Construction workers offered free support for sleep issues
TO mark World Sleep Day (March 18), the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is teaming up with Sleepstation to offer free access to support for...
Develon and Leica Geosystems extend 3D machine control solution to all 9 Series crawlers
DEVELON and Leica Geosystems have announced that the Leica MC1 3D machine control solution is now available as an aftermarket kit for all Develon...
North East contractors fly the Banner for Powerscreen
NORTH East-based contract crushing and screening specialists Banner Contracts have taken delivery of a Powerscreen 1000 Maxtrak cone crusher and six Powerscreen Chieftain 2100...
Miller time
AFTER purchasing a machine to carry out drainage on their family farm in rural Aberdeenshire in the 1960s, the Miller family began completing contracts...
Crane purchase marks a UK-first for Montrose cargo handling firm
A Montrose-based cargo handling specialist has placed a landmark order for two Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1 mobile cranes.
The models purchased by Whyte Cargo Handlers Limited are the...
Caterpillar to host virtual waste management and recycling seminar
A range of Caterpillar machines are set to be showcased when the manufacturer hosts a virtual waste management and recycling seminar.
Machines on show have...
Trimble Ready option available for new line of Hyundai dozers
TRIMBLE and Hyundai Construction Equipment have announced the availability of a Trimble Ready 3D option for the new line of Hyundai HD130A bulldozers for customers...
Carluke plant maintenance firm to launch new web service
CARLUKE-based Plant Fitter.com has revealed plans to launch a ‘unique’ service on its website whereby customers can log in and view their historical service...
Quick off the mark: hire firm enjoys rapid expansion
Gary Moug reports on the Bonnybridge business taking the welfare and tower light markets by storm
IN July last year, Dan Wharton used redundancy money...
SBTi approves Sandvik’s emission reduction targets
SANDVIK has announced that its targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned...
SANY sells first 23-tonne electric excavator in the UK
FOLLOWING its European debut in the Netherlands earlier this year, SANY has announced the sale of its first medium-sized electric excavator in the UK.
The...
“Fast and flexible” payment solutions help JCB Finance scoop award
JCB Finance has won the Captive Finance Provider accolade at the Leasing Life Chief Executives’ Lending Forum and Awards 2018.
The JCB Finance team had to demonstrate...
SMT expands EcoOperator programme to help Cemex reduce emissions
BUILDING materials giant Cemex UK has teamed up with SMT to implement a customised training programme designed to enhance collaboration between site managers and...
The Attachment Company joins Komatsu utility dealer network
MARUBENI-Komatsu Ltd has appointed The Attachment Company as a utility dealer for the Lothians and Borders areas.
Covering all EH and TD postcode areas, plus...
SANY hails ‘incredible platform’ to showcase new machines set for UK market in 2023
SANY has hailed the success of bauma 2022 after the event provided a platform for the business to unveil a number of new products...
MPA welcomes acknowledgement of industry’s ‘essential’ contribution
MPA has welcomed a statement from Alok Sharma MP, secretary of state for BEIS, which acknowledges the contribution the mineral products industry is making...
Construction Equipment Association welcomes UK’s new industrial strategy
THE Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has welcomed the UK Government's new 10-year industrial strategy, highlighting the importance of energy reform, investment in skills, and...
Doosan marks 200,000 excavators milestone in China
DOOSAN Infracore has revealed the business has surpassed the 200,000 unit mark in the production of excavators in China.
Doosan's Chinese subsidiary, DICC (Doosan Infracore...
‘Meticulous’ planning helps Collett transport 198Te transformer to Gretna site
HEAVY haulage specialist Collett and Sons has completed the transportation and final installation of a 198Te transformer from Heysham Port to Gretna Grid Stability Facility.
Measuring...
TDL showcase Sany excavators
TDL Equipment used the recent Plantworx show as a launch pad for Sany excavators in the UK.
Following their appointment as an official distributor for...
Speedy Hire awarded gold membership of The Social Recruitment Advocacy Group
SPEEDY Hire has joined The Social Recruitment Advocacy Group (SRAG), which facilitates the collaboration of like-minded organisations to address societal challenges and needs.
Speedy Hire...
Construction industry steps up focus on mental health
CITB has marked Mental Health Awareness Week by pledging its continuing support to training and understanding.
A study compiled by the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity...
Kubota mini poised for EHS launch
KUBOTA UK has described next month's Executive Hire Show as the "ideal platform" to launch its new KX030-4 mini-excavator.
The machine features two hydraulic variable...
CMPE Glasgow branch marks 55 years
THE Glasgow branch of the Contractors Mechanical Plant Engineers (CMPE) held its 55th anniversary dinner in Glasgow's plush Crowne Plaza last week.
The gentlemen's evening...
Hyundai sets sail for harbour work
AN Isle of Bute-based boat builder has recently completed work on a canal dredger custom fitted with a 22-tonne Hyundai excavator, which is now...
Hardox growth leads to new appointments
HARDOX Wearparts Centre (Stirling) have appointed Lyndsey Allison as Business Development Manager.
Lyndsey, who has a background in the oil and gas industry, has been...
Articulated hauler is no gamble at ‘world’s biggest industrial park’
A Rokbak RA40 articulated hauler has been proving vital in the excavation and haul of millions of cubic yards of fill material at the...
Advance dump truck driver to fly the flag for Scotland at national awards ceremony
AN Advance Construction dumper truck driver will fly the flag for Scotland in Manchester this October at the final of the National Federation of...
Finning shows its steel with collaborative partnership
FINNING UK & Ireland has revealed how it has forged a partnership with British Steel after helping the business replace its hot works Cat...
SPOA warns of ‘catastrophic decline’ for plant sector following UK budget measures
THE Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) fears the measures announced in the recent UK budget will trigger a 'catastrophic decline' in the plant hire...
