CEA appoints new commercial manager
SHARON Mughal has been appointed as the new commercial manager of the CEA (Construction Equipment Association).
She has more than a decade of senior experience...
Crusher and screener manufacturer appoints exclusive UK distributor
CRUSHER and screener manufacturer Red Rhino has signed an agreement with equipment distributor Russells to grow UK sales.
Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, Red Rhino was...
£8m Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership to be built at Eurocentral
CICELEY Commercials has announced plans to create a new £8 million Mercedes-Benz Truck and Bus dealership at Eurocentral, Lanarkshire.
Work on the new site will...
Doosan to unveil new 4×4 ADT at bauma
DOOSAN will launch its new 4x4 articulated dump truck (ADT) at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the model can climb up bigger inclinations than equivalent...
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...
Perth recycling firm is powering on through
A Perthshire provider of recycling and waste management services has chosen a Weima Powerline shredder to boost its operations.
Binn Group operate a materials recycling facility...
Firms help bring construction to life for Inverness pupils
HIGHLANDS-based Capstone Construction teamed up with Morris Leslie Plant Hire and Breedon to help bring construction to life for pupils at Lochardil Primary School...
New MCS features aim to make delivering rental equipment easier
MCS Rental Software has released two new features designed to help rental firms efficiently get equipment out to customers.
Without the check-out process, MCS said...
Report highlights ‘worrying trend of complacency’ around pipeline safety
NEW research has revealed there were 268 incidents of workers putting themselves at risk by digging too close to a high-pressure oil, gas, or...
Brotherly love: Skene opts for second L220H
BROTHERLY love has proved the order of the day at Skene Group in Glenrothes following the purchase of a second Volvo L220H loading shovel.
The...
Microlise solutions for 105 Nationwide Platforms’ machines
NATIONWIDE PLATFORMS, the UK's largest powered access rental business, has extended its relationship with telematics provider Microlise.
The company, which provides a fleet of more...
Atlas Copco prepares for EU Stage V with latest generator range
ATLAS Copco has launched the fifth generation of its flagship QAS range of generators.
According to the manufacturer, the new QAS5 range has been developled...
Construction firms urged to help prevent suicide deaths
CONSTRUCTION companies are being urged to introduce measures to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10 September.
With one death attributed to suicide every...
Manufacturer launches telematics offer for excavators
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK has announced a new telematics promotion across its portfolio of MCR, MWR, MTX and 15MC excavators.
Until 17 October this year, construction...
Engcon improves profitability despite pandemic-related challenges
ENGCON increased profit margin by over 3.5% in 2020 despite the pandemic-related challenges.
The tiltrotator manufacturer reported a 'marginal' reduction in net sales (from approximately...
CEA unveils refreshed brand identity
THE CEA (Construction Equipment Association) has unveiled a refreshed brand identity described as a 'natural evolution' of the changes introduced over the past year....
Sandvik marks new safety milestone
SANDVIK Mobile Crushers & Screens is marking a safety milestone after going 1,000 days without a lost time incident.
The manufacturer revealed its employees have...
GAP earns Green Apple Award for reducing carbon footprint
GAP Hire Solutions has won a Scottish Green Apple Award for its environmental progress.
Arranged by The Green Organisation, the awards reward and promote environmental...
Fleet management investment pays dividends for Jennings BCE
FINNING has revealed how it used Cat VisionLink technology to deliver 'significant' reductions in idle time and increased profitability for Jennings BCE.
VisionLink is a...
Electric loader helps recycling facility meet sustainability goals
ENVIRONMENTAL solutions provider SUEZ has introduced a Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader at the firm's Bodmin materials recycling facility in Cornwall.
Integrating electric plant...
R-Series primary scalping unit brings ‘significant’ fuel savings for aggregate processors
CDE is reporting that its R-Series primary scalping unit is providing 'significant' fuel savings for aggregate processors.
The manufacturer explained that the removal of the...
Latest Liebherr innovations poised for Intermat showcase
LIEBHERR will present around 20 machines across three themed pavilions from various product segments at Intermat 2024 this year.
The line-up will include a R...
Terex scheme looks to inspire next generation
TEREX Construction has opened applications for its 2015 engineering internship programme.
The student placement scheme, which is run in partnership with Harper Adams University, will see...
Connecticut event marks milestone for Steelwrist’s North American expansion plans
TILTROTATOR manufacturer Steelwrist has inaugurated its new North American HQ at an event in Newington, Connecticut.
The event was attended by US senator Richard Blumenthal,...
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...
Site dumpers stolen from TDL’s Coatbridge base
TDL Equipment has revealed that two Mecalac site dumpers were stolen from its Coatbridge depot over the weekend - and are offering a reward...
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...
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...
Make it a double: Forsyth of Denny takes delivery of new mobile cranes
FORSYTH of Denny has taken delivery of two new Liebherr cranes in the form of the LTM 1060-3.1 and LTM 1090-4.2.
These are the initial...
Liebherr crane helps lift northern Scotland business to new heights
WICK-based lifting and plant hire specialist Hugh Simpson (Contractors) has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM1650-8.1 crane.
The model boosts the firm's lifting capacity...
