operator training provider has hailed the country’s construction sector for the reception it has...
Hire firm looks to set Gold standard in safety
GAP Hire Solutions has revealed the firm's health and safety performance has resulted in a RoSPA Gold Award for the second year in succession.
‘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...
HCME confirms partnership with BNP Paribas for dealer financing solutions
HITACHI Construction Machinery (Europe) (HCME) has announced a strategic partnership with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions for the provision of dealer financing solutions.
Under the agreement,...
JCB targets raising £2m for NSPCC
JCB has launched its biggest ever fundraising drive for the NSPCC after setting a target of raising £2 million for the children's charity.
The appeal...
MV Commercial ramps up provision of remote controlled skip loaders
MV Commercial has announced it is expanding its build and refurbishment programme to satisfy the demand for skip loaders from the recycling industry.
The commercial...
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Liebherr ADT to make UK exhibition debut
TAKING centre stage on the Liebherr stand at ScotPlant 2022 – and making its UK exhibition debut into the bargain – will be the...
Rammer Hammer the “obvious choice” for hire firm
A Cheshire hire firm recently took delivery of the new 7-tonne Rammer Hammer breaker, thanks to Murray Plant.
The Paisley-based dealer, which was acquired by...
Labourer hurt by three tonne roller
A court has heard how a 26-year-old labourer sustained broken bones when he was crushed by a road roller in west Yorkshire.
The worker sustained...
Plant buyers urged to act quickly to benefit from AIA change
PLANT firms have been urged to act quickly to make big investments in their fleets to benefit from “largely unnoticed” changes to the Annual...
Sector resilience and achievements hailed at annual SPOA dinner
THE ‘success, resilience, and collaboration’ within the Scottish plant industry was celebrated at the recent Scottish Plant Owners Association’s (SPOA) 72nd annual dinner in...
Strong attachments: Ulrich added to ScotPlant exhibitor line-up
ULRICH Attachments will showcase the company’s bucket, coupler and fork ranges at ScotPlant 2024.
The line-up will include an 11m3 High Tip high-discharge bucket, a High...
Kobelco introduces new demolition model to European market
KOBELCO has announced the launch of its next-generation SK550DLC-11 demolition machine in Europe.
The model is a replacement for the SK550DLC-10, which debuted in 2018....
Road surfacing business is on a roll with new compaction model
A road surfacing specialist has become the first recipient of the new JCB CT430-140 compaction model.
Hertfordshire-based North Herts Surfacing has put the new tandem...
Unique approach makes Molson the right fit for Merlo
MERLO has hailed the appointment of Molson Scotland to its construction dealer network as a significant step forward in its plans to increase market...
JCB’s golf course plans in full swing
PLANS for a new £30 million golf course to help JCB boost sales and build global awareness of its brand have today been given the...
GGR Group named UK distributor for Ganterud levelling yokes
LIFTING specialist GGR Group has become an official UK distributor for Ganterud, a manufacturer of advanced levelling yokes.
The partnership expands GGR's product portfolio with...
Develon marks customer Demo Days event
DEVELON has hailed the success of the company’s first Demo Days event, held recently at a new site in Milovice close to Prague.
Over 600...
Mecalac offers new finance package aimed at “improving access to new machinery”
COMPACT equipment manufacturer Mecalac Construction Equipment UK has introduced a new 0% finance package for models across its 2018 range.
The company has described this...
SPOA to take key role in bridge strike avoidance guidance
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) has announced plans to spearhead the production of 'much needed' industry guidance on bridge strike avoidance in the...
