Case dealer celebrates 50th anniversary
CASE Construction Equipment dealer Warwick Ward Machinery recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Since being founded in 1970, the company has developed into a major stockist and...
Jarvie looks on the bright side with new investment
JARVIE Plant Group is all set for winter after making a significant investment in tower light technology.
The Grangemouth-based hire specialist has snapped up 40 new VB-9 Eco Tower’s...
Top dealers honoured at Merlo UK conference
KELLANDS (Plant Sales) has been named Construction Dealer of the Year at the 2022 Merlo UK Dealer Conference.
The event was held at the global...
HRN gearing up for ‘sensational’ event
THE HRN and Agritrac stand at ScotPlant 2024 will be the place to find the latest product innovations from major manufacturers Kubota and Hyundai.
On...
Blackwood snaps up “unparallelled” Hydradigs as part of £2m order
KILMARNOCK-based Blackwood Plant Hire has become one of the first customers to snap up two new JCB Hydradigs, the machine described as bringing new levels of...
New operations director for Worsley Plant
ADRIAN Nixon has been promoted to the role of operations director at Worsley Plant.
He initially joined the firm in 2004 as service...
Daviot apprentice lands another top prize
AN apprentice plant maintenance fitter from Daviot Group has scooped a prestigious prize to add to his growing list of accolades.
Steven Reid (22) was...
New guide advises plant operators on use of technology to improve safety
BRIGADE Electronics has unveiled a new plant operators guide to help improve efficiency and safety on sites.
The free resource offers information on how operators...
Hyundai to debut new mini-excavator range
HYUNDAI has confirmed it will update its mini and midi-excavator offering at bauma 2022 with the launch of a range of EU Stage V...
Ritchie Bros to hold Diggerland auction
MACHINERY buyers can join real auction action at a most spectacular location on Saturday November 7.
Ritchie Bros. will hold an unreserved auction at construction-themed...
CDE recycling plant turns yesterday’s waste into resource of the future
CDE has commissioned a waste recycling plant in Salford, Manchester, for NRE Aggregates, part of regeneration business Peel L&P.
NRE Aggregates operates the construction and...
Hyundai announces new European MD and unveils Bauma plans
HYUNDAI Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) has announced the appointment of Jongho Chun as managing director. The former head of marketing divisions at HCE's Korean...
SPOA’s summer barbecue returns for 2022
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association's (SPOA) president's summer barbecue is to return to Edinburgh this August.
It follows the successful launch of the event in...
Engineering firm fined after power line damaged
A sub-contracted plant operator had a narrow escape when the raised arms of his 20-tonne excavator hit the live power line as he drove...
Group will hold political parties to account on payment commitments
THE Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group has announced that it will be writing to all political parties on 13 December – the day after the...
Doosan extends demolition excavator portfolio
DOOSAN has introduced the new DX245DM-7 high reach demolition excavator.
The 31-tonne machine replaces the previous DX235DM-5 model. Powered by the Doosan DL06P Stage V...
Red Knight 6 and Empire Exports agree strategic partnership in Scotland
RED Knight 6 Ltd (RK6) and Falkirk-based Empire Exports have agreed a new partnership that will see Empire Exports offer RK6 partner machines exclusively...
J MAC adds two more models to growing fleet
J MAC has revealed the business is continuing to add new models to its ever-expanding line-up and is currently looking for dealers to expand...
Online course aims to raise awareness of construction-related occupational cancers
THE Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has launched a new e-learning course to help tackle construction-related occupational cancers.
‘Occupational Cancers’ is designed to raise awareness of...
Sunbelt Rentals confirms double promotion to boost green credentials
SUNBELT Rentals has ramped up its sustainability focus by promoting Christian Spence to head of green technology and Matthew O'Hara to head of sales...
Sandvik to highlight “compact and high quality” crusher at CQMS
Sandvik will be showing off one of its best-selling cone crushers at CQMS in Ireland next month.
The event - Ireland's largest show for the...
Police Scotland launches new system following rise in plant and fuel thefts
A new system aimed at tackling the rise in thefts from construction sites has been launched by Police Scotland and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland.
The new...
Glasgow waste management firm snaps up JCB Wastemaster telehandler
GLASGOW-based J & M Murdoch has snapped up a new JCB Stage V 560-80 Wastemaster telehandler for loading and distributing paper, cardboard, plastic and...
RJT Excavations acquired by RSK
JEDBURGH-based civil engineering and bulk earthworks contractor RJT Excavations has been acquired by RSK in a move described as ‘significantly strengthening’ the group’s expertise...
Case closed on new compact wheel loaders for Roger Bullivant
Foundation engineering specialist Roger Bullivant has purchased seven Case Construction Equipment 321E, Compact Wheel Loaders.
Ordered to replace an aging fleet of loading shovels, Roger...
Brigade Electronics honoured for vehicle safety partnership
BRIGADE Electronics has been named the Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year 2023 at the Logistics UK Awards for its work with international...
Mecalac rewarded for export sales success
MECALAC Construction Equipment UK is celebrating after triumphing in the ‘International Trade and Export’ category at this year’s CoventryLive Business Awards.
The manufacturer revealed it...
Crieff company fined after young worker loses leg
A Crieff-based groundworks company has been heavily fined for safety failings after a 20-year-old worker had to have a leg amputated when it was...
Hillhead postponed by 12 months
THIS year's Hillhead exhibition has been postponed by a year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The move means Plantworx, which had previously been scheduled for...
JCB resumes production at five UK sites
JCB has announced a partial re-starting of production at five of its UK factories and unveiled a range of safety measures in the wake...
